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Skyfall—Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth/arr.
Larry Moore. This is the hit theme song to
the blockbuster film "Skyfall," masterfully
arranged for advancing string orchestra. If
you listen closely, you'll hear the haunting
harmonies of the original James Bond
theme woven in, providing a dark, moody
atmosphere to the already rich sound of
the melody. A terrific addition to your next
pops concert!
10351254 String Orchestra, Perc.
Required . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
(Soundtrack Highlights)—John Williams/
arr. James Kazik. Here's the arrangement
that will thrill your string players and delight
any audience. This impressive montage
spotlights themes from the film soundtrack
"The Force Awakens," plus the monumental
Star Wars main theme. Includes: March of
the Resistance; Rey's Theme; Kylo Ren's
Theme; The Jedi Steps and Finale.
10580165 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Medley)—John
Williams/arr. Larry Moore. Experience
the most epic themes from the highly
anticipated 2017 film, "Star Wars: The Last
Jedi"! Familiar melodies are reborn with
exciting new music that will thrill students
and audiences. Grade 3-4 pops for string
orchestra.
10842735 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Starlight—Matthew Bellamy/arr. Sasha
Ivanoz & Derek Stein. Electrify audiences
with the Vitamin String Quartet's hard-
charging, triumphant take on Muse's
modern rock classic.
10496100 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Steve's Lava Chicken (from "A Minecraft
Movie")—Jack Black & Jared Hess/arr.
Larry Moore. Bring the infectious song
from the hit movie that everyone is singing
to your next orchestra concert. Pure
enjoyment and perfect for recruitment.
Drum set part included.
11624194 String Orchestra . . . M 60.00
Take Five—Paul Desmond/arr. Bob Cerulli.
Classic jazz, yes jazz, that your orchestra
can play! Take Five is the quintessential
piece for teaching 5/4 time. This
arrangement has contrasting textures, both
unison pizzicato (cello an octave lower) and
harmonized arco. Contrasting dynamics
also add to the color of the texture.
10695977 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Theme from New York, New York—
John Kander/arr. Erik Morales. Treat your
audience to one of the most iconic songs
of all time while introducing jazz and swing
concepts at a very approachable level. Erik
Morales has done a fantastic job with this
arrangement of New York, New York, which
requires no extra instrumentation to be as
cool as the original. Perfect to showcase
music from the Broadway show. (3:00)
11511859 String Orchestra . . . M 70.00
The Theory of Everything—Johann
Johannsson/arr. Robert Longfield.
The acclaimed movie "The Theory of
Everything" is a poignant look at the life of
renowned scientist Stephen Hawking. The
accompanying award-winning soundtrack
by Johann Johannsson beautifully sets
the tone and mood for the film. Exploring
a variety of scoring techniques and tonal
colors, it's a marvelous adaptation for the
concert stage.
10543864 String Orchestra . . . M 55.00
This Is Halloween—Danny Elfman/
arr. James Kazik. From Disney and Tim
Burton's hit film "The Nightmare Before
Christmas," Danny Elfman's quirky, spooky
tune is a terrific program choice for both
Halloween and holiday-themed concerts.
Students will be thrilled to perform this
memorable tune.
10558284 String Orchestra . . . M 55.00
A Thousand Years—arr. Larry Moore.
This smash-it movie soundtrack song by
Christina Perri is now avaible for string
orchestras. The simplistic beauty will
motivate students, while the optional piano
and drumset will add to its authenticity.
10461642 String Orchestra opt.
Perc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Thriller—arr. Larry Moore. Michael
Jackson's iconic song is a powerful,
infectious groove that has defined his
phenomenal success. Your students will
want to perform this terrific version by Larry
Moore that captures all the excitement of
Michael's landmark video.
10077744 String Orchestra . . . M 50.00
Thriller—Rod Temperton/arr. Soon Hee
Newbold. Don't miss out on this perfect
showstopper, an iconic string arrangement
of the smash hit Thriller! Numerous
performance options: play it with strings
alone or with the optional drum set, electric
bass, and synth parts - and there are
options for narration and choreographed
zombie dancing included! Endless amounts
of fun! (4:30)
11511860 String Orchestra . . MA 80.00
Waving Through a Window (from Dear
Evan Hansen)—Benj Pasek & Justin
Paul/arr. Larry Moore. Waving Through
a Window from huge successful and
moving stage show Dear Evan Hansen has
been praised by critics and embraced by
Broadway lovers. The contemporary pop/
rock score is engaging and memorable,
and ideal for school music programming.
