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Original Concert Works very easy
Dragon's TailSean 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
H
DragonhunterRichard Meyer. There's a
dragon on the loose (you can hear him in the
bass and cello sections) and your strings are in
on the hunt! The medieval-sounding excitement is
all created using notes from the D scale, no slurs,
and no sixteenth notes.
2475409 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
l Eagle's FlightFrank J. Halferty. This inspiring
work is a stirring combination of an energized
opening followed by a lyrically expressive middle
section. It will provide motivation for players and joy
for their audiences.
10568010 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
EpicLarry Clark. This intense composition for the
developing string orchestra is both sweeping and
catchy. It has a contagious melody that the students
will enjoy playing.
10457543 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 47.00
EthosLarry Clark. In Greek, the word ethos is
used to describe the character and guiding beliefs
or ideals that distinguish a community, nation or
idea. The Greeks also used this word to refer to the
power of music to influence the listener's emotions,
behaviors, and morals. This work, featuring a
distinctive American style, will have a positive effect
on your students.
10522021 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 ExpectationsLarry Clark. Dedicated to the
composer's young son, this piece was written
with thoughts of his playful nature which can be
heard throughout. The lush, emotional opening
depicts the composer's awe at being a parent to a
wonderful little boy. This touching piece may stretch
the musicianship of young string students, but it will
be worth the journey.
10592906 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 A Festival RondoRichard Meyer. This piece
combines elementary, middle school, and high
school string orchestras, each playing age-
appropriate material, making for the perfect
closer to an "All-City," multi-level concert. During
the course of this energetic rondo, each group is
featured on their own melody. As the piece unfolds,
the melodies are creatively combined keeping all
the players on their toes and active at all times.
Grade levels for the three groups are: elementary -
Grade 1.5; middle school - Grade 2.5; high school -
Grade 3.5.
10594915 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . . 75.00
n Fiddle Faddle HoedownThom Sharp. Your
first-years will fiddle their hearts out during this foot-
stomper. This selection focuses on repeated 16th
note patterns at a quick tempo, building confidence
through lots of unison playing. Get out your cowboy
boots and hat - get ready for a hoedown!
10374121 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
First Concert SuiteSusan H. Day. Here is a
set of three stylistically different pieces that are
perfect for your students' first concert. Pizzicato
Party utilizes pizzicato on open strings. Noah's Arco
again uses open strings, this time with the bow.
Suite Sweet Slurs introduces slurring of notes in
groups of two over a light, sweet melody.
10304011 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l FuriantMichael Story. This exciting work
is based on the style of the lively 19th-century
Bohemian dance of the same name. It is full of
contemporary sounds, stylistic contrasts, and some
easy quartal harmonies.
10594748 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
H Gaelic CastleSoon Hee Newbold. Opening
with the powerful sound of open 5ths, this work
transports the listener back to ancient times and life
in a magnificent castle. Experience the festivals and
celebrations that would often occur as the melodies
work their way through all sections of the orchestra.
Exciting and jovial!
10066333 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Original Concert Works • Very Easy
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Adventure in India—Kevin Mixon.
Written to evoke the musical styles heard in Bollywood movie
soundtracks, this work has a strong Indian folk influence. It also
contains a variety of other world music, which makes the piece fresh
and different from most beginning string pieces.
10592904 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10592904E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Anishinabe (e Spirit of the Winter Wind)—Jeffrey Frizzi.
is grade 1 piece written in E Dorian is ideal for beginning string
players. Using the familiar notes of the D major scale, this is an ideal
piece for a first concert or festival. Students will delight in getting the
opportunity to create the wind sound as they tell the story.
10558374 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Buckland Hollow—Doug Spata.
is original piece, written in the style of an American fiddle tune,
features a favorite technique of young players: open-stringed double
stops! While exploring bowing levels, students will find bold melodies
and animated accompaniments in each part and will enjoy the counting
challenges along the way.
10594933 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Cal's Jig—Bill Calhoun.
An original composition in the style of a dance jig, this work is tuneful,
upbeat and fun! Every section of the orchestra gets a chance to shine
and play some melodic material. It is is a great piece for beginning-level
groups to use at contest or festival.
10592887 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10592887E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Chance Dance—Sarah Siegler/ed. J. Cameron Law.
In her first published work, Wisconsin string teacher Sarah Siegler has
created an intriguing and engaging work for young strings. is fun
and mysterious minor waltz portrays a sense of taking a chance on
something new or unknown and gives young players experience in 3/4
meter, pizzicato, and col legno techniques.
