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Gruneisen. Depicting danger and intrigue on a sailing vessel from three centuries ago, this imaginative vignette features a majestic captain's theme, a jig dance on deck by the crew, and even a skirmish with pirates. It's perfect for groups that are just starting shifting in first Violin parts. Three copies of the Viola T.C./ Violin 3 part are included in each set. 10299306 String Orchestra .....ME 45.00
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Original Concert Works
4 Cancion del Amor—Tim 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, Perc Optional ........ E 40.00
4 Catharsis—Amy Cann/arr. Phillips. One of the most popular contemporary fiddle tunes, many notable artists, including Natalie McMaster, have performed this piece. It is a super cool tune with a compelling rhythmic drive that is, unexpectedly, set in G minor. 10310339 String Orchestra .....ME 53.00
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4 Afterburn—Brian Balmages. Take a deep breath and feel the rush of this intense original! The manageable note range for young players is kicked into higher gear with pulsating rhythms and cool meter tricks. Hold on tight - it's sure to be a group favorite! 10307163 String Orchestra .....ME 50.00
e Aftershock—Larry Clark. Beginning with a bold and aggressive fanfare-type statement and a number of dramatic pauses, this forceful piece is sure to make an impact on the audience. Using two repeated eighth note patterns as the most difficult rhythm, the theme includes some dissonances that create musical tension. The dynamics bring out the emotion of the piece from beginning to end. Intense! 10277937 String Orchestra ..... VE 40.00
4 Airplane—Michael Hopkins. An exciting airplane ride is depicted in this fun piece for beginning string groups. The sections of the orchestra enter gradually and the tempo of the piece increases as the plane accelerates down the runway and takes off. Gradually building to a fortissimo, the music then becomes quieter as the plane descends, and the music gradually slows as the plane comes to a stop at the gate. In addition to being a great piece for working on tempo changes and dynamics, it reinforces a crisp detached bow stroke on the quarter notes, smooth repeated eighth notes, and using full bows on the half notes. Imaginative and effective! 10312790 String Orchestra ..... VE 42.00
4 As Twilight Falls—Robert Sheldon. The sense of peace and tranquility of twilight on a summer's evening inspires this lovely lyrical offering. An excellent
for phrasing and expression, this piece provides a moment of contrast on any young orchestra's concert performance. 10310330 String Orchestra .....ME 45.00
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4 Black River Ballad—Doris Gazda. The relaxed, flowing melody tells the story of the Black River as it winds through peaks and valleys, swelling and releasing as it moves downstream. The fugue-like counterpoint allows each section to shine as the melody, stated in the violas, floats on. A beautiful, dreamy ballad in the Americana style that your students will enjoy playing! 10308811 String Orchestra ...... E 50.00
n 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 ...... E 40.00
4 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 ...... E 50.00
n Creatures—Brian Balmages. This is one of the coolest original pieces to come around in years! It's great for year-round use, but would be especially scary at Halloween. The composer describes it as "a dark and sinister night full of strange happenings and ghoulish encounters." Opening with a menacing march as creatures emerge from the darkness, dissonances soon appear in upper strings, including the chance to play any pitch in the chaos! Finally the audience hears footsteps in retreat from the coming dawn. A wonderful vehicle for introducing aleatoric music to students in a fun and creative way! 10027353 String Orchestra .....ME 45.00
4 Crusade—Vince Gassi. This exciting original work, for strings and percussion, opens with an ominous theme. It continues to build throughout, culminating in a powerful, climactic ending. Set in Dorian mode, this piece overflows with vibrant and dramatic energy, conjuring images of strength, majesty, and passion. 10310317 String Orchestra, Perc Required .......ME 40.00
4 Dotonbori Dash—Alan Lee Silva. This work illustrates an adventurous chase through the Dotonbori Market, a lively and colorful marketplace in Osaka, Japan. As the caper traverses in and out of doorways and through packed crowds, each section of the orchestra gets a prime opportunity to display their skills on either long, cascading melodies or contemporary bassline parts. The col legno and slapping effects enhance the rhythms and texture. A high energy piece that builds to a rousing conclusion! 10308922 String Orchestra .. ME-M 55.00
He Dragonhunter—Richard 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 ...... B 40.00
n Dreaming—Brian Balmages. Inspired by an image of Balmages' two boys sleeping peacefully at night, Dreaming will provide the backdrop for a scene of grace and beauty. The fluid lines and creative harmonization will make this selection rewarding to perform and one your audience will thoroughly enjoy. A terrific piece for showcasing your group. 10277910 String Orchestra ......M 50.00
4 Elasticity—Cyndee Giebler. This
composition is a study in contrasts fueled by relentless rhythmic propulsion. All sections have a chance to be featured as well as accompany. This piece will sharpen your group's ensemble skills with its infectious syncopated melody. First violins have some easy third position work in the lyrical middle section. Snap pizzicatos provide delightful and unexpected sonic interest. Your group will ask to play this again and again and your audience will love it, too! 10310543 String Orchestra ...... E 48.00
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n The Evil Eye and the Hideous Heart—Alan Lee Silva. Based on the classic Edgar Allan Poe short story "The Tell-Tale Heart," this work is reminiscent of a classic Hollywood horror movie theme. The piano and optional harp and percussion parts punctuate the tension and suspense that is
first note to the last. The basses act as the low, ominous threat of danger, and the upper voices represent the insanity of the main character's twisted plan. A real thriller! 10093787 String Orchestra, Perc Optional .......ME 55.00
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memorable melody of this charmingly inspired original is first introduced on piano. Strings fill in the arching pentatonic colors and illustrate the delicate falling cherry blossoms gracing the geisha's fan as she moves through her choreography. It's a lovely concert feature for performers and audiences! 10307157 String Orchestra ...... E 45.00
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n Fire Dance—Soon Hee Newbold. This tour de force by Soon Hee Newbold will challenge your orchestra as they conjure images of fire and daring dances! A 9/8 meter is broken into 2+2+2+3 creating an uneven "four" feel that is not too difficult and adds intensity to the dance. The infectious rhythms and melodies are passed throughout the orchestra as the work develops amidst a wide array of dynamics. A short, contrasting lyrical section makes the work even more compelling before returning to the opening thematic material and moving to a thrilling conclusion! 10027383 String Orchestra ......M 50.00
4 Flight of the Blackhawks—Jeffrey Bishop. Dedicated to the troops serving overseas, this highly charged work is heroic, dramatic and full of suspense! The excitement builds as the running sixteenth notes depict the Blackhawks flying overhead. Highly recommended! 10304007 String Orchestra .....ME 50.00
e Gargoyles—Doug Spata. This is one you won't want to miss. A fiery ostinato pattern in a minor mode sets the mood for this dark-sounding musical adventure. Melodic fragments pass from one section to another as the tension builds. This is exciting music and your students will love playing it! 2470438 String Orchestra ...... E 42.00
n Ghost Carnival—Erik Morales. Let your players illustrate the mysterious goings on at the carnival! Dramatic and colorful, Ghost Carnival introduces developing players to glissando, open-string pizzicato double stops, and other effects and techniques that make string playing so much fun. A great feature for fall concerts! 10091981 String Orchestra .....ME 55.00
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