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Folk and Multicultural medium-easy / medium & medium-advanced / Patriotic
n Rhythms of AfricaSoon Hee Newbold. Body
percussion and conventional percussion add creative
textures to this original composition by Soon Hee
Newbold. Knee slaps, tongue clucks, and stomps
are sprinkled throughout the lush, simple melodies.
Inspired by breathtaking landscapes and traditional
folks songs of central and south Africa, this is sure to
be a player favorite and staple crowd pleaser!
10091973 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Slane (Be Thou My Vision)Soon Hee Newbold.
Soon Hee Newbold's setting of this familiar Irish
hymn is an ideal study in smooth legato bowing
and artful phrasing. Sections of the melodies roll
gracefully, creating plaintive suspensions and
encouraging players to stay focused on the melody.
10091968 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Snow (Yuki)Traditional/arr. Brendan McBrien.
This delicate and colorful arrangement of a
timeless folk tune, Snow introduces your orchestra
to the subtle beauty of traditional Japanese music.
With a sweet and playful melody and a range of
timbre-altering techniques, including pizzicato
and tremolo, students will find this arrangement
irresistably charming.
10458739 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Songs Without Words (I'll Love My Love)
Gustav Holst/arr. Hans. The hauntingly beautiful
English folk song I'll Love My Love tells the story of
a young lady who is grief stricken after her true love
is sent off to sea. Based on the second movement
of Holst's "Second Suite in F" for military band, this
arrangement is excellent for teaching phrasing and
expression, and is a wonderful contribution to the
repertoire for string orchestras! Highly recommended!
10280122 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H When Johnny Comes Marching Homearr.
Richard Stephan. This classic piece of Civil war
history provides many great teaching opportunities,
musically and historically. Recorded by Michigan
State University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching
Music Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1
- Pepper #5973728.
551432 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Folk and Multicultural
Medium &
Medium-Advanced
n American Folk Song SuiteJack Jarrett. This
rich four movement suite of American melodies
is genuinely inspiring. Arranged for advanced
string orchestras, simple folk tunes including
Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair and the
comical Turkey in the Straw are presented with
Coplandesque sophistication.
10092002 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 55.00
n Arabian DreamsSoon Hee Newbold. Here's a
thrilling musical journey that fires the imagination and
evokes images such as those in the "1001 Arabian
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 45.00
Billy Tell OvertureGioacchino Rossini/arr.
Richard Meyer. This bluegrass "fiddle" version of
Rossini's famous overture will get your audiences'
toes tappin' and your violinists' fingers flyin'. The
entire violin section is featured in this fun, virtuosic-
sounding rendition that is perfect for recruiting
concerts, encores, or just plain showing off! Loaded
with string crossings and "doubled" notes, this piece
will take some of the starch out of Rossini's collar!
10280489 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 45.00
n Calypso JamBarrage. After years of waiting, the
creators of the musical group Barrage have made
this arrangement available for your group. It's a
guaranteed crowd pleaser for any school orchestra
concert! The parts include a full set of strings,
conductor's score, piano part, and percussion and
drum kit parts. Bring some of the excitement of a
Barrage performance to your next concert!
2479914 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . M 50.00
Central Coach SpecialCalvin Custer. Hold on
to your hat! This feisty piece is a fiddler's dream.
All sections will get in on the fun as the stagecoach
pulls into your concert!
10374203 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . M 45.00
n Dotonbori DashAlan Lee Silva. This work
illustrates an adventurous chase through the
Dotonbori Market, a lively and colorful marketplace
in Osaka, Japan. As the caper traverses in and out
of doorways and through packed crowds, each
section of the orchestra gets a prime opportunity
to display their skills on either long, cascading
melodies or contemporary bassline parts. The col
legno and slapping effects enhance the rhythms
and texture. A high energy piece that builds to a
rousing conclusion!
10308922 String Orchestra . . . ME-M 55.00
Down in Yon Forestarr. Brendan McBrien.
This arrangement of a haunting English folk song
exquisitely enhances the melody's beauty, adorning
it with characteristic string colors, along with piano
and bell timbres. The result is a breathtaking
rendering that combines ancient and modern
styles. A sensitive, ethereal work appropriate
throughout the year.
