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Light Concert Selections very easy / easy
4 Rock On!Seth Gamba. Drum set is featured
with your orchestra in this e minor modal rock tune.
Quarter and eighth notes are the rhythmic foundation
with plenty of rests to make counting interesting.
10523574 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Rubber Chicken SoupLauren Bernofsky.
Based on the word rhythm of Rubber Chicken
Soup (four eighth notes and a quarter note), this
delightful novelty has a wealth of teaching and
musical applications. Ideal for teaching eighth
notes, but also features many opportunities to
practice retakes. Note: no rubber chickens were
harmed in the creation of this piece.
10366866 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Spider Webarr. J. Cameron Law. In this fun
and dramatic string work for first year players, a
musical showdown between a pesky fly and a very
persistent spider uses the folk tunes Shoo Fly and
The Eency Weency Spider. Motifs from both tunes
become fragmented, alternated and spun around.
Does the fly get away, or does the spider get a
meal? Only the basses know for sure!
10370806 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Tumbleweed BluesGeorge T. Frueh. This
western style blues original lets young groups
experience the fun of playing swing style. It features
easy but effective rhythmic patterns and offers the
perfect opportunity to share the history of the blues.
The bass section can really ham it up with their
bluesy walking bass line.
10351224 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
l A Vivaldi School YearAntonio Vivaldi/arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. This remarkably clever arrangement
introduces orchestras to each movement of Vivaldi's
"The Four Seasons" as the work follows students
through the school year. Included are fun themes
representing Thanksgiving, Winter break, Spring
break (in Hawaii!) and graduation! Great Baroque
bowing practice sprinkled with seasonal fun!
10512550 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Vivaldi's Autumn SeasoningsAntonio Vivaldi/
arr. Deborah Baker Monday. An unforgettable, jazzy
take on a timeless classic, this unique arrangement
will work double duty introducing your students to
both Vivaldi and swing. The selection includes two
versions of the piece, standard and "seasoned."
10458713 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Light Concert Selections
Easy
Addams FamilyVic Mizzy/arr. Moore. One
of the best TV and movie themes ever, this
quirky tune is ideal material for teaching 6/8 and
simple syncopation in triple meter. The included
percussion gimmicks can be played by string
players and staged for added theatrics.
10002117 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
American Fiddle Medleyarr. Bob Phillips.
Bring out the cowboy hats and bandanas for this
fantastic arrangement of everyone's favorite fiddle
tunes! Perfect for young players or as a quick
play-down finale for older players, this medley will
soon become a favorite that you will hear them
playing before class begins. All sections play the
melodies providing interest and a chance to work
on dynamics. Performance recommendations to
help make the tunes sound "fiddley" are provided
in the score.
10066962 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Bach Country FiddlesJ.S. Bach/arr. Meyer.
Two classic melodies get the fiddle treatment
in this clever arrangement from Richard Meyer!
The themes from J.S. Bach's "Minuet in G" and
"Brandenburg Concerto #5" work just fine with a
few fiddle licks thrown in! Carefully arranged with
the young performer in mind, this delightful piece
has a "virtuoso sound" but is playable by groups at
the easy level. A selection that's fun for the players
and enjoyable for the audience!
2472796 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
4 Baila ConmigoJeremy Woolstenhulme. Baila
Conmigo is Spanish meaning "dance with me."
This stylish tango includes an optional tambourine
part which is accessible for a string player to learn.
10523443 String Orchestra,
opt. Tambourine. . . . . . . . . 52.00
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Bats 'n BonesSusan 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. . . . . . . . . . 49.00
Bonanzaarr. Longfield. One of the all time
favorites TV themes is arranged for string orchestra
in this new version that is perfect for developing
string players. Your students will love playing the
bold Western theme with its memorable repeated-
note hook.
10185440 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Boogie Man BluesCarrie Lane Gruselle. It's not
often that your strings get to play a twelve-bar blues,
but here's your chance! Complete with a walking
bass line and optional suggested solos written out
for violin, viola, and cello, it stays very simple and in
the key of D. With all of the excitement about jazz
these days, this is your chance to prove that strings
can swing!
2470433 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Cancion del AmorTim McCarrick. An out-
standing 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
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Cello SquadronRichard Meyer. Listen closely
and you'll hear them coming... it's the Cello
Squadron to the rescue! This fun and exciting
section feature has it all-roaring airplane engines
(on cello C strings of course!), dive-bombing
glissandos, and a heroic main theme based on
Wagner's famous Ride of the Valkyries. Designed
to give everyone in the orchestra a chance to learn
and practice their triplet rhythms, this piece is sure
to spark the imagination of all your students.
