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n FandangoRobert D. McCashin. Introduce your
group to this sophisticated 18th century Spanish
dance style as interpreted by Robert D. McCashin.
This polished original in 3/4 is a fine addition to a
young orchestra's repertoire, and is an ideal work
to compare and contrast with European waltzes of
the same time period.
10277849 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Fantasy on a Japanese Folk SongBrian
Balmages. The haunting Sakura melody moves
through stunning and beautiful transformations in
this musical fantasy before finally coming to rest.
Tonal centers switch between minor and major
as traditional melodies intertwine with thoughtful
countermelodies and contemporary harmonies.
Simply gorgeous!
10366818 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Finger Rock!Bob Phillips. Easy rock that is
perfect for beginners! They can sound cool, have
fun and practice finger patterns. All sections
have interesting parts as the piece practices the
movement from F natural to F# and from C natural
to C#. There are no high 3s or forward extensions.
Reproducible educational packs as well as a
drumset part are included.
10310491 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Fire in the BowBrian Balmages. Conceived as
an energetic and musically rewarding work, this
piece also happens to be an excellent vehicle for
teaching and reinforcing low first fingerings (violin/
viola), backward extensions (cello), and half position
(bass). The piece avoids augmented seconds and
focuses on simple finger patterns while exploring
dynamic harmonies that create wonderful tension
and release throughout.
10592147 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Flying FiddlesticksJeremy Woolstenhulme.
Want a one-of-a-kind novelty? This is the piece!
Flying Fiddlesticks includes fiddlesticks! It's fun,
it's safe, and it helps students play with steady
pulse. It's about building teamwork throughout
the orchestra. A Learning Bank is included in the
score and parts which features instructions and
photos regarding safe handling and performing
with fiddlesticks.
10616601 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
GargoylesDoug 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
GauntletDoug Spata. The driving rhythmic
intensity of the music is something rarely found at
this level! Combine that with its darker modal sound
and you get a captivating work your students will
love to learn. Like music in the climactic scene of a
movie, short repeated motives are passed among the
sections, building tension from start to finish! Your
players and audience will be thrilled with this one!
2417863 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l Go, Tell It on the MountainTraditional/
arr. Janice McAllister. Perfect for second-year
orchestras, this spirited arrangement includes
some foot stomping and finger tapping, not to
mention a few high-fives here and there. A hint
of fiddling is also thrown in to bring the piece to
a grand close. Starts in G Major, modulates to C
Major, then moves into D Major.
10616603 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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Guest SoloistRichard Meyer. Your audience
will get a real chuckle from this fun, interactive
piece that spotlights a volunteer from the audience
playing on a two-string violin (or any instrument you
choose to use). This delightful original work requires
absolutely no rehearsal ahead of time with the
soloist (honestly!) who is cued in with taps on the
shoulder. Everyone will be amazed as a volunteer
from the audience, chosen on the spot, becomes
the next "virtuoso." A two-minute concerto that will
positively bring down the house!
10280312 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Gypsy TaleSoon Hee Newbold. Nothing brings
string-playing to life quite like the dramatic sounds
of Hungarian dances or traditional gypsy music!
With that as inspiration, Soon Hee Newbold created
a work infused with that passion, but playable
at the easy level! It's set in E minor and calls for
some pizzicato, with bowing that alternates from a
"brush-stroke" to a warm legato bowing. Trills and
grace notes are optional but really add to the style.
2480764 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Haunted CarouselSoon Hee Newbold. This
melancholy yet alluring melody conjures images
of an old carousel haunted by spirits. From the
eerie harmonies of the opening to the more spirited
melodies that follow, this work takes listeners on
a rollercoaster of emotions as they experience the
many moods of the haunted carousel. Sure to be a
concert favorite!
10066365 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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Heart in the HighlandsStephen Chin. Inspired
by the Scottish poet Robert Burns, this work
evokes images of the craggy yet exquisite Scottish
highlands. Heart-throbbing pizzicati, mysterious
harmonics, string-dotted rhythms, and bagpipe-like
drones all work together to bring a slice of Scotland
to both your ensemble and audience.
10604773 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 56.00
4 HeartstringsLarry Clark. A heartfelt piece that
is dedicated to the memory of a lost student, this
music is emotional at times and beautiful at others.
It is meant to depict all of the aspects of the life
of the person lost, not just to show the sadness.
The piece has memorable melodies and interesting,
lush harmonies.
10592913 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Hymn, Procession and Round DanceRobert
Moore/ed. J. Cameron Law. The three sections
of this piece describe a celebration of a close
community of like-minded peoples. Their
dedication and singular purpose is represented
in the music by just a few simple rhythmic and
harmonic motifs. The serious nature and fine
craftsmanship of this work make it perfect for
festival performance.
10609930 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n IntensitySean O'Loughlin. As the title implies,
this piece is driving and aggressive. This is music
your students will enjoy playing, and offers you
some creative teaching opportunities. There's great
momentum and a strong finish your students will be
proud to play!
10046238 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 47.00
An Irish FarewellTurlough O'Carolan/arr.
Deborah Baker Monday. This lovely melody
has become one of O'Carolan's most popular
pieces. In this arrangement, the melody is shared
by all instruments, giving young students the
opportunity to play with expression. An optional
harp part is included.
