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STRING ORCHESTRA series The String Orchestra Series allows advanced orchestra students to play quality repertoire that will challenge them. Students will encounter advanced shifting, rhythms, keys, and bowings through original pieces and classical arrangements. Dear Teachers, Our 2016 orchestra release contains a great variety of music for both reinforcing technique ACHIEVEMENT series in the classroom and performing concerts throughout the year. We have new works from The Achievement Series continues to established composers like Doug Spata, Kirt bolster technique learned by intermediate Mosier, and Jeffrey Bishop along with some new orchestra students. Some shifting is composers who have a fresh approach to share introduced along with a greater variety of with today’s orchestra teachers. I’m especially excited about “Momentium,” by British composer rhythms and bowings. These works will Paul Barker. This work will bring a powerful motivate young string students! sound to your ensemble while showcasing one of your talented violinists. Our String Orchestra Series features a superb multi-movement arrangement of “Carmen EARLY ACHIEVEMENT series Suite” featuring three of my favorite movements: The Early Achievement Series focuses Aragonaise, Habanera, and Les Toreadors. In addition, we are offering our first ever “multi- on the needs of first and second year level” work for your next pyramid concert. Use orchestra students. The music is “The Three Knights’ Quest” as an unforgettable interesting and exciting, yet easy enough finale with your elementary through high school orchestras. The Achievement series features a to reinforce basic string technique. variety of well-written pieces for both high school and middle school orchestras. We are pleased to offer a newly-engraved 20th Year Commemorative FULL ORCHESTRA series edition of Kathy Fishburn’s “Celtic Suite.” Our Early Achievement series is perfect for second year The Wingert-Jones Full Orchestra Series orchestras looking for quality works. Your students brings exciting works to the advanced will love playing “Rosintown Rock.” Use the drum and piano parts to really rock out in performance! high school symphony orchestra. Best wishes for musical excellence in the Wind and brass parts are transposed coming year. into student-friendly keys, while string Kind Regards, parts are carefully edited for playability.

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! NSTRINGew ORCHESTRA series Grades 3 - 4 Momentium Track 1 Romance in G Major Track 7 Paul Barker. (for Two Solo Violins and String Orchestra) Momentium is a powerful original concert work utilizing Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Robert McCashin. driving rhythms and harmonies laced with irresistible Beethoven’s Romance in G Major was originally penned suspensions and includes an emotional solo for violin in as a solo violin work with orchestra. In this arrangement, the middle section. Add driving orchestral percussion and Robert McCashin has craftily reworked it for two violins fiery ostinatos and you have a superb choice for concerts. and string orchestra. It maintains the entirety of the solo 3035561 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3 50.00 line (creatively shared by the two soloists) as well as the 3035562 Additional Score ...... 7.00 full “Beethoven sound” in the orchestration. The greatest benefit provided by this arrangement is that it is now Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” Track 2 much more accessible - not only to younger violinists, but (First Movement) also to the string orchestra setting. Antonin Dvorak/Brian Holmes. 3035601 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 4 55.00 Inspired by Dvorak’s visit to the New World, original 3035602 Additional Score ...... 8.00 melodies are found throughout the work and are masterfully crafted to create a powerful portrayal of the The Three Knights’ Quest Track 8 region. This arrangement of the first movement carefully (Featuring parts for three levels: preserves much of the original elements while condensing Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced) instrumentation down to a string orchestra format with Austin Isaac. optional timpani. This piece is specifically designed for a combined concert 3035641 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 4 55.00 with ensembles from the elementary, middle, and high 3035642 Additional Score ...... 8.00 school levels. The Three Knight’s Quest is intended to have Fleetwing Track 3 flexibility and creativity for each particular performance. Doug Spata. You can assign each orchestra “knight” a color based upon school colors. This can be a great opportunity for Fleetwing is a soaring concert overture featuring shim- student input on how to characterize each knight in order mering ostinatos, chromatic harmonies, bold accents, and to make it more personally applicable for them. bracing grace note runs. Melodies pass fluidly between 3035571 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . Gr. 1-3.5 60.00 sections of the orchestra before the central development 3035572 Additional Score ...... 