10066913 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Cellos OleRichard Meyer. No doubt about who
gets featured in this fun, Spanish-flavored original
by Richard Meyer! This piece is a great motivator
for your up-and-coming young cellists, and is a
great change of pace for any concert program.
Features a lyrical melody in the cellos set against a
pizzicato accompaniment in the other strings, and
includes parts for maracas and claves that can be
spread among the sections. Your students will love
this one!
2397537 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H Celtic Suitearr. Kathy L. Fishburn. Two beautiful
folk melodies in the graceful style of Celtic music.
Including Bonnie Doon and The Minstrel Boy,
contrasts between the movements make this an
interesting concert and festival selection. And,
the low strings get several chances at carrying the
melody. Includes optional harp/piano part.
2353712 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n The Chicken DanceTerry Rendall & Werner
Thomas/arr. Moore. The ever-popular song heard
at parties, weddings, and any event where a good
time is had by all! Before performing, make sure
some dance floor space is available and be sure to
invite Aunt Myrna!
10343543 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Deep Sea FandangoDeborah Baker Monday.
What's that? It sounds like "Jaws!" Cellos will
love getting the limelight for once! This piece
provides an excellent opportunity to feature low
strings, while giving all students a fun part to play!
A perfect training piece for F naturals and simple
2-note slurs, this will be a winner with students and
audiences alike. An optional piano part is included.
10027064 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
l Do Your Ears Hang Low?Traditional/arr. Robert
Longfield. Dating back to the First World War when
it was sung by British soldiers, this melody is closely
related to the American folk tune Turkey in the
Straw. Includes optional piano and percussion parts.
10523122 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. opt. Piano . . 40.00
El Gato PizzicatoRichard Meyer. Imaginations
will run wild during this charming Spanish salute to
cats, as you set the mood with glissando "meows",
threatening "hisses," and an enthusiastic visit from
a dog. A great way to introduce shifting basics,
high versus low finger patterns, and tone painting.
Even finicky audience members will love this
delightful piece!
10370546 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
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El ToroDonald Brubaker. This bold Spanish
composition includes easy solos for violin and
cello. The excitement and color of the bullfight are
displayed in the playable music.
2318996 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 62.00
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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 . . . . . . . . . 46.00
BEST
SELLERS
String Orchestra
Lighter Selections
Very Easy to
Medium-Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Pepperoni Pizza Rock—Brian Balmages.
10307084 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Fiddles on Fire—Mark Williams.
2346260 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .E 46.00
2346260E String Orchestra ePrint . . . .E 46.00
Sahara Crossing—Richard Meyer.
2442523 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .E 46.00
2442523E String Orchestra ePrint . . . .E 46.00
The Chicken Dance—
Terry Rendall & Werner Thomas/arr. Moore.
10343543 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . . .E 45.00
Backcountry Ramble—Bob Lipton.
10366788 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Folk Tune and Fiddle Dance—Percy Fletcher.
4964359 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .ME 65.00
Blue Fire Fiddler—Soon Hee Newbold.
2474322 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Blue Rhythmico—Kirt N. Mosier.
2481200 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
2481200E String Orchestra ePrint . .ME 45.00
El Toro—Donald Brubaker.
2318996 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .E 62.00
2318996E String Orchestra ePrint . . . .E 62.00
Deep Sea Fandango—
Deborah Baker Monday.
10027064 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .E 42.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Lighter • Very Easy & Easy
Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases
and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice.
You can buy any of these titles with confidence!
Baila Conmigo—Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
Baila Conmigo is Spanish meaning "dance with me." is stylish tango includes an optional
tambourine part which is accessible for a string player to learn.
10523443 String Orchestra, opt. Tambourine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 52.00
Dinosaur Dig—Susan H. Day.
Stir the imagination looking for dinosaur bones with the curious melodies in this kid-
friendly piece! A great teaching piece as well, with easy rhythms, lis, accents, one optional
high 3rd finger in the viola, and a low 2nd finger in the upper strings.
10520813 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 49.00
Giraffe Ballet—Jeff Bailey.
Features hooked bowing, smooth two-note slurs, and glissandos. Although centered in
C Major, some added E flats and C sharps help teach and reinforce newer finger patterns
for intermediate players.
10523461 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Rock On!—Seth Gamba.
Drum set is featured with your orchestra in this e minor modal rock tune. Quarter and
eighth notes are the rhythmic foundation with plenty of rests to make counting interesting.
10523574 String Orchestra, Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
e Sharks of Seville—Traditional/arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
Brimming with intrigue and suspense, this exciting marriage of themes from "e Barber of
Seville" with an iconic "shark in the water" motive will keep everyone on the edge of their
seats. All Seville themes have been expertly adjusted for grade 1 students, and all recurring
shark figures are well-fingered and easy to teach.
10520049 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
