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Mariachi Suite—Jorge Vargas. Bring the
vibrant energy of mariachi to your string
orchestra with an original three-movement
work that explores the rich styles of
ranchera, bolero, and son jalisciense. This
suite captures the essence of traditional
mariachi music, with its passionate
melodies, heartfelt harmonies, and lively
rhythms. Optional parts for trumpet, guitar,
and vihuela allow students to experience
the full mariachi ensemble. Whether
performed as a strings-only piece or with
the optional instrumentation, this show-
stopping addition to any concert celebrates
the joy and spirit of this beloved musical
tradition.
11617577 String Orchestra . . ME 65.00
Middle Eastern Horizons—John M.
Licari. An inventive piece to bring your
orchestra into a world of ancient cities and
desert landscapes through the captivating
sounds of the D double harmonic mode.
Its distinctive augmented seconds give
students a rare opportunity to expand their
expressive range beyond the Western
canon. Optional percussion elevates the
atmosphere even further!
11689837 String Orchestra opt.
Perc.. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
O abre alas (Brazilian Carnival March)—
Chiquinha Gonzaga/arr. Deborah Baker
Monday. Gonzaga left her mark in
Brazilian culture as a respected composer,
conductor, and pianist. Inspired by the
marching rhythms of paraders during a
Brazilian carnival, this string arrangement
perfectly portrays a work originally for
voices and keyboard. True to Brazilian
choro music, it's all about virtuosic and
catchy rhythms.
11563662 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Red Pepper—Jeffrey S. Bishop. Based on
traditional Zydeco music and Cajun fiddling
style, this clever arrangement passes
tunes playfully from one section to another,
sometimes over a pizzicato walking bass
line. This top-seller is full of energy and fun!
10048339 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Ritual Fire Dance—Manuel de Falla/arr.
Sandra Dackow. Experience the vibrant
rhythms and exotic harmonies from the
ballet "El amor brujo," expertly arranged
for Grade 3 orchestra. Featuring piano and
timpani, this captivating piece brings the
essence of Spanish music to life and offers
an exciting challenge for intermediate-level
ensembles.
11574836 String Orchestra . . ME 75.00
Romanian Folk Dance—arr. Robert
Longfield. Bring the energy of Eastern
European folk music to your next concert
program while teaching your students
about minor modes and sixteenth notes.
Additional percussion parts add a stylistic
flair that players and listeners will love.
11628913 String Orchestra . . ME 55.00
Rujero and Paradetas—Gaspar Sanz/
arr. Deborah Baker Monday. Two lively
pieces from the Baroque Spanish guitar
tradition are combined here into a single
work for young string players. The
arrangement preserves the rhythmic vitality
and dance-like character of the originals
while making them accessible to middle
school orchestras. It offers an engaging
introduction to Baroque style from Spain
and provides an enjoyable performing
experience for developing ensembles.
11685747 String Orchestra . . ME 65.00
The Simplest of Gifts—Mat Campbell.
Gentle lyricism defines this arrangement
for string orchestra featuring a solo
violinist. Neoclassical scoring and canonic
lines reimagine a well-known melody with
warmth and restraint, ensuring interest for
every section. While the solo line requires
confident range control, the overall writing
remains accessible, making it a thoughtful
choice for ensembles with a strong violin
student seeking a piece with expressive
depth.
11686247 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Tico Tico (Tico-Tico no Fuba)—Zequinha
Abreu/arr. James Kazik. This Brazilian
classic was popular in the United States
during the 1940s with artists such as Ethel
Smith, the Andrews Sisters, and Carmen
Miranda. More recently, it was performed
at the closing ceremonies of the 2016
Olympics in Brazil. James Kazik's masterful
arrangement for string orchestra with
optional piano and percussion captures
all the fun and energy of the original in a
format that will be easily performable by
your students - the audience will be dancing
in the aisles! The hybrid edition includes a
printed score and access to digital parts.
11504745 String Orchestra . . ME 55.00
Two Irish Polkas—arr. Carrie Lane
Gruselle. Not a reel, not a jig - the polka
made it from East-Central Europe to Ireland!
