SKU: AP.49062
ISBN 9781470645823. UPC: 038081565187. English.
Through the Dark Domain by Doug Spata is a thrilling, cinematic journey perfect for your next concert or contest program. Each section of the orchestra gets a chance to play the bold melodies, shimmering ostinatos, and expressive lyrical passages before coming to a dramatic and triumphant conclusion. Featuring a high degree of part independence and opportunities for shifting in all the parts, students will love the fiery, impassioned style of this piece. (3:05).
SKU: AP.44839S
UPC: 038081518374. English.
This work sensitively conveys the rising sun as it first greets America each morning on Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park. Written by Andrew H. Dabczynski in celebration of that park's centennial, this enchanting piece provides an opportunity for young string players to musically express the magic of dawn on the mountain, of light sparkling on the ocean, of swelling seas as a squall approaches, and of the returning calm as the light recedes. Acadia First Light will transport players and audiences alike to Acadia, that treasured national gem. (3:30).
SKU: AP.43830S
UPC: 038081496993. English.
This original jig lies well under the fingers and gives everyone a fun part to play. As with most jigs, the faster, the better, and add foot stomps! (3:00).
SKU: AP.38475S
UPC: 038081431581. English.
Sweeping dynamic changes, dark melodies that flow between the sections, and driving ostinatos add to the shadowy allure of the dramatic journey of Harrowland. Teachers will appreciate the technical workout provided for students with string crossings and repeat markings throughout. Add suspense and excitement to any concert program! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.33713S
UPC: 038081375120. English.
You and your students will love putting together these charming variations based on Lewis Carroll's classic book. A simple and graceful theme, entitled Alice, is followed by four colorful variations depicting the delightfully odd characters that inhabit Wonderland. Each variation is a stylistic workshop for your students who will learn a myriad of techniques as they bring to life the Cheshire-Cat, a Mad Tea Party, a Caterpillar, and the King and Queen of Hearts. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.45889
UPC: 038081529677. English. Traditional.
A Child for Three Kings, a beautiful arrangement by Jim Palmer, combines Greensleeves and We Three Kings to create a Christmas concert selection that will be loved by students and audiences alike. All string parts are interesting and include both melodic and accompaniment figures. The rich harmonies and beautiful melodies will be a great addition to any holiday performance. (3:50).
SKU: AP.41270S
UPC: 038081480909. English.
Add the thrill and energy of Beethoven to your next concert without having to shift! This simplified setting offers many learning opportunities, including dynamics, bow style, dotted notes, accents, and sixteenth notes. This is a great concert or contest selection that packs a powerful ending for your audience. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.49935
ISBN 9781470657765. UPC: 038081575629. English.
Shaker Variations by Jim Palmer is a theme and variations on the familiar Shaker melody Simple Gifts. Each section has the opportunity to play musical lines and a variety of styles. Rich harmonies will create a mature orchestral sound, and a strong ending makes this piece a great opener or closer for any concert or festival performance. (3:45).
SKU: AP.47480
UPC: 038081544885. English.
The word primal is defined as relating to an early stage in development or basic, fundamental, essential, elemental. Imagine this tune challenging your players who fit that definition. Many young and developing musicians experience difficulty with mastering rhythmic accuracy with confidence. Yet, rhythm is essential to music performance. Student proficiency in reading rhythmic figures and being able to move comfortably from one meter to another should be a goal of the orchestra director. This work provides rhythmic challenges and uses multiple meter changes to create interesting, appealing, and unique rhythmic textures.
SKU: AP.47474S
UPC: 038081547435. English.
This imaginative and dynamic selection is based on The Navy Hymn. Using a myriad of time signatures, keys, and modes, this is the perfect teaching piece for advanced students, challenging them with a variety of playing styles and forms.
SKU: AP.40483S
UPC: 038081456386. English.
Feature your magnificent violas in this Western-flavored section feature that will give your unsung heroes a chance to show off a variety of playing styles. The piece is divided into three distinct parts---a heroic opening theme, a rousing and flashy fiddle melody, and a beautifully flowing legato section. Easy to put together and fun for every section, this is a wonderful way to introduce your audience (and the rest of your string orchestra) to the wide variety of timbres this too-often neglected instrument can achieve. Great for recruiting concerts! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.43841S
UPC: 038081497310. English.
Following the tradition of humorous and light-hearted themes, this scherzo will delight players and audiences. The swashbuckling pirate-like theme will make this piece a winner at festival and contest. (4:10).
SKU: AP.44831S
UPC: 038081518237. English.
Based on one of the most famous themes in classical literature, this arrangement by Andrew Dabczynski captures the essence of the Trout Quintet. This music will fall under the fingers of the entire orchestra, with solos for all and special features for the basses! It provides an excellent opportunity to learn many important techniques and concepts, and is a perfect selection for introducing Shubert's glorious melodies to students and audiences alike. (3:05).
SKU: AP.29720
UPC: 038081329802. English.
A programmatic piece based on the changing character of that vast inland sea, Lake Michigan, this original composition will remind the listener of the folk-based tunes of Holst. Written for a school located near the beaches, the music reflects the serene mornings, days of large waves and the spectacularly brilliant sunsets. The majestic finish reflects the wonder of a sky full of fire as the sun sets. (3:45).
SKU: AP.42075
UPC: 038081472089. English.