10910851 String Orchestra . . . M 55.00
West Side Story—Leonard Bernstein/arr.
John Moss. Four of the most memorable
songs from Bernstein & Sondheim's
masterpiece have been crafted into a
dramatic showcase for your strings:
Maria; One Hand, One Heart; Cool and
Somewhere. This could be the highlight of
your performance!
2475748 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate
Factory—Leslie Bricusse & Anthony
Newly/arr. Robert Longfield. This 1971
movie was brought to magical heights
with the timeless songs of Bricusse and
Newley. The film and story have become
classic, and even with today's audiences,
the music speaks to all ages. Includes: The
Candy Man; Oompa Loompa and Pure
Imagination.
10062565 String Orchestra . . . M 55.00
Lighter Concert
Selections
Beginning &
Very Easy
The 101—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Imagine
cruising down Highway 101 in Southern
California, the convertible top down, wind
in your hair, radio set to your favorite rock
station - this is the vibe of The 101. Carefully
crafted using only first finger and open
strings, it will make your young orchestra
sound like rock stars! Piano accompaniment
and optional drum set bring this piece to the
next level while your students focus on the
building blocks of music literacy.
11521166 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
5th Avenue Rock—Kathryn Griesinger.
This rocking piece for beginning strings is
based on the interval of a perfect fifth - thus
the title! Students can practice easy string
crossings on open strings, simple rhythms,
and stepwise finger patterns. Violin 2
doubles viola and cello doubles bass to
build confidence and create a full sound.
The piano and drum set fill in during rests,
allowing the young orchestra to shine at its
very first concert.
11401176 String Orchestra . . . .B 53.00
Birthday Party Waltz—Horace Weston/
arr. Lauryn Deets. Originally composed
for two banjos, this arrangement for string
orchestra captures the spirit of the original
while being accessible to younger players.
Teaching concepts include playing on the
pick-up note, working on hooked bowings,
and playing in a waltz style. A charming
piece for your orchestra and audience!
11642897E String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Blue Cheese Blues—George T. Frueh.
Built with a 12-bar blues structure, this
beginning-level piece gives young players
an easy introduction to minor tonality and
jazz. Upper strings take the first melodic
statement while lower voices support,
then the roles switch for the second pass,
keeping everyone involved. The E-minor
melody is comfortable for beginners, and
the simple lines make the form easy to
teach. It's a fun, accessible way for string
players to experience the blues!
11673391 String Orchestra . . . .B 45.00
Bubble Gum Blues—Caryn Wiegand
Neidhold. Get ready to groove with the
ideal introduction to jazz for your beginning
orchestra! Students will learn to swing like
pros, lay down a smooth walking bass line,
and take their turn in the spotlight with an
easy-to-learn solo, either improvised or
written out. Fun rehearsal lyrics help lock
in the rhythms, and an optional drum set
part adds an authentic jazz vibe. Watch
your students "pop" with excitement as they
bring this catchy tune to life!
11617586 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Clog Dance—Elliot Del Borgo. Super fun
for first year players! Elliot really knows what
beginners are capable of and this piece lets
them have fun doing what they can, while
really making some music. Lots of open
string fifths will help your group sound great
and feel successful.
2334324 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Emojis—Steve Winstead. A fun-to-play
collection of short pieces for strings
depicting the characters we love to use
on our phones. Play it straight through, or
choose from among the seven movements
to round out any type of performance
- plus a hidden eighth movement you
will appreciate going unnotated. Each
movement is only eight measures in length
and explores a variety of key signatures,
meters, and styles. A fun selection that
works equally well for concert performance
or as a classroom activity.
11687838 String Orchestra . . VE 45.00
Pop Selections | Medium to Advanced / Lighter Concert Selections | Beginning & Very Easy
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String Orchestra
Lighter Selections
Beginning &
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed
in order of popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Bubble Gum Blues—
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold.
11617586 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Mechanical Monsters—
Randall Standridge.
11521158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Tingalayo (Caribbean Folk Song)—
arr. Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
11563667 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Samba la Bamba—William Owens.
10277844 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
5th Avenue Rock—Kathryn Griesinger.
11401176 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00
First Finger Rock—Brian Balmages.
10748206 String Orchestra & Piano
opt. Perc. . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Jazz for the Open Strings—
Jiyoung Um.
11393501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Pepperoni Pizza Rock—
Brian Balmages.
10307084 String Orchestra
opt. Perc. . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Entry of the Tumblers—
Elliot Del Borgo.
2465748 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00
Spy Rock—Eric B. Davis.
11339426 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
