J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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39 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] string orchestra Go to cart Original Concert Works medium IncantationsRichard Meyer. Energetic and hard-driving describe this tour de force for orchestra. Two solo violins and a solo viola introduce this piece through a haunting, lyrical theme. The theme is subsequently taken up by the entire orchestra. It expands, gradually morphing into a fast and frenetic second theme that is aggressive and virtuosic, using a vigorous pizzicato section. The two themes are then heard at the same time, each vying for attention. The pace slackens momentarily before a wild coda closes the piece. Full of a wide variety of colors and interesting tonalities, this highly original work gives every section of the mature string orchestra a chance to shine. 2478662 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 l InfernoStephen Chin. Smoke, flying sparks, crashing embers and burning heat are just some of the images that are brought to mind in this work. Players will enjoy the momentum of the constant 16th notes, the unbridled dissonances, the challenge of changing meters and the brutality of the Bartok pizzicati. The contrasting middle section is eerily still with a reference to the life that springs forth in the aftermath of a forest fire. 10756979 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 10756982 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 IntrigueSean O'Loughlin. Just as the title suggests, this piece is intriguing from start to finish. It contains pulsating rhythms, fresh harmonies, and interesting driven melodic fragments. 10592958 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10592960 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 H Irish LegendRobert Kerr & Soon Hee Newbold. Showcase your strings with fire and flair in the style of "Riverdance" and traditional Celtic music! Written by Robert Kerr and arranged for strings by Soon Hee Newbold, this air and jig is a dramatic finale to any concert. Dazzling violin solos (both lyrical and technical) and highly rhythmic passages accompanied by drum set really set this work apart. Optional piano and harp add to the sound of a work destined to bring down the house. A great closer! 10047958 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 10047959 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 l Joyful JigBob Latchaw. After a brief introduction, this charming work for string orchestra features a spritely original tune which hops along through a series of variations before incorporating Beethoven's famous Ode to Joy theme in a refreshing original setting. This is followed by a visit to the original theme before closing in a harmonic flurry of fourths and one final snippet of Ludwig. 10752532 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10752533 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 4 Jubilation!Deborah Baker Monday. This work flows from being noble, nostalgic, and reflective to explosive, with dance-like qualities at the end! Contains some meter and key changes. It's a superb concert and festival selection for advanced middle school orchestras. Includes a solo cello part. 10758252 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 10758253 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 4 LegionaryChris Thomas. Travel back in time to the era of the Roman legionnaires as you experience music that portrays the rugged and exciting story of a Roman soldier. The piece features brawny marcato bowings, simple syncopations, bold ostinato rhythms and tension-building trills. 10752894 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10752895 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 4 LoonacyAndy Reiner. The eerie sounds of loons can be heard under the night moon. This original work in 3/4 echoes their bizarre calls into the night. When all the people are asleep, these lake birds have their own party, and the orchestra becomes an acoustic heavy-metal band! The slow intro in B minor gives way to an exciting finish in C minor. 10696536 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 10696537 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 H MaharajaDoug Spata. Add some sizzle to your next concert with some Bollywood style! Maharaja combines rhythms and motifs from Indian music with exciting melodies. Slurred pizzicato imitates the sound of tabla drums while finger snaps and triplet flourishes add to the South Asian flavor. Teachers will appreciate challenging their students with advanced fingerings and rhythms throughout the piece and audiences will thrill to this unique musical experience. 10280360 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10280361 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 l Memory of AutumnBob Latchaw. The varied harmonies and poignant dissonances make this a rewarding musical experience for mature players. It begins with a haunting refrain in the violas and cellos which becomes the accompaniment for a plaintive melody featuring the first violins. Following this opening melody, the work takes a harmonic turn to an unrelated major key where the mood changes from one of lost opportunities to a sense of warm nostalgia. A brief canonic interlude leads us back to the opening refrain and melody, now to conclude the musical journey in a satisfying major key. 10752546 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10752547 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 4 Meteor ShowerYukiko Nishimura. Meteor Shower musically depicts falling stars through long and broad phrasing. A delicate and delightful composition, the piece starts as a blurred image but becomes a clear atmosphere by the ending. 