SKU: XC.HSO2103

UPC: 812598037517. 9 x 12 inches.

Distant Shores evokes the excitement of exploring the unknown. Somewhere beyond the horizon is another experience: a new land, new people, a new culture. Composer Peter Terry takes us on a wonderful journey with this new work for young string orchestra.

SKU: XC.HSO1904FS

UPC: 812598031133. 9 x 12 inches.

Looking out over dark ocean waters inspires feelings of awe and anxiety. It is the visceral thrill of the unknown that walks the razor’s edge of excitement and terror. Composer Matthew R. Putnam depicts just that with this riveting piece for young string musicians.

SKU: FJ.ST6551S

English.

What lurks in the lair at midnight? The answer is revealed in this engaging work for beginning string orchestra. Using only the first six pitches of the D Major scale and based largely on step-wise motion, this piece evokes images of a night-time excursion into the unknown. Optional piano and low tom-tom are included to enhance and support the orchestra.

About FJH Beginning Strings

Appropriate for first year string students. All instruments stay in first position, and optional third violin (viola) parts and piano are included to aid in rehearsal and performance situations. Grade 1 - 1.5

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.

SKU: KJ.SO314F

UPC: 084027030981.

Since the earliest days of humanity, people have looked to the skies as a source of mystery and meaning. Sightings of strange, unknown objects in the sky have been reported throughout history and we call them UFOs. From the pen of Mr. Woolstenhulme, This piece is about the UFO sighting I have always wanted but never had. Some position work and divisi writing within sections.