This blast to the past will motivate, captivate, and elevate your students with old school '60s soul sound, an infectious, danceable rhythm, and a triumphant finish. Written in 12/8, the tune begins with a ballad-like introduction for solo cello and then moves around the sections. Each instrument has a chance to improvise or solo in the written-out solo section. Authentic sounding riffs, complete with grace notes and a shout chorus, add to the fun of compound meter rock. A sure audience pleaser and a terrific end to a concert or first half! (1:10).
SKU: AP.42063
UPC: 038081484037. English. Traditional Irish Carol.
In this sensitive arrangement of one of the world's oldest Christmas carols, the haunting melody is passed throughout the orchestra. Changing textures combine with shifting modes to create a lyric and peaceful atmosphere that surely will be remembered long after the concert is over. (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.42065S
UPC: 038081484082. English.
Each section of the orchestra will have a chance to glide and soar with this beautiful melody! Contrasting sections include easy key changes and harmonics to help expand technique, and the cellos use second position. The audience will be humming the tune long after the concert is over! (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.41251S
UPC: 038081483757. English.
The powerful sound of this classic march is now approachable for young players, bringing a spirit of grand excitement to your concert. An effective vehicle for introducing triplets to students, it makes a perfect opener or closer that players and audiences will long remember. (2:30) Correlates to String Explorer Book 1, Unit 14. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.41248S
UPC: 038081480503. English.
Imagine four soloists playing eight Boomwhackers on the heads of eight brave audience members while being accompanied by string orchestra. That's the scenario of this hilarious show-stopper. Your audience will love hearing Jingle Bells, Good King Wenceslas, and Deck the Halls like never before. Used by the composer with his own orchestra and guest teachers, this simple yet highly effective novelty number never fails! Complete staging instructions are included. (2:00) Correlates to String Explorer Book 1, Unit 13. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.42066
UPC: 038081484112. English.
With solemn passages as well as fanfare passages this piece culminates as a celebration. A contest piece that features several opportunities to teach bow placement techniques along with position work, it is suitable for any occasion, especially those in which you wish to celebrate America's veterans (5:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.38484
UPC: 038081432410. English.
Delight and instruct young players with passages of waddling penguin pizzicato and lumbering polar bear arco in an evocative and timely work set to the theme of South Pole meets North Pole on a hot day at the zoo. This elementary orchestra piece will introduce emerging musicians to slurs, double-stops, pizzicato, staccato, and a wide range of dynamic interplay in a charming new way.
SKU: AP.44849S
UPC: 038081520148. English.
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 3/4 time. As the piece progresses the counting gets more and more challenging, keeping all of your students on their toes. There's even a part for a solo vocalist to show off their screaming and gargling skills! (3:45).
SKU: AP.33710S
UPC: 038081394480. English.
A particularly pleasant pedagogical potpourri! Here's a light-hearted suite of four dances, each exploring a different musical concept. Creatively composed and designed to be played by students in their first year of study. Your students will shine---and learn---as they enjoy the musical mirth in this clever collection! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.38471S
UPC: 038081436760. English.
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! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.47469
UPC: 038081544786. English. American Folk Song.
Students will really enjoy playing and singing this old-timey tune that has roots in early New Orleans-style jazz. In 1st position throughout, this piece features rhythmic syncopation. The upbeat piece with great lyrics is a complete crowd pleaser.
SKU: AP.43840
UPC: 038081497280. English.
Arousing wonder and inquisitiveness---that is mystere. And this piece exemplifies, through music, the wonder and incomprehension of a mystery with melodies and counter melodies throughout. (3:15)Concert/Contest; Festival.
SKU: AP.47477
UPC: 038081544823. English.
Written to help students understand the concept of positions, this entire piece can be played by the violins, violas, and cellos in 3rd position with no shifting! Playing in positions is often a challenging hurdle for many young musicians yet an important prerequisite for advanced techniques. The rhythms are kept very simple so students can focus on playing in a new way. With a dark, mature sound and named after an ancient Roman border river, this piece allows plenty of room for expression. To cross the Rubicon is to pass a point of no return and enter into a new realm. This work is both a valuable teaching tool for a new musical adventure and a thrilling concert piece that students will be excited to show off in concert. (1:45).
SKU: AP.31604
UPC: 038081349534. English. Traditional English Carol.
You'll have no trouble getting into the Christmas spirit with this delightful adaptation of a traditional English Carol. Coated with a layer of sugar frosting, this piece will warm you up with its joyous harmonies and charming melodies, making you feel like you are sitting in front of a crackly fire sipping hot cocoa on a crisp wintry night. Sure to become an audience favorite!
SKU: AP.48097S
UPC: 038081557151. English.
Barnyard Variations by Andrew Dabczynski is a creative set of humorous variants on the familiar Old MacDonald folk song. Every orchestra section is featured in a variation, each musically imitating a different barnyard animal. Students explore contemporary techniques with a bluegrass flare. This piece makes an excellent opening or closing piece for concerts, or an introduction to the instruments in recruiting or educational programs. (3:45).
SKU: AP.48090S
UPC: 038081550947. English.
Pay tribute to your school with this imaginative musical portrait of the school day as viewed by typical students through the inspired genius of composer Richard Meyer. Six creative musical interludes portray the subjects of the school day (History, Math, English, Physical Education, Science, and Orchestra), each introduced with a short poem read by a narrator. The delightful poems were written by middle-school students and offer amusing and enlightening insights into their encounters with the wonders (and perils) of education. The subjects are linked together by brief and hectic musical passing periods based on the Promenade from Mussorgsky's famous Pictures at an Exhibition. Use the poems included or, for a wonderful writing prompt, have your students compose their own! School is the perfect piece for an assembly, a concert for the parents, or a recruiting tour. (8:50).
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