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 36 string orchestra Go to cart Original Concert Works medium-easy Lost HorizonThom Sharp. This energetic adventure-themed rondo has every section taking the lead and heading off into the horizon looking for adventure. The rhythm of the main theme is used for new melodies in the contrasting sections, either in its original form or starting on a different beat to create a new, yet familiar, rhythm. The last iteration of the main melody employs augmentation. All of these devices provide ample opportunity for instructing students in form and structure. 10594949 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10594950 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 H LullabyWilliam Hofeldt. Here is a work of simplicity and beauty with some contemporary harmonies. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra, Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728. 2151181 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 5580899 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Lullaby to the MoonBrian Balmages. Many fictional works portray the moon as a living being, alone in space while looking at the Earth. This lullaby honors this "living moon," portraying various emotions including the loneliness of watching us from space and the moments of comfort as the moon proudly watches over us. 10512574 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10512575 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 H MantrasRichard Meyer. This fascinating, contemporary original will create a level of excitement not often found at this level! Easy mixed meter, modal scales and driving syncopations combine to create an ideal concert and contest selection that will show off your group in the best light! Powerful! 2375616 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 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 10594952 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Medieval WarsBrian Balmages. This could be the high point of your concert! The dark opening sets the stage for the entry of the knights, who ride into the stadium with a noble theme over pulsating lower strings. As the tournament begins, the music becomes aggressive and driving, drawing everyone into the action. The final ceremony crowns our champion and brings the music to a magnificent and regal finale! This is all done within the reach of players bordering on the easy to medium-easy levels! 10027355 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 MomentumRichard Meyer. A great choice for your next concert or contest! This provides a wide variety of outstanding teaching opportunities while using a fresh "new" sound that your students will love! As the title suggests, a driving, rhythmic pulse permeates this contemporary original, but the piece incorporates two diverse moods: a highly rhythmic first section in B Minor, built on rising and falling thirds, followed by a simple chorale in folk song style. Once this slow material is passed around the energy is re-established with earlier material. A solid work for concert and contest. 10046796 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 Moon BassTodd Parrish. Let your string bass section swing in this easy-to-play blues piece as they build skills and enjoy the motivation of being in the spotlight. Basses carry the melody much of the time while also accompanying the melody as it weaves through other sections. All parts stay in first position, except the bass shifts briefly to third position. Educational objectives include playing accidentals, contrasting between staccato and legato, and learning to play in a swing style. 10280368 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10280370 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 l Morning DewYukiko Nishimura. Imagine the sensation of waking up in the fresh air to the singing of birds. Intended to evoke a countryside respite, the melody is flowing and contemplative while the harmonies are lush. 10739252 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10739253 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 4 Mystical PortalJeremy Woolstenhulme. Here comes Mystical Portal, the third of Jeremy Woolstenhulme's pieces in his highly popular Mystical series! In this new work, the composer draws us into the twisting corridors and tunnels of a labyrinth. A bit of col legno, glissandos, dramatic dynamic contrasts, and more make this truly fun for all! 10758258 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 10758259 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 SECTION FEATURES A section feature every now and then is a great way to build confidence and spirit in your players. H Allegro in D—Vivaldi/arr. Frackenpohl. In this fine arrangement of Vivaldi's "Concerto in C for Two Trumpets," the solo trumpet lines have been transferred to first and second violins. It's a stirring adaptation which retains the characteristic "trumpet" sound of the original, and a delightful concert selection for string orchestra! Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra, Volume 1 - Pepper # 5973728. 2276202 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 35.00 Basses Loaded—Carrie Lane Gruselle. Let your bass section shine and groove in this upbeat medley of funk, swing and good ol' fashioned rock n' roll! Opportunities for improvisation are included (with written parts as well) and an optional drumset part really adds to the flair. While the basses show off, the other sections of the orchestra also experience the contagious rhythms and melodies as they get down and rock out. An absolute showstopper! 