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Pop, Show & Movie Music medium & medium-advanced /
Light Concert Selections very easy
n Send in the ClownsStephen Sondheim/arr.
Krogstad. Stephen Sondheim's most recognized
song was written for the musical "A Little Night
Music," but became an American standard when
it was recorded by legendary singers Judy Collins,
Barbara Streisand and Frank Sinatra. Its dramatic
and lyric atmosphere is taken to new heights with
Bob Krogstad's exquisite treatment for strings - a
stunning version for the concert stage.
10083774 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 60.00
n Shake It OffMax Martin, Taylor Swift &
Shellback/arr. Larry Moore. This mega-chart-
topper from Taylor Swift debuted at number one.
The song demonstrates a playful, upbeat way to
handle criticism. The pop style indicates a change
of direction from the country roots of the artist.
10511493 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
H
Sing, Sing, SingLouis Prima/arr. Marshall
& Phillips. This has been a showstopper from
the Benny Goodman Big Band in the past to
jazz bands of today - but now, straight from the
Barrage stage show is a version for strings that
will rock your world! This has long been one of the
most popular tunes in the Barrage show. Adapted
for string orchestra, this arrangement retains the
feel of the show and will sound fantastic! Don't
miss this!
10050439 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 60.00
SkyfallAdele Adkins & Paul Epworth/arr. Larry
Moore. This is the hit theme song to the latest
blockbuster film "Skyfall," masterfully arranged by
Larry Moore for advancing string orchestra. If you
listen closely you'll hear the haunting harmonies of
the original James Bond theme woven in providing
a dark, moody sound to the already rich sound of the
melody. A terrific addition to your next pops concert!
10351254 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . M 45.00
Smootharr. Jerry Brubaker. Hold on to your
hats, because your orchestra is gonna rock out
with this one! Santana's Grammy-winning Latin
rock chart is exceptionally hot. String players will be
amazed at how hip they sound in this arrangement!
It's also playable by strings alone with drum set
and/or percussion section. Hot!
2440972 String Orch or Full Orch . . M 65.00
n Star TrekMichael Giacchino/arr. Longfield.
The action-packed blockbuster has a thrilling
soundtrack from Michael Giacchino, composer for
movies such as "Ratatuoille," and TV hits like Lost
and Fringe. Thrill your audience with this dynamic
version for strings!
10074505 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Soundtrack
Highlights)John Williams/arr. James Kazik.
Here's the arrangement that will thrill your
string players and delight any audience. This
impressive montage spotlights themes from the
film soundtrack "The Force Awakens," plus the
monumental Star Wars main theme. Includes:
March of the Resistance; Rey's Theme; Kylo Ren's
Theme; The Jedi Steps and Finale.
10580165 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 60.00
n Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
(Themes)John Williams/arr. Jerry Brubaker.
Feature music from the ever-popular "Star Wars"
series at your next performance. This powerful
arrangement for string or full orchestra includes
all the drama John Williams packs into his
movie scores, as well as the beautiful ballad
Across the Stars.
2473288 String Orch or Full Orch . . M 75.00
4 Star Wars HeroesJohn Williams/arr. Jerry
Brubaker. Celebrate the heroes! This stunning
medley includes music from many of the Star
Wars films. It features Star Wars (Main Title); Luke
and Leia; Battle of the Heroes; Han Solo and the
Princess and the majestic The Throne Room. This
is truly John Williams at his best!
10563872 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 58.00
n StarlightMatthew Bellamy/arr. Sasha Ivanoz &
Derek Stein. Electrify audiences with the Vitamin
String Quartet's hard-charging, triumphant take on
Muse's modern rock classic.
10496100 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 65.00
n A Thousand Yearsarr. Larry Moore. This
smash-it movie soundtrack song by Christina Perri
is now avaible for string orchestras. The simplistic
beauty will motivate students, while the optional
piano and drumset will add to its authenticity.
10461642 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
H Thrillerarr. Larry Moore. Michael Jackson's
iconic song is a powerful, infectious groove that has
defined his phenomenal success. Your students
will want to perform this terrific version by Larry
Moore that captures all the excitement of Michael's
landmark video.
10077744 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
l The Transylvanian LullabyJohn Morris/
arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Mel Brooks' "Young
Frankenstein" has achieved iconic status in the
"best comedy films of all time" category. The
heartrending theme from the movie is perfect for
your fall concert or anytime throughout the year.
10563878 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 60.00
Treasurearr. Larry Moore. Play one of the
megahits from pop star Bruno Mars! This authentic
version captures the hook and feel of the style.
10427483 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
Uptown FunkMark Ronson & Bruno Mars/
arr. Larry Moore. The megahit recorded by Mark
Ronson and featuring Bruno Mars. The challenging
rhythms are easily learned since students already
know this one!
10500432 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 55.00
Walk This WayAerosmith/arr. Moore.
Aerosmith's signature song has also been covered
by rappers Run DMC and rock violinist David Garrett,
and was recently featured on Dancing with the Stars.
You can let your string players rock out and also let a
budding young guitarist "turn it up to eleven."
10293533 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . M 45.00
H West Side StoryLeonard Bernstein/arr. Moss.
Four of the most memorable songs from Bernstein
& Sondheim's masterpiece have been crafted into
a dramatic showcase for your strings: Maria; One
Hand, One Heart; Cool; and Somewhere. This could
be the highlight of your performance!
2475748 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 55.00
n Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Bricusse and Newly/arr. Robert Longfield. This
1971 movie was brought to magical heights with
the timeless songs of Bricusse and Newley. The
film and story have become classic, and even with
today's audiences, the music speaks to all ages.
Includes: The Candy Man; Oompa Loompa and
Pure Imagination.
10062565 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
The Wizard of OzHarold Arlen/arr. Cerulli.