10739250 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 10739251 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 n MirajRichard Meyer. The exotic and mysterious sounds of this imaginative selection imply flavors of music from India. Unexpected harmonic shifts, interesting chromatic twists, haunting melodies, glissandos, and hand-drumming, all bring this challenging piece to a close with a raucous flourish. 10520833 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 62.00 10520834 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 MomentiumPaul Barker. This powerful original work utilizes driving rhythms, harmonies laced with irresistible suspensions, and an emotional solo for violin in the middle section. Add the orchestral percussion and piano to have a superb choice for concerts. 10568195 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10568196 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 H Mystical TowersJeremy Woolstenhulme. Energy and excitement prevail from beginning to end in this original work that evokes the image of a hero's journey to explore the ruins of two ancient magical towers. This will capture the imagination of your developing players! 10281217 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10281218 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 H O Magnum MysteriumMorten Lauridsen/arr. Sandra Dackow. First it was the choral masterpiece from Lauridsen. Then it took the instrumental world by storm as a concert band arrangement. But it has never been available for strings -until now! A serene and expressive composition, the fluid lines and lovely harmonies will both challenge and engage your performers. 10023619 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 H OctoberEric Whitacre/arr. Paul Lavender. With his symphonic, choral, and operatic works, the continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere. October, one of his most notable symphonic works, is now adapted in this stunning version for strings. 10042806 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Odyssey (Journey of Odysseus)Soon Hee Newbold. The Odyssey is a timeless Greek tale that is relevant to every generation, and Soon Hee Newbold has created a thrilling musical depiction for your strings to play! Odysseus' return home from the Trojan War was filled with obstacles and encounters with the Lotus Eaters, the Cyclops, the Sorceress Circe, and the enchanting Sirens, among others. Multiple effects include col legno, mutes, and harmonics (which are all explained in detail in the performance notes). The incredible symphonic nature of the entire work gives your orchestra a huge sound without the need for any winds or percussion. It's a thrilling addition to any performance. 2701827 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 4 One for the North, One for the SouthGregory Singer. Inspired by the story of a father and son who fought on different sides in the America Civil War, the composition begins with a tender melancholic ballad that leads to a cheerful fiddle tune. The piece is brought to a dynamic conclusion when the themes are stated in counterpoint. 10739256 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 10739257 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 PerpetuosoBrian Holmes. Opening with a catchy theme, this work explores countermelodies as well as recurrences of the theme. Syncopated rhythms are common and are aided by running eighth notes that help subdivide the pattern. It's a powerful, technically challenging work that students will love to play. 10500810 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10500811 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 Petite Suite - Beautiful FlowersYukiko Nishimura. A four-movement work of contrasting "flower" themes that are to be played continuously. Each movement's title describes its different style and feel: Blooming; Shiny Day; Sunset Waltz and Toward the Blue Sky. It is a wonderful and serious new work for advancing ensembles. 10592950 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10592951 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 4 PlayfulShirl Jae Atwell. The heart and soul of Playful is found in the rhythmic framework with syncopation and buoyant eighth-note passages. It's lighthearted and carefree, a fantastic vehicle for players to become comfortable watching the baton and opening their ears to the entire orchestra for precision playing. 10758260 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 10758261 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 l Polish Dance (for Solo Violin and String Orchestra)Edmund Severn/arr. Robert S Frost. Polish Dance is the perfect selection to showcase your concertmaster, concerto winner, or guest artist. The orchestra parts are definitely accessible at a Grade 3 level, with the solo violin part set for advanced players. This work represents one of Frost's final and finest arrangements, completed shortly before his passing. 10758267 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 10758268 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Reels and ReverieAlan Lee Silva. This work strikes a dramatic tone from the start with its driving original jig-style melody. There is an effortless flowing nature to the Irish-style melody that is contrasted by a lush lyrical theme. This is a challenging work, but one that is worth the effort. 