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4 A Nordic LullabyEdvard Grieg/arr. Pierre La
Plante. This stunning transcription of Grieg's "Lyric
Piece No. 5, Op. 68" is a wonderful study in musicality
and expression. Beautiful melodies intertwine with
delicate and thoughtful harmonies to showcase the
true genius of Grieg. A wonderful transcription that
celebrates the music of an amazing composer.
10592135 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Postcards from RussiaCarrie Lane Gruselle.
This thrilling set of three Russian folk tunes will put
your players (and audience) through their paces! Using
a wide variety of dynamics, articulations, and tempi,
three 3 tunes - Minka; Meadowland and Korobushka,
run the emotional gamut from melancholy to pure
exuberance! Set in the dramatic key of D minor, this
one includes the exciting accelerando finish. If you do
it right, you'll leave the audience breathless!
2480767 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Prelude on an Early American Folk Hymn
Traditional/arr. Claude T. Smith. First published in
1984, this new 30th anniversary commemorative
edition revisits the tranquil setting of the American
folk hymn My Shepherd Will Supply My Need.
It blends piano (or harp) with string orchestra for
simplistic beauty that will add a meaningful moment
to any performance.
4964235 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H
Red Pepperarr. Jeffrey S. Bishop. Based on
traditional Zydeco music and Cajun fiddling style,
this clever arrangement passes tunes playfully from
one section to another, sometimes over a pizzicato
walking bass line. This top-seller is full of energy
and fun!
10048339 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Rhythms of AfricaSoon Hee Newbold. Body
percussion and conventional percussion add creative
textures to this original composition by Soon Hee
Newbold. Knee slaps, tongue clucks, and stomps
are sprinkled throughout the lush, simple melodies.
Inspired by breathtaking landscapes and traditional
folks songs of central and south Africa, this is sure to
be a player favorite and staple crowd pleaser!
10091973 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Sally GoodinTraditional/arr. Todd Parrish. As
far as authentic American fiddle tunes go, it doesn't
get much better than this. This arrangement takes
the listener through many standard variations in
both major and minor keys. All sections get a turn
at the melody while the bass maintains a traditional
pizzicato bluegrass bass line.
10594965 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
H Slane (Be Thou My Vision)Soon Hee Newbold.
Soon Hee Newbold's setting of this familiar Irish
hymn is an ideal study in smooth legato bowing
and artful phrasing. Sections of the melodies roll
gracefully, creating plaintive suspensions and
encouraging players to stay focused on the melody.
10091968 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Songs Without Words (I'll Love My Love)
Gustav Holst/arr. Hans. The hauntingly beautiful
English folk song I'll Love My Love tells the story of
a young lady who is grief stricken after her true love
is sent off to sea. Based on the second movement
of Holst's "Second Suite in F" for military band, this
arrangement is excellent for teaching phrasing and
expression, and is a wonderful contribution to the
repertoire for string orchestras! Highly recommended!
10280122 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Wayfarin' StrangerTraditional/arr. Barry
Milner. A beloved Appalachian folk song and
spiritual that is perfect for historical study! This
arrangement generally stays in 1st position and
employs mainly standard rhythms with a great
introduction to eighth-quarter-eighth rhythm.
10520881 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
H When Johnny Comes Marching Homearr.
Richard Stephan. This classic piece of Civil war
history provides many great teaching opportunities,
musically and historically. Recorded by Michigan
State University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching
Music Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 -
Pepper #5973728.
551432 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Folk and Multicultural
Medium &
Medium-Advanced
l American Folk Tune SuiteTraditional/arr.
Jerry Weseley Harris. This compilation of popular
traditional folk tunes includes varied musical
styles. Shenandoah is a lovely ballad-type piece
emphasizing beautiful tone quality, a warm vibrato,
and legato bowing. Every Night When the Sun Goes
In is similar in its use of legato bowing, but in a
blues harmonization as if the music came from New
Orleans. Skip to My Lou is a raucous hoe-down
piece, just for fun. Let the music rip with important
melodic leads in all instrumental parts.
10616052 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
Ani Ma'aminTraditional/arr. John Leavitt.
Arranged now for string orchestra, this traditional
Hebrew song and its text provided comfort to the
victims and survivors of the Holocaust, serving as
a beacon of hope for the future and for mankind. A
powerful musical moment for the concert stage.
