J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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4Editors' Choice (Best of 2017 Publications) lNew for 2017 HPepper Basic Library Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 26 string orchestra Go to cart Original Concert Works very easy 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 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 10457544 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 l Eternal SummerPeter Terry. Eternal Summer is like a breath of fresh air in the warm heat of summer. It is a tuneful composition that exhibits fresh harmonic perspectives, driving rhythms, and wonderful scoring. 10739240 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10739241 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 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 10522022 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 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 10592908 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 n FableLarry Clark. Written to sound like background music for a fairytale cartoon, this is a tuneful musical narrative that students will love! Fable has an energetic and upbeat main theme, followed by a beautiful and cinematic slower theme. This would be a perfect piece to showcase your orchestra with at a contest or festival performance. 10070866 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 47.00 10070868 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 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 10594916 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 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 10374122 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Fire Dragon MountainRob Grice. The driving rhythms and powerful harmonies of this dramatic work create a stark image of ferocious, fire- breathing dragons roaming the mountain. From the first note, this epic piece will grab the attention of your audience! 10453843 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10453885 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 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 Gap of Dunloe (Gateway to MacGillycuddy's Reeks)Chris Thomas. Transport your audience to the Emerald Isle with this music inspired by traditional Irish songs and the beauty of Ireland's Gap of Dunloe. The 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 10592150 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Ghost in the Living RoomSusan H. Day. Perfect for your fall concert, here is a piece that has spooky lyrics to teach the rhythms in the easy melodic line. Upper string parts are doubled, and the cello part doubles the bass line. Everyone gets to do glissando. Feature some of your orchestra members singing the lyrics, or invite members of the choir to join with the orchestra! Find out who this ghost in the living room is! 10594943 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10594944 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 n Golden FieldsAlan Silva. Give your students the gift of this piece from movie and television composer Alan Silva. It's a wistful tune with optional piano that may be the most memorable work in your concert. It is easy to play, yet has much to offer musically. This wonderfully orchestrated piece offers each student the opportunity to play an important role. 2477497 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 l The Grandfather ClockDavid Bobrowitz. Starting with a catchy pizzicato melody reminiscent of a ticking clock, the piece continues to grow in interest as it moves along. It contains much melodic interplay between parts, unexpected dynamic changes, and changes in how the tune is framed. 10752554 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10752555 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 4 Hannibal in the AlpsJoseph Compello. This strong and ponderous piece is a musical depiction of Hannibal's epic journey through the Alps with his army of war elephants. The piece serves as a great vehicle to inspire the imaginations of the very youngest of orchestra musicians. Students will enjoy bringing this elephantine cast of characters alive through their instruments. 10739244 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 10739245 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 Hey Ho, the WindDeborah Baker Monday. The title was taken from a Shakespeare song and represents the spirit of the open seas and the adventurous life of the pirate. The 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 10592897 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 HiawathaSoon Hee Newbold. You can almost hear the tribal drums beating in this exciting piece inspired by the famous native American chief! An ostinato pattern in the low strings sets the tone, and your players will need F naturals and C naturals to pull off the D dorian sound. A great piece that's sure to work into cross-curricular and multicultural learning! 2474310 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 2701848 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 H Honor and GlorySoon Hee Newbold. Dedicated to the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect others and serve in the name of freedom, Honor and Glory has bold and majestic themes throughout. The lyrical melody soars over the rhythmic bass line as harmonies intertwine to create a touching and memorable portion of your next concert. Truly inspirational and characteristic of the fine writing associated with Soon Hee Newbold. 10047902 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 H Into the SkyBrian Balmages. This work is portrays the thrill of takeoff and flight while only using quarter notes in all string instruments! Fanfare-style themes combine with the energetic rhythms of the piano to give the music momentum and intensity. While piano is not required, it adds a great deal to the orchestration and will help your youngest of students feel like they are soaring! 10066319 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Jasmine Flowerarr. Douglas Wagner. Here is a very beautiful setting of the traditional Chinese folk song Molihua. This tune is a vital part of Chinese New Year celebrations and was featured at the 2004 Summer Olympics. The soothing pentatonic melody is reminiscent of the simple beauty of the lovely white jasmine blossom and its delightful scent. Players will encounter no technical impediments in performance, with the independent piano accompaniment and optional percussion creating the perfect musical landscape for this multicultural offering. Very nice! 10014643 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10014648 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Jubilee FanfareSoon 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 10592158 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Kabuki DanceRichard Meyer. This makes a great change-of-pace at any performance! The Japanese sound, brought about with a pentatonic scale, moves from D major to B minor and offers colors and textures rarely found in pieces for young orchestras. Written in ABA form, the work begins with a delicate pizzicato section, followed by a more aggressive minor section, then returns to the opening for a satisfying close. While very simple note-wise, this piece offers outstanding opportunities for improvement in ensemble playing, rhythms, dynamics and pizzicato tone production. A nice choice! 2478638 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 n KonekoLarry Clark. Koneko uses a simple pentatonic tune to depict the innocent and playful nature of a little kitten. The piece uses very limited musical and technical material for the players. The pentatonic tune begins with the first violins only, and then the tutti orchestra. A secondary theme is added with the celli taking the lead line. Different variations of the main tune are developed, and the lower strings get a chance with some important melodic material. A spectacular piece for beginners! 10308777 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10308780 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 l La Carillon a MusiqueEric Law. This beautifully written piece for young string orchestra tells the story of an old European watchmaker who builds the world's first music box. In his excitement to share his magical invention with the grandchildren, he trips - and the little music box tumbles down the stairs. Will she ever play her joyful song again? 10752534 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10752535 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 Legend of Dark MountainSoon Hee Newbold. This exciting work portrays mountains, legends, and mystical monsters. The orchestra begins with a dramatic opening filled with dynamic contrasts, followed by a more legato and lyrical section. Great for working on techniques, pizzicato, and dynamics. 10027347 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 4 Lotus DanceKathryn Griesinger. Graceful flower dances are a beautiful part of Asian cultures, illustrated here with a flowing theme in first position. Beginning ensembles will find this work very playable with simple rhythms and melodies based on the D major and G major scales. Exotic pentatonic harmonies, and gentle pizzicato accompaniment float like the lotus blossom in an ancient Japanese garden. 10739248 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 10739249 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 BEST SELLERS String Orchestra Original Concert Works Very Easy Buy with confidence! These works, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors. Ninja—Richard Meyer. 10594955 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10594955E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 46.00 Storm—Soon Hee Newbold. 10512590 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10512590E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 45.00 Dragonhunter—Richard Meyer. 2475409 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 2475409E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 46.00 Velocity—Brian Balmages. 10454259 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10454259E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 45.00 Dragon Slayer—Rob Grice. 10008659 String Orchestra, Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10008659E String Orchestra, Percussion Opt ePrint . . . . . . 40.00 Gap of Dunloe (Gateway to MacGillycuddy's Reeks)—Chris Thomas. 10592149 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10592149E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 40.00 Pepperoni Pizza Rock—Brian Balmages. 10307084 String Orchestra, Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10307084E String Orchestra, Percussion Opt ePrint . . . . . . 40.00 Honor and Glory—Soon Hee Newbold. 10047902 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10047902E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 45.00 Gaelic Castle—Soon Hee Newbold. 10066333 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10066333E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 40.00 Medieval Kings—Soon Hee Newbold. 10091952 String Orchestra, Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10091952E String Orchestra, Percussion Opt ePrint . . . . . . 40.00