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2026 Fall Orchestra Catalog

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55 Order Toll-Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] The Avengers—Alan Silvestri/arr. Patrick Roszell. Iconic music from one of the most famous blockbuster scores is arranged here for a dramatic and energetic string orchestra feature. Bold themes and driving rhythms create instant cinematic impact while remaining accessible to young students. Designed for intermediate players, the piece adds excitement and flair to any pops concert and works equally well for middle and high school orchestras. 11687217 String Orchestra . . ME 65.00 Baba Yetu—arr. Robert Longfield. Featured in the video game Civilization IV, this well-known theme includes a catchy African-sounding groove and infectious melody that all gamers will recognize. Additional piano and percussion parts create a wonderful rhythmic drive that your students and audiences with enjoy. 11401475 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00 Back in Black—Angus Young, Malcom Young & Brian Johnson/arr. Larry Moore. String orchestras can rock out too! Teach syncopations and power chords with some classic AC/DC. Drum set and optional electric guitar part included. 11618557 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00 Believer—arr. Kathryn Griesinger. Pop- driven energy and contemporary style shape this string orchestra setting with piano and drum set that brings this hit by Imagine Dragons into the classroom. The melody rotates through every section, keeping all players involved, while repeated eighth-note triplets provide a clear rhythmic teaching focus. The approachable drum set part makes it a natural introduction for students new to the instrument, creating a fun, engaging experience students connect with immediately. 11678452 String Orchestra . . ME 50.00 The Best of Queen (Medley)—Mercury, May & Deacon/arr. Larry Moore. Here's a tribute to one of the legendary groups of all time and features three classic songs that defined Queen's place in pop music history. With this medley for strings, your orchestra can rock with the best of them playing songs that have become popular music anthems. Features: Another One Bites the Dust; We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions. 10033628 String Orchestra opt. Perc.. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00 Birds of a Feather—Billie Eilish & Fineas O'Connell/arr. Larry Moore. Orchestras don't often get the chance to rock - until now! Your young string players won't want to stop practicing this excellent arrangement of the popular hit from Billie Eilish's Grammy-nominated album Hit Me Hard and Soft. Great unison rhythms and easy ranges make this very accessible. Perfect for teaching simple sixteenth-note rhythms and articulations. A piano part and a drum set part complete the infectious groove. 11604651 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00 Bitter Sweet Symphony—Richard Ashcroft/arr. Patrick Roszell. This arrangement offers a straightforward yet effective setting of a well-known pop anthem, scored to work reliably for middle or high school ensembles of any size. While lower voices maintain a consistent pulse, the harmony and melody on top support work on balance, phrasing, and ensemble blend. Students will be engaged in the pop style, and your audiences will love the throwback to the '90s. 11675671 String Orchestra . . ME 65.00 Blinding Lights—arr. Michael Kamuf. A toe-tapping and engaging arrangement of the hit song by The Weeknd. This piece is the perfect vehicle to reinforce syncopation while having fun! The infectious groove will make this a favorite of students and audience alike. 11347175 String Orchestra . . ME 65.00 Bohemian Rhapsody—Freddie Mercury/ arr. Robert Longfield. The definitive rock anthem from Queen, arranged for beginning players. Includes piano and percussion. 10763076 String Orchestra . . ME 45.00 Pop Selections | Medium-Easy Mama, I'm Coming Home—Ozzy Osbourne/arr. Robert Longfield. The hit rock ballad by Ozzy Osbourne is set here for intermediate string orchestra with optional drum set. Slow tempo keeps the sixteenth-note pop rhythms approachable, making syncopation easy to teach. The melody rotates through every section, while the simple drum set part offers an accessible entry point for students new to the instrument. 11678456 String Orchestra....................... ME 50.00 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl—Klaus Badelt & Hans Zimmer/arr. Chris M. Bernotas. A fresh arrangement featuring The Medallion Calls and He's a Pirate, the familiar swashbuckling melodies and driving rhythms give students an engaging way to develop skills such as playing in 12/8 meter. Designed for intermediate ensembles, the piece offers instant recognition and strong musical impact for both middle and high school orchestras. 11687216 String Orchestra....................... ME 75.00 Sweden (from "Minecraft: Vol. Alpha")—Daniel Rosenfeld/arr. Chris Larosa. Develop and showcase your string orchestra's tone and lyrical skills with this arrangement of the lush, reflective theme from the smash hit video game. 11624196 String Orchestra....................... ME 55.00 This Is Halloween (from Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" - Flexible Instrumentation)—Danny Elfman/arr. Sean O'Loughlin. Dark, driving energy brings cinematic intensity to this arrangement from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" set for full orchestra, with traditional string scoring, flexible wind parts, and optional piano. The writing leans into accidentals, staccato sixteenth notes, and sharp accents to create the spooky atmosphere Danny Elfman is known for. The flexible scoring makes it accessible to high schools exploring full orchestra repertoire for the first time, while articulation clarity and rhythmic precision provide a strong teaching focus within a Halloween program. 11678457 Full Orchestra...........................M 60.00 Thunderstruck—Angus & Malcolm Young/arr. Kathryn Griesinger. Driving rock energy powers this easy string orchestra arrangement of one of AC/DC's biggest hits. Repeated staccato eighth notes reinforce articulation and steady tempo while the melody rotates through every section to keep all players engaged. Additional parts for piano and drum set add authentic character yet still remain approachable by early players. The clear groove and shared material make it a fun, accessible way to bring rock style into the orchestra setting. 11678458 String Orchestra.........................E 50.00 Customer service is available weekdays 9am–6pm ET

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