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County Kerry—Susan Day. This fun and
lively jig is inspired by County Kerry, a
historic area in the southwest of Ireland
popular for its rugged mountainous scenery.
Written in D minor and 6/8 time, the piece
features melodies for all, three-note slurs,
hooked bowings, left-hand pizzicato, and
a strong, driving rhythm. Perfect for any
performance occasion!
11515946 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Danny Boy—arr. Harry Alshin. Lovely
interweaving countermelodies create a rich
inner texture in this beautiful arrangement
of the timeless love song. Sensibly placed
in the key of D major, this beautiful
arrangement will have lasting appeal with
your students and audiences and will be
an especially good choice for combined
festival orchestra performance. Gorgeous!
Recorded by the Michigan State University
Orchestra on Teaching Music Through
Performance in Orchestra Vol. 1 #5973728.
2266146 String Orchestra . . ME 49.00
Danza Española—Bob Phillips. A perfect
rhythmic skill-builder, this exciting piece uses
classic Spanish rhythms and the famous
Andalusian chord progression found in the
music of Spain, Central and South America.
All sections get to play both the melody and
the driving accompaniment rhythms.
10872102 String Orchestra . . ME 55.00
Dhyaana—Manjula Ramachandran &
Cooper Ford. This is the perfect piece to
introduce students to some of the unique
sounds and basic techniques of Indian
music. Authentically written and musically
engaging, it features a strong melody and
deliberate rhythmic drive. Dhyaana is a
Sanskrit word translated as contemplation or
meditation. This is an aspect of Indian culture
that cultivates serenity, focus, and self-
awareness, often through music. Written in
the Carnatic (South Indian) musical tradition,
this piece uses melodic patterns from the
raga Revathi as well as common rhythmic
patterns often found in this style. Each part
also includes some introductory gamakas,
ornamentations that are a foundational part
of this style and are marked clearly with
appropriate fingerings. (2:25)
11619620 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Doraji—arr. Ben Snoek. This popular
Korean folk song is named for the
Platycodon grandiflorus or balloon flower.
This beautiful setting features lush scoring,
flowing counterlines, dramatic phrasing,
and seamlessly passes the melody
among the entire ensemble. An excellent
multicultural piece that will delight musicians
and concertgoers.
11339410 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Dungeon's Stairwell and Devil's
Dream—Gayley Hautzenroeder. Built
around a traditional fiddle tune, this string
orchestra piece includes an introduction that
reinforces D minor and D major tetrachords
along with half- and whole-step patterns.
Extended fingerings, curved left-hand
shape, and varied bow strokes including
marcato, détaché, and fast string crossings
support technical development. Shared
melodic crossings across sections keep the
fiddling passages approachable, making
the work both practical and rewarding for
intermediate string players.
11684440 String Orchestra . . ME 40.00
Ear-igami—Richard Meyer. Ear-igami is
a fascinating musical tribute to the ancient
Japanese art of paper folding. Instead of
a bow, each performer uses a piece of
paper to make sounds and to "play" their
instrument. Your audience will be entranced
as they watch and hear the variety of effects
possible in this charming set of pentatonic
variations. A unique concert selection!
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The Engaged Girl (Ukrainian Folk
Song)—arr. Sanchie Bobrow. A gentle
waltz feel shapes this setting of a Ukrainian
folk melody, giving your orchestra students
a chance to explore expressive phrasing
while working in A minor. The melodic minor
mode offers useful teaching moments, and
each section alternates between arco
and pizzicato for added color variety. Soft
dynamics appear throughout, helping
young players refine control and balance
as the tune passes from one section to
another. It's a warm, stylistically grounded
piece with both musical and educational
value.
11673402 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Estrellita (Little Star)—Manuel M.
Ponce/arr. Jenna Garcia. A lush piece
of Mexican classical music that tells the
story of a singer wishing upon a shooting
star. This expressive arrangement for
strings helps students develop a singing
tone while exploring rubato and shifting
tempos. Players reinforce dotted quarter
note rhythms and important finger
patterns, including low 1, low 2, and high
3. A beautiful choice for developing string
orchestra, it blends lyrical expression with
valuable skill building.
