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Jasmine Flowerarr. Douglas Wagner. Here is
a very beautiful setting of the traditional Chinese
folk song Molihua. This tune is a vital part of
Chinese New Year celebrations and was featured
at the 2004 Summer Olympics. The soothing
pentatonic melody is reminiscent of the simple
beauty of the lovely white jasmine blossom and its
delightful scent. Players will encounter no technical
impediments in performance, with the independent
piano accompaniment and optional percussion
creating the perfect musical landscape for this
multicultural offering. Very nice!
10014643 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Kabuki DanceRichard Meyer. This makes a
great change-of-pace at any performance! The
Japanese sound, brought about with a pentatonic
scale, moves from D major to B minor and offers
colors and textures rarely found in pieces for
young orchestras. Written in ABA form, the work
begins with a delicate pizzicato section, followed
by a more aggressive minor section, then returns
to the opening for a satisfying close. While very
simple note-wise, this piece offers outstanding
opportunities for improvement in ensemble playing,
rhythms, dynamics and pizzicato tone production.
A nice choice!
2478638 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 King Henry's ChoiceKeith Sharp. In the
style of medieval dance, this authentic setting
transports all to the time of Henry VIII. Though his
court was infamous as well as lavish, music and
dance were a central part of courtly life. With many
opportunities for technical development, all parts
remain in 1st position.
10522543 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
n KonekoKeiko Yamada. Koneko uses a simple
pentatonic tune to depict the innocent and playful
nature of a little kitten. The piece uses very limited
musical and technical material for the players. The
pentatonic tune begins with the first violins only,
and then the tutti orchestra. A secondary theme is
added with the celli taking the lead line. Different
variations of the main tune are developed, and the
lower strings get a chance with some important
melodic material. A spectacular piece for beginners!
10308777 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Land of the TitansJeremy Woolstenhulme.
For beginning-level orchestra, this work features
a single violin part. It focuses on developing bow
division and speed with half, quarter, and pairs
of eighth notes. Bow lifts are included to help the
practice of drawing a strong down bow at the frog.
10523465 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Legend of Dark MountainSoon Hee Newbold.
This exciting work portrays mountains, legends,
and mystical monsters. The orchestra begins with
a dramatic opening filled with dynamic contrasts,
followed by a more legato and lyrical section. Great
for working on techniques, pizzicato, and dynamics.
10027347 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Legend of the LotusFrank J. Halferty. This
original for grade 1 strings allows young players
to achieve a sophisticated sound. With its rich,
full bowed lyrical passages and its contrasting
pizzicato, koto-like textures, it's a great tool for
teaching bowing technique that audiences will love
as well.
10520048 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
l The Low DownKevin Sluder. The piece stays
entirely in the range of the lowest octave of G Major
and has a flowing "in 2" feel when played more
uptempo. This very easy work is made to sound
mature with a variety of musical techniques, mixing
unison writing with rich harmonic sections, staccato
and legato playing, and imitative sections, making
it a perfect piece to show off your orchestra's
advancing musicianship.
10520416 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Make It CountLoreta Fin. Just like the piece
says: it's all about counting beats, rhythms, and
rests. This piece makes it easy to teach the young
ensemble all at the same time, as the rhythms are
identical. The piano part greatly assists in feeling
subdivisions of longer notes and has a boogie-
woogie feel.
10522639 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Medieval KingsSoon Hee Newbold. A majestic
masterpiece for beginning-level strings! Medieval
Kings boasts bold, open-5th intervals, terraced
dynamics, and prominent parts for lower strings.
Truly a feast for players, and sure to become a
repertoire favorite for years to come!
10091952 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Meridian PassageDoug Spata. An energetic
introduction builds into triumphant and soaring
melodies in this exciting piece for beginning to
intermediate players. This selection features
approachable rhythms and bowing, a wide dynamic
range, G string notes and passages that reach up to
the violin E string.
10500804 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Mi CaballitoJohn Nieto. Straight from the
mariachi tradition of San Antonio, this original and
programmatic piece will become a favorite. The
form is a Son Jalisciense and includes opportunities
to practice easy syncopation.
10522549 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
4 Moonlight ShadowsMike Kamuf. This original
work in E minor is delightfully set to allow each
section to play the melody. Ending with the softness
of moonlight, this one will develop ensemble
performance and dynamics.
10522547 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
n Mystic CaravanSoon Hee Newbold. Dusty
travelers and their ancient color-swept caravans
fill this weighty original for young players. Easy
optional percussion keeps the beat and underpins
the ensemble's staccato notes and emphasizing
accents. Your group will really enjoy digging into
this nomadic adventure!
10307088 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l NeverlandBill Calhoun. This piece will ignite the
imagination with its youthful effervescence. You will
hear hints of discord while the children play, but for
the most part it's pure childhood happiness.
10522043 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
NighthawkMike Kamuf. This energetic and
interesting composition uses C major/A minor
fingering patterns, and is a great opportunity to
practice subdividing. Includes a solo/sectional violin
feature and optional tambourine.
10453849 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
l The Orchestra SongTraditional/Andrew Balent.
Andy Balent's cute little waltz tune for very young
string orchestras provides each section with a short
soli spot and then they all play together for a rousing
finish. The very easy piano accompaniment part is
necessary for performances.
10523124 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Pepperoni Pizza RockBrian Balmages.
A mouth-watering teaching piece that introduces
common rhythmic phrases and a little improvisation
(complete with guide notes)! Doubled voices and
simple optional drum set make a comfortable
groove for students, while taking their creativity "off
the page."
10307084 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Petite Marche HongroiseStephen Chin. Want
to showcase your beginner strings and concert
band in an orchestra? Well, this is just the piece
for your ensemble! Written in the Hungarian style,
the rondo form allows the wind, strings and full
orchestra each to be highlighted.
