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41 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] string orchestra Go to cart Original Concert Works medium / medium-advanced Te DijeAndy Patterson. Written in the traditional tango style, this work gives each section a chance to shine with many opportunities for stylistic playing. Students will develop bow control to sustain phrases and practice going from arco to pizz. The syncopated rhythms are easily taught and fun to learn. 10500816 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10500817 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 4 Tempus FugitiveRobert Moore. The originality of the composer's thought process and compositional approach is clearly evident in this meditation on the nature of time as it intersects with transcendent musical moments. Long ropes of engaging melodies are suspended over intensely rhythmic backgrounds throughout the piece. In the composer's words, "suddenly, in this single eternal moment, the walls of time's cage fall away and, as if from some high peak, you catch a dizzying and joyful new glimpse of everything you could be." 10752552 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 70.00 10752553 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 4 TexturesBill Calhoun. Textures is a rhythmic and driving composition that contains shifting meters and obstinate bass lines underneath jaunty melodic material. There is a respite from the angular textures during a luscious slow lyrical section that features a beautiful violin solo. The pointed textures return for a dramatic finish. 10739268 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 10739269 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 l Themes from "American Quartet" (Movement 1) Antonin Dvorak/arr. Jamin Hoffman. Composed shortly after his iconic "New World" symphony, Dvorak's American Quartet reflects the composer's fondness for America acquired during his tenure in New York and vacation in Iowa. Featuring pentatonic scales and American folk-like melodies, the quartet has emerged as Dvorak's most popular chamber work. 10762228 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10762233 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 To Tame the Raging RapidsBrian Balmages. Exhilarating! This work describes mankind's constant fascination with some of the most powerful forces in nature. As the work opens, the beauty of the water and its sound calms the listener. Soon, however, we plunge into the water and test ourselves against the raging rapids. Highly rhythmic and compelling, this work is destined to thrill all who perform it. Can your orchestra tame the untamable? 10047960 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 4 Triangle of the TempestAlan Lee Silva. This fast-moving composition features interesting rhythmic challenges and dynamic color shifts. Starting with syncopated figures over a repeated eight-measure progression, the piece builds in intensity as more sections and layers are added. The second part changes tone and is led by a heroic violin melody with a soaring cello obligato. The themes intertwine and the material develops into a dramatic conclusion with a final explosive ensemble hit. 10739278 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 10739279 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 n Two Scenes from the HollowKirt Mosier. This two-movement piece is based on "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The first section, entitled Ichabod's Walk, is introduced with lines from the American classic: "What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!" The second movement, entitled Hessian's Ride, is introduced with lines that end "... the apparition of a figure on horseback without a head. It is said by some to be the ghost of a Hessian trooper." The chilling music will be the highlight of your concert! Highly recommended! 10050296 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 10050298 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 4 VentusTodd Parrish. Ventus is the Latin word for "wind," and this work depicts the beauty and fury of the wind through both E minor and G Major tonalities. Bow articulations range from powerful staccato and lyrical legato to energetic spiccato in the coda section. Dissonance is featured throughout to create a sense of tension and resolution. This triumphant-sounding piece is very approachable and fun to play, with all parts given meaningful contributions throughout. 10696558 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 10696559 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 Voices in the ShadowsBrian Balmages. Explore mature harmonies with this powerful piece. Orchestrated for strings and piano, the music moves through a series of sections that become increasingly intense, all while the note G sounds nonstop from the first measure until the final chord. The haunting sounds of voices (members of the ensemble) eventually fade into a soft hum before the music reaches its final chord and ultimate resolution. 10454274 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10454307 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 H Waltz of the WickedKirt N. Mosier. This wild piece calls for violins and violas to use a one-finger glissando, creating a very eerie effect. Cellos will get to strum three-note chords with their thumb while canonic passages make your group work together as never before. Wicked! 2478798 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 n Waltzes from a Narrow HouseRobert Moore/ ed. J. Cameron Law. Inspired by the music of a ghost show on TV, the composer borrowed a fragment of the chord progression he heard and used it as the basis to create this composition. Techniques that give the work interest and vitality include inversion, retrograde, counterpoint, and harmonic pandiatonicism reminiscent of Stravinsky. And yes, the title refers to caskets, so this will be a perfectly ghoulish addition to a Halloween concert. 10609950 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10609951 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 H Warrior LegacySoon Hee Newbold. This inspiring homage to New England pioneers is an original work in which Soon Hee Newbold challenges advancing young orchestras to focus on driving rhythms and emphatic accents. Heroic melodies abound and solos shine with attention to ensemble dynamics. 10091998 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Water ReflectionsYukiko Nishimura. A stunningly beautiful piece for the more advanced ensemble, the melodies are gorgeous and the harmonies are thick and lush. There is nice interplay between all of the sections of the orchestra that serve as reflections in the water. The piece is contrasted by a nice, lilting up-tempo section in the middle before returning to the opening material to bookend the piece. 