10066376 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00 Can Can Basses—Jacques Offenbach/arr. Meyer. Give your hard-working basses the recognition they deserve in this great section feature based on Offenbach's nimble and energetic dance tune. There are fun parts for everyone, but the tune (and the spotlight) belongs to the basses! How fast can they do the Can-Can? A terrific challenge for your entire orchestra! Very exciting! 10308055 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00 H Cello Squadron—Richard Meyer. Listen closely and you'll hear them coming...it's the Cello Squadron to the rescue! This fun and exciting section feature has it all - roaring airplane engines (on cello C strings of course!), dive-bombing glissandos, and a heroic main theme based on Wagner's famous Ride of the Valkyries. Designed to give everyone in the orchestra a chance to learn and practice their triplet rhythms, this piece is sure to spark the imagination of all your students. 10066913 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00 Cellos Ole!—Richard Meyer. No doubt about who gets featured in this fun, Spanish-flavored original by Richard Meyer! This piece is a great motivator for your up-and- coming young cellists and is a great change of pace for any concert program. Features a lyrical melody in the cellos set against a pizzicato accompaniment in the other strings, and includes parts for maracas and claves that can be spread among the sections. Your students will love this one! 2397537 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00 H Gloria in Excelsis Deo—Antonio Vivaldi/ arr. Don Brubaker. It's Vivaldi's Gloria - without all those pesky singers! This string orchestra arrangement of Vivaldi's choral masterwork is the perfect introduction for young string players. It retains the composer's key of D Major and features solo/soli parts for your advanced players! The opportunity to teach or reinforce hooked bowing and the bow lift is present in each section of the orchestra. Everyone in your orchestra will enjoy the rhythmic vitality and harmonic beauty of this enduring masterwork. 10050383 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00 Jingle Basses—Bob Phillips. Cute, fun, and a true beginning bass feature! This is the perfect piece to add Santa hats, tinsel, lights and other festive decorations. An excellent selection to work on off-beat playing and counting rests. Ho, Ho, Ho! 10370577 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00 Moon Bass—Todd Parrish. Let your string bass section swing in this easy-to-play blues piece as they build skills and enjoy the motivation of being in the spotlight. Basses carry the melody much of the time while also accompanying the melody as it weaves through other sections. All parts stay in first position, except the bass shifts briefly to third position. Educational objectives include playing accidentals, contrasting between staccato and legato, and learning to play in a swing style. 10280368 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 l Rightly Low—Michael Hopkins. This Grade 1 feature for cello and bass is loosely based on the traditional Lightly Row theme. Written in ABA form, it is played pizzicato throughout and is set in A minor. The B section features alteration between C natural and C sharp and is a great piece to introduce students to alternating between minor and major mode. All parts are playable in first position. 10700112 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00 Santa Plays the Viola—arr. Mark Williams. Ho Ho Ho...what a treat this is! Bring your viola section out front (well, figuratively speaking) and give them the recognition that they deserve on this super holiday medley in which the violas get to play every tune! Including Jingle Bells; Angels We Have Heard On High; The First Noel and Good King Wenceslas, this enchanting selection is sure to be the high spot of your holiday concert. And, just think of how happy those parents of your viola players will be! 2346385E String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00 A Very Viola Christmas—Traditional/ arr. Bob Phillips. Showcase your violas with a piece that will make them sound great! It remains in 1st position mainly on the upper strings of the viola and features: Ding Dong! Merrily on High; Deck the Halls; The First Noel and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. 10520805 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00 Viola Concerto (Second Movement)— Georg Philipp Telemann/arr. Todd Parrish. Not just for the viola section! Both violins and violas get the exuberant melody in this very playable arrangement of the Baroque classic. Violists will appreciate the opportunity to showcase the beauty and power of their instrument. 10444035 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00 Viola Country—Richard Meyer. Spotlight your magnificent violas in this feature with Western flavors, and give your "unsung heroes" a chance to show off. Includes a heroic opening, a flashy "fiddle" melody and a flowing legato section. Easy to rehearse, and fun for every section! 10370736 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 49.00 Viva Violas—Richard Meyer. Take out the castanets because the violas are taking the stage, Spanish style! It begins in a paso doble reminiscent of a vigorous Spanish guitar solo, then moves into a major-key allegretto where the violas even get a chance to glissando! 2475430 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00 Music on Approval Keep what works, return the rest.