J.W. Pepper Catalogs

4Editors' Choice (Best of 2015 Publications) lNew for 2015 HPepper Basic Library Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 30 string orchestra Go to cart Original Concert Works medium-easy Curse of the Rosin Eating ZombiesRichard Meyer. It had to happen! Richard Meyer's wildly successful Rosin Eating Zombies From Outer Space created an insatiable hunger for more of the same! It seems that string players (and directors) love to get a chance to: Give blood curdling screams; knock on their instruments, bow behind the bridge for that "psycho sound"; use pizzicato, tremolo, trills, make munching noises and talk like zombies! Detailed directions are given for the faint of heart. Keep string playing fun; choose this highly recommended winner! 2472802 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 56.00 n Dance of IscariotKirt Mosier. A rhythmically- charged composition for students. All parts playable in first position. 2382380 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n Danse InfernaleElliot Del Borgo. Starting off as a driving modal work, the "Infernal Dance" soon turns to a warm cantabile middle section, giving your strings a chance to show their flexibility. Del Borgo uses string sonorities such as harmonics, mutes, basic third position, and more to get the most out of your orchestra. 2474323 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Dark AdventureRalph Ford. It's ghostly! It's creepy! Your orchestra will love it! From the driving opening motives to the quirky gypsy-sounding theme, this is haunted-house music at its best! You can play this with either full or string orchestra, but the percussion section is really vital and should be used in both cases. This is recommended and will thrill and delight your audience! A winner! 2466837 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 59.00 Daylight BreakingDeborah Baker Monday. This powerful and descriptive piece has a cinematic sound quality. Using a variety of expressions and contrasts, it portrays that moment when darkness gives way to light on the distant horizon, starting with a glimmer and eventually bursting into a brilliant sky to mark the start of a new day. Gorgeously inspiring! 10367498 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00 Dies Irae: FantasiaDeborah Baker Monday. The familiar strains of this ancient hymn have been adeptly set in this freely composed fantasia. The independent parts combine well to create a piece that is an excellent choice for concert or contest. 10366552 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00 l Dolce and DanceGary Fagan. Designed to show two very different aspects of life in the state of Virginia, this programmatic work is a study in musical contrasts. The piece illustrates the contrast between a thriving metropolitan center with an area known for its peaceful beauty. 10520815 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00 n 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 DragonflyDoug Spata. Like a dragonfly flitting through the air, sixteenth-note runs dart across shifting meters, passing between sections before landing firmly. The accompaniment buzzes with intensity as dark themes emerge from the lower voices (reaching down to the C strings of the cellos and violas) and settle into a languid glide, only to fly again into a furious conclusion. Precision, musicianship, and ensemble skills are at the forefront of this exhilarating G minor selection. Sure to dazzle audiences and young musicians alike! 10370544 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n Electric SinfoniaLauren Bernofsky. Hop onboard with this red-hot piece that includes hints of rock music. Musicians hit the ground running as aggressive lines contrast with longer, sweeping phrases. Perfect for building confidence in your group, individual parts are quite easy to play — but when you put everything together, the group will sound sensational! 10454271 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00 n The Evil Eye and the Hideous HeartAlan Lee Silva. Based on the classic Edgar Allan Poe short story "The Tell-Tale Heart," this work is reminiscent of a classic Hollywood horror movie theme. The piano and optional harp and percussion parts punctuate the tension and suspense that is felt from the first note to the last. The basses act as the low, ominous threat of danger, and the upper voices represent the insanity of the main character's twisted plan. A real thriller! 10093787 String Orchestra, Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . 55.00 l Falcon RisingLorie Gruneisen. This captivating piece pays tribute to the legendary bird of prey. The driving rhythms of the opening D minor theme portray a falcon on the hunt, followed by a section in 3/4 featuring a rhythmic pulse that depicts the strong wingbeats of a falcon's flight pattern. A major motif introduced in the coda brings this work to a majestic close. 10492379 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00 H Fantasia for StringsElliot Del Borgo. This fine work begins in a vigorous style, followed by a contrasting melodic statement and an energetic reprise. An excellent selection for developing strings. 2229730 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 59.00 Fantasia on a Theme from ThailandRichard Meyer. This captivating work is a set of variations on the Pong Lang Dance, one of Thailand's most popular melodies. The pong lang is a suspended vertical wooden xylophone whose keys are arranged upside down, with the low notes on the upper end and the high notes at the bottom. The melody uses the pentatonic scale and is very simple in nature. The variations expand on fragments of the original tune in a variety of tempi and styles that make each new change thrilling! After this exploration, the original melody returns, gradually gaining speed and energy as one would hear in a traditional performance of this dance. 10015211 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00 H Fantasia on an Original ThemeJoseph Phillips. This is a poignant and distinctively Irish- flavored fantasia in a cantabile style. Violists will love the opening soli introduction that is quite beautiful. A very nice piece at the intermediate level. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper # 5973728. 2301364 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00 A Fiddler's FancyRichard Meyer. Full of educational opportunities for every section, this two-movement work has an old-fashioned folk music sound. Wisteria Waltz is lush and legato while Fig's Frolic is patterned after the energy of a cute but hungry little dog. Two contrasting gems! 10453641 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Firelight, CandlelightRobert Sieving. A programmatic work, this evocative original piece features a sensitive melody and warm harmonies that will remind audiences of a cozy hearth in wintertime. The melodic style and contemporary harmonies suggest a time when gatherings of friends and families are remembered with pleasure and a particular kind of American nostalgia for days gone by. 10280373 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00 l Forever Joyful!Brian Balmages. Inspired by pure joy, this work explores uplifting and lighthearted emotions. The music has a constant rhythmic pulse that gently interacts with graceful melodic lines and countermelodies. Engaging harmonies create a complex tapestry without overtaxing any of the individual performers. 