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l Berryhill TrailBud Woodruff. As with all hiking
songs, the tempo and the pulse should reflect the
footfalls of a happy, carefree hiker. It has the form
of a standard march and is incredibly tuneful.
10592928 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Beyond the ThunderDeborah Baker Monday.
This exciting original work is accessible for the
youngest orchestras. Rhythms are very interesting
and easily taught. It's a must for contest or festival.
10608529 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Bio RhythmsRichard Meyer. Full of
unexpected surprises, this piece is a great way
to improve students' abilities to read rhythms,
and to listen and perform as an ensemble! Using
pizzicato and body percussion, it is an intriguing
journey that is sure to fascinate both audiences
and performers. All sections get a chance to
explore a wide variety of percussive sounds
that include the traditional snapping, stomping,
and clapping combined with a myriad of much
more unusual effects! Humorous, dramatic, and
magical, Bio Rhythms is a definite showstopper!
10027607 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l
Black MastPeter Terry. Black Mast conjures
images of a dramatic life on the high seas in the
service of a pirate captain and crew. The music is in a
minor key with angular melodies along with contrast
created through changes in tempo throughout the
piece. It leads to a majestic presentation of the theme
followed by a dramatic conclusion.
10592919 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Blue Ridge RunAlan Lee Silva. From the opening
tremolos in the high strings and the punctuated bass
notes in the low strings to the integral piano theme,
this refreshing piece builds slowly, then sets off on
a spirited ride through the American countryside.
This rollicking work contains active rhythmic interest
and wonderfully flowing melodic figures, completed
by lush, open Americana harmonies. A stunning
concert selection!
10093770 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Bohemian DanceDavid Bobrowitz/arr. J.
Cameron Law. Images of gypsies in celebratory
dance around a campfire are easily conjured up
when listening to this delightful work that hearkens
to Eastern Europe. Contrasting the dance-like
opening, a more serious middle section evokes
the long history and sadness of the unsettled gypsy
culture. The piece ends in a lively mood as it dances
in faster and faster tempi to an ecstatic ending.
10609918 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Bowless BeguineDoug Spata. This stylish all-
pizzicato dance for late beginner orchestras will
delight students and audiences. The notes and
rhythms may be simple, but the bubbly melodies
in each part provide fun fingering challenges. A
call-and-response section in the middle develops
listening skills, and teachers will value the left-
hand workout, reading skills, and experience with
dynamic changes.
10594929 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
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
l C HereSeth Gamba. Based on the Brazilian
baiao rhythm, this work serves to reinforce the
difference between the high two and low two
fingering patterns (the first on the D string and the
second on the A string). It is a fun-filled educational
experience for students.
10617942 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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Cakewalk StrutCarl Strommen. A cakewalk is
a dance that was popular in the late 19th century
and is indicative of the ragtime style, which was
the precursor to jazz. This piece contains the well-
known "cakewalk rhythm" as the basis of all of the
melodic and accompanying material. It is tuneful,
well scored and a great change of pace for your
next concert.
10592934 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Cancion del AmorTim McCarrick. An
outstanding original tune inspired by love songs
of the Mexican countryside. Optional, very simple
guitar, piano, and percussion parts are included.
This one will be fun for all and is a great way to
include those garage band players in your school.
10310300 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
H Canyon SunsetJohn Caponegro. Your strings
will enjoy the chance to paint this musical picture!
Composer and arranger John Caponegro is well-
known for his fine writing for young string players.
Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on
the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in
Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
547927 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Cathedral GroveRobert Buckley. Cathedral
Grove is a magnificent park on Vancouver Island
in British Columbia, containing some of the oldest
and largest trees in the world. It is the towering,
majestic pillars of these ancient giants and the
quiet serenity of this place that inspired this music.
Robert Buckley's work, originally conceived for
full orchestra, has been adapted into a rich and
dramatic opus for strings.
10628863 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Celtica (for Solo Violin and Orchestra)Brian
Balmages. What could be more inspiring to your
young players than playing with an advanced
musician? Offer the solo to a local high school or
college student, or even a pro in the area, and have
them guest star at your next concert. Or, inspire
your players by offering an easier version of the solo
to be played by a member of your orchestra. It's a
win-win situation for everyone! Your players will love
the chance to play the lyrical lines and powerful,
driving rhythms of Celtic music.
10008662 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Coiled!Bob Lipton/ed. Law. Driving and energetic
from start to finish, this edgy new work weds pulsing
background rhythms and Eastern sounding modes
with ethereal sustained melodies. Your students will
be infatuated by this unique sound environment
inspired by Portugese Fado music.
10312069 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Contrapunctus for StringsCharlie Hill. The
combining and interweaving of several simple
melodic lines throughout the ensemble make
this concert/festival work an ideal addition to the
repertoire of developing orchestras. The extensive
use of counterpoint in the many works by Bach and
other composers throughout history has assured its
place as a strong compositional technique.
10604719 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n ContredanseLarry Clark. This engaging original
work is very effective, and has the flavor of another
era while remaining contemporary. Bright tonalities
give it a real country dance appeal, and underlying
rhythms add pulse. An exceptional work!