10494180 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
n Arabian DreamsSoon Hee Newbold. Here's a
thrilling musical journey that fires the imagination and
evokes images such as those in the "1001 Arabian
Nights!" Set as one continuous work, the music
moves from the exotic sounds of a fiery sunrise to the
magnificent power of an Arabian stallion galloping at
full speed across the expansive desert!
2474326 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 45.00
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Ani Ma'amin—Traditional/arr. John Leavitt.
10494180 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
10494180E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Shenandoah—Traditional/Erik Morales.
10512588 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Postcards from Russia—Carrie Lane Gruselle.
2480767 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Molly on the Shore—
Percy Grainger/arr. Dackow.
5665377 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Carrickfergus—Traditional/arr. Patrick Roszell.
10522589 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 56.00
Slane (Be Thou My Vision)—Soon Hee Newbold.
10091968 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Wayfarin' Stranger—
Traditional/arr. Barry Milner.
10520881 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 46.00
Funiculi, Funicula—
Luigi Denza/arr. Sandra Dackow.
10522523 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 49.00
Danny Boy—arr. Harry Alshin.
2266146 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 49.00
2266146E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
When Johnny Comes Marching Home—
arr. Richard Stephan.
551432 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Folk & Multicultural • All Levels
Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases
and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice.
You can buy any of these titles with confidence!
American Square Dance Set—Traditional/arr. Bob Phillips.
Using only paired eighth notes with the notes on the A, D, and G strings, this is an accessible
piece that will help any group sound more mature. e easy, fun tune includes dancing for a
change of pace and to aid in developing a sense of rhythm.
10594923 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00
Appalachian Celebration—Gary Fagan.
is 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 49.00
Childgrove—Anonymous/arr. Shirl Jae Atwell.
A country-dance tune from Playford's English Dancing Master, this is an excellent
introduction to simple cut time. e work contains only a few dotted-note rhythms and has
interesting parts for all players.
10617946 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Echoes of Ireland—Traditional/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
e bittersweet longing for a love across cultural boundaries begins this visit to Ireland with
e Flower of Magherally and solo opportunities for your principal violist. Next, a boisterous
slip jig in 9/8 meter gives all students a workout with a variety of bowings and styles both on
and off the string.
10592143 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
French Dance—Traditional/arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
One of several popular dances from the time of the French Renaissance, this setting has a
driving pulse with attractive modal harmonies in the friendly key of E natural minor. All
instruments have melodic lines, and this arrangement provides a great opportunity for
teaching double up-bows and two-note slurs followed by two separate notes.
10594759 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
Kon'nichiwa—Keiko Yamada.
is piece is "hello," with a smile on your face. It is meant to be simply delightful for the
youngest of string students. e melodic material is based on the pentatonic scale, and all of
the material is within reach of students who have only played a short time.
10592884 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
10592884E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
A Nordic Lullaby—Edvard Grieg/arr. Pierre La Plante.
is stunning transcription of Grieg's "Lyric Piece No. 5, Op. 68" is a wonderful study
in musicality and expression. Beautiful melodies intertwine with delicate and thoughtful
harmonies to showcase the true genius of Grieg. A wonderful transcription that celebrates
the music of an amazing composer.
10592135 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
e Sailor's Hornpipe—Traditional/arr. Sandra Dackow.
Everyone gets the line, and each section can play fearlessly and with a sense of fun. Towards
the end, there is a quote from Tchaikovsky and a whiff of Brandenburg! Familiar to many
listeners, it's easy to imagine foot stomps and slaps upon the knees of sailors accompanying
their singing. is classic hornpipe will help your students with dexterity, playing in the
lower half of the bow, and bow lis!
10594750 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00
Sally Goodin—Traditional/arr. Todd Parrish.
As far as authentic American fiddle tunes go, it doesn't get much better than this. is
arrangement takes the listener through many standard variations in both major and minor
keys. All sections get a turn at the melody while the bass maintains a traditional pizzicato
bluegrass bass line.
10594965 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 49.00
Simple Gis—Joseph Brackett/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
Lighthearted and energetic, this arrangement of Simple Gis suggests a dance-like character.
With its familiar and captivating tune supported by a gentle but persistent underlying
rhythmic motif, students will study balance of sound and staccato and legato bowing styles.
10592167 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Takeda No Komoriuta—Keiko Yamada.
is well-known folk song in Japan is a song that a little girl sings to herself while she toils
in a difficult situation. With somber pensive tone and dark, lush harmonies, the folk song is
presented four separate times with varying harmonies and textures.
10592942 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
10592942E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
