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).
SKU: AP.46722S
UPC: 038081533582. English.
Though not as popular as his famous 8th and 9th symphonies, Dvorák's Symphony No. 7 in D minor is a masterpiece worthy of serious study and performance. The scherzo movement has been abridged and simplified from 6/4 to 6/8 for playability, but the spirit of Dvorák comes through clearly. Full of the composer's trademark hemiola, this arrangement by Todd Parrish gives melody and countermelodies to all parts and ends with an exciting, powerful conclusion. The optional timpani part gives even more strength to your performance. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.40460S
UPC: 038081456324. English.
Your students' imaginations will run wild as they rehearse and perform this charming Spanish-flavored salute to cats. Glissando meows, threatening hisses, and even an enthusiastic visit from a dog set the mood for what is sure to be the highlight of any concert. A great way to introduce shifting basics and high vs. low finger patterns, this selection is also a wonderful way for students to learn about tone painting. Includes a simple part for maracas and claves, as well as piano accompaniment and violin III parts.
SKU: AP.46707
UPC: 038081533476. English.
From the famous Carnival of the Animals, this very simplified version of Fossils, arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski, allows students in their second year of study to perform a familiar, yet challenging, classic favorite. Complete with special musical effects---including pizzicato, Bartók pizzicato, col legno, and optional percussion parts---Fossils will enliven any string orchestra concert program!
SKU: AP.47478
UPC: 038081544847. English.
This lovely setting of three timeless and lively holiday tunes forms a festive trio of toe-tapping fun. Jaunty, rhythmic carols from Victorian-era England---Good King Wenceslas, Deck the Hall, and Here We Come A-Caroling---help form the cornerstone of traditional Christmas music. Set with both traditional and contemporary harmonies, and including optional percussion, your musicians and audience will be filled with the joy and pleasure of the season.
SKU: AP.43857
UPC: 038081507002. English.
This original composition first fell upon the ears of excited, rambunctious, elementary-aged children as part of an educational concert series geared toward teaching the sections of the orchestra. The room quickly grew silent and the audience was captivated by the haunting melodies and clashes of bold chords, intertwined with moments of tranquility and wonder. Each and every section of the orchestra will feel equally important as it tackles this challenging, yet appealing piece! (5:15).
SKU: AP.48093S
UPC: 038081558721. English.
Full of energy and life, Streaks of Thunder, an original piece by Bob Phillips, includes moments of sheer exuberance as well as reflection. The series of memorable melodies and driving rhythms streak through all sections in an almost call and response between upper and lower strings. Excitement abounds in this piece, making it a great opener or closer! (4:15) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.41250S
UPC: 038081483733. English.
Here is an opportunity to perform a familiar piece of music that is superb for practicing foundational string skills. And as importantly, beginning and advanced students alike can learn to play with authentic and challenging Baroque style in this carefully edited arrangement. A satisfying centerpiece for any concert! (2:30) Correlates to String Explorer Book 1, Unit 12. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.49060S
ISBN 9781470645793. UPC: 038081565231. English.
Ideal for young orchestras, Majestic Moonlight by Bruce W. Tippette incorporates a gentle, lilting melodic line with lush harmonies and simple rhythms. It is a musical journey that paints a picture of the moonlight shining majestically. Without technical obstacles in the way, your students will be free to enjoy achieving all of the musical emotion as the piece builds to a climactic maestoso moment before the peaceful conclusion. (2:10) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.46715
UPC: 038081532417. English.
Beginning students will respond to the confident, heroic style of Spring at Last as they work on important technical skills like string crossings, approachable cut-time rhythms, repeats, endings, and easy slurs. This grade 1.5 string orchestra piece is a great concert piece for beginners to show off their proficiencies.
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