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Original Concert Works medium-easy
n AfterburnBrian Balmages. Take a deep breath
and feel the rush of this intense original! The
manageable note range for young players is
kicked into higher gear with pulsating rhythms
and cool meter tricks. Hold on tight - it's sure to
be a group favorite!
10307163 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n AfterburnRandall Standridge/ed. J. Cameron
Law. When watching a jet in the sky, one
imagines the rush the pilot must feel when
kicking in the afterburners, that sudden burst of
speed. This piece seeks to capture the emotions
of flight in a supercharged jet plane: excitement
at takeoff, awe at the beauty of the earth, and an
adrenaline burst when the afterburners kick in.
This exciting musical ride for young strings and
percussion is not to be missed!
10460661 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
AgincourtDoug Spata. Adventurous groups
will like playing this dramatic modal work in
7/8 time. The pattern is a consistent 2+2+3.
It's inspired by the climactic battle scene in
Shakespeare's "Henry V," and audiences will
be thrilled by the expressive melodies and bold
ostinatos that course through the piece.
10026998 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Amadare (Raindrops)Keiko Yamada. Your
violinists will love the aleatoric measures in which
they get to create the sound of raindrops using
selected notes in any order or tempo the choose.
It's a unique effect that will surprise and delight the
audience. The music retains its unusual Japanese-
tinged character through to its ending.
10031104 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n American LandscapeSoon Hee Newbold.
Soon Hee Newbold has created wonderful music
based on Gypsy music, Spanish music, Asian
music, and now turns to a more open and rugged
American sound, and succeeds! Drawing from the
diverse and unique scenes of the United States, this
soaring work pays tribute to majestic mountains,
vast plains, lush forests, and more. Give your
players a chance to capture this evocative American
sound. Breathtaking!
10008710 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Ancient FlowerYukiko Nishimura. The beauty
of this stunning piece reflects that of a delicate
flower. The expressive challenges, lush chords
and use of well placed suspensions along with
softer articulation work in the moving eighth note
passages create gorgeous harmonic changes.
A striking selection for any performance!
10366528 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Appalachian CelebrationGary Fagan. This
original piece is in a style reminiscent of the music
of the rich cultural heritage of the Appalachia. Music
is an important part of the Appalachian way of life.
Traditional Appalachian music is derived primarily
from the English and Scottish ballad tradition and
Irish and Scottish fiddle music. African-American
blues musicians played a significant role in
developing the instrumental aspects of Appalachian
music as well.
10594925 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
Aspire (A Dream Fulfilled)Bob Phillips. This
lush, beautiful piece opens majestically, featuring
mixed meter with a common quarter note pulse.
The violas and cellos shine in the haunting
middle section, accompanied by the basses'
countermelody, and the closing section allows the
violins to soar. Gorgeous expressive playing allows
your students to show great emotion.
10370518 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
Assemble the Minions!Jeffrey S. Bishop.
From the hard-driving rhythms to the almost
comical pizzicato section, this work has a buoyancy
and playful character reminiscent of Saturday-
morning cartoons. The powerful main theme will
motivate your group of minions to achieve musical
excellence. Your students will love playing this one!
10444005 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Aurora BorealisMichael Hopkins. Your
students will enjoy playing this fast, energetic
original. Set in E minor, the piece is great for
working on dynamic contrasts and staccato
and legato bowing. All parts are playable in first
position and feature interesting melodic material
for all the instruments.
10092172 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
The Bachaneer (Inspired by "Minuet in G
Major")Jeffrey E. Turner. Proving just how
timeless and versatile Bach's music can be,
themes and motifs from "Minuet in G Major" have
been turned into a swashbuckling pirate adventure.
Get ready to set sail with Captain Johann Sebastian
Blackbeard on a voyage that's just plain fun!
10370723 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Beale Street StrutDoug Spata. Taking
its name from the epicenter of Southern jazz
in Memphis, this fun little boogie will get the
orchestra moving! Featuring accidentals and
chromatic passages throughout, each section
gets its turn at the jazzy, swaggering melodies
as well as the bouncy accompaniment parts. It's
great practice for chromatics and a fun piece that
students will enjoy learning.
10310526 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
SECTION FEATURES
A section feature every now and then is a great way to build
confidence and spirit in your players.
H Allegro in D—Vivaldi/arr. Frackenpohl. In this
fine arrangement of Vivaldi's "Concerto in C for Two
Trumpets," the solo trumpet lines have been transferred
to first and second violins. It's a stirring adaptation which
retains the characteristic "trumpet" sound of the original,
and a delightful concert selection for string orchestra!
Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the
CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra,
Volume 1 - Pepper # 5973728.
