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Light Concert easy / medium-easy
H Fiddles on FireMark Williams. Rosin up the
bow, call out the Fire Department, and let's go!
This thrilling work is a modal display of beginning
virtuosity, and takes full advantage of that open 5th
"fiddle sound." You'll have parents "do-si-do-ing"
in the aisles, and students clamoring to play this
one again and again! Without a doubt this is a
superb piece for beginning players!
2346260 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Finger Rock!Bob Phillips. Easy rock that is
perfect for beginners! They can sound cool, have
fun and practice finger patterns. All sections
have interesting parts as the piece practices the
movement from F natural to F# and from C natural
to C#. There are no high 3s or forward extensions.
Reproducible educational packs as well as a
drumset part are included.
10310491 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l The Flying TrapezeGeorge Leybourne/
arr. Bob Lipton & J. Cameron Law. Take your
students and audience back to the late 1800s in
this arrangement of a song that was very popular
in its day. All of the turn of the century charm and
harmonies have been retained to give an authentic
sound to this refreshing and fun arrangement.
10460699 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Fright Nightarr. 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 . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Goblin BoogieJeff 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 . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Guest SoloistRichard Meyer. Your audience
will get a real chuckle from this fun, interactive
piece that spotlights a volunteer from the audience
playing on a two-string violin (or any instrument you
choose to use). This delightful original work requires
absolutely no rehearsal ahead of time with the
soloist (honestly!) who is cued in with taps on the
shoulder. Everyone will be amazed as a volunteer
from the audience, chosen on the spot, becomes
the next "virtuoso." A two-minute concerto that will
positively bring down the house!
10280312 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Hey Fiddle FiddleBrian Balmages. Here's a
nice opener or encore! The upbeat nature of the
tune offers a few hints of Copland, but it remains
easy and is also very likeable. There's even some
stomps and hand claps to add to the experience.
Your students and audience will enjoy this one. Lots
of fun!
10008670 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Looney Tunesarr. Douglas Wagner. Treat your
orchestra to this delightfully fun medley of 3 cartoon
classics! The Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies
cartoons favorites are: The Merry-Go-Round Broke
Down (1937), the Looney Tunes theme song; You
Oughta Be In Pictures (1934) and Merrily We Roll
Along (1935), the Merrie Melodies signature tune.
Perfectly crafted for young players! For added color,
optional percussion and drum set parts have been
included to keep the action moving.
10032771 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Ludwig's Dance PartyJames Kazik. Who says
Beethoven can't be fun? Here's a clever spin on
Classical music's most famous four-note motif,
done up right in a current techno-dance treatment.
10294275 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Ludwig's TangoRichard Meyer. Beethoven's
famous "5th Symphony" has been transformed into
a delightful tango for your young string orchestra.
Everyone will recognize the material here, and all of
the instruments get a chance at the tune, as Ludwig's
famous four-note motif is tossed from section
to section. Packed full of learning opportunities
including staccato and legato bow styles, dotted
rhythms, accents and simple accidentals, this
arrangement even includes parts for maracas and
claves to add to the international flavor.
10066907 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
.n Mama Don't LowCarrie Lane Gruselle.
There's lots of spunk to this American folk favorite!
Clever and tuneful, everyone gets a chance with
the melody and a little counterpoint. Occasional
accidentals really keep this one rolling along!
10277834 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Moonlight TangoRichard Meyer. As the title
indicates, this charming piece beautifully reinforces
dotted rhythms and low-second patterns. Its lively
dance-like character will be a popular addition to
any concert occasion.
2301570 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
One Bow ConcertoRichard Meyer. Your
audience will laugh out loud! A violinist, a violist and
a cellist have soloist seats in front of the orchestra,
and they share just one bow, passing it to one
another just in the nick of time. The orchestra is all
pizzicato, so there really is only one bow. "But a cellist
shouldn't use a violin bow," you think. Right, so they
stop passing it to him and the cellist shows what he
thinks of that! By the end the bow is in the hand of
the conductor. Recommended as a show-stopper!
2475422 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n Rhythm and BluesSoon Hee Newbold. This
crowd-pleaser shows the fun side of composer Soon
Hee Newbold! Parents and students alike will enjoy
the catchy melody and blues line in the cellos and
basses. There's excellent use of clapping, stomping,
and finger snaps and even a fabulous stereo effect
between sections. The composer leaves ample
time for students to prepare for the clapping, and
snapping their fingers, and even offers alternative
sounds for those who aren't ready to switch from
instrument to sound effects and back again. All the
bases are covered for successful performance!
