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Original Concert Works | Medium
Attack of the Walking Basses—Bob Phillips. Perfect for young
orchestras, this Halloween bass-tacular features the entire bass
section playing riffs and walking bass lines. The piece is written in first
position for violins, violas, and cellos, but everyone gets to play exciting
tremolos. Correlates with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book
1, Level 5.
10999654 String Orchestra........................VE 50.00
Basses Loaded—Carrie Lane Gruselle. Let your bass section
shine and groove in this upbeat medley of funk, swing and good ol'
fashioned rock n' roll! Opportunities for improvisation are included (with
written parts as well) and an optional drumset part really adds to the
flair. While the basses show off, the other sections of the orchestra
also experience the contagious rhythms and melodies as they get down
and rock out. An absolute showstopper!
10066376 String Orchestra.........................M 80.00
Blaze—Erica Donahoe. Just as the title suggests, this piece is all full
of fire! An opening theme in 3/4 with driving rhythms, heavy accents,
and dramatic dynamic shifts fuels the blaze. A more lyrical B section
in 4/4 with the cellos and violas at the fore provides a great contrast.
Players are given the opportunity to reinforce both forward and
backward extensions as well as accented and off-the-bow strokes.
All sections get the opportunity to shine. A great opener!
11349257 String Orchestra....................... ME 60.00
Bonjour Basses—Ingrid Koller. A delightful Grade 2.5 piece
in G major invites listeners to stroll through a sunny Parisian scene,
with jazzy harmonies evoking café life along the Seine. The bass
section takes a featured role, introducing young players to French café
jazz music, including the distinctive flat VI chord. Trills, grace notes,
and optional third-position work ensure every section stays involved
while exploring color, style, and technique within a relaxed, charming
atmosphere.
11684441 String Orchestra....................... ME 55.00
Cello Squadron—Richard Meyer. Listen closely and you'll hear
them coming... it's the Cello Squadron to the rescue! This fun and
exciting section feature has it all - roaring airplane engines (on cello C
strings of course!), dive-bombing glissandos, and a heroic main theme
based on Wagner's famous Ride of the Valkyries. Designed to give
everyone in the orchestra a chance to learn and practice their triplet
rhythms, this piece is sure to spark the imagination of all your students.
10066913 String Orchestra.........................E 50.00
Cellos Ole!—Richard Meyer. No doubt about who gets featured in
this fun, Spanish-flavored original by Richard Meyer! This piece is a
great motivator for your up-and-coming young cellists and is a great
change of pace for any concert program. Features a lyrical melody in
the cellos set against a pizzicato accompaniment in the other strings,
and includes parts for maracas and claves that can be spread among
the sections. Your students will love this one!
2397537 String Orchestra.........................E 46.00
Cellos on the Rooftop—arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Get ready to
rock the holidays! This exciting intermediate piece features your lower
strings, and all players will enjoy slurring from F to F-sharp to create
a bluesy rock vibe, making it both fun and educational. Perfect for
energizing your holiday concert, this clever arrangement of Up on the
Housetop will have your orchestra and audience tapping their feet from
start to finish!
11617585 String Orchestra.........................E 60.00
Dance of the Bowless Basses (String Bass Section
Feature)—Bob Phillips. A cute, pedagogically based first-year
bass section feature, this piece will be fun and is sure to make your
beginners sound fabulous. This piece is in first position for all players
except basses. Basses shift up to C and D on the G string and only play
pizzicato. This great bass section feature is sure to become an integral
part of your standard repertoire! (2:00)
11400506 String Orchestra........................VE 50.00
Gloria in Excelsis Deo—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Don Brubaker.
It's Vivaldi's Gloria - without the singers! This string orchestra
arrangement of Vivaldi's choral masterwork is the perfect introduction
for young string players. It retains the composer's key of D Major and
features solo/soli parts for your advanced players. Teach or reinforce
hooked bowing in each section of the orchestra. Everyone will enjoy the
rhythmic vitality and harmonic beauty of this enduring masterwork.
10050383 String Orchestra.........................E 49.00
Jingle Basses—arr. Bob Phillips. Cute, fun, and a true beginning
bass feature! This is the perfect piece to add Santa hats, tinsel, lights
and other festive decorations. An excellent selection to work on off-beat
playing and counting rests. Ho, ho, ho!
10370577 String Orchestra........................VE 46.00
Jolly ol' Violas (Swingin' all the Way) (from the Jingle
Strings Collection)—arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Swinging jazz
style leads the way in this string orchestra arrangement of Jolly Old St.
Nicholas where violas take the spotlight. Swung eighths, light blues
colors, and a walking bass introduce big-band language with clarity,
supported by optional sleigh bells and drum set. If you do not have a
drum set player, a free audio track is available so you can still perform
with big-band style. Part of the Jingle Strings Collection and a sequel
to Cellos on the Rooftop, it offers a festive way to spotlight violas while
giving young players an approachable first taste of jazz feel.
11679134 String Orchestra....................... ME 60.00
Moon Bass—Todd Parrish. Let your string bass section swing in this
easy-to-play blues piece as they build skills and enjoy the motivation of
being in the spotlight. Basses carry the melody much of the time while
also accompanying the melody as it weaves through other sections. All
parts stay in first position, except the bass shifts briefly to third position.
Educational objectives include playing accidentals, contrasting between
staccato and legato, and learning to play in a swing style.
10280368 String Orchestra....................... ME 45.00
Orchestra Odyssey (for Elementary Orchestra with
Narration)—Matthew Gelfer. A delightful and imaginative
journey through the string instrument family, perfect for young
orchestras and ideal for end-of-year performances or informances.
Designed with accessibility and engagement in mind, this narrated
multimovement piece introduces each section of the orchestra
through short, characterful tunes that highlight their unique voices.
The narration between movements guides the audience through
the adventure, making it an excellent recruitment tool for introducing
string instruments to new listeners. Fun, educational, full of charm,
and a fantastic way to showcase your ensemble and inspire the next
generation of string players.
11630538 String Orchestra Score & Parts............VE 60.00
Prelude in B Minor (Solo Cello or Cello Section Feature)—
Frédéric Chopin/arr. Ben Hawkins. If you have an outstanding cellist
or a cello section ready for the spotlight, this arrangement is a great
choice for your middle or high school orchestra. It showcases rich,
noble sonorities through a C string retuned down to B, allowing the cello
to resonate with remarkable depth and power. An expressive choice for
showing off a standout player or section.
11686788 String Orchestra....................... ME 75.00
Second to None—Kevin Sluder. The second violins take center
stage in this lively piece set in 6/8 meter. Usually in a supporting role,
they now lead the way through a playful musical journey, with the rest
of the orchestra providing a rich and colorful backdrop.
11639905 String Orchestra.........................M 70.00
SECTION FEATURES
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