10609920 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Expectations—Larry Clark.
Dedicated to the composer's young son, this piece was written with
thoughts of his playful nature which can be heard throughout. e lush,
emotional opening depicts the composer's awe at being a parent to a
wonderful little boy. is touching piece may stretch the musicianship
of young string students, but it will be worth the journey.
10592906 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10592906E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
A Festival Rondo—Richard Meyer.
is piece combines elementary, middle school, and high school string
orchestras, each playing age-appropriate material, making for the perfect
closer to an "All-City," multi-level concert. During the course of this
energetic rondo, each group is featured on their own melody. As the piece
unfolds, the melodies are creatively combined keeping all the players on
their toes and active at all times. Grade levels for the three groups are:
elementary - Grade 1.5; middle school - Grade 2.5; high school - Grade 3.5.
10594915 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
Gap of Dunloe—Chris omas.
Transport your audience to the Emerald Isle with this music inspired
by traditional Irish songs and the beauty of Ireland's Gap of Dunloe.
e lyrical melodies, call-and-response counterpoint, and a touch of
traditional Irish style paint a colorful picture evoking images of the
magnificent Irish landscape.
10592149 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Hey Ho, the Wind—Deborah Baker Monday.
e title was taken from a Shakespeare song and represents the spirit
of the open seas and the adventurous life of the pirate. e simple
rhythmic combinations of two eighth notes and one quarter note offer
a great training ground for first-year students.
10592896 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10592896E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Jubilee Fanfare—Soon Hee Newbold.
Experience the sounds and celebrations of an ancient festival in this
fantastic concert opener. Inspired by Celtic dances and the drones of a
medieval stringed instrument called a hurdy-gurdy, this energetic work
will be a huge hit with your students and audience.
10592157 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Marble Falls Rondo—Bud Woodruff.
Two-note slurs and dotted quarter-note rhythms are introduced to your
first-year orchestra in this delightful rondo. Basses will use half position
while the notes of the D Major scale are reinforced. Useful for the end of
the year concert to show off all that your students have learned.
10617962 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Measured Tones—Alan Lee Silva.
With lyrical, scalar melodies in E minor, flowing and intuitive phrases,
and main themes circulated throughout the orchestra, this work
provides each section of the ensemble with exciting musical challenges
and ample opportunities to shine.
10592909 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10592909E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Ninja—Richard Meyer.
ere's a ninja on the loose and he's sneaking through the orchestra.
Your students will love making up storylines for what happens next
in this colorful Asian-flavored piece that uses only the notes of the D
Major scale. ere are plenty of great teaching opportunities here for
your first-year students including pizzicato, accents, crescendos and
melody/accompaniment balance.
10594955 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Our Heroes—Susan H. Day.
A moving tribute to the people we admire, whether it be family
members, role models, or those serving our country, this piece in E
minor uses easy rhythms, pizzicato, some divisi in the cello part, and a
few low second fingers in the violin 1 part. All players get melody lines
and the violin 2 part doubles the viola. Sounds harder than it is!
10594957 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Panorama Trail—Sean O'Loughlin.
e music paints a picture of the expansive Southwest. It contains open
American-sounding harmonies made famous by the likes of Copland,
yet it has all of the signature sounds of the composer. Lyrical lines are
accompanied and contrasted by angular rhythmic figures.
10592911 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10592911E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Qin Shi's Stone Army—Tyler Arcari.
e Terra-Cotta Army that guards the tomb of China's first emperor
Qin Shi Huang is nearly 8,000 warriors strong. is new piece for
beginning ensembles is set to depict these magnificent stone soldiers.
It will sound rich and full, even with less experienced players.
10592889 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10592889E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Rosintown Rock—Benjamin P. Snoek.
is fun alternative-style original works great with beginning strings
and sounds much harder than it is. Students will love the energetic rock
beat! e suggested drum part really drives the piece.
10568205 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10568205E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
A Spark of Courage—Doug Spata.
is modern, joyful piece uses only the notes of the D Major scale on
the D and A strings with quarter and eighth notes. It is a great way for
beginners to proudly demonstrate their bowing and ensemble playing
skills! Each section gets a turn playing both the carefree melodies and
sparkling accompaniments.
10594917 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Stamp and Dance—Virginia Cro.
is Slovakian folk song is given a delightful setting. e composer
pulls from her many years of experience working with younger
students to present a fresh, exciting piece that students will love.
e long accelerando at the end will bring it to a rousing finish.
10592902 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10592902E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
