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n Burst!Brian Balmages. Brian Balmages' energetic
fanfare is brimming with bravado and makes the
most of your first-year students' skills. Dynamic
interplay with contrasting legato and detache bowing
create the "burst" of energy by playing eighth-note
passages off the string. Also incorporates simple
string crossing and brief violin divisi.
10277832 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
C SerpentsAndrew H. Dabczynski. Here's the
perfect piece for your "C-farers!" Written especially
for young violists, cellists, and bassists, C-Serpents
explores the depths of the lower strings. Simple
modes are creatively mixed with contemporary-
sounding rhythms and harmonies for a work that
is perfect for students within their first two years
of string study. Students and audiences will enjoy
discovering what lurks beneath the staff!
10280295 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Calypso CoupeCarrie Lane Gruselle. Enjoy this
whimsical depiction of a seaside car ride, complete
with a cast of percussion toys as honking horns
and passing bicyclists. In addition to the comic
relief, students will experience syncopation, a
variety of articulations and string crossings. Watch
out for the duck!
10366797 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Cancion del AmorTim McCarrick. An
outstanding original tune inspired by love songs
of the Mexican countryside. Optional, very simple
guitar, piano, and percussion parts are included.
This one will be fun for all and is a great way to
include those garage band players in your school.
10310300 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Canyon SunsetJohn Caponegro. Your strings
will enjoy the chance to paint this musical picture!
Composer and arranger John Caponegro is well-
known for his fine writing for young string players.
Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on
the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in
Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
547927 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
CapriccioLarry Clark. Whimsical in nature,
this dance-like piece provides singable melody
lines and rhythmic contrasts throughout. The main
theme is bright and bouncy, while the second
part should have a darker sound than the rest of
the piece. Each section of the orchestra is given
articulation challenges to hone their skills. Sure to
be a favorite of your students and the audience!
10366540 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Cliffs of MoherSusan Day. Reminiscent of
the music of Ireland, this piece captures the
majestic beauty of one of Ireland's most visited
natural wonders, the spectacular Cliffs of Moher,
which tower over the Atlantic Ocean. Written in
the keys of G Major and D Major, all parts stay
in first position and have interesting melodic lines
including a fun dance-like round section to bring to
mind the waves beating at the rocks. A variety of
techniques such as pizzicato, open string double
stops, slurs, and even a few easy open string
harmonics are featured.
10092403 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Coiled!Bob Lipton/ed. Law. Driving and energetic
from start to finish, this edgy new work weds pulsing
background rhythms and Eastern sounding modes
with ethereal sustained melodies. Your students will
be infatuated by this unique sound environment
inspired by Portugese Fado music.
10312069 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n ContredanseLarry Clark. This engaging original
work is very effective, and has the flavor of another
era while remaining contemporary. Bright tonalities
give it a real country dance appeal, and underlying
rhythms add pulse. An exceptional work!
2399442 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Give a Halloween Concert!
Bats 'n Bones—Susan H. Day. A perfect addition for
your spooky fall concert! With eerie string techniques such
as pizzicato, accents, tremolo and some 1st finger slides -
plus a touch of castanets for "bones" rattling - this simple
piece delivers quite a scary punch! A surprise "Boo" at the
end will get the attention of the audience! Great fun for all!
10280381 String Orchestra, Percussion Opt. . . . . E 48.00
10280381E String Orchestra, Percussion Opt.
ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Danse Macabre—Camille Saint-Saens/arr. Hall.
There are very few cuts made in this eerie, phantasmal tour
de force. At least two solo violinists are needed because of
unusual tuning. A very effective work perfect for a Halloween
program. Be ready for a frightened audience!
10316845 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
The Evil Eye and the Hideous Heart—
Alan Lee Silva.
Based on the classic Edgar Allan Poe
short story "The Tell-Tale Heart," this work is reminiscent
of a classic Hollywood horror movie theme. The piano and
optional harp and percussion parts punctuate the tension
and suspense that is felt from the first note to the last. The
basses act as the low, ominous threat of danger, and the
upper voices represent the insanity of the main character's
twisted plan. A real thriller!
10093787 String Orchestra, Percussion Opt. . . ME 55.00
Fright Night—arr. Larry Moore. Here are all your favorite
"scare tactic" tunes, assembled in clever fashion in a quick-
fire medley with as many as can fit into two minutes or less.
Includes: Monster Mash, Jaws, Night on Bald Mountain,
Funeral March of the Marionettes, Psycho, The Addams
Family, The Munsters, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Toccata
and Fugue, The Phantom of the Opera and more.
10033650 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Gargoyles—Doug Spata. This is one you won't want to
miss. A fiery ostinato pattern in a minor mode sets the mood
for this dark-sounding musical adventure. Melodic fragments
pass from one section to another as the tension builds. This
is exciting music and your students will love playing it!
