SKU: AP.46705S

ISBN 9781470655532. UPC: 038081539164. English.

Sparks by Chris M. Bernotas will light up the concert hall with energy and excitement. A variety of textures and techniques are featured, and everyone in the string orchestra has an important role. Suited well as a concert closer or festival piece, your students will want to play this one over and over again! Correlated to Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 2, level 2. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.48070S

UPC: 038081556154. English.

Special effects, pizzicato, and a variety of dynamics will make Robot Factory by Chris M. Bernotas exciting for your beginning orchestra students. The key of E minor provides a dark sound, and all sections get to play the energetic melody! This piece will be a great feature or perfect closer to any contest or concert. Correlated to Sound Innovations from String Orchestra, Book 1, Level 4. (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.47459

UPC: 038081548913. English.

A great concert closer or opener, this piece is rhythmic and dance-like with a reflective lyric section and melodic parts for every instrument section. Musically sophisticated but written completely in 1st position, this piece will be fun for students to play while they develop their accented and legato bow strokes. (Correlates with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 2, Level 2).

SKU: AP.49469S

ISBN 9781470650131. UPC: 038081570914. English.

Jim Palmer's arrangement of Music for the Royal Fireworks is an exciting two-movement work that is perfect for your young string orchestra. The movements work together or are effective played on their own. Terraced dynamics and authentic articulations will help your students gain an understanding of music from the Baroque era. A perfect opener or closer to any concert. (3:15).

SKU: AP.47437S

UPC: 038081544717. English.

This energetic and beautiful original work is a lively 2/4 meter piece set in the keys of G major and E minor. All sections pass around the melody while energetic rhythms highlight the countermelody and accompaniment parts. This great festival or concert closer will make your orchestra sound rich and mature.

SKU: AP.43863S

UPC: 038081507118. English. Traditional American Folk Song.

Next stop---Fiddlin' Casey Jones--- a piece that's guaranteed to get both the orchestra and audience rolling along! This is a sparkling arrangement of the beloved American folk song that beginning / intermediate string players will have the skills to play, but more advanced students will find delightfully challenging. All sections of the orchestra are featured, with opportunities for optional improvised solos. Fiddlin' Casey Jones is a great opener or closer for any concert program. All aboard! (2:20).

SKU: AP.31613S

UPC: 038081354750. English.

Are you looking for a big, bombastic opener or closer for your next symphony orchestra concert? Do you need a contrasting piece to a delicate Debussy impression and want to stay French? Are you too pooped to Pomp? This composition, in a bold march style with a short fugal exposition in the middle, will work for you. Your students will enjoy the opportunity for their sections to shine and your audience will remember the energetic build to the final climactic chords.

SKU: AP.48083S

ISBN 9781470663278. UPC: 038081558707. English.

This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of like- or mixed-string ensemble. After purchasing this set, decide what additional parts you need to meet the unique needs of your ensemble, then download and print them for free at alfred.com/supplemental---free of charge.

Sinfonia in D Major by Johann Christian Bach, and arranged by Jim Palmer, is an exciting arrangement from the classical era. Featuring detailed fingerings and bowings and a wide range of dynamics, this piece will help the students achieve that distinct classical sound right away. This is the perfect piece to teach style and a variety of bowings and is a great opener or closer to any concert or festival. (2:10) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.47459S

UPC: 038081548920. English.

A great concert closer or opener, this piece is rhythmic and dance-like with a reflective lyric section and melodic parts for every instrument section. Musically sophisticated but written completely in 1st position, this piece will be fun for students to play while they develop their accented and legato bow strokes. (Correlates with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1, Level 2).