Capture the magic! A fantastic medley from the
timeless classic, "The Wizard of Oz," featuring If I
Only Had a Brain, Ding! Dong! The Witch is Dead,
Over the Rainbow and We're Off to See the Wizard.
This is the sort of arrangement you can use in all
sorts of performance venues! These four fabulous
tunes provide a fun challenge for players and an
enjoyable experience for the audience.
10032809 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 61.00
Light Concert Selections
Very Easy
n At the Grasshopper BallRichard Meyer.
Students are challenged with numerous string
crossings, large intervals and pizzicato passages
that musically describe dancing grasshoppers.
2314953 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Backcountry RambleBob Lipton. Based
entirely on a one-octave D Major scale, this jovial
work is an ideal selection for the lighter portion of
your concert. Features a fun, dance-like character,
but also serves as an introduction to section
independence through very basic counterpoint.
10366788 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Boogie BluesDeborah Baker Monday. Written
in the key of D using simple quarter and repeated
eighth note patterns, this work is a bundle of fun
based on a blues progression. All instruments
have interesting parts and will enjoy the easy, yet
effective groove.
10512558 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l The Candy ShopDavid Bobrowitz/ed. J.
Cameron Law. A kaleidoscope of images from
a confectionery is captured here in this very fun
musical excursion. "Like a kid in a candy shop", this
piece will have your students delighting in the aural
treats and clever idiomatic writing the composer's
imagination has unfolded.
10609946 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Chicken Pizz-i-cataGeorge T. Frueh. Your
students will have a lot to cluck about with this
Grade 1 swing-based piece. Based in the key
of D Major, it features easy repetitive rhythms
throughout and offers a mix of pizzicato and arco
playing. The second violin doubles the viola part,
and an optional piano part is included in each set.
10558371 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H
Clog DanceElliot Del Borgo. Super fun for first
year players! Elliot really knows what beginners are
capable of, and has written a piece that lets them
have fun doing what they can, while really making
some music! Lots of open string fifths will help
your group sound as good as possible. Watch out,
though...your kids might want you to demonstrate
clogging technique!
2334324 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H
Concerto for TriangleMike Hannickel. Here's
a unique way to add some fun to your program.
Staged with a featured player, this piece unfolds
with numerous missed opportunities for the triangle
soloist (maybe a local celebrity, like the principal,
mayor, or a special teacher), and culminates with a
big finish concerto style.
10185485 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 35.00
H
Cripple Creekarr. Edmund Siennicki. This very
easy arrangement of the classic fiddle tune is an
ideal performance piece for your beginning strings,
featuring some left-hand pizzicato, double notes
and some clever voicings. It's educational, and
guaranteed fun for everyone! Recorded by Michigan
State University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching
Music Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 -
Pepper #5973728.
2282226 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Dinosaur DigSusan H. Day. Stir the imagination
looking for dinosaur bones with the curious
melodies in this kid-friendly piece! A great teaching
piece as well, with easy rhythms, lifts, accents, one
optional high 3rd finger in the viola, and a low 2nd
finger in the upper strings.
10520813 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
Fancy Fiddlesarr. Mark Williams. This skillful
arrangement is based on the American square
dance tune, Come Dance, Josey. Mark Williams
has simplified the rhythms but preserved the
vitality and energy of a good old-fashioned square
dance. Your elementary level group will sound
great on this one!
2266153 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Fiddlin' with the ClassicsDeborah Baker
Monday. Where will you find Lil' Liza Jane next
to George Frideric Handel? In this classy clutch of
classics commingled with fiddle favorites! Beloved
themes from Mozart and Beethoven are layered
and interspersed with such fiddle tunes as Boil
Them Cabbage Down. This unique ditty tosses in
everything while whistlin' Dixie!
10307090 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Fiddling FarmersTraditional/arr. Carrie Lane
Gruselle. The farmer is celebrated fiddle-style in
this trio of folk songs: Old McDonald; The Farmer in
the Dell and Oats, Peas, Beans, and Barley Grow.
While expanding their bow length with the legato
long-short-short pattern, young string players are
also performing a great number of bow lifts to
develop their control of bow placement.
10592145 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H
Frog in a TreeEd Siennicki. Here's a lively
fiddle tune that students will enjoy. It offers lots
of eighth notes, and opportunities to work on open
double stops.
2318913 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
H House of Untold HorrorsLauren Bernofsky.
This work uses narrator and easy-to-perform string
"special effects" to tell the horrific but comical story
of Willoughbus Wallaby, a ghostly house and its
resident kitty! Your audience will be amazed by
the sounds your orchestra will make! This piece is
ideal for orchestras with some students who are not
yet able to use their bow (or in some cases, don't
even know fingerings yet!). Sure to be one of the
highlights of your next program, regardless of what
time of year you perform it!
10066331 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Lavender's BlueTraditional/arr. Loreta Fin.
Based on the traditional folk tune used in the Disney
film "Cinderella," this simple arrangement is divided
into three violin, three viola, three cello and two
double bass parts. It would be ideal for an ensemble
of mixed abilities. Every instrument can play either
the melody or one of the harmony or bass line parts.
Written in D Major, it is in rondo form and explores
the use of pizzicato, accidentals and minor tonalities
between the well-known melodic sections.
10595012 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Mama PaquitaTraditional/arr. Michael Story.
This catchy, high-spirited and great-sounding
arrangement of the popular Brazilian Carnaval
song Mama Paquita features bouncy yet repetitive
eighth-note patterns and contrasting styles. It's
both educational and fun!
10594747 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
H
March of the Metro GnomeFred Hubbell.
An easy novelty piece that students love to play.
Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on
the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in
Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
549097 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 NinjaRichard Meyer. There'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. There
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
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