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Light Concert Selections medium-easy
n "D" Jam BluesWilliam Owens. Written with
optional drum set, this simple swing chart provides
a wonderful opportunity for students to explore
jazz without a great deal of technical demands. No
solos in this one; just straight-ahead fun for the
entire ensemble!
10366774 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Danny Rocks (A Celtic Explosion)Bob
Phillips. A trio of terrific tunes! An air, a jig, and a
reel done in a Celtic rock style! The plaintive sounds
of Danny Boy, also known as Londonderry Air starts
things off. Next, the Swallowtail jig begins with an
intense rhythmic pattern where 6/8 clashes with
3/4 and what sounds like a Bodhran (Irish hand
drum) is actually half the cello section using their
instruments for rhythm! Following that rollicking jig
is a very suspenseful 20-bar transition leading to
the very popular reel, Drowsy Maggie. The energy
level rises throughout and the rock beat intensifies
making this a great concert closer!
10032751 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 56.00
H Double TroubleLauren Bernofsky. Here's a
punchy teaching tune to make the key of D come
to life! All the voices have fun with the edgy and
rhythmic eighth note "double trouble" motif.
Emphasis on accents and tight ensemble playing
will make this a class favorite!
10091950 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H
Ear IgamiRichard 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. Premiered by the composer's middle
school orchestra, this music is sure to intrigue high
school and adult musicians as well. There's nothing
else like it!
10066927 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 56.00
H Folk Tune and Fiddle DancePercy 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 . . . . . . . . . 65.00
H Instant Recruiting Concertarr. Bob Phillips.
Here's a great recruitment tool from master
recruiter Bob Phillips! Take this to any school and
you are sure to capture their attention. First in
the collection is a great medley of all the famous
classical themes that everyone knows: William
Tell, Eine Kliene Nachtmusik, Trepak from "The
Nutcracker" and more. Next, your students will
introduce themselves and their instrument by
playing a tune kids are sure to recognize: The Pink
Panther, The Flintstones; Walking Bass Lines. Then
everyone plays together for a medley of movie
themes: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings; Harry Potter
and more! Highly recommended!
10050445 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 58.00
iRockJeffrey E. Turner. Who said guitar players
get to have all the fun? This piece lets your string
orchestra get down and dirty with some original
rock riffs. With powerful unisons, pulsating
rhythms and accented syncopations, this is a great
introduction to playing contemporary music styles.
Who rocks? iRock!
10280076 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
4 Jazz RhythmicoKirt N. Mosier. This exciting
work allows all parts to enjoy the driving force of a
rhythmico ostinato. The catchy melodic content of
this piece is shared by all. Written as a "sequel" to
the ever-popular Blue Rhythmico.
10500802 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Kitchen PoltergeistThom Sharp. You can add
percussionists to your orchestra. Just give them
a couple wooden spoons and step back! That's
because anyone can play kitchen utensils in this
spooky, imaginative offering from Thom Sharp.
10523562 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
La PalomaSebastian Yradier/arr. Longfield.
Everyone will recognize this famous tango, also
known as The Dove, and its signature traditional
tango rhythms that mix triplets against dotted duple
figures. Robert's new arrangement is well designed
for string ensemble, superbly written with effective
use of pizzicato, easy tremolo and melody moments
for all sections.
10317575 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Leroy Anderson's Irish Suite, Part 1Leroy
Anderson/arr. Wagner. The first three movements
of this iconic work are now available in a dynamic
scoring for your full orchestras. Major themes are
presented with all of the color and fresh invention of
the original score. This is music that will delight and
entertain audiences of any age. It's as much fun to
play as it is to listen to! Highly recommended!
10305953 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 63.00
H
M to the Third PowerCarold Nunez. The title
refers to the three "M's" of Minor; Meter, and Mix
and it is a dynamic piece for teaching and performing.
Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on
the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in
Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
2158731 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Orange JamJeffrey S. Bishop. Give your
students a shot at this exciting work that lets them
imitate rock guitar sounds. This is a straightforward
rock piece that is both energetic and fun to play!
The G minor/modal tonality really lets the open
strings ring out. Your orchestra will love jamming
to this piece at any time of the year. The final words
of the composer's notes say it all: "Have Fun!"
10030756 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Pirates of Penzance (Themes from)Arthur
S. Sullivan/arr. James Curnow. This short arrange-
ment features two themes from the famous
operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan. Poor Wand'ring
One features a waltz-like first violin melody with
lower string accompaniment in G Major, while I
Am the Very Model features an energetic, spiccato
melody in both first violin and cello in D Major.
