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4 The Three Knights' Quest (Featuring parts
for three levels: Beginning, Intermediate,
and Advanced)Austin Isaac. Designed for
a combined concert with ensembles from the
elementary, middle, and high school levels,
The Three Knight's Quest is an inspiring work
intended to have flexibility and creativity for each
particular performance. You can assign each
group's "knight" a color based upon school colors
complete with banners. It's a great way to end any
multi-level concert.
10568219 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
n To Tame the Raging RapidsBrian Balmages.
Exhilarating! This work describes mankind's
constant fascination with some of the most
powerful forces in nature. As the work opens,
the beauty of the water and its sound calms the
listener. Soon, however, we plunge into the water
and test ourselves against the raging rapids. Highly
rhythmic and compelling, this work is destined to
thrill all who perform it. Can your orchestra tame
the untamable?
10047960 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Two Scenes from the HollowKirt Mosier. This
two-movement piece is based on "The Legend of
Sleepy Hollow." The first section, entitled Ichabod's
Walk, is introduced with lines from the American
classic: "What fearful shapes and shadows beset
his path amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a
snowy night!" The second movement, entitled
Hessian's Ride, is introduced with lines that end "...
the apparition of a figure on horseback without a
head. It is said by some to be the ghost of a Hessian
trooper." The chilling music will be the highlight of
your concert! Highly recommended!
10050296 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Voices in the ShadowsBrian Balmages.
Explore mature harmonies with this powerful piece.
Orchestrated for strings and piano, the music moves
through a series of sections that become increasingly
intense, all while the note G sounds nonstop from
the first measure until the final chord. The haunting
sounds of voices (members of the ensemble)
eventually fade into a soft hum before the music
reaches its final chord and ultimate resolution.
10454274 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Waltz of the WickedKirt N. Mosier. This wild
piece calls for violins and violas to use a one-finger
glissando, creating a very eerie effect. Cellos will
get to strum three-note chords with their thumb
while canonic passages make your group work
together as never before. Wicked!
2478798 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Waltzes from a Narrow HouseRobert Moore/
ed. J. Cameron Law. Inspired by the music of a
ghost show on TV, the composer borrowed a
fragment of the chord progression he heard and
used it as the basis to create this composition.
Techniques that give the work interest and vitality
include inversion, retrograde, counterpoint, and
harmonic pandiatonicism reminiscent of Stravinsky.
And yes, the title refers to caskets, so this will be a
perfectly ghoulish addition to a Halloween concert.
10609950 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Warrior LegacySoon Hee Newbold. This
inspiring homage to New England pioneers is
an original work in which Soon Hee Newbold
challenges advancing young orchestras to focus
on driving rhythms and emphatic accents. Heroic
melodies abound and solos shine with attention to
ensemble dynamics.
10091998 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4
Water ReflectionsYukiko Nishimura.
A stunningly beautiful piece for the more advanced
ensemble, the melodies are gorgeous and the
harmonies are thick and lush. There is nice
interplay between all of the sections of the orchestra
that serve as reflections in the water. The piece is
contrasted by a nice, lilting up-tempo section in the
middle before returning to the opening material to
bookend the piece.
10592952 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4 Winds Through Time: Port Washington
Deborah Baker Monday. Port Washington is a
community on Long Island, New York that is filled
with centuries of history. Situated on a waterfront,
it receives intense weather. Capturing Mother
Nature at work in Port Washington, this work
musically portrays the passage of time in very
powerful ways.
10616619 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
l The Wing GliderDavid Bobrowitz/arr. J.
Cameron Law. With a catchy melody that captures
the sensation of flight, this piece soars. The
sweeping melody, and the 3/4 (in one) tempo,
leaves the listener with the sense that this is
an exhilarating ride. Whether with the bow, or
pizzicato, the feeling of movement never ceases.
10609948 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
10609949 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
n Zombie IntrudersKirk Vogel/ed. J. Cameron
Law. Capturing the feel of the undead creeping
ever closer, the composer has incorporated
a variety of non-traditional string techniques,
including playing behind the bridge, glissando,
and instrument body knocks. Creepy sounds
from a few percussion instruments are added to
the sound mix and layered onto an insistent rock
groove to form a scarily colorful, memorable string
orchestra production.
10460701 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Original Concert Works
Medium-Advanced
and Advanced
H The Emerald FalconRichard Meyer. Written
in the style of a musical score from a super hero
movie, this swashbuckling original work conjures
up images of flights to freedom and battles with
dark nemeses. An array of emotions are displayed
in this work that is at times menacing, and at others
lyrical and mysterious. A lovely middle section
features an extended violin solo and a beautifully
tranquil solo for string bass.