10352430 String Orchestra
Piano & Bells Req. . . . . M 50.00
n Fantasia EspanolaSoon Hee Newbold. Soon
Hee Newbold explores the world of Spanish music
with fiery results! Syncopated rhythms propel the
passionate melodies which pass from one section
to another, while pizzicato and col legno bowing
create castanet accompaniments. There's even a
strumming, guitar-like pizzicato effect in both first
and second violins. A tango interlude leads to a
furious finish. A show-stopper!
2480774 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
Folk Tune Air and Fiddler's FuryAlexander
Safford. Showcase your strings! From the lyric
melody of the slow air, to the shuffle bowing, finger
slides, and furious fiddling of the second section,
your orchestra will love practicing this one! This
work contrasts the two very different areas of folk
fiddling. A concert and contest favorite!
2703092 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 60.00
l Greensleeves FantasyTraditional/arr. David
Bobrowitz & J. Cameron Law. Using the familiar
ancient English folk song melody, the arranger
spins out a "fantastic" meditation on Greensleeves.
Fragments of the melody tease the listeners' ear
in the engaging introduction, and when the full-
blown melody is finally stated, flowing eighth note
lines in the inner voices frame and elevate the lofty
sustained melody.
10460681 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
l Hold On!Traditional/arr. Robert Sieving. This
elegant, soulful number introduces students to the
limitless expressive power of the blues. With swing
rhythms (including walking bass), a lyrical tune,
and a mood that is at once pensive and joyful, this
classic African-American spiritual moves through
a kaleidoscopic range of complex emotions, from
mourning to jubilance.
10458727 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 48.00
n Irish LegendRobert Kerr & Soon Hee Newbold.
Showcase your strings with fire and flair in the
style of "Riverdance" and traditional Celtic music!
Written by Robert Kerr and arranged for strings by
Soon Hee Newbold, this air and jig is a dramatic
finale to any concert. Dazzling violin solos (both
lyrical and technical) and highly rhythmic passages
accompanied by drum set really set this work apart.
Optional piano and harp add to the sound of a work
destined to bring down the house. A great closer!
10047958 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 60.00
Keltic FeastRichard Meyer. This Celtic tour de
force runs the gamut of emotions. An aggressively
rustic opening makes way for a joyful and catchy
original jig followed by a legato setting of the
beautiful folk tune Sheebeg and Sheemore,
introduced by the violas. The jig returns, and is soon
combined with the folk tune, creating a delightful
contrapuntal conversation between low and high
strings. This will be a challenge for every section
of your string orchestra, but the rewards are well
worth the effort to present this in your next contest
or festival!
10091048 String Orchestra . . . ME-M 60.00
l Land of the Silver Bircharr. Vince Gassi. For
a special touch at your next concert, feature one
of Canada's most popular folk songs. It's often
sung around campfires and makes a perfect cross-
cultural study.
10453648 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 48.00
MaharajaDoug Spata. Add some sizzle to your
next concert with some Bollywood style! Maharaja
combines rhythms and motifs from Indian music
with exciting melodies. Slurred pizzicato imitates
the sound of tabla drums while finger snaps and
triplet flourishes add to the South Asian flavor.
Teachers will appreciate challenging their students
with advanced fingerings and rhythms throughout
the piece and audiences will thrill to this unique
musical experience.
10280360 String Orchestra . . . M-MA 48.00
n Melrose AvenueCalifornia Guitar Trio. High
energy! This contemporary arrangement of an
original by The California Guitar Trio has a bustling,
exotic feel with layers of rhythmic ostinato, meter
changes and intrigue.
10307165 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 55.00
Memoirs of a GeishaJohn Williams/arr.
Ricketts. With another Oscar-nominated score,
John Williams again shows his skills with this
evocative soundtrack that blends the rich musical
cultures of Japan with those of Western orchestral
music. This adaptation includes four distinctive
themes from the film's score that featured Yo
Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman. Included are Sayuri's
Theme, Going to School, and The Chairman's
Waltz, accompanied by ethnic percussion textures
and optional harp.
10016084 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . M 45.00
H Mock MorrisPercy Grainger/arr. Dackow.
"Always merry and bright" is how Grainger
described this cheerful tune! Composed in the
style of the traditional English "Morris Dance," this
completely original work could be described as sort
of an English "Brandenburg Concerto." Delightful!
2353696 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 60.00
n Mountain SpringDean Marshall/arr. Barrage.
