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Original Concert Works
beginning
4 Impulse—Brian Balmages. For the very youngest
musicians, this highly energetic piece does not
use eighth notes, is based on a one-octave D
Major scale, and uses mostly stepwise motion
throughout. Despite these features, the music is
powerful and aggressive.
10512570 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
e Royal Promenade—Don 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
H The Russian Music Box—Soon Hee Newbold.
Here is some exquisite writing for beginning
orchestra! The B minor/modal tonality brings out
that melancholy Russian sound while using notes
familiar to all players. Thanks to some simple
imitation, easy divisi writing, and doubling of viola
by violin 2, this work sounds rich and interesting
while using only quarter, half, and whole note
values. Piano is optional.
2701807 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
e Rustic Dance—Mark Williams. This delightful
work for beginning string orchestra uses only
a one-octave D Major scale plus open strings
to evoke the spirit of a lively country dance.
The interplay between forte and piano provides
practice in dynamic control, and the melodies are
passed through the ensemble so that everyone
gets a chance to shine. A good choice for that
important first concert.
2478635 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
very easy
4e Adamant—Larry Clark. This dramatic piece
cranks right from the start! The work is set in E
minor (but without any C naturals on the A string)
with simple rhythms no more difficult than two
repeated eighth notes. You will hear some biting
dissonances to the flowing main theme.
10522005 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Aeolian Rock—Jeffrey Frizzi. This fun-loving
original is guaranteed to motivate beginning string
players by highlighting the strengths of every
section. Unison cellos and basses start off with
an 8-bar groove in A minor before upper strings
come in with a cool melody. Then violas assume
the melodic lead in the middle section of the piece
before a strong tutti finish.
10492375 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4e Dragon's Tail—Sean O'Loughlin. This piece
depicts the tail of the mythical dragon as it
swings around to fend off its enemies. The main
themes are pointed and angular with lots of
rhythmic drive.
10522019 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 King Henry's Choice—Keith 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
4 Legend of the Lotus—Frank 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 Raindrop Serenade—Lauren 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
4 Sea Venture—Todd 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
4 Storm—Soon 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
4 Time Machine—Richard Meyer. Your orchestra
will have a blast working on this fun selection
that introduces the time periods of music and
the playing styles that go with them. As students
climb aboard the time machine, they will travel far
and wide!
10520875 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
easy
H Burst!—Brian Balmages. Brian Balmages'
energetic fanfare is brimming with bravado and
makes the most of your first-year students' skills.
Dynamic interplay with contrasting legato and
detache bowing create the "burst" of energy by
playing eighth-note passages off the string. Also
incorporates simple string crossing and brief
violin divisi.
10277832 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Edge of Silence—Clarence Barber. A beautiful,
melodic tribute that has a place on any concert,
it allows all players ample time in the limelight.
Accurate subdivision of the beat is necessary to
avoid early entrances, making this an excellent
training piece for rhythmic skills.
10523544 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
e Gargoyles—Doug Spata. This is one you won't
want to miss. A fiery ostinato pattern in a minor
mode sets the mood for this dark-sounding
musical adventure. Melodic fragments pass from
one section to another as the tension builds.
This is exciting music and your students will love
playing it!
2470438 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Iroquois Journey—Doug Spata. Driving ostin-
atos beat a steady 3/4 rhythm under the steadfast
melodies in this vivid musical adventure featuring
violas and cellos. A wide dynamic range and the
extreme ranges of the instruments are used for
dramatic effect.
10520825 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
4e Kazoku—Keiko Yamada. This piece is lush with
broad melodic strokes and warm harmonies.
An excellent vehicle to teach phrasing and
musicianship with young players.
10522035 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Pirate's Code—Steven J. Campbell. Explore
the pirate's code! Set in G major, this piece is
full of driving, dark melodies while also including
beautiful legato sections challenging students to
change gears. Your land-loving young orchestra
will want to play it again and again!
10520847 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
4e Portal Gates—Larry Clark. Think of a magnificent
entrance to a city or castle, such as the fictitious
Camelot. Based upon strong intervals of fourths
and fifths, the main melodic material is strong, yet
joyful. It is sophisticated music for young groups,
but something they will love to play.
10522049 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4e Undercurrents—Sean O'Loughlin. A four-
note motive pushes the piece forward and
is contrasted by a lush middle section. The
unrelenting motive comes back and brings the
piece to a dramatic finish.
10522063 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
medium-easy
e Boreas—Todd Parrish. In Greek mythology,
Boreas is the cold, north wind, making this piece
a great addition to any winter concert!
The mysterious opening leads to an exciting
finale. Students will experience spiccato and
legato bowing styles, multiple down bows, and
key changes.
10453642 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Creatures—Brian Balmages. This is one of
the coolest original pieces to come around in
years! It's great for year-round use, but would
be especially scary at Halloween. The composer
describes it as "a dark and sinister night full of
strange happenings and ghoulish encounters."
Opening with a menacing march as creatures
emerge from the darkness, dissonances soon
appear in upper strings, including the chance to
play any pitch in the chaos! Finally the audience
hears footsteps in retreat from the coming dawn.
A wonderful vehicle for introducing aleatoric
music to students in a fun and creative way!
10027353 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
New!
STRING PREMIERE
Performance Works
for Young Strings
Joanne Erwin, Kathleen Horvath,
Robert McCashin & Brenda Mitchell.
This collection of 30 arrangements
and original works is sequenced from
simple pieces for young string players
up through more complex works for
intermediate students. The collection
covers a variety of musical styles from
delightful arrangements of time-tested
works to more popular musical styles,
including folk and rock. Melodic lines are
passed through all the parts. A Violin III
book that parallels the viola part is also
available. It's a must-have for elementary
and middle school orchestras!
10555679 Conductor . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
10555684 Violin 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
10555688 Violin 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
10555689 Violin 3 or Viola TC . . . . . 6.95
10555693 Viola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
10555695 Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
10555696 String Bass . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
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