2276202 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 35.00
Basses Loaded—Carrie Lane Gruselle. Let your bass
section shine and groove in this upbeat medley of funk,
swing and good ol' fashioned rock n' roll! Opportunities for
improvisation are included (with written parts as well) and
an optional drumset part really adds to the flair. While the
basses show off, the other sections of the orchestra also
experience the contagious rhythms and melodies as they
get down and rock out. An absolute showstopper!
10066376 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Can Can Basses—Jacques Offenbach/arr. Meyer.
Give your hard-working basses the recognition they
deserve in this great section feature based on Offenbach's
nimble and energetic dance tune. There are fun parts for
everyone, but the tune (and the spotlight) belongs to the
basses! How fast can they do the Can-Can? A terrific
challenge for your entire orchestra! Very exciting!
10308055 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00
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Cello Squadron—Richard Meyer. Listen closely and
you'll hear them coming...it's the Cello Squadron to the
rescue! This fun and exciting section feature has it all -
roaring airplane engines (on cello C strings of course!),
dive-bombing glissandos, and a heroic main theme based
on Wagner's famous Ride of the Valkyries. Designed to
give everyone in the orchestra a chance to learn and
practice their triplet rhythms, this piece is sure to spark the
imagination of all your students.
10066913 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
Cellos Ole—Richard Meyer. No doubt about who gets
featured in this fun, Spanish-flavored original by Richard
Meyer! This piece is a great motivator for your up-and-
coming young cellists, and is a great change of pace for any
concert program. Features a lyrical melody in the cellos set
against a pizzicato accompaniment in the other strings, and
includes parts for maracas and claves that can be spread
among the sections. Your students will love this one!
2397537 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
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Fantasia on an Original Theme—Joseph 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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Gloria in Excelsis Deo—Antonio Vivaldi/
arr. Don Brubaker.
It's Vivaldi's Gloria - without all
those pesky singers! This string orchestra arrangement
of Vivaldi's choral masterwork is the perfect introduction
for young string players. It retains the composer's key
of D Major and features solo/soli parts for your advanced
players! The opportunity to teach or reinforce hooked
bowing and the bow lift is present in each section of
the orchestra. Everyone in your orchestra will enjoy
the rhythmic vitality and harmonic beauty of this
enduring masterwork.
10050383 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00
Jingle Basses—Bob Phillips. Cute, fun, and a true
beginning bass feature! This is the perfect piece to add
Santa hats, tinsel, lights and other festive decorations.
An excellent selection to work on off-beat playing and
counting rests. Ho, Ho, Ho!
10370577 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00
Moon Bass—Todd Parrish. Let your string bass
section swing in this easy-to-play blues piece as they build
skills and enjoy the motivation of being in the spotlight.
Basses carry the melody much of the time, while also
accompanying the melody as it weaves through other
sections. All parts stay in first position, while the bass shifts
briefly to third position. Educational objectives include
playing accidentals, contrasting between staccato and
legato, and learning to play in a swing style.
10280368 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
A Very Viola Christmas—Traditional/
arr. Bob Phillips.
Showcase your violas with a piece
that will make them sound great! It remains in 1st position
mainly on the upper strings of the viola and features: Ding
Dong! Merrily on High; Deck the Halls; The First Noel and
We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
10520805 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
Viola Concerto (Second Movement)—
Georg Philipp Telemann/arr. Todd Parrish.
Not just for the viola section! Both violins and violas get the
exuberant melody in this very playable arrangement of the
Baroque classic. Violists will appreciate the opportunity to
showcase the beauty and power of their instrument.
10444035 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Viola Country—Richard Meyer. Spotlight your
magnificent violas in this feature with Western flavors, and
give your "unsung heroes" a chance to show off. Includes
a heroic opening, a flashy "fiddle" melody and a flowing
legato section. Easy to rehearse, and fun for every section!
10370736 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00
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Viola Hero—Stephen Bulla. Build the violas' morale,
confidence and musicianship! It's time for those inner part
specialists to have their moment in the spotlight, featured
here on a hard-driving groove that rocks the house.
Let each become a Viola Hero!
10061226 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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Viola Rampage—Timothy Isham. The violas seize the
spotlight and demand to be heard in this dramatic Grade
2+ piece! The conflict rages as the violas' aggressive
B-minor main theme contrasts with the soaring D-Major
theme played by the violins. Who will emerge victorious in
this epic battle for orchestral dominance?
10558365 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Viva Violas—Richard Meyer. Take out the castanets
because the violas are taking the stage, Spanish style!
It begins in a "Paso Doble" reminiscent of a vigorous
Spanish guitar solo, then moves into a major key allegretto
where the violas even get a chance to glissando!
2475430 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