9.00 section breaks the motifs down and introduces a greater degree of part independence. The main themes then Symphony No. 104 Finale Track 9 regroup and culminate in an exciting, satisfying finish. Franz Joseph Haydn/arr. Todd Parrish. 3035531 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3 45.00 3035532 Additional Score ...... 7.00 This exuberant finale fromSymphony No. 104 is Haydn at his best. The memorable theme is given to each section, On the Pilgrim’s Road Track 4 and edits were made to give high school orchestras the Jeffrey S. Bishop. best sound possible. Introduce your students to this This exciting work for string orchestra features thematic master symphony writer to help reinforce classical style, material taken from songs of the 12th - 14th century bow technique, shifting, and dynamics. Pilgrim Road to Jerusalem. Technically demanding, the 3035581 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3.5 50.00 driving thematic materials of the opening and closing 3035582 Additional Score ...... 7.00 sections alternate between arco melodies and pizzicato countermelodies. The middle, plaintive section balances Master of Disguise Track 10 the outer frenetic sections. It’s a unique piece that works Brent D. Smith. equally well for winter and spring concerts. This original work is a tribute to the life of Monsignor Hugh 3035631 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3.5 50.00 O’Flaherty who played a significant role in saving the lives 3035632 Additional Score ...... 7.00 of Jews and Allied prisoners during World War II. Due to his ability to out-fox frequent traps laid by the Nazis, Carmen Suite Track 5 O’Flaherty was nicknamed the Scarlet Pimpernel of the Georges Bizet/arr. Todd Parrish. Vatican. Performers should swing the rhythm throughout This three-movement suite of Bizet’s megahit “Carmen” the piece using a traditional jazz-waltz style. The drum is carefully arranged to work well with your high school set and piano parts add even more interest to the piece. string orchestra. Each movement is musically interesting 3035651 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3.5 50.00 and preserves the passion of the original score. Use the 3035652 Additional Score ...... 7.00 optional percussion part for added intensity. 3035591 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3.5 55.00 Magic Flute Overture Track 11 3035592 Additional Score ...... 8.00 W.A. Mozart/arr. Robert McCashin. In the final three years of Mozart’s life he suffered many Waltz of the Wicked Track 6 disappointments, and had, in his final year, fallen gravely Kirt N. Mosier. ill. So, the success of this comedic opera brought him This wild piece calls for violins and violas to use a one- not only substantial happiness and joy, but also success. finger glissando creating a very eerie effect. Cellos will This abbreviated version of this overture retains all the get to strum three-note chords with their thumb while thematic material, harmonic substance and sound of canonic passages make your group work together as Mozart’s original work, making it accessible to the string never before. Wicked! orchestra medium! 3030351 String Orchestra ...... 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2016-2017 Wingert-Jones Publications Orchestra Music All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject to Revision ! Grades 3 - 4 Grades 2 - 2.5 NACHIEVEMENTew series Storm the Castle Track 12 A Million Miles Away Track 17 Kirt N. Mosier. Francis Caravella. The driving beat of this work suggests the journey and Introduce your young orchestra to a new frontier of struggle to overcome as the violins come in with the main performance with A Million Miles Away! It takes advantage theme. The bass and celli pick up an augmented version of the expansive sound of the Lydian mode to depict the of this theme to keep the pulse racing. The mysterious vast reaches of outer space. Everyone stays in first position lyrical middle section is excellent for bow control and (except the basses), and the dissonances are quite mild. A working on sound and vibrato. The piece journeys back grand chorus will challenge students to exercise good bow to a triumphant ending with the original theme layered control as they work to achieve the demands of the dynamics. throughout the orchestra. 3035501 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2 45.00 3035551 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2.5 45.00 3035502 Additional Score ...... 6.00 3035552 Additional Score ...... 6.00 Symphony No. 5 “Reformation” Mountain Hymn Track 13 (Second Movement) Track 18 Janelle Zook Cunalata. Felix Mendelssohn/arr. Steven J. Campbell. You can almost hear the choir in the background as you Full of energetic rhythms, exciting melodies, and lots of listen to the sentimentally beautiful Mountain Hymn. The dynamic contrast, this piece will challenge your inter- piece is dedicated to the composer’s two nieces who mediate orchestra to play with intensity and control. A came from Mexico to be baptized at a small church near great addition to any program, Symphony No. 5 is quality her home in the Ecuadorian highlands. This work will classical repertoire that is worthy of serious study. give young musicians practice with lyrical playing and 3035541 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2.5 45.00 expressive dynamics, all within a piece in D major that falls 3035542 Additional Score ...... 