10592952 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10592953 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 H Winter SolsticeTodd Parrish. This great-selling work describes the wonder and adventure of the winter season. Exciting eighth-note passages are contrasted with lyrical melodies throughout. All sections alternate between both melody and accompaniment while staying mainly in first position. The viola part is particularly interesting and challenging. 10092412 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 4 With FireDarren Mitchell. With Fire features a blazing tempo, liberal use of pointillistic technique, extremes of range and dynamics, and driving rhythms and accents that push the piece forward with intensity. If your advanced group is up for a challenge, this is a perfect piece to engage their musical efforts! 10752558 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 10752559 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 Original Concert Works Medium-Advanced 4 Argent EdgeDoug Spata. This fiery overture in 6/8 time features bold cinematic melodies that transform into passionate arias and back again. Seasoned string orchestras will be excited by the chance to show off part independence, shifting, chromatic harmonies and advanced bowing techniques, including optional jete bowing. An optional advanced harp part is included to give the piece even more dramatic flair! 10696524 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 10696525 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 H The Emerald FalconRichard Meyer. Written in the style of a musical score from a super hero movie, this swashbuckling original work conjures up images of flights to freedom and battles with dark nemeses. An array of emotions are displayed in this work that is at times menacing, and at others lyrical and mysterious. A lovely middle section features an extended violin solo and a beautifully tranquil solo for string bass. 10235849 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 10235851 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 4 HemispheresRichard Meyer. This multicultural piece explores world music using a unique and exciting format. Two side-by-side orchestras share one conductor, with one group performing traditional American songs and the other playing folk songs from the Middle East. Whether you split your orchestra in two or combine with another orchestra, Hemispheres is sure to educate your students and your audience. Also playable by one orchestra in a traditional setup. 10738926 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 62.00 H IditarodSoon Hee Newbold. Another bold hit from Soon Hee Newbold! Her homage to the frozen tundra race embodies the vastness of the Alaskan trek with twists and turns as your string players move from fast bowed passages to dramatic harmonics and legato depth. A thrilling depiction of the race that tests the mettle of men and their four-legged team mates! 10091996 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 Idylls of PegasusRichard Meyer. The master of classical arrangements and popular light works, has created a nine-minute work based on the life of the mythical winged horse. This musical depiction of the many adventures of Pegasus, provides your orchestra a wide variety of expressive possibilities. 2475421 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 Lyric MetalBrian Balmages. Dark, passionate melodies are overcome with heavy metal inflection in this incredibly innovative and unique work for strings. The cello section imitates distorted guitar timbres, while upper strings soar over pulsating rhythms. This piece proves that guitars and drums are not required to rock heavy metal! 10366847 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 A Moment for PeaceBrian Balmages. Written as a response to the numerous tragedies occurring throughout the world, this music is meant to draw the performer and listener away from the chaos of the world and into a tranquil space. Inspired by Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, the piece is scored for double orchestra but may be played in a traditional seating arrangement. Directors will find that it is also quite effective as a chamber work for smaller orchestras. Stunning, with solo opportunities for every principal player. 10592133 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 10592134 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Of Glorious PlumageRichard Meyer. Using the lush and modal harmonies associated with the Impressionistic period, Of Glorious Plumage depicts birds both at rest and in flight. There are no "bird calls" heard here, rather a variety of effects and interesting orchestration, with all of the instruments eventually being featured. The second part of the piece depicts glorious flocks of birds in majestic flight using a hauntingly beautiful melody in 9/8. The piece ends with a brief return of the opening melody. A wonderful exploration into the sonorities and orchestration techniques of the French Impressionists, this mature and fascinating work is sure to be a favorite with the more advanced high school string orchestra. 10026991 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 Orion and the ScorpionSoon Hee Newbold. Tension sets in with the opening cello solo, swathed in mysticism and an omen for the adventure to come. Ethereal harmonic colors of the night sky where Orion was imprisoned give way to a high energy, 6/8 main theme, depicting the conqueror's epic journeys that made him a legend. This one packs lots of cinematic thrill for performers and audiences to enjoy! 10307189 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 n Overture to the WindKirt Mosier. Expressing the many different moods and events of a storm, the opening begins with the violins playing a gripping ostinato pattern suggesting that a storm is coming. The first two themes convey the erratic tendency of powerful gusty winds. The storm moves into a peaceful lull with a melancholy third theme played by a solo violin and viola. The storm then grows in intensity as the final statement combines all the elements (or themes) of the storm. 2253102 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 5613252 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 BEST SELLERS String Orchestra Original Concert Works Medium-Advanced Buy with confidence! These works, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors. Rhythm Dances—Brian Balmages. 10512582 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 10512582E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 60.00 Perseus—Soon Hee Newbold. 10066401 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10066401E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 55.00 Lyric Metal—Brian Balmages. 10366847 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10366847E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 55.00 Urban Concerto Grosso—Brian Balmages. 10592175 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 10592175E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 65.00 Iditarod—Soon Hee Newbold. 10091996 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10091996E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 55.00