10008666 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Rock Bottom BoogieRobert Longfield.
Robert's new blues shuffle is a fun jazz ensemble-
style tune, that lets your string orchestra perform
something a little different. Easy swing rhythms in a
comfortable key and tempo make it accessible for
most groups. With a little creativity, you might want
to open up a section for a young soloist to stretch
out a bit.
10343653 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Rock RiffsSoon Hee Newbold. Hot rock original
from Soon Hee Newbold! Exciting, grooving intro
gives way to powerful riffs and updated phrasing.
Fun for all your players. Drums optional.
10277841 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H
Sahara CrossingRichard Meyer. Sounds of a
desert caravan are found in this fun and exciting
original by Richard Meyer. It's an excellent piece to
reinforce the tonal color of low first finger notes (Eb
and Bb). The bouncing cello and bass parts and
optional tambourine and finger cymbal parts add
just the right exotic flavor. Wonderful!
2442523 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Speaking AlienChris Campbell. Learn to
speak alien, using colorful dissonances and
chromaticism. Approach the rhythmic aspects of
alien-speak through dotted notes and syncopation.
There are opportunities to work on shifting (violin 1,
violoncello) and half position (double bass).
10459566 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H
Spring Breezesarr. Richard Meyer. Try this
tender folksong from Taiwan to develop your
students' sensitive and lyric style. Accompanied
by lush, modern-sounding harmonies, the melody
is passed to each section. The solos for violin
and cello are at a medium-easy level, and are
accompanied by a prominent harp or piano part.
Simply gorgeous!
2442762 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Spy GuyAlan Bernstein. Try this sneaky way
to teach chromatic fingerings and half position.
The syncopated theme makes appearances in all
sections, both in pizzicato and arco. Your middle
school orchestra will love this pedagogical marvel,
all done with a fun rock beat.
10459568 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Viola HeroStephen Bulla. Build the violas'
morale, confidence and musicianship! It's time for
those inner part specialists to have their moment
in the spotlight, featured here on a hard-driving
groove that rocks the house. Let each become a
Viola Hero!
10061226 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Wood's BoleroMark Wood & Joseph
Baldassare. The fun Spanish rock feel, evoking
flamenco dancing and even the excitement of a
bull fighting arena, comes from the urgent rhythms
and modal harmonies common to boleros of all
types. The rock aspects can be emphasized with
the use of the optional rhythm section consisting
of piano, guitar, bass, and drums. This work may
be performed by Grade 2 orchestras, Grade 3
orchestras, or both levels together.
10459586 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 80.00
Light Concert Selections
Medium-Easy
Adventures of StringmanRichard Meyer.
You've seen Superman, Batman, and Spiderman,
now meet Stringman the superhero for today's
string orchestra! Your students and audience will
love following the adventures of Stringman as
he comes to the aid of struggling string players
and helps rid the concert hall of annoying band
members. Sure to be the hit of any concert, this
crowd-pleaser gives your orchestra plenty of
chances to "ham it up," while the stirring, heroic
main theme will definitely motivate all of your
players to soar to new heights! Solo spots are
included for cello, violin, and even a beginning
"squeaky" clarinetist! Very fun and funny!
2703082 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
H
Alla Tchaikovskyarr. Richard Meyer. Check out
this fabulous show-stopper, because it's a "must-
play" for your orchestra! Incorporating 22 different
melodies from the works of Tchaikovsky, this is
an incredibly clever and sometimes humorous
medley that even includes the 1812 Overture
accompanied by the popping of paper bags! It's
amazing how seamlessly each melody leads into
the next. You would think Tchaikovsky himself
had intended it to work like this. We guarantee
that everyone...students, audience, and yes, even
grumpy musicologists will find this delightful piece
simply irresistible!
2375533 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
American Fiddle Triptycharr. Tim McCarrick.
This medley of three fantastic folk fiddle tunes, set
in a totally authentic style, will delight players and
audiences. Arkansas Traveler; Fire on the Mountain
and Devil's Dream are featured in the violins and
violas with great accompaniment parts for the
cellos and basses. Highly recommended!
