SKU: AP.36-52250936

ISBN 9781628766424. UPC: 746241252067. English.

Here's a lighter number that's ideal for pops concerts, multicultural events, or any time you want to program a little Latin music into your concerts!  Calling for optional percussion part of guiro, this music features a syncopated melody that uses lots of "off-the-string" bowing.  It's sure to make your strings produce a clean, crisp sound.

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SKU: AP.36-52250490

ISBN 9781628761399. UPC: 746241212191. English.

Mambos just don't get any friendlier than this. Every section in the orchestra is featured, with lots of fun imitation between upper and lower strings. All parts are in first position, with only one low 2 in the violin 1 part. A nice tutti pizzicato section adds additional challenge to a very simple rhythmic theme. Optional percussion parts make this mambo muy bien!

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SKU: AP.36-52250486

English.

This fast swing piece in G minor is playfully sneaky!  With a catchy, singable tune, this work features a tutti pizzicato section, as well as some melodic moments for bass and celli.  All parts remain in first position, with a couple of "funky" accidentals thrown in for fun.  The swing-eighth feel keeps the mood appropriately shadowy!

These products are currently being prepared by a new publisher. While many items are ready and will ship on time, some others may see delays of several months.

SKU: KJ.SO336F

UPC: 8402704167.

Into the Dragon's Den focuses on playing F-sharps and F-naturals, and helps students become more comfortable with 2-note slurs. The piece centers around E minor, offering the perfect mood for the subject: confronting difficult things and handling fear. As Mr. Brown mentions in his program notes, Like the brave knight [heading into the dragon's den], beginning string students have to venture into the dark unknown to confront F-natural. Approx. time - 2:30

Steps to Successful Literature presents exceptional performance pieces - concert and festival works for beginning to intermediate string orchestras. Each piece is correlated with a specific location in String BasicsTM Books 1 or 2. Literature reinforces musical skills, concepts, and terms introduced in the method. Sometimes, a few new concepts are included and are officially introduced and defined in the score and parts. Each string orchestra work offers extended learning opportunities and briefly taps into one or more elements related to common core state standards.