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Original Concert Works
4e The Highwire—Alan 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4e Jazz Rhythmico—Kirt 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 Lullaby to the Moon—Brian Balmages. Many
fictional works portray the moon as a living
being, alone in space while looking at the Earth.
This lullaby honors this "living moon," portraying
various emotions including the loneliness of
watching us from space and the moments of
comfort as the moon proudly watches over us.
10512574 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4e Pictures of Puget Sound—Alan Lee Silva. As
the title implies, you will get composer Alan Lee
Silva's imaginative take on the beauty of the Puget
Sound in Washington state. There are driving
rhythms, effortlessly flowing melodies, beautiful
harmonic colors and just an overwhelming sense
that the piece is exactly as it should be.
10522047 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 A Revolutionary War Tale—Bob Phillips.
A programmatic tale of a key battle, this piece
tells the story of the burning of Bedford, New York
in 1779 while utilizing a wide variety of technical
skills. It's a great opportunity for cross-curricular
lessons; historical facts are included.
10520799 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
4 A River Rhapsody—Richard Meyer. A great way
to introduce students to tone painting, this unique
and fun-to-play selection traces the path of an
imaginary river, which begins as a tiny spring and
gradually grows. Themes from three famous river
pieces are included: The Beautiful Blue Danube;
Water Music and The Moldau.
10520801 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
4 Rustic Dance—Chris Thomas. Experience the
lively spirit of this celebratory work that features
an upbeat, infectious melody. Every section gets
to shine when the melody is passed around the
orchestra while students experience a range of
articulations, easy double-stops, and energetic
rhythms. Other features include hooked bowings,
easy low 1 and 2 fingerings, and independent
counterpoint.
10512586 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
medium
4e Adventures on Bainbridge Island—Alan Lee
Silva. This descriptive work stunningly depicts
the beauty of Bainbridge Island located in the
Puget Sound in Washington state. It has a
"made-in-America" spirit and sound, merging the
simplicity of folk song-like melodies with modern
orchestration.
10522007 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4e Balalaika!—James Meredith. A balalaika is a
type of Russian folk stringed instrument. This
work is a festive dance-like piece that contains
some quotes throughout of famous Tchaikovsky
themes in order to help give it that Russian flavor.
10522013 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4 City of Steel—Doug Spata. Brooding melodies
that rise like mist over dark, churning chords give
way to a warm, yearning section, returning for a
rousing finish. The lush, romantic sound and the
dramatic expressiveness thrill while technical
development includes 16th notes, chromatics,
and shifting.
10520811 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
4 Darkened Shadows—Joshua Reznicow.
The intense melodic theme throughout utilizes
simple 16th note double-stop passages. The
strong melodic material for the lower strings and
beautifully haunting middle section will capture
the imagination of your students while giving the
director several possibilities for technical and
musical instruction.
10520054 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 El Gaucho—Bob Lipton. Add a touch of Latin
flair to your next program with this driving,
rhythmic work. Infectious melodies combine with
a touch of tango as every section gets a chance
to dig in. Not for the faint of heart, yet much easier
to play than it sounds!
10512562 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 I Remember—Susan Day. This gorgeous piece
is introspective, thought provoking, and truly
representative of its title. It features haunting
melodies shared by all parts, lush chordal
harmonies, driving rhythms, a short violin solo
toward the end, and provides a wonderful
opportunity for expressive playing.
10520404 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Impact—Bob Phillips. A powerful concert
piece that honors the impact teachers have
on the lives of others, this original work is a
perfect centerpiece for concert and festival
programming. Rhythmically exciting, with great
parts for all sections.
10520823 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
4 In the Company of Angels—William Hofeldt.
This gorgeous and gentle ballad is dedicated
to Ms. Dorothy Straub, whose lifelong career
in music education has touched students and
educators worldwide for many years. Includes an
optional (and highly recommended) harp part.
10523463 String Orchestra opt. Harp. . . . 52.00
4 Miraj—Richard Meyer. The exotic and
mysterious sounds of this imaginative selection
imply flavors of music from India. Unexpected
harmonic shifts, interesting chromatic twists,
haunting melodies, glissandos, and hand-
drumming, all bring this challenging piece to a
close with a raucous flourish.
10520833 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
4 Murphy's Jig—Susan H. Day. This original jig
lies well under the fingers and gives everyone a
fun part to play. As with most jigs, the faster, the
better - and add foot stomps!
10520837 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
4e Perpetuoso—Brian Holmes. Opening with a
catchy theme, this work explores countermelodies
as well as recurrences of the theme. Syncopated
rhythms are common and are aided by running
eighth notes that help subdivide the pattern. It's
a powerful, technically challenging work that
students will love to play.
10500810 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4e Te Dije—Andy Patterson. Written in the
traditional tango style, this work gives each
section a chance to shine with many opportunities
for stylistic playing. Students will develop bow
control to sustain phrases and practice going
from arco to pizz. The syncopated rhythms are
easily taught and fun to learn.
10500816 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
medium-advanced
H Iditarod—Soon Hee Newbold. Another bold hit
from Soon Hee Newbold! Her homage to the
frozen tundra race embodies the vastness of
the Alaskan trek with twists and turns as your
string players move from fast bowed passages to
dramatic harmonics and legato depth. A thrilling
depiction of the race that tests the mettle of men
and their four-legged team mates!
10091996 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
e Idylls of Pegasus—Richard Meyer. The master
of classical arrangements and popular light
works, has created a nine-minute work based
on the life of the mythical winged horse. This
musical depiction of the many adventures of
Pegasus, provides your orchestra a wide variety
of expressive possibilities.
2475421 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
e Keystone—Alan Lee Silva. Beginning with driving
rhythms that build in intensity to a lush violin solo,
the full ensemble enters and intertwines two ideas
in an incredibly spectacular fashion.
10457551 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
e Of Glorious Plumage—Richard Meyer. Using
the lush and modal harmonies associated with
the Impressionistic period, Of Glorious Plumage
depicts birds both at rest and in flight. There
are no "bird calls" heard here, rather a variety of
effects and interesting orchestration, with all of
the instruments eventually being featured. The
second part of the piece depicts glorious flocks of
birds in majestic flight using a hauntingly beautiful
melody in 9/8. The piece ends with a brief return
of the opening melody. A wonderful exploration
into the sonorities and orchestration techniques
of the French Impressionists, this mature and
fascinating work is sure to be a favorite with the
more advanced high school string orchestra.
10026991 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
Overture to the Wind—Kirt Mosier. Expressing
the many different moods and events of a storm,
the opening begins with the violins playing a
gripping ostinato pattern suggesting that a storm
is coming. The first two themes convey the erratic
tendency of powerful gusty winds. The storm
moves into a peaceful lull with a melancholy
third theme played by a solo violin and viola.
The storm then grows in intensity as the final
statement combines all the elements (or themes)
of the storm.
2253102 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Perseus—Soon Hee Newbold. Take a journey
with the legendary hero Perseus in this dynamic
and stunning work as he slays the snake-haired
Medusa and rescues the princess Andromeda!
From the opening rhythmic figures to the soaring
melodies, this piece will command the attention of
your audience and plunge them into a whirlwind
of adventure! Riveting!
10066401 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4 Rhythm Dances—Brian Balmages. Unleash
your orchestra with this wild dance that includes
moments of lightheartedness, unabashed
lyricism, and intense rhythmic outbursts. A
riveting performance will take an audience on an
emotional roller coaster as the musical lines trot,
stumble, float, run, and eventually barrel into the
dynamic conclusion.
10512582 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