2399442 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
H Country HoedownSoon Hee Newbold. Soon
Hee Newbold delivers a kicky romp, inspired by
traditions of the American outlands. This lively
piece demonstrates the contrast of legato quarter
notes versus percussive eighth notes, and brims
with clever syncopations and section features.
10277872 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Crossing Pirates CoveDeborah Baker Monday.
Filled with all the drama and excitement of a pirate
movie, this one calls for the dark key of D minor.
Written with enough imagination to capture the
attention of your students!
2478306 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H
Dance of the HarlequinsLarry Clark. Using
the harmonic progression of the famous Pachelbel
Canon as its basis, this dance-like composition
is lively and light. Depicting the painted harlequin
clown, it is at times playful, and at others, simply
beautiful. The familiarity of the famous bass line
makes this work feel comfortable and original at the
same time, and the audience will enjoy hearing it as
much as your orchestra will enjoy performing it.
10278011 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Dance ScenarioElliot Del Borgo. This
contemporary hoedown combines bold harmonies,
lively fiddle rhythms, and some expansive divisi
passages to create an exciting presentation for
concerts and festivals. Special highlights include a
22-bar pizzicato section featuring cellos and basses
early in the piece and a fortissimo 4-bar tremolo
played by violins just before the ending unison figure.
2205177 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Desert SandsSoon Hee Newbold. Here is a
unique and colorful piece for this level! Desert Sands
introduces low first and second fingers to beginning
players. The result is a fun, ethnic sounding piece
accessible to young orchestras as they imagine
caravans traveling across the desert. In the usual
Newbold tradition, everyone gets a chance at the
melody in this cinematic sounding score.
10047908 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l
Don't Knock ItMatt Turner. Featuring
percussive techniques (tapping, strumming,
rubbing, and brushing), this piece asks for students
to work on their rhythmic skills. It is a creative
and interesting way to break up your concert and
improve the counting and rhythmic reading skills of
your players.
10592900 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l
Dorian DialogueJoseph Compello. This original
concert piece for string ensemble, with a setting in
the Dorian mode, may strike some as being evocative
of English folk melodies. The first theme is rustic in
nature and should be performed with gusto. A perfect
selection to teach simple 16th-note figures.
10592932 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Dragon DancesSoon Hee Newbold. Here's
a very creative and exciting work with an exotic
Far-Eastern sound. First the upper strings create
anticipation with an ostinato pattern that continues
as the lower strings present the main melody.
Later, a quiet pizzicato section by all players brings
to mind the sound of oriental stringed instruments.
This is an excellent work that is suited for all players
at the easy to medium-easy level.
2474316 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Dramatic EssayMark Williams. This remarkably
simple, yet sophisticated sounding piece from
Mark Williams allows for the development of
many expressive possibilities in young players.
Syncopation and spicatto are explored and
developed in a context of changing moods. This is
a must-do for second or third year ensembles.
2301596 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
l DreamcatcherRobert Buckley. The inspiration
for this unique composition came from the Iroquois
folk melody Ho Ho Watanay and the ancient Ojibwe
legend of the dreamcatcher. It was believed that
the magical webs of the dreamcatcher would filter
out all bad dreams and only allow good thoughts
to enter the mind. Robert's craftsmanship and
orchestration for younger players has made this a
winner for contest or concert programming.
10628861 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Edge of SilenceClarence 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
El Gato PizzicatoRichard Meyer. Imaginations
will run wild during this charming Spanish salute to
cats, as you set the mood with glissando "meows",
threatening "hisses," and an enthusiastic visit from
a dog. A great way to introduce shifting basics,
high versus low finger patterns, and tone painting.
Even finicky audience members will love this
delightful piece!
10370546 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Engines of ResistanceLarry Clark. You will
want to program this thrilling music often! As the
title implies, there is dramatic tension between
opposing forces in the orchestra: a light ostinato
pattern opposes a heavy, aggressive melody; bursts
of percussion ring out against quieter moments in
the orchestra, and all these conflicting elements
come together for an incredible finish! Can be
performed as strings and percussion, or as a full
orchestra. A contest winner!
2416675 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 58.00
n EscapeKevin Sluder. An exciting rhythmic
journey in B minor, the recurring motif is introduced
in the cello and bass and eventually passed around
to every section. Contrasting the simple opening
statements is an imitative pizzicato middle section.
10520417 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Fan DanceSoon Hee Newbold. The memorable
melody of this charmingly inspired original is first
introduced on piano. Strings fill in the arching
pentatonic colors and illustrate the delicate falling
cherry blossoms gracing the geisha's fan as she
moves through her choreography. It's a lovely
concert feature for performers and audiences!
10307157 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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Burst!—Brian Balmages.
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Viking—Soon Hee Newbold.
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Iroquois Journey—Doug Spata.
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Gauntlet—Doug Spata.
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Gargoyles—Doug Spata.
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Dragon Dances—Soon Hee Newbold.
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Night Shift—Richard Meyer.
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Sahara Crossing—Richard Meyer.
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Undercurrents—Sean O'Loughlin.
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Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song—
Brian Balmages.
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