10524817 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Postcard from MarsLauren Bernofsky. Looking
for a fun, yet stimulating piece for your group? Then
how about some music from Mars? This fantastic
original work contains all the notes from traditional
minor and major scales, but you have never heard
them played in these combinations before! The
music is cleverly designed to fit well under the
fingers, but the melodic and harmonic gestures
are, well, out of this world!
10366859 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H
Red Pepperarr. Jeffrey S. Bishop. Based on
traditional Zydeco music and Cajun fiddling style,
this clever arrangement passes tunes playfully from
one section to another, sometimes over a pizzicato
walking bass line. This top-seller is full of energy
and fun!
10048339 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Remote ControlRichard Meyer. This one is
"laugh-out-loud" funny! The concept is simple:
what if you could control a live orchestra with
a remote control? With the click of a switch (or,
in this case, the sound of a bell), the orchestra
switches from piece to piece in mid-phrase. Listen
as Eine Kleine Nachtmusik changes to Beethoven's
Seventh to Stars and Stripes Forever and back
again! Your audience will love it as they "surf"
from channel to channel, including brief stops at
the "Opera" channel and the "Sci-Fi" channel! This
remote even has a "pause" button that freezes the
orchestra, and a "mute" button that keeps them
playing, but with no sound! Great fun for everyone!
10050407 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
H
Rosin Eating Zombies from Outer Space
Richard Meyer. Don't miss this! If there is one piece
your developing orchestra will love rehearsing and
performing, it's this one! This programmatic piece
spins a tale of mayhem and mischief as the rosin
eating zombies take over your stage complete with
blood-curdling screams, glissandos, ponticello and
more. All the eerie effects are clearly explained and
notated, so the only trouble you'll have is getting
your students to stop playing it. It's a wild ride you
won't want to miss!
2442739 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 56.00
n Serendipity SuiteRichard Meyer. Great for
fostering pride in one's section and dynamite for
a recruiting concert, each movement of this suite
is designed to highlight different instruments of the
string orchestra with style and flavor, emphasizing
the unique qualities of each. With titles such as Fit
as a Fiddle, Sol-La Viola, Cello Pudding, and Oasis
for Basses, this piece answers an important and
greatly overlooked motivational need in today's
student music.
2244762 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 85.00
Shadows in the HouseThom 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 Req. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Shake Rag AlleyMatt Turner. This is a
modernization of the ragtime style in a wonderful
original piece. Although classical music is
important to the string orchestra idiom, it is also
beneficial for students to be exposed to other
musical styles.
10522055 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Slavic Village FairDavid Bobrowitz. Picture
a small county fair from a bygone era and relive
the charm and festivities through the folksy
music in Slavic Village Fair. A fun contrast for
your next concert.
10523474 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Lighter • Medium-Easy & Medium
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!
Bebop—Bob Lipton.
Here's a big-band chart for strings without the need for rhythm section or any
improvisation! Basses lay down a walking bass line while each section gets to play melodic
and backing figures, learning jazz phrasing and concepts.
10512554 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Creepers in the Castle—Ralph Ford.
Each section plays the melody in this spooky D minor composition. With great
opportunities for rhythmic skills, the piece includes hand percussion and space for haunted
castle sounds.
10522555 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 46.00
Down at the Farm—Traditional/arr. James K. Taylor.
Contains two old fiddle tunes named Rakes of Mallow and Red Wing. e arranger has
created a fun musical environment that has lots of unexpected tunes and touches popping up
throughout the piece.
10520415 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Jazz Rhythmico—Kirt N. Mosier.
is exciting work allows all parts to enjoy the driving force of a rhythmico ostinato.
e catchy melodic content of this piece is shared by all. Written as a "sequel" to the
ever-popular Blue Rhythmico.
10500802 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
10500802E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Julia DeLaney's Reel—Carl Strommen.
Students will love to play this extremely popular Irish reel that has been heard in movies and
television. It infuses a nice, lyrical middle section giving the piece some much-needed repose
before firing up again into a rousing ending.
10522033 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Kitchen Poltergeist—om Sharp.
You can add percussionists to your orchestra. Just give them a couple wooden spoons
and step back! at's because anyone can play kitchen utensils in this spooky, imaginative
offering from om Sharp.
10523562 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Strings Cut Loose—Brian Balmages.
is nod to alternative styles centers around a funk groove that is loosely based on blues
harmonic progression. e entire groove is created organically in the strings alone (no
percussion!). An option for audience participation in the middle (clapping on beats 2 and 4)
really adds to the flair of the chart.
10512592 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
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