Denis Murphy's Polka flows seamlessly
into Sean Ryan's Polka in this arrangement
for string orchestra and optional piano.
Melodies circulate through every section,
and all players are engaged with two distinct
Irish tunes. Sixteenth-note figures, double
stops, and varied articulations remain
comfortable in D, creating a lively concert
selection for refining rhythmic clarity and
Irish bowing style in an engaging folk-style
setting.
11680911 String Orchestra . . ME 65.00
Two Tunes by Thomas Moore—Thomas
Moore/arr. David M. Martin. Two well-
known Irish songs reveal contrasting sides
of Thomas Moore's deep connection to his
Irish heritage. The Meeting of the Waters
is gentle and lyrical, using the joining of
rivers to symbolize harmony and the quiet
beauty of Ireland. The Minstrel Boy takes a
far more dramatic turn, telling a heroic story
of sacrifice and turning music into a symbol
of national pride and resistance. Together,
the pair balances romantic imagery with
powerful patriotism, reflecting Ireland's
beauty as well as its struggles.
11684443 String Orchestra . . ME 55.00
Tyggaare Kan Ingan Vara (Children
of the Heavenly Father)—arr. Carl
Strommen. A gorgeous and lush setting
of the Swedish folk song. Teach your
developing orchestra tone, phrasing, and
legato technique along with dynamics,
meter changes, and a variety of fingering
patterns. Solo opportunities for cello, violin
1, and viola. The hybrid edition includes a
printed score and access to digital parts.
11640143 String Orchestra . . ME 50.00
Vamos a Bailar (Let's Dance)—Dión
Morales. Follow that clave! The 3-2 clave
rhythm, a fundamental pattern in Caribbean
music, is the heartbeat of this fiery original
work translated as "Let's Dance!" Filled
with passionate melodic lines, exciting fast
passages, and driving percussion parts, it
will enthrall and move your orchestra and
audiences alike!
11642908 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
A Welsh Lullaby (Suo Gan)—arr. Richard
Meyer. Gentle lyricism takes center stage
in this string orchestra setting of the
Welsh lullaby Suo Gan. Warm melodies
and a contrasting middle section in a
new key encourage expressive tone
and legato bowing, while dotted-quarter-
eighth rhythms and ritardandos reinforce
rhythmic unity and watching the conductor.
A thoughtful concert choice for developing
musical sensitivity and expressive discipline
in middle school string groups.
11680872 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Folk & Multicultural
Medium
Ani Ma'amin—arr. John Leavitt. Arranged
now for string orchestra, this traditional
Hebrew song and its text provided
comfort to the victims and survivors of the
Holocaust, serving as a beacon of hope
for the future and for mankind. A powerful
musical moment for the concert stage.
10494180 String Orchestra opt.
Perc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Arabian Dreams—Soon Hee Newbold.
Here's a thrilling musical journey that fires
the imagination and evokes images of the
One Thousand and One Nights! Set as one
continuous work, the music moves from
the exotic sounds of a fiery sunrise to the
magnificent power of an Arabian stallion
galloping at full speed across the expansive
desert.
2474326 String Orchestra . . . M 75.00
Baile de Lila—Chris Thomas. This vibrant
work brings the sound and spirit of mariachi
to the string orchestra! Feature principal
players accompanied by strummed
passages, catchy syncopated figures, and
energetic melodies. The piece also includes
parts for an optional guitar ensemble for an
authentic flavor.
11203094 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
The Beautiful Araguaney (Joropo:
Colombia and Venezuela)—Mark
Contreras. Inspired by the bright flowering
national tree of Venezuela, where this
vibrant joropo style of song and dance
originates. The natural harmonics played
by the violins imitate a characteristic whistle
call of the Venezuelan and Colombian
plains. Set in A minor with traditional
syncopated rhythms, this lilting piece
includes optional percussion for an even
more authentic sound.
11668614 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Folk & Multicultural | Medium-Easy/Medium
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