10235849 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 56.00
H
Ghosts of BrandenburgRichard Meyer.
Imagine a fantasy based on all six of the
"Brandenburg Concerti!" Not just a cute novelty,
but an entirely new work! It captures the spirit of
the "Brandenburgs," but sets most of them in minor
keys, or uses darker tones, pizzicato, and meter
changes J.S. Bach would never have imagined!
This is an inventive and challenging work that will
take your intermediate strings on an almost nine-
minute tour de force that will build their endurance
along with their musicality! Highly recommended for
concert and contest!
10050371 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 62.00
H IditarodSoon 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 . . . . . MA 55.00
Idylls of PegasusRichard 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 . . . . . MA 56.00
l In the Spirit of BachSamuel Adler. Adler was
asked to write a short work based upon one of
ten sketches that Bach had prepared, but never
used, for the Goldberg Variations. The resulting
In the Spirit of Bach features "a relentless drive
with sixteenths dominating the entire Allegro"
and is playable by high school orchestras. For
intermediate to advanced.
10563653 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 65.00
KeystoneAlan 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 . . . . . MA 55.00
n Lyric MetalBrian Balmages. Dark, passionate
melodies are overcome with heavy metal inflection
in this incredibly innovative and unique work for
strings. The cello section imitates distorted guitar
timbres, while upper strings soar over pulsating
rhythms. This piece proves that guitars and drums
are not required to rock heavy metal!
10366847 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 55.00
4 Master of DisguiseBrent D. Smith. This
original work is a tribute to the life of Monsignor
Hugh O'Flaherty, who played a significant role in
saving the lives of Jews and Allied prisoners during
World War II. Due to his ability to out-fox frequent
traps laid by the Nazis, O'Flaherty was nicknamed
the "Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican." Performers
should swing the rhythm throughout the piece using
a traditional jazz-waltz style. The drum set and
piano parts add even more interest to the piece.
10568193 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 50.00
n MeditationJack Jarrett. Meditation is the
contemplative, yet colorful third movement from
Jack Jarrett's large work, "Serenade for String
Orchestra." Lovely for advanced players.
10277888 String Orchestra . . . . . . . A 50.00
l A Moment for PeaceBrian Balmages. Written
as a response to the numerous tragedies occurring
throughout the world, this music is meant to draw
the performer and listener away from the chaos
of the world and into a tranquil space. Inspired by
Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas
Tallis, the piece is scored for double orchestra but
may be played in a traditional seating arrangement.
Directors will find that it is also quite effective as
a chamber work for smaller orchestras. Stunning,
with solo opportunities for every principal player.
10592133 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 60.00
Of Glorious PlumageRichard 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 . . . . . MA 56.00
n Orion and the ScorpionSoon Hee Newbold.
Tension sets in with the opening cello solo, swathed
in mysticism and an omen for the adventure to
come. Ethereal harmonic colors of the night sky
where Orion was imprisoned give way to a high
energy, 6/8 main theme, depicting the conqueror's
epic journeys that made him a legend. This one
packs lots of cinematic thrill for performers and
audiences to enjoy!
10307189 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 65.00
n Overture to the WindKirt 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 . . . . . MA 48.00
H PalladioKarl Jenkins. This is the enchanting
music used in the De Beers "Diamonds"
commercial! Subtitled Concerto Grosso, it consists
of three separate movements, each eminently
attractive and using some "minimalist" techniques.
Not an arrangement, this is the original work as
written by the composer.
5523170 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 65.00
H PerseusSoon 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 . . . . . MA 55.00
n Point Lookout (A Fantasy on Civil War Songs)
Brian Balmages. Inspired by the rich history of
Point Lookout State Park in Maryland, this fantasy
on civil war songs pays tribute to the remnants
of Fort Lincoln, which served as a Civil War
fortification. Songs used in the fantasy include: The
Battle Cry of Freedom; Battle Hymn of the Republic;
and When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again.
The piece is tied together with excerpts from
America, the Beautiful, which comes in fully toward
the end of the work. Magical!
10027381 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 55.00
n Red RhythmicoKirt Mosier. Show off multiple
soloists with this slick, original jazz piece for
experienced strings. Kirt Mosier brings the heat
in this follow up to Blue Rhythmico with the
kind of textures that only strings can create with
highlighted pizzicato and spiccatto for emphasis.
Written solos are included, or players can explore
how the music moves them.
10091987 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 50.00
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by directors.
Rhythm Dances—Brian Balmages.
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Perseus—Soon Hee Newbold.
10066401 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Ghosts of Brandenburg—Richard Meyer.
10050371 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
10050371E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Iditarod—Soon Hee Newbold.
10091996 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Lyric Metal—Brian Balmages.
10366847 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