Barrage is an internationally acclaimed violin
ensemble that presents diverse musical styles with
dazzling choreography to produce a show that is
truly spellbinding! Mountain Spring has been their
signature number from day one. Bring the excitement
of a Barrage performance to your next concert!
2480220 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 40.00
l Oh! SusannaStephen C. Foster/arr. Mike
Lewis. The lush harmonies and chromaticism
bring an amazing depth and beauty to this
wonderful folk song.
10459550 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 45.00
Recuerdos de La Alhambra (Memories of the
Alhambra)Fransisco Tarrega/arr. McCarrick.
Here is one of classical music's most hauntingly
beautiful melodies! This arrangement of Tarrega's
beloved guitar work takes full advantage of
your string orchestra's capabilities. The melody
begins using a quartet of soloists over a pizzicato
accompaniment that recreates the guitar sound of
the original. Next, your quartet of soloists becomes
an octet, and the sound grows until finally all
strings come together as the music dramatically
moves from minor key to major key. Your first
violins will use some third position as this lyrical
piece passes the melody from high strings to low
and back again. This is one you'll want to perform
again and again!
10031708 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 55.00
n Romanian Folk DancesBela Bartok/arr.
Monday. This arrangement features four of
the six dance movements as first arranged by
Bartok. Joc Cu Bata; Buciumeana; Poarga
Romanesca and Marunte are exotic-sounding
and dramatic. These are perfect for the medium
level orchestra ready for concert, contest, or just
"wowing" the audience.
2478286 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 48.00
H Suite for StringsJohn Rutter. In the tradition of
Britten, Holst, and Vaughan Williams before him,
British composer John Rutter has composed a
wonderful work for strings based on the rich legacy
of folk music of the British Isles. World renowned for
his choral music, John Rutter's work for strings has
become a modern classic. This work is based on
four folksongs: They Are A-Roving; I Have a Bonnet
Trimmed with Blue; O Waly Waly (The Water Is Wide)
and Dashing Away. Duration: 12'. The set includes a
full score and strings parts of 4/4/3/4/2. Give your
orchestra a chance to play this wonderful work.
10008820 String Orchestra Full Score
& Set 4/4/3/4/2 . . . . . . M 53.50
10008821 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . M 13.00
10008822 Violin 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25
10008823 Violin 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25
10008824 Viola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25
10008825 Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25
10008826 Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25
Patriotic Selections
All Levels
l Airborne HeroesSteven J. Campbell. Written in
memory of the composer's grandfather, a Korean
War Veteran, this piece is perfect to program as a
tribute to all service men and women. The heroic
melodies and harmonies, set in D Major, are shared
throughout the ensemble.
10453632 String Orchestra . . . . . . VE 45.00
America the BeautifulSamuel A. Ward &
Katharine Lee Bates/arr. Turner. This romantic,
picturesque setting of the beloved American hymn
is absolutely gorgeous! Easy to prepare in limited
rehearsal time, it is a majestic watercolor of sound
in homage to our patriotic heritage!
10091010 String Orchestra . . . . . ME 48.00
America, the Beautifularr. Carmen Dragon
& Douglas E. Wagner. At long last, this beloved
treasure of American patriotic music from
the orchestral repertoire is now available in a
playable adaptation written expressly for young
string ensembles. All of the majestic beauty and
awesome grandeur of Carmen Dragon's original
is preserved in this new scoring, with appropriate
accommodations made for less experienced
instrumentalists. A great choice for a program
opener, this arrangement will be a welcome
addition to any concert performance.
10348568 String Orchestra . . . . . . . E 45.00
American Sketches (a Fantasy for String
Orchestra)Joshua Reznicow. A rousing concert
ender, this work will challenge all sections with a
wide range (every part shifts), running passage
work, trills, and syncopated rhythms. The B section,
a lyric waltz theme, shows off the principal players
with extended solos. The return of the A section
superimposes the waltz melody on the original
syncopated theme for a wonderful conclusion.
10085874 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 55.00
n Armed Forces Tributearr. Andrew Dabczynski.
Finally available for string orchestras! In this upbeat
arrangement, stirring melodies are provided for
all sections. The signature marches of the five
branches of the armed forces are presented
with strong, rhythmic accompaniments and
clever countermelodies. This tribute is suitable
for any concert program, and offers a chance for
veterans and their families to be recognized. It's a
heartwarming winner with every audience.
10050399 String Orchestra . . . . . ME 48.00
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