10592956 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10592957 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 H Rites of TamburoRobert W. Smith. Entrancing instrumental colors burst into splashes of energy from the brass and rhythm sections, biting dissonances abound, and a constant surge of excitement flows through the piece. There's even a measure where the brass are invited to "pick-a- note" as they crescendo into a resolving chord... a really neat effect! 2440741 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . 65.00 5957618 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 l Rogue RiderDoug Spata. Written with early advanced orchestras in mind, Rogue Rider is a dramatic selection in fast time with some daring rhythms and sweeping, romantic melodies. Teachers can use this one to reinforce basic shifting, precision bowing and style changes, and introduce higher-level musicianship skills. It's not only a good teaching piece, it will also be a hit at concerts and a piece that students will look forward to playing. 10738928 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10738960 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Russian FantasySusan H. Day. This lively piece, written in G minor and D minor, reinforces skills such as executing slurs at a fast tempo and playing flats and accidentals in tune. Interesting parts for all, with lovely characteristically Russian-sounding melodies and captivating harmonies throughout. 10594963 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10594964 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 n SanseneonRobert Frost. Here's a dynamic and exhilarating work for strings! Renowned teacher- composer Robert Frost knows how to make strings sound great and this time he brings out the fiery side of string playing! Set in G minor and beginning Allegro con Fuoco, the music begins strong and remains strong, captivating both player and listener until its striking conclusion. 5945076 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 4 The Seafaring SwashbucklerMatt Turner. Spirited dance figures, catchy melodies in canon and a majestic chorale will make you want to say, "Shiver me timbers!" This clever composition plays to the students' love of pirates and sea shanties. This is a great piece to solidify compound meter. 10739270 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 10739271 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 4 Shadow RunGeorge Sweet. Shadow Run is a secret mission under the cover of night for the more advanced string orchestra. The motor-driven accompaniment present throughout the piece is inspired by the minimalist works of Steve Reich and Philip Glass, while the melodic and harmonic content reflect the polychordal harmony of composers like Roy Harris, William Schuman, and Vincent Persichetti. 10739264 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 10739265 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 n She Will Hang the Night with StarsWilliam Hofeldt. William Hofeldt's inspiration has come from the Oscar Wilde poem with the same name. Its sheer depth and beauty is clearly Hofeldt at his best. Contains shifting work during octave divisi moments. 10616613 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 10616614 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 The Sound of a SoundRichard Meyer. Put all those "extra-curricular" sounds your students like to make on their instruments to good use in this fun and entertaining novelty selection. Your audience will laugh out loud as each section takes a turn adding an unusual sound to a simple dance in time. As the piece progresses the counting gets more and more challenging, keeping all of your students on their toes. 10594973 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 10594974 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 4 Spontaneous CombustionSeth Gamba. An energetic work in the key of G minor, Spontaneous Combustion utilizes a drum set to help drive the string orchestra. Some position playing is required of both violins and double bass. It's a great concluding number for your program. 10738751 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 38.00 10738752 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Stone and SteelRichard Meyer. This modern concert overture treats the listener and performer to a myriad of styles and moods. The piece begins with a heavy, ponderous theme which depicts the limestone quarries that first earned Joliet the nickname "City of Stone" in the early 1800s. With the construction of a steel mill in 1869, Joliet became known as the "City of Steel." The two themes, "stone" and "steel," are then further developed, and the piece culminates in a majestic, celebratory final statement of the "steel" theme. 10594969 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 10594970 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 H SynergyDeborah Baker Monday. There's never a dull moment in this dynamic original, full of driving rhythmic elements and gorgeous chordal textures. Students should strive to achieve a rich sonority throughout. The contrasting middle section allows for more sensitive, expressive playing, then the energy resumes, propelling the piece to a strong conclusion. The title is appropriate, because the overall effect of the work is greater than the sum of its parts! 10281205 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10281206 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00