10453634 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Iroquois JourneyDoug Spata. Driving ostinatos
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
n Japanese LullabyKeiko Yamada. This dramatic
music is based on an authentic Japanese folk song
Mori no Fukuro (The Forest Owl). This pensive and
beautiful tune becomes the inspiration for a truly
unique arrangement. Textures change mysteriously
as a solo violin and solo cello exchange, melodies,
followed by 2 solo violins soaring over pizzicato
accompaniment. This builds into the final statement
of the folk song with an obbligato in the first violins.
Highly recommended!
10013227 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Journey Through the Enchanted ForestJon
B. Brill. This piece presents the story of a princess
traveling through an enchanted forest and
encountering delights and pleasures that place her
under a magical spell. The piece is in 3/4 time and
opens with a powerful introduction followed by a
flurry of eighth notes that crescendo into a short
transitional section, setting up a sweet melody
found in the first violin section.
10627110 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 59.00
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JoustRichard Meyer. This simple, yet mature-
sounding piece is sure to spark your students'
imagination, taking them back to the exciting
jousting tournaments of medieval times. Driving
eighth notes, minor and modal harmonies, and
unexpected accents contribute to the excitement
and energy.
10032625 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
KazokuKeiko 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
KilimanjaroAlan Lee Silva. This musical
depiction of the famous African mountain contrasts
bold, aggressive spots with beautiful, lyrical lines.
10457553 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
KineticShirl Jae Atwell. Full of energy and motion,
this exciting piece requires a strong rhythmic sense
and beat. Students will enjoy playing the driving
rhythms in this excellent, accessible teaching
piece for syncopation.
10444019 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
King's CourtSusan Day. The driving ostinato
open string drones and modal melody evoke the
days of Kings and Knights in armor, ready for battle!
Students love playing dramatic minor melodies and
it's not difficult to achieve a big sound with this one.
Suitable for advanced elementary or middle school
string players, it is fun to play no matter how many
years of experience a player has!
10026999 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n LabyrinthVance Zuehlsdorff/ed. Law. A
labyrinth is defined as "an intricate combination of
passages in which it is difficult to find one's way
or to reach the exit," and this setting is perfect
theme music for such a situation. Set in a minor
key utilizing an eerie opening, imaginative chord
progressions, and plunging, intense musical
scenarios. A wild ride for string orchestra that will
keep listeners on the edge of their seats!
10370783 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Lady of the LakeJeremy Woolstenhulme.
Although this programmatic work is set throughout
in E minor, it contains three contrasting sections
which visit 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8 time. The Lady of
the Lake is the mysterious woman associated with
the legend of King Arthur. In fact, she is the one
who gives Arthur his famous sword, Excalibur.
The composer does an expert job of offering great
learning tools in this piece, yet it is also a superb
concert and festival work.
10616605 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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Las Mariposas ExoticasDoug Spata. "Exotic
Butterflies" is the translation of the title of this Latin-
flavored selection. Written in a style to imitate an
Argentinean guitar, pizzicato strings and lilting
melodies create the light effect needed for the
butterfly imagery.
2442705 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Little SymphonyCarold Nunez. This lively piece
was composed in the style of Mozart, although the
composer's own personality does shine through.
There is a strong emphasis on different bowing
techniques including spiccato, legato bowing,
successive strong crossings and down bows.
Enjoyable for the audience, too! Recorded by
Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD
Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra,
Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
5444401 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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LuminescenceAlan Lee Silva. Shimmering with
joyful enthusiasm, the energetic opening ensemble
figures shine through to the very end. A flowing
melody dances on top of a pulsing accompaniment
as the piece surges forward, transitioning to a
majestic, yet haunting, statement. Returning to the
cheerful theme, the piece reprises the introduction
material with glistening notes and an exhilarating
conclusion. Uplifting and inspiring!
10277980 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 47.00
H March of the ShadowsBrian Balmages. A
dark and spooky way to introduce young players
to Bb and Eb. Smart and edgy with unexpected
harmonic and rhythmic twists, program this one for
fall concerts for spine-tingling encores!
10277874 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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The MaskDavid Hinds. Rhythmically aggressive
and angular, all sections of the orchestra get a
chance to shine with some of the melodic material
in this enjoyable work.
10592924 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 MasqueradeDoug Spata. Students will love
the creepy melodies, the dazzling special effects,
and the spine-tingling style of this colorful and
expressive selection. This spooky, whirling waltz
is full of approachable chromatic notes, dramatic
dynamic changes, simple rhythms, and creepy
tremolo bowing! A fantastic way to reinforce low
first-finger B flats, C naturals and C sharps, and the
notes of the G string while having fun!
10594951 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
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A Million Miles AwayFrancis Caravella. This
work takes advantage of the expansive sound of
the Lydian mode to depict the vast reaches of outer
space. Everyone stays in first position (except the
basses), and the dissonances are quite mild. A
grand chorus will challenge students to exercise
good bow control as they work to achieve the
demands of the dynamics.
10568175 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n MomentumRobert Longfield. Here's a very
creative work in a simple ABA form that will show
your orchestra in the best light. It begins with a
driving rhythmic melody that generates a great
deal of intensity. As the "Momentum" begins to
slow, your first violin has a brief solo opportunity to
show off some lyrical playing over pizzicato strings.
The haunting melody moves toward a glorious key
change, and a brief passage for solo string quartet
gives a captivating change of texture. It ends with
a dramatic return to the opening material. Very
accessible and a great addition to your next concert!
2701819 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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