2470438 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
2470438E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Ghost Carnival—Erik Morales. Let your players illustrate
the mysterious goings on at the carnival! Dramatic and
colorful, Ghost Carnival introduces developing players to
glissando, open-string pizzicato double stops, and other
effects and techniques that make string playing so much fun.
A great feature for fall concerts!
10091981 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
Goblin Boogie—Jeff Frizzi. It's spooky, bluesy fun for
beginners with Jeff Frizzi's newest tune that's terrific for
most any first or second year performance. Everybody
gets to play the E minor rock riff, and there's a good mix of
pizzicato and arco playing for all sections.
10343658 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
10343658E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Halloween Spooktacular—Various/arr. Phillips.
Four famous classical spooky themes all in one spine-shivering
medley! Provide your advanced strings a challenge and the
chance to play well-loved sections of A Night on Bald Mountain;
March of the Marionettes, The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Danse
Macabre. Wonderfully reduced for string orchestra, this piece
is perfect for Halloween concerts, spring concerts and pop
concerts for school or community groups.
10032411 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 59.00
10032411E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . MA 59.00
House of Untold Horrors—Lauren Bernofsky.
This work uses narrator and easy-to-perform string "special
effects" to tell the horrific but comical story of Willoughbus
Wallaby, a ghostly house and its resident kitty! Your
audience will be amazed by the sounds your orchestra will
make! This piece is ideal for orchestras with some students
who are not yet able to use their bow (or in some cases,
don't even know fingerings yet!). Sure to be one of the
highlights of your next program, regardless of what time of
year you perform it!
10066331 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 45.00
Legend of Sleepy Hollow—Richard Meyer.
Your students will love this musical depiction of the fateful
night when Schoolmaster Ichabod Crane met up with the
fabled Headless Horseman. This colorful tone poem based
on Washington Irving's famous short story is whimsical,
romantic, frightening, and sure to stir the imaginations of
your students and their audience. A great challenge for the
more advanced string orchestra, and a wonderful lesson in
tone painting.
10066953 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
10066953E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
new!
Midnight at the Mausoleum—Brent D. Smith.
No one really knows what's lurking in a mausoleum after dark.
This macabre work provides the sounds, atmosphere and
impressions that might accompany a visit to a mausoleum in
the dead of night. Perfect for a Halloween spooktacular!
10444021 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
10444021E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Monster Mash—arr. Bob Phillips. It's not Halloween
without the 1962 Bobby "Boris" Pickett classic. Sounding
in its entirety just like the recording, this selection includes
narration, chorus parts, and drumset, with optional guitar
and piano for full effect. Fun to play any time of the year!
10370592 String Orchestra, Percussion Req. . . ME 45.00
Night on Bald Mountain—Mussorgsky/arr. Segnitz.
Thrilling! Well-known in its full orchestra version or from its
scenes in Disney's "Fantasia," this arrangement is scored
for string orchestra with optional piano or organ, percussion,
and timpani! This is a dynamic rendition that could open or
close any concert!
2473624 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 40.00
Rockin' Halloween—arr. Mike Story. Give your
students the opportunity to rock this Halloween with
three classic pop tunes in one easy medley! Everyone will
remember Ghostbusters; Monster Mash; and Scooby Doo,
Where are You? Specifically scored for your intermediate
string or full orchestra.
10015087 String Orch or Full Orch . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
10015087E String Orch or Full Orch ePrint . . . . . ME 60.00
Shadows in the House—Thom Sharp. This fast swing
piece in G minor is playfully sneaky! With a catchy, singable
tune, this work features a tutti pizzicato section, as well as
some melodic moments for bass and celli. All parts remain
in first position, with a couple of "funky" accidentals
thrown in for fun. The swing-eighth feel keeps the mood
appropriately shadowy!
10068368 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
The Tell Tale Heart—Michael Story. Here is a musical
depiction of the classic short story from Edgar Allan Poe. The
cellos, basses, and optional percussion provide "the beating
of his hideous heart!" Eerie, ominous sounds will keep your
listeners on the edges of their seats!
10364399 String Orchestra, Percussion Opt. . . ME 48.00
Two Scenes from the Hollow—Kirt Mosier.
This two-movement piece is based on "The Legend of Sleepy
Hollow." The first section, entitled Ichabod's Walk, is introduced
with lines from the American classic: "What fearful shapes and
shadows beset his path amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a
snowy night!" The second movement, entitled Hessian's Ride,
is introduced with lines that end "...the apparition of a figure on
horseback without a head. It is said by some to be the ghost
of a Hessian trooper." The chilling music will be the highlight of
your concert! Highly recommended!
10050296 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . .M 48.00
new!
Walk of the Silent Zombies—Bob Phillips.
For Halloween or any scary time, this eerie, yet easy piece
remains on the G, D, and A strings in first position and
reinforces F natural on the D string for all instruments.
Add skits and theatrics and, remember, "Ssshhh!"
10453625 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Have you got an ambitious group who can't wait to perform? Give them some
fun Halloween numbers for a successful event early in the school year!