6.00 very easily on young musicians’ fingers. 3035481 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2 45.00 Celtic Suite Track 19 3035482 Additional Score ...... 6.00 Traditional/arr. Kathy L. Fishburn. Featuring the two folk melodies Bonnie Doon and The Neon Beat Track 14 Minstrel Boy, this work is well-written in the Celtic style and Doug Spata. includes an optional harp/piano part. Designed with early-intermediate orchestras in mind, Neon 3030301 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2 45.00 Beat is a fun selection with a modern sound that will rock 3030302 Additional Score ...... 6.00 your next concert. It features great practice for dotted rhythms, basic syncopation, and second-finger pattern, Bourree Track 20 but students will respond most to the big beats and catchy George F. Handel/arr. Christina Hans. melodies. Add the optional drum kit part and it will bring down the house! Handel’s “Music for the Royal Fireworks” was performed in 3035471 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2 45.00 1749 for the King of England’s firework display in London. 3035472 Additional Score ...... 6.00 This approachable arrangement of Bourree in first position will provide opportunities to practice style and dynamics. Let this regal-sounding piece add a little “spark” to your Legends of Glory Track 15 next concert or ceremony. Kathryn Griesinger. 3035461 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2 45.00 Legends of Glory features a majestic theme that weaves 3035462 Additional Score ...... 6.00 through contrasting sections in the key of E minor. As ancient voices recall tales of forgotten glory, a sacred Christmas in the Renaissance Track 21 moment of reflection gives way to a stormy battle in the Traditional/arr. Robert A. Curry. cello and bass section, building to a victorious key change to A minor. With just a little third position in first violin, it’s Christmas in the Renaissance is a composition for an accessible and exciting work for developing players! holiday concerts unlike standard fare. It uses three songs 3035521 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2.5 45.00 originating during the Renaissance: Riu, Riu, Chiu; Dadme 3035522 Additional Score ...... 6.00 Albricias Hijos d’Eva and Ding, Dong Merrily on High. Riu, Riu and Dadme are Spanish villancicos found in a collection published in Venice in 1556. Ding, Dong is a Eine Kleine Nachtsmusik Track 16 branle (dance) first seen in Orchesographie published (First Movement) in 1588. All three songs began their lives as dances, W.A. Mozart/arr. Robert D. McCashin. so the music should be light and energetic. Every part Eine Kleine Nachtmusik was written near the end of has interesting music to play. The percussion part adds Mozart’s short life (1787) as a four-movement serenade for to the character of the music, so do not omit it unless chamber strings. Although it wasn’t even published until absolutely necessary. more than 25 years after his death, it has become one of 3035491 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2 45.00 his most-performed works. This easy arrangement will 3035492 Additional Score ...... 6.00 allow young string players to perform this classic. 3035511 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2.5 45.00 3035512 Additional Score ...... 6.00

Internet: wjpublications.com email: [email protected] ! NEARLYew ACHIEVEMENT series Grades 1 - 1.5 Rosintown Rock Track 22 Christmas Serenade Track 23 Benjamin P. Snoek. Traditional/arr. Steven J. Campbell. This fun alternative-style original works great with This wonderful arrangement for beginning orchestra beginning strings and sounds much harder than it is. combines both Silent Night and The First Noel. Set in Students will love the energetic rock beat! The suggested D major, it has been arranged so that violin, viola, and drum part really drives the piece. cello sections use only the D and A strings, while the bass 3035451 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 1.5 40.00 section uses just the G and D strings. This fundamental 3035452 Additional Score ...... 5.00 arrangement is free of slurs and dotted rhythms yet still retains the spirit and charm of the original carols. 3035441 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 1.5 40.00 3035442 Additional Score ...... 5.00

ORCHESTRA COLLECTION THE Sight Reading Book k for String Orchestra

Jerry West. The Revised Sight-Reading Book for String Orchestra contains 100 short pieces designed to allow groups the opportunity to sight-read at every rehearsal without the hassle of passing out music and retrieving it. This newly-revised edition has been edited with improved bowings and articulations. This invaluable tool will assist directors with efficient preparation for sight- reading at contests or festivals. Excerpts range from easy to medium-easy difficulty.