10512564 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Geometric DancesRichard Meyer. Consider this excellent original piece for your next concert or contest...an incredible amount of variety, creativity and cleverness have gone into the creation of its three separate movements: Square Dance; Round Dance and Triangle Dance. Each is musically satisfying and offers a variety of challenging playing techniques. Winner of the 1995 Texas Orchestra Director's Association Composition Contest! 2346484 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 56.00 n Ghost CarnivalErik Morales. Let your players illustrate the mysterious goings on at the carnival! Dramatic and colorful, Ghost Carnival introduces developing players to glissando, open-string pizzicato double stops, and other effects and techniques that make string playing so much fun. A great feature for fall concerts! 10091981 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00 H GiftWilliam Hofeldt. An original "Aria" for string orchestra, The Gift allows you to work on expression and sustained playing and contains some extremely beautiful chromatic passages! 2270734 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00 l A Glance at Her Bright, Beautiful Eyes Monteverdi/Bob Lipton. Originally published in 1603, this arrangement of Monteverdi's madrigal will expose your students to the bright and stark harmonies of the Italian Renaissance. Cascading suspensions will captivate your audience and bring out the best from your students. 10520408 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Heart of FireLauren Bernofsky. Packed full of rhythmic charge and excitement with scalar passages and beautiful solo lines for contrast. A cello solo portion really makes this original sing. 10307183 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00 4 The HighwireAlan Lee Silva. Just as the title describes, this piece walks the high wire with driving rhythms, sonorous lyrical lines, and lush harmonies. 10522059 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n Hopak!William Owens. Inspired by Ukrainian folk melodies, this highly spirited work is captivating in every way! As the fiery opening statement is unleashed, students project pure excitement to the very end. Optional percussion parts are very accessible and will vastly enhance your performance. 10454270 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00 HyperdriveRalph Ford. The term "hyperdrive" refers to a device which allows a vehicle in space to travel faster than the speed of light. This highly energetic original by Ralph Ford is full of exciting rhythms, double stops, and jazz-like articulations which will surely propel students and audiences into hyperdrive! 10310303 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Ice SculpturesBrian Balmages. This lyrical work draws its inspiration from ice hotels; temporary hotels made entirely of ice and snow. Strong elements of film scoring prevail throughout the work as it tells the story of the construction, visitors, and eventual melting of the hotel. Feature both your cello soloist and cello section in this unique work that will captivate your audience! 10063417 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Ides of MarchSean O'Loughlin. Pulse-pounding and haunting are two very distinct characteristics in this dramatic composition for string orchestra. The music starts with a haunting three-note idea that permeates the entire composition. Different elements get added to the core motif to increase its complexity as the piece progresses. There are staccato patterns and long swells of lyrical lines, all while the underlying rhythm is maintained. This exhilarating piece is one of which you need not be wary! 10366560 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00 In a French GardenRichard Meyer. Fashioned in the style of a Debussy piano prelude, this delicate piece is a refreshing break from the ordinary. Your students will love the Impressionistic colors and harmonies of this selection, and its expressive nature will help them develop a flowing, legato style. Includes brief solo passages for violin and a part for bells, cymbals and triangle. 10310591 String Orchestra, Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n Irish FaireSoon Hee Newbold. Take a stroll through the faire! This jaunty original from Soon Hee Newbold has a Renaissance air and is packed with fun elements in buoyant 6/8. At just over a minute, it's an ideal encore for concert season. 10277869 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00 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 n Jubilant OvertureJoshua Reznicow. Scored for a full sound, this concert opener is just what the title indicates. Its syncopated themes, bright tempos and sophisticated scoring will energize your string orchestra. The middle lyrical section flows gently and beautifully before returning to the original theme. Nice! 10374388 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Knight's QuestSoon Hee Newbold. This works captures the medieval spirit with sounds both contemporary and ancient. Inspired by tales of heroic knights, the different sections are titled: Castle Court, Cathedral Hymn and Tournament Battle. This exciting programmatic music is a thrill to play and is sure to be a favorite of your audience! 2480773 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00 n La SortijaMichael S. O'Brien. Based on the lively Argentinian milonga dance, this exuberant work settles into an infectious groove with highly rhythmic melodies. Featured melodies get passed around the violin, viola and cello sections, while the basses provide the habanera dance rhythm. Minimal shifting allows players to focus on the rhythmic challenges. Fun! 10366837 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00 n Las PalmasBob Lipton. Fiery original melodies take center stage in this spicy selection. One group of students will be assigned to clap authentic Flamenco rhythms, while the rest of the orchestra plays with the flair of a traditional Spanish ensemble. Highly entertaining! 10366841 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00 LegendDavid O'Fallon. You'll want to take this one "con fuoco!" With a very contemporary sound, this piece holds its own with the true classics of string literature. Your orchestra will grow in maturity and sound through the study of this music. 2397669 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00 l Legends of LyrJames Meredith. This original piece has a truly Irish character with the feel of Celtic music in driving 6/8 time. Perfect to teach younger students this time signature. 10522039 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Lincoln at GettysburgAndrew H. Dabczynski. Commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address with this original work for string orchestra, narrator, and percussion that conveys the emotional and patriotic drama of the time. Using Civil War music and narration, this piece will have all who hear it reflecting on our American history and values. 10370583 String Orchestra, Percussion Req. with Narrator . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 Make bill paying easier! Tell your bookkeeper about jwpepper.com/ap

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