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 28 string orchestra Go to cart Original Concert Works very easy / easy Tribal DanceBrian Balmages. Intense and driving rhythms conjure images of ancient tribal rituals in this thrilling work for beginning string orchestra. The bold opening statements thrill your audience before a more dark and mysterious section hints at the magical aspects of these gatherings. The addition of piano and optional percussion turn this into a stunning work! Sure to inspire your young musicians! 10027343 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Tumbleweed BluesGeorge T. Frueh. This western style blues original lets young groups experience the fun of playing swing style. It features easy but effective rhythmic patterns and offers the perfect opportunity to share the history of the blues. The bass section can really ham it up with their bluesy walking bass line. 10351224 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 VelocityBrian Balmages. Energize your performers and audience with this powerful, dynamic work. Opening in rhythmic unison, the piece quickly projects blocks of sound and a flurry of rhythmic activity. The musical texture comes across as very technical when, in reality, it is quite accessible. 10454259 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10454292 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Walk of the Silent ZombiesBob Phillips. For Halloween or any scary time, this eerie, yet easy piece remains on the G, D, and A strings in first position and reinforces F natural on the D string for all instruments. Add skits and theatrics and, remember, "Ssshhh!" 10453625 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10453672 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 H Wexford CircleElliot Del Borgo. Beginning orchestras will enjoy this contemporary, rhythmic original work! Simple repeated eighths and a melody that calls for full bow strokes will give your students a chance to practice the basic skills they've been learning. Wexford Circle will help to instill confidence in your young players! 2332666 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Original Concert Works Easy Adventure in IndiaKevin 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 10592905 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 4 Aeolian AdventureJoseph Compello. Aeolian Adventure is a concert overture in pure A minor (Aeolian mode) that has a brisk, march-like tempo. The piece has a regal style, reminiscent of the compositions of Holst, Vaughn Williams, and Elgar. 10739212 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10739213 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 4 Angel EchoesLarry Clark. As the title implies, the piece uses echo effects throughout. Based on the interval of a descending perfect fifth, it begins with a lush statement of the subtle "angel" theme, which is used throughout the piece and ultimately as the climactic material later in the work. 10739214 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10739215 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 H Appalachian SunriseDoris Gazda. This is an expressive depiction of the beauty of a sunrise in the Appalachian Mountains. The lush harmonies vividly convey the appreciation for nature that inspired the composer. 2346757 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 l Arctic CrossingBecky Phillips Bush. Imagine the sounds of the Arctic with this lively minor melody that evokes images of an exciting expedition through cold winds and rough ice. Each section plays the melody evoking images of a trek through the white tundra. A beautiful lyrical section will help your young orchestra perform with a mature string sound! 10738933 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10738965 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 l As Shadows FallRob Romeyn. A beautiful and memorable melody is first introduced by the violins and gradually grows amid changing textures and harmonies, ultimately leading to a soaring and dramatic climax. The music then ends as it began, with a gentle breeze, quietly fading away with the setting sun. The optional piano and percussion parts enhance the expressive qualities of this piece, making it a superlative choice. 10756558 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10756561 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 n Aspen GlowSusan H. Day. Written to evoke images of a radiant fall in the high country, this work features interesting melodic lines in all parts, a relaxing tempo, a variety of articulations, and 3/4 time. Serene! 10312063 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10312064 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 n Autumn VowsSusan H. Day. Written as a surprise gift for a close friend's wedding, the lush melodies, interesting harmonies and moving inside lines create great emotional content. The opportunities for expressive playing abound in this highly emotional work that is mature-sounding and beautiful. All parts stay in first position, and the keys of G and C, with few accidentals, make it very approachable by inexperienced groups. 10095966 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10095967 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 n Avatar (Not related to the movie)Doug Spata. Students and audiences will be enthralled by the dark tone and passionate style of Avatar. Fast, romantic melodies reminiscent of video game themes pass through all the sections, sweeping beneath fiery ostinatos. Students will be inspired to get more out of their instruments on this one as celli and basses get down low under choppy violin passages set on the violin's E-String. Exciting. 10015197 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 n BattlesongRandall Standridge/arr. J. Cameron Law. Working with two principal motives, the composer has crafted a compelling work that steadily builds to an exciting conclusion. The included percussion parts are optional, but they definitely add to the excitement level if used. Careful, safe performances of this piece are not encouraged. This is a call to war! 10609914 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 10609915 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 l Beauteous SpiritMichael Kamuf. A stunning lyrical work, Beauteous Spirit is the perfect selection to introduce expressive playing to your beginning strings. All students have an opportunity to play melodic material in this harmonically rich composition. It is dedicated to the memory of Bebe, a gentle and sweet rabbit, who spent several years in a shelter before being adopted by the composer's family. Correlates to Sound Innovations Book 1 level 5. 10738917 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10738949 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 Beyond the ThunderDeborah Baker Monday. This exciting original work is accessible for the youngest orchestras. Rhythms are very interesting and easily taught. It's a must for contest or festival. 10608529 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10608541 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Bio RhythmsRichard Meyer. Full of unexpected surprises, this piece is a great way to improve students' abilities to read rhythms, and to listen and perform as an ensemble! Using pizzicato and body percussion, it is an intriguing journey that is sure to fascinate both audiences and performers. All sections get a chance to explore a wide variety of percussive sounds that include the traditional snapping, stomping, and clapping combined with a myriad of much more unusual effects! Humorous, dramatic, and magical, Bio Rhythms is a definite showstopper! 