10310644 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Ashokan Farewell (from The Civil War)arr.
Calvin Custer. The simple, memorable theme from
the acclaimed PBS series makes excellent concert
fare. Calvin Custer's realistic treatment includes
the easy violin solo, piano and percussion. This is
technically quite easy, but very emotional.
2238723 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 53.00
n Bayou SelfCathy Morris. This Cajun kicker
tips its hat to good times and familiar favorites!
Quarter notes are the heartbeat that keep the
rhythm steady through the call and response,
foot stomps, and double stops. Add a dash of
classical quotes and players and audiences are
in for a rollicking performance!
10277890 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Beethoven, Inc.Beethoven/arr. Meyer. Hear
what happens when Beethoven meets Mozart,
Offenbach, Brahms, Handel, Bach, Saint-Saens and
Rossini in this clever arrangement that combines
Ode to Joy with some of the most famous melodies
in the classical repertoire. Your students and
audience will enjoy trying to find Ode to Joy as it
is hidden above, under, and in the middle of Eine
Kleine Nachtmusik; Can-Can; Brahms' Symphony
No. 1; Hallelujah Chorus; Jesu, Joy of Man's
Desiring; Bacchanal from "Samson and Delilah" and
William Tell Overture. A great way to teach music
history while playing music that's just plain fun!
2703085 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Blackberry BlossomGary Gackstatter. Feature
your top player on this famous American tune!
The first time through, the soloist takes the lead
accompanied by some pizzicato and the occasional
foot stomp. The second time though, first violins
play most of the tune along with the soloist. The
third and final time through the soloist gets some
nice variations on the tune. And, oh yes, the faster
the better!
2702541 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Blazing Bows of the West!arr. Michael Story.
Three gallant tunes are intertwined to create this
rollicking medley of Western movie themes that
will be a favorite at your next concert. Including
The Magnificent Seven; How the West Was Won
(Main Title) and Blazing Saddles, this solidly scored
arrangement will bring a bit of the old West into
your concert program. Giddyup!
10310462 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 64.00
n Blue Fire FiddlerSoon Hee Newbold. Energetic,
exciting and fun, are the words that best describe
this kickin' fiddle tune. This fast and furious fiddling
piece sounds much harder than it really is. Riffs,
finger patterns and bowings are very idiomatic and
lend themselves to fast playing. This is sure to be
the hit of the concert!
2474322 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Blue RhythmicoKirt N. Mosier. Like the title
implies, there's a powerful rhythm and some jazzy
blue notes, nothing subtle here! This original uses
guitar-like riffs and a driving ostinato bass line in the
low strings to build up to a powerful sound.
2481200 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Bluegrass Fiddle FrenzyBill Monroe/arr.
Phillips. In celebration of Bill Monroe's 100th
birthday, perform this high energy, true blue
arrangement of Scotland and Big Mon, two of
Monroe's standards. Scotland evokes memories
of the Scottish roots of Appalachian music leading
into the technical wizardy of the tune named for the
"Father of Bluegrass" himself.
10310638 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Bugler's Holiday for Three ViolinsLeroy
Anderson/arr. Bullock. Leroy Anderson never
thought of this! But we think he would approve!
Here's the famous Bugler's Holiday for trumpet trio
and orchestra arranged for three violins and strings.
A fabulous setting of a Leroy Anderson classic and
a great way to feature the violins in a wonderfully
accessible solo. Be the first in your area to perform
this new novelty that's destined to be a classic!
10049910 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 58.00
Chicken Foot TransplantMatt Turner. Put on
your dancin' shoes! This entertaining and infectious
"Bo Diddley" groove offers a smorgasbord of blues,
country fiddling and funk, with added flair by a
drumset. There's even a solo section, which may
be improvised or played as written. Who knew you
could pack so much fun into one short piece?
10366544 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
CoffeeAlmon C. Bock II. Turn your string
orchestra into an old-time percolator with this
humorous little cha-cha that recalls all the happy
sounds of the family coffee maker. With musical
squeaks, blurbles, slurps and wheezes, this will
put a smile on every coffee lover in the audience!
Peasant as the smell of your favorite java, the piece
will leave you tapping your feet and swaying a bit at
the Latin beat. A musical and culinary treat!
10280401 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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