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Countdown—Lucas Buterbaugh. Built on
a growing sense of anticipation, this piece
for string orchestra creates an eerie feeling
that something ominous is drawing closer.
Tonic drones and off-center accents on
beats four and one steadily add tension as
layers accumulate across the orchestra.
Momentum increases until the music
releases in a powerful, explosive climax.
With melodies and harmonies shared
throughout the ensemble, every section
remains actively involved from the first
tremor to the final impact
11684451 String Orchestra . . . .E 40.00
Counter Mission—Heather Archer
Hoefle. Take your string players on a
thrilling mission into E Minor with rhythmic
accents and inventive instrument knocks.
Cello and bass players get to shine with
bold, memorable melodic lines that drive
the music forward. Perfect for engaging
elementary players and audiences alike!
11686779 String Orchestra . . . .E 55.00
Creepy Crawly Canon—Loreta Fin. A
humorous piece for easy string orchestra
with optional vocals demonstrates how a
simple round or canon functions. Playful
musical references to Never Smile at a
Crocodile highlight unusual and sometimes
intimidating Australian wildlife, keeping the
mood light and engaging. An entertaining
teaching piece, it introduces contrapuntal
listening and coordination while giving
young players a memorable, story-driven
concert experience.
11687194 String Orchestra . . . .E 52.00
Danza Misolidia—Anthony Granata. The
Italian title translates to "Mixolydian Dance,"
reflecting this easy string orchestra work's
bright modal color in D Mixolydian using
one sharp in the key signature. Energetic
dance melodies circulate through all
sections, contrasted by a softer pizzicato
middle that grows back to full texture. Clear
rhythmic writing supports bow work and
finger clarity throughout. A strong selection
for teaching Mixolydian sound while
keeping every player actively involved in
the upbeat dance.
11680898 String Orchestra . . . .E 55.00
The Dark Web—Vince Huzicka. A familiar
nursery tune slips into the shadows as The
Itsy Bitsy Spider creeps through a dark
minor-key adventure for string orchestra.
G-string note reading and manageable
part independence anchor the learning
focus, with varied bow strokes and a playful
ensemble glissando adding character.
Quotes of The Ants Go Marching make their
way in as the ants struggle to escape the
web! A lively elementary or middle school
choice that teaches core string playing skills
while sparking imagination and fun.
11679143 String Orchestra . . . .E 55.00
Defenders of the Shore—Gavin Lendt.
Guardians standing watch come to life in
this dark, driving march for Grade 2 string
orchestra. The piece is structured around
a bold quarter-eighth-eighth rhythmic motif
that powers the music, evoking courage,
vigilance, and heroic resolve. Simple
scoring and clear 2/2 meter allow students
to focus on crisp articulation, strong
dynamic contrasts, and ensemble precision.
An engaging teaching piece that makes
march style and cut time feel exciting and
purposeful for young players.
11679126 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
Draconids—Sean O'Loughlin. Written for
late elementary to early middle school string
orchestra, this piece moves from a slow
atmospheric introduction into a more driving
section that highlights accented articulation.
A recurring rhythmic figure in the lower
voices reinforces ensemble pulse and
balance, while the shift from lyrical material
to energized motion offers developing
players valuable focus in contrast, dynamic
shaping, and section interplay.
11673087 String Orchestra . . . .E 55.00
Dragon Dances—Soon Hee Newbold.
Here's a very creative and exciting work
with an exotic Far Eastern sound. First,
the upper strings create anticipation with
an ostinato pattern that continues as the
lower strings present the main melody.
Later, a quiet pizzicato section by all players
brings to mind the sound of oriental stringed
instruments. This is an excellent work suited
to all players at the easy to medium-easy
level.
2474316 String Orchestra . . . .E 65.00
Dragon's Revenge—Dión Morales.
Dragons take their revenge after being
hunted to near extinction! This driving piece
is written with a focus on developing the
bow arm and rhythmic skills. Each section
plays across all four strings, and there is
a solo section that can be played by any
instrument in the ensemble, even the bass!
11574006 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
Dramatic Essay—Mark Williams. This
remarkably simple, yet sophisticated
sounding piece from Mark Williams allows
for the development of many expressive
possibilities in young players. Syncopation
and spicatto are explored and developed
in a context of changing moods. This is a
must-do for second or third year ensembles.
2301596 String Orchestra . . . .E 50.00
El Toro—Don Brubaker. This bold Spanish
composition includes easy solos for violin
and cello. The excitement and color of the
bullfight are displayed in the playable music.
2318996 String Orchestra . . . .E 62.00
Eleventh Hour—Jorge Vargas. Racing
against a ticking clock, this Grade 1.5 string
orchestra piece transforms the stress of
a deadline into playful musical energy.
Fast repeated rhythms suggest seconds
slipping by; sharp accents and sudden
dynamic changes teach control and focus.
Simple note patterns in a minor key keep
attention on expression and tone. A fun,
dramatic way to help young players shape
articulation and momentum while telling a
vivid musical story.
11679128 String Orchestra . . . .E 55.00
Fiddle Fight!—Doug Spata. It's high strings
versus low strings in this engaging piece
as sections play alternating phrases that
combine to make fun fiddle-style melodies.
Rhythms and notes are kept simple.
This piece teaches beginners to listen to
each other as they play - one of the most
important early skills for students. While the
music is a friendly tug-of-war between the
sections, students will discover that they
need to work together to make the piece
work. This piece teaches valuable skills and
will sound superb on any concert program!
11691546E String Orchestra
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 60.00
Fields of Green and Gold—Jeffrey Hart.
This country dance portrays the sheer joy
and exhilaration of running, playing, chasing,
and dancing (of course!) through Fields of
Green and Gold. Featuring each section of
the orchestra through a series of musical
vignettes, this masterful work provides an
ample opportunity to reinforce dotted rhythms,
syncopation, accents and staccatos, and
dynamic changes. A perfect teaching piece
for your intermediate orchestra!
11617579 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
Flight of the Phoenix—Chris M. Bernotas.
Urgent intensity and forward motion
characterize this easy string orchestra work
built on simple melodies over repeated
eighth notes that reinforce steady tempo
and bow clarity. Brief sections introduce
sixteenth notes in consistent groups of
four, easing students into new subdivision
skills. Violins get to practice low-two
fingerings, and all parts except for bass
stay in first position while still producing a
mature sound. A solid choice for developing
rhythmic clarity and articulation within an
exciting context.
11680895 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
Force of Nature—John Atteberry. Bursting
with driving rhythms, colorful harmonies,
and bold, memorable melodies, this
original work instantly captures students'
attention. Carefully crafted to engage
young musicians, it explores a wide range
of articulations, dynamics, and styles,
making it a powerful teaching tool for
reinforcing fundamental musicianship in the
elementary or middle school ensemble.
11632568 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed
in order of popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Strings of Fire—Chris M. Bernotas.
11619593 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Sunset Suspended—Brian Balmages.
11619631 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Voyager—Soon Hee Newbold.
11195682 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Kingsfold—
arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
11615220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Viking—Soon Hee Newbold.
10454265 String Orchestra
opt. Perc. . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Koythu Pattu—
Manjula Ramachandran &
Cooper Ford.
11617592 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Pine Mountain—Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11619630 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Gauntlet—Doug Spata.
2417863 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Shadow Fire—Randall Standridge.
11521164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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