SKU: AP.41273

UPC: 038081483788. English.

A fun and challenging multi-meter work for a mature school orchestra! The waltz stalls and lurches through the melody with rapidly changing time signatures to give a crazy, off-kilter feel to the work. This piece is ripe for some on-stage theatrics. (2:40) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: KN.9997

UPC: 822795099973.

We welcome Joshua Reznicow to the Kendor family of writers with this festive original that sounds more difficult to play than it is. Written in G major and its relevant minor key, it gives directors a chance to teach both sharp and flat keys while using open strings to maintain a solid pitch center. Controlling bow speed and style using hooked bow, spiccato, and slurred techniques helps to drive the musical energy throughout. Short solos and a brief violin cadenza lead to a rewarding finish and allow more advanced players to showcase their skills. Duration ca. 3:40. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: AP.38418S

UPC: 038081434582. English.

The sense of yearning associated with the return to one's homeland resonates through this charming Celtic-style folk fiddle tune. The varied meters will stretch the students, yet all parts remain in 1st position with the exception of some 2nd and 3rd position for the first violins. All sections take a turn with the melodies in a wide variety of bowing styles.

SKU: AP.38505

UPC: 038081439747. English.

A beautiful exploration of programmatic music and tonality/modality in four movements! Although all four snapshots of Wisconsin appear to be in the key of G (one sharp), closer examination finds four contrasting tonal centers and modes, allowing students to experience varying keys/modes and their inherent expressive tendencies, while using similar pitches and finger patterns.

SKU: AP.48086S

UPC: 038081554389. English.

Not to be confused with the nautical term Ahoy!, the phrase All hands hoay! actually means all hands on deck for some serious work! In other words, string players, it's time to get those fingers moving with this simple, rugged, and modal seafaring melody. Written in the often-inaccessible key of F-sharp natural minor, this fun musical pirate's tale will have your students' little fingers stretching nonstop. The melody is evenly passed around, with a middle section featuring your violas and a jaunty contrapuntal ending. Younger orchestras will have a blast with this exciting original, All Hands Hoay! by Anthony Granata, as they get right down to work! (1:40) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.33670S

UPC: 038081381671. English.

Loaded with joyful and optimistic character, this original piece presents two contrasting themes. Moving from the initial rhythmic, fiddling style section into the warm lyricism of an old Celtic air and back to the rhythmic theme, all parts are musically engaging and encourage cohesive energy in the ensemble. Featured syncopation, some third position for the 1st violins, and rapid string crossing figures provide just the right amount of challenge. Clever bow technique and fun rolled into one!