10526775 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 65.00
A Pirate's DreamSusan H. Day. Legato
bowings, pizzicato, lifts, bow doubling, and some
marcato bowing express the pirate's determination
in his quest. All sections share the minor melodies.
The viola part doubles the 2nd violin part.
10453631 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Planets in MotionVictor Lopez. Using the
first few notes presented in most beginning string
methods and no eighth notes, this original piece
will make your beginning ensemble sound very
advanced. Solid scoring and doubling throughout
will help groups with incomplete instrumentation
sound well balanced.
10360609 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
l Prairie SpiritDavid Hinds. This composition
evokes the spirit of the Old West, when early
pioneers traveled across the great prairies. It's a
driving new piece that has accented themes with a
lyrical contrasting middle section.
10522051 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Prelude and FugueBrian Balmages. Written in
the style of J. S. Bach, this is designed to introduce
students to counterpoint without being overly
demanding. Young musicians will be able to study
style and technique, and the scoring will make them
sound big. Finally, a wonderful option for directors
who have been looking to perform this type of
music with their youngest musicians!
10066325 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Pulse PoundingSean O'Loughlin. As the title
describes, this piece gets the pulse pounding!
It contains driving rhythms, simple syncopated
melodies and angular harmonies.
10457559 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 47.00
l Raindrop SerenadeLauren Bernofsky. This all-
pizzicato work uses easy aleatoric devices to create
the gentle sound of rainfall. Out of the rain emerges
a simple accompaniment line that is soon joined by
an endearing melody.
10512580 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n The Red LionJeremy Woolstenhulme.
With a stirring melody, driving rhythms and an
energetic pulse that just won't quit, this action-
packed selection is sure to fire up students and
audiences alike.
10458715 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Rite at StonehengeElliot Del Borgo. This
is Elliot Del Borgo at his best for your younger
students! This driving, modal piece gives each
section a chance to shine with very playable parts
that sound much more difficult than they are. The
effective use of open strings and easy double stops
creates a powerful sound that contrasts brilliantly
with the more lyrical lines. This is what you've been
waiting for!
2416519 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Royal PromenadeDon Brubaker. Geared to
beginners, Royal Promenade uses only quarter
note and quarter rest rhythms in D Major.
Thematic repetition and contrasting dynamics
and articulations make this piece easy to learn yet
interesting for all beginning players.
10444029 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Sailors SongMark Williams. This vigorous
original uses only the open strings and the first
notes learned on the D and A strings to make your
beginning string players play out more confidently
and musically! It has a rugged, modal sound
evocative of the sea. Your strings will sound bigger
and better on this one!
2472794 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Salsa Fest!George T. Frueh. This spicy Latin-
style piece for Grade 1 groups will energize any
concert! Written in D Major, it has several driving
melodies and incorporates simple, but fun-to-play
rhythms. Pizzicato and arco sections appear in all
parts, with half-note rests between each transition.
The 2nd Violin doubles the Viola part.
10431421 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Samba del SolDoug Spata. The sunny, Latin
style shines brightly in this all-pizzicato piece. Easy
rhythms on the D and A strings, back-and-forth
melodies and breezy tunes that pass between the
sections make this a fantastic and fun selection that
your ensemble will love to play. Also a great way to
introduce simple dynamics, repeats, and multiple
endings, this piece includes optional claves and
cabasa parts to add to the Latin flavor.
10310521 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
SamuraiKeiko Yamada. The Japanese warrior
is depicted in sound with this aggressive piece. It
opens with a fanfare-like statement that is based
on open harmonic structures, then charges into
the main theme. The violin melody features long
quarter notes in contrast to the staccato notes in
the accompaniment. There is an opportunity for
all sections of the orchestra to play some of the
important melodic material. A forceful piece young
players will love!
10366580 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Sea VentureTodd Parrish. Written to give young
orchestras a full sound, this original piece features
all the notes and bowings learned in the first year
of study. Each section gets to play both melody and
harmony while working on staccato bowings and
varied dynamics.
10520855 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Sneaking SuspicionDoug Spata. Using
only pizzicato on the D and A strings, this is the
perfect selection for beginners to play in "cartoon
tiptoe" style! The piece also features call-and-
response sections that advance good counting
and listening skills, a distinctive minor key,
and a chance to feature each section in turn. Use
this as a fun change-of-pace in your concert,
or as an easy-to-prepare piece with a touch of
drama for Halloween.
10092419 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Sourwood Mountainarr. Bob Phillips. Bring a
fiddle flavor to your performance with this simplified
arrangement of a popular folksong. The perfect
opportunity for young players to add hats, bandanas,
and square dancing for a fun concert event!
10453624 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Sprinkles on Top!George T. Frueh. Why
not invite your students to imagine their favorite
confectionery treats when playing this Grade
1 swing tune in D Major? Sure to satisfy any
sweet tooth, it can be played as written or as an
abbreviated version. The 2nd violin doubles the
viola part, basses play a walking pizzicato line
throughout, and an optional piano part is included
in each set.
10431417 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Star DancerMark Williams. A bold, contemporary
sound marks this excellent piece from Mark Williams.
Written in a modal style, Star Dancer offers
opportunities to work on various beginning string
techniques. Important lines are passed around so
that everyone gets a chance to shine, so all of your
students are sure to enjoy this one!
2317428 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
4 StormSoon Hee Newbold. This dynamic and
riveting work depicts an ancient battle scene
or ferocious weather system. A lyrical melody
contrasts with an intense rhythmic groove complete
with optional percussion. A great work to expose
younger players to programmatic music!
10512590 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
