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Gaelic Trilogy Jim Palmer

Gaelic Trilogy by Jim Palmer provides the string orchestra with an opportunity to perform three Irish fiddle tunes: 'Faired Hair Mary,' 'Neil Gow's Lament,' and 'Stray Away Child.' All sections, including the basses, get a chance to play beautiful melodies as well as interesting accompaniments. Including three distinct styles and tempos, this exciting piece is a great introduct ...

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Duration: (4:50) min
Difficulty: 3

Composer: Jim Palmer
Arranger: -

Article Nr: 606873
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Old French Melody Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. Robert Sieving

Based upon Tchaikovsky's setting with a middle section in parallel major added by arranger Robert Sieving, this arrangement of 'Old French Melody' from Children's Album, Op. 39 is quickly accessible. It features half position for string bass, first positions in all other sections, and interesting parts for middle voices. A teaching opportunity to explore parallel minor and majo ...

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Duration: (3:00) min
Difficulty: 3

Composer: Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky)
Arranger: Robert Sieving

Article Nr: 606872
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Rogue Rider Doug Spata

Written with early advanced orchestras in mind, here is a dramatic selection in fast 3/4 time with some daring rhythms and sweeping, romantic melodies. Teachers can use this one to reinforce basic shifting, precision bowing and style changes, and introduce higher-level musicianship skills. It's not only a good teaching piece but will also be a hit at concerts and a piece that s ...

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Duration: (3:35) min
Difficulty: 2+

Composer: Doug Spata
Arranger: -

Article Nr: 606870
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Passacaglia Gary Fagan

An original passacaglia with the melody in the bass line, this piece will challenge your basses and provide opportunities for the orchestra to work on balance and listening down. (3:20)

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Duration: (3:20) min
Difficulty: 2+

Composer: Gary Fagan
Arranger: -

Article Nr: 606869
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A Child for Three Kings Jim Palmer

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. ...

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Duration: (3:50) min
Difficulty: 2+

Composer: Jim Palmer
Arranger: -

Article Nr: 606868
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Secret Agent Sugar Plum Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. Scott Watson

Have the cookies left out on Christmas Eve mysteriously vanished? Does it seem like the nutcracker and toy soldier figurines have moved by themselves overnight? Are you experiencing strange visions of holiday confections dancing in your head? There's only one operative with the right skill set for holiday capers like these: Secret Agent Sugar Plum of the Holiday Sweets Division ...

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Duration: (2:20) min
Difficulty: 2+

Composer: Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky)
Arranger: Scott Watson

Article Nr: 606867
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My Candles Traditional / Arr. Brendan McBrien

This traditional Hanukkah song, 'My Candles' (sometimes known as 'In the Window'), is a lovely and haunting melody written in strophic form. Strophic music is a song that has only one phrase of melodic material with changing text to give variation. Now combined by arranger Brendan McBrien with an original melody that appears between verses, this piece is a beautiful addition to ...

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Duration: (3:00) min
Difficulty: 2+

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Brendan McBrien

Article Nr: 606866
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Big Sky Country Susan H. Day

Upon hearing the words 'Big Sky Country,' one typically thinks of the western states* Montana in particular. This piece, however, depicts any place where the sky is vast, the view expansive, and the setting natural. The elements of the music, with sweeping melodic phrases and a few key changes (G, C, D), suggest a spirit of adventure, freedom, the outdoors, and the beauty of th ...

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Duration: (4:10) min
Difficulty: 2+

Composer: Susan H. Day
Arranger: -

Article Nr: 606865
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Deck the Hall of the Mountain King Edvard Grieg / Arr. Richard Meyer

This totally unique (and somewhat crazy!) selection by Richard Meyer will be the hit of your holiday concert! Your audience will be delighted when they hear what happens when the festive Welsh carol 'Deck the Halls' is combined with the dark and mysterious 'Hall of the Mountain King' from Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite. Many key playing skillsincluding accidentals, tempo changes, and ...

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Duration: (2:10) min
Difficulty: 2+

Composer: Edvard Grieg
Arranger: Richard Meyer

Article Nr: 606864
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A Joyous Celebration Scott Watson

With its bright, hopeful melody and infectious rhythms, this original piece by Scott Watson is perfect to program for any celebratory occasion, or to open or close your concert. Optimistic harmonies and recurring syncopations in the opening section give way to broad, expansive strokes in a brief, contrasting section. A fortissimo climax leads to the welcome return of the jubila ...

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Duration: (2:55) min
Difficulty: 2+

Composer: Scott Watson
Arranger: -

Article Nr: 606863
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Showtime Rag Doug Spata

Here's a fun, jazzy, all-pizzicato selection for early beginners to play at one of their first concerts! Built around a strong, steady beat, this original by Doug Spata uses only the D and A strings, and half, quarter, and eighth notes with very limited independence to keep everyone together. Each section gets a melody, making it the perfect way to show off those beginning skil ...

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Duration: (1:40) min
Difficulty: 2

Composer: Doug Spata
Arranger: -

Article Nr: 606862
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Old Dan Tucker Traditional / Arr. Renata Bratt

Here's your opportunity to get the students and audience singing along in this rip-roaring Americana fiddle tune arranged by Renata Bratt. Covered by Bruce Springsteen, Pete Seeger, and your primary school, 'Old Dan Tucker' is a great finale or encore for your intermediate string orchestra. Every instrument has the melody in first position in this arrangement that teaches sync ...

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Duration: (1:45) min
Difficulty: 2

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Renata Bratt

Article Nr: 606861
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Archaic Voices Doug Spata

This piece was written at the request of a friend of the composer who wanted an easy piece she could use to introduce low 1st-finger B-flats. Her students really responded to the aggressive style, approachable rhythms, and quick tempo. Part independence is kept to a minimum to help young players stay together, and the wide dynamic range adds to the drama of the piece. This is a ...

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Duration: (1:50) min
Difficulty: 2

Composer: Doug Spata
Arranger: -

Article Nr: 606858
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Go Tell It on the Mountain Spiritual / Arr. Andrew H. Dabczynski

Beginning string players will delight in playing this energetic rendition of the well-known Christmas time spiritual, 'Go Tell It on the Mountain.' Paired with the equally familiar 'Children Go Where I Send Thee,' this arrangement by Andrew H. Dabczynski shares interesting melodies among all sections. An upbeat bass line, along with plenty of finger-snapping rhythms will make t ...

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Duration: (2:40) min
Difficulty: 1+

Composer: Spiritual
Arranger: Andrew H. Dabczynski

Article Nr: 606856
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Arctic Crossing Becky Phillips Bush

Imagine the sounds of the Arctic with this lively minor melody that evokes images of an exciting expedition through cold winds and rough ice. Each section plays the melody, evoking images of a trek through the white tundra. A beautiful lyrical section will help your young orchestra create beautiful phrasing and perform with a mature string sound! This grade 1.5 string orchestra ...

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Duration: (2:25) min
Difficulty: 1+

Composer: Becky Phillips Bush
Arranger: -

Article Nr: 606854
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A Gypsy's Life Susan H. Day

In 3/4, with some pizzicato and a few slurs, the minor melodies and gypsy-like quality make this a very appealing selection composed by Susan Day. The perfect piece to introduce B-flat to all sections of the orchestra, program it in conjunction with teaching the F scale. Each section gets the melody, allowing them to easily recognize the B-flats and F-naturals. The viola double ...

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Duration: (2:10) min
Difficulty: 1+

Composer: Susan H. Day
Arranger: -

Article Nr: 606853
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