10027607 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 10032387 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 H Blue Ridge RunAlan Lee Silva. From the opening tremolos in the high strings and the punctuated bass notes in the low strings to the integral piano theme, this refreshing piece builds slowly, then sets off on a spirited ride through the American countryside. This rollicking work contains active rhythmic interest and wonderfully flowing melodic figures, completed by lush, open Americana harmonies. A stunning concert selection! 10093770 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10093771 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 n Bohemian DanceDavid Bobrowitz/arr. J. Cameron Law. Images of gypsies in celebratory dance around a campfire are easily conjured up when listening to this delightful work that hearkens to Eastern Europe. Contrasting the dance-like opening, a more serious middle section evokes the long history and sadness of the unsettled gypsy culture. The piece ends in a lively mood as it dances in faster and faster tempi to an ecstatic ending. 10609918 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10609919 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 H Burst!Brian Balmages. Brian Balmages' energetic fanfare is brimming with bravado and makes the most of your first-year students' skills. Dynamic interplay with contrasting legato and detache bowing create the "burst" of energy by playing eighth-note passages off the string. Also incorporates simple string crossing and brief violin divisi. 10277832 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Cancion del AmorTim McCarrick. An outstanding original tune inspired by love songs of the Mexican countryside. Optional, very simple guitar, piano, and percussion parts are included. This one will be fun for all and is a great way to include those garage band players in your school. 10310300 String Orchestra, Percussion Opt . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10310301 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 H Canyon SunsetJohn Caponegro. Your strings will enjoy the chance to paint this musical picture! Composer and arranger John Caponegro is well- known for his fine writing for young string players. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728. 547927 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 H Celtica (for Solo Violin and Orchestra)Brian Balmages. What could be more inspiring to your young players than playing with an advanced musician? Offer the solo to a local high school or college student, or even a pro in the area, and have them guest star at your next concert. Or, inspire your players by offering an easier version of the solo to be played by a member of your orchestra. It's a win-win situation for everyone! Your players will love the chance to play the lyrical lines and powerful, driving rhythms of Celtic music. 10008662 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 l Central Park WaltzGregory Singer. Teach your young string players about waltz style with this work depicting the calm oasis of Central Park. It sounds surprisingly recognizable and will be a great change of pace for your concert. 10739230 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10739231 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 l Chant and Ritual DanceJoseph Compello. Chant and Ritual Dance is based on the declamatory motif stated in octaves by the entire string ensemble at the start. The motif is then transformed into a lyrical, chant-like setting followed by an allegro section that presents the motif in a dance-like form. This excellent composition will show students how motives can be manipulated compositionally to create unity and variety within the same piece. 10739232 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10739233 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 n Coiled!Bob Lipton/ed. Law. Driving and energetic from start to finish, this edgy new work weds pulsing background rhythms and Eastern sounding modes with ethereal sustained melodies. Your students will be infatuated by this unique sound environment inspired by Portugese Fado music. 10312069 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10312070 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 n ContredanseLarry Clark. This engaging original work is very effective, and has the flavor of another era while remaining contemporary. Bright tonalities give it a real country dance appeal, and underlying rhythms add pulse. An exceptional work! 2399442 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 H Country HoedownSoon Hee Newbold. Soon Hee Newbold delivers a kicky romp, inspired by traditions of the American outlands. This lively piece demonstrates the contrast of legato quarter notes versus percussive eighth notes, and brims with clever syncopations and section features. 10277872 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10277873 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 n Crossing Pirates' CoveDeborah Baker Monday. Filled with all the drama and excitement of a pirate movie, this one calls for the dark key of D minor. Written with enough imagination to capture the attention of your students! 2478306 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 H Dance ScenarioElliot Del Borgo. This contemp- orary hoedown combines bold harmonies, lively fiddle rhythms, and some expansive divisi passages to create an exciting presentation for concerts and festivals. Special highlights include a 22-bar pizzicato section featuring cellos and basses early in the piece and a fortissimo 4-bar tremolo played by violins just before the ending unison figure. 2205177 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 l DayspringMichael Kamuf. In this powerful work, the lyrical melodies and driving motifs are passed around the entire ensemble supported by rich harmonies. It's an ideal piece for reinforcing both dotted quarter/eighth-notes and syncopation rhythms with your beginning string orchestra. 10739931 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10739932 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 H Desert SandsSoon Hee Newbold. Here is a unique and colorful piece for this level! Desert Sands introduces low first and second fingers to beginning players. The result is a fun, ethnic sounding piece accessible to young orchestras as they imagine caravans traveling across the desert. In the usual Newbold tradition, everyone gets a chance at the melody in this cinematic sounding score. 10047908 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10047909 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 H Dragon DancesSoon Hee Newbold. Here's a very creative and exciting work with an exotic Far-Eastern sound. First the upper strings create anticipation with an ostinato pattern that continues as the lower strings present the main melody. Later, a quiet pizzicato section by all players brings to mind the sound of oriental stringed instruments. This is an excellent work that is suited for all players at the easy to medium-easy level. 2474316 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 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 10522020 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 jwpepper.com/editorschoice Liked it? Loved it? Write a review and share your thoughts and tips with others.