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Fantasia on a Theme from Thailand—
Richard Meyer. This captivating work is a
set of variations on the Pong Lang Dance,
one of Thailand's most popular melodies.
The pong lang is like a xylophone with
its wooden keys suspended vertically on
ropes, with the low notes on the upper
end and the high notes at the bottom. The
melody uses the pentatonic scale and
is very simple in nature. The variations
expand on fragments of the original tune
in a variety of tempi and styles that make
each new change thrilling! After this
exploration, the original melody returns,
gradually gaining speed and energy as one
would hear in a traditional performance of
this dance.
10015211 String Orchestra . . ME 50.00
Fantasy on "Aloha 'Oe"—Queen
Lili'uokalani/arr. Brian Balmages. This
gorgeous fantasy is based on the well-
known Hawaiian song Aloha 'Oe, written
by Queen Lili'uokalani. Translated as
"Farewell to Thee," it works extremely well
both as a lyrical portion of a program or as
a part of an emotional send-off to celebrate
graduating students. Beautiful harmonic
twists are masterfully intertwined in a work
that is extremely accessible to younger
students yet sounds mature enough to be
enjoyed by more accomplished ensembles.
Absolutely stunning.
11511810 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Folk Tune and Fiddle Dance—Percy
Fletcher. A long-time favorite for festival and
contest, Percy Fletcher's two-movement
suite has been a choice teaching piece for
school orchestras. In true English folk style,
the first movement has multiple sections in
varying styles and meters, and the second
movement is rhythmic, energetic fiddle
writing at its best.
4964359 String Orchestra . . ME 70.00
Habanera—Emmanuel Chabrier/arr. Bob
Cerulli. Latin character drives this habanera
dance written at a medium-easy level for
string orchestra. Syncopated rhythms,
dotted eighth-sixteenth figures, and triplets
provide clear rhythmic teaching focus, with
a brief 6/8 section in the middle to add
contrast. The compact form and lively pulse
make it a fun, effective way to introduce this
style to middle or high school ensembles
11678453 String Orchestra . . ME 50.00
Heleluyan—arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
Based on a traditional Muscogee Nation
hymn, this orchestra setting presents a
slow, tuneful folk melody shaped by deep
spirituality and Native American (Creek)
cultural history. Contemporary harmonies
and steady rhythmic figures reinforce
sixteenth-dotted-eighth patterns while
keeping the texture simple and accessible.
A meaningful choice for introducing
students to cultural repertoire they rarely
encounter in performance settings.
11680891 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
La Bruja—Jorge Vargas. Tell the
mischievous tale of La bruja ("the witch")
in this wonderful arrangement. A favorite
of mariachi groups due to its hauntingly
beautiful melody, this is the perfect
introduction to folk songs from Veracruz.
The waltz-like melody countered with
hemiolas and traditional Mexican folk
rhythms will definitely make an impact on
your students. The optional guitar adds to
the folk character and traditional spirit of the
work.
11521156 String Orchestra . . ME 55.00
La Llorona—arr. Jorge Vargas. This
captivating arrangement for intermediate
strings and optional guitar brings authentic
sounds of mariachi to the string orchestra.
Tell the twisted tale of La llorona, a Mexican
folk song closely associated with Dia de los
Muertos, through its haunting melodies and
vibrant rhythms. Students explore lyrical
expressive playing, dynamic contrasts,
and the rich cultural traditions that make
this piece a memorable centerpiece for
any concert.
11617582 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Li'l Liza Jane—arr. Carl Strommen. A lively
take on a classic American folk tune ideal
for teaching syncopation and articulation,
with melodic moments for every section.
The hybrid edition includes a printed score
and access to digital parts.
11640144 String Orchestra . . ME 50.00
Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming—Michael
Praetorius/arr. Bud Caputo. This string
arrangement offers a refreshing change
of pace for a holiday program, delivering
musical impact in a concise two-minute
format. Writing stays accessible while still
feeling complete, and an optional violin 3
part provides added support for ensembles
with limited viola players. A practical,
flexible selection that brings variety
and balance to a winter concert without
extending rehearsal demands.
11684471 String Orchestra . . ME 40.00
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