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2016-2017 Wingert-Jones Publications Orchestra Music All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject to Revision Grades 1 - 1.5 STRING ORCHESTRA holiday features These successful holiday features Greensleeves are sure to heighten the winter celebrations arr. Mary Alice Rich. with your string orchestra. Here is an updated interpretation of a traditional holiday classic for string orchestra with optional unison youth Carols of Olde choir. The flowing lines and countermelodies really bring arr. Brian Holmes. out the beauty of the melody which lies mainly in the 2nd violin part. A very nice arrangement at the medium level. Here’s a fun medley of old English carols that have become 3033861 String Orchestra a part of everyone’s Christmas celebrations. Included are: with opt. Unison Youth Choir . .Gr. 3 50.00 We Wish You a Merry Christmas; Joy to the World; God 3033862 Additional Score ...... 7.00 Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; What Child Is This?; O Come, All Ye Faithful and Angels We Have Heard on High. Fun and Holiday Fanfare inspirational for the players and a welcome assortment of Deborah Baker Monday. favorite carols for the audience. 3033251 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3 50.00 What holiday program is complete without hearing Deck 3033252 Additional Score ...... 7.00 the Halls, Good King Wenceslas and Up on the Housetop? Deborah Baker Monday has subtly woven them all A Christmas Triptych together in a festive, fanfare style that is sure to be the hit Ian David Coleman. of your next holiday concert! 3033821 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2 45.00 If you are looking for a fresh arrangement of traditional 3033822 Additional Score ...... 6.00 Christmas carols, this unique three-movement work will beautifully showcase all sections of your orchestra. Ring, Christmas Bells! (Ukranian Bell Carol) Includes Carol of the Bells; The Holly and the Ivy; God arr. Deborah Baker Monday. Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; We Three Kings; Veni, Veni Emmanuel; Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence; Good King Even your youngest players can share their holiday THE Wenceslas and Angels We Have Heard on High. spirit with this outstanding arrangement of the popular 3035361 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3.5 95.00 Ukrainian Bell Carol. This is inspired! Written in E minor 3035362 Additional Score ...... 12.00 with the simple four-note theme, it stays in first position Sight Reading Book while building to a strong finale. It is the quintessential Down in Yon Forest holiday arrangement that students and parents will love. arr. Brendan McBrien. A must! for 3035021 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 1.5 40.00 String Orchestra As with all folk songs, this haunting English melody is 3035022 Additional Score ...... 5.00 difficult to trace, but it is most commonly used with a Christmas text. This arrangement exquisitely enhances Rock You Merry Gentlemen the beauty of the melody, adorning it with characteristic Jeffrey S. Bishop. string colors, along with piano and bell timbres. The result is a breathtaking rendering that combines ancient and Syncopation in the cellos and basses drives this rock modern styles in a sensitive, ethereal work. Appropriate interpretation of the well-known carol from the mid- throughout the year. 1700s. From the beginning d minor introduction through 3034081 String Orchestra the g minor modulation, the eighth note pulse keeps the Piano & Bells Required . . . . Gr. 3 50.00 underlying drive, especially through the 6/8 measures. 3034082 Additional Score ...... 7.00 Ideal for young players or community groups, this one is sure to be a holiday program hit! Dreidl Adventure 3033611 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3 45.00 Scott Watson. 3033612 Additional Score ...... 6.00

You can almost see the dreidl spinning when you hear this S’vivon captivating arrangement of the traditional Hanukkah song. Ben Clinesmith. A popular choice for holiday or December concerts with the beginning string ensemble. Played mostly pizzicato, this spirited arrangement of an 3033801 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2 45.00 Israeli folksong is really fun to play. Even in cut-time, it’s 3033802 Additional Score ...... 6.00 still accessible for middle school groups and will add variety to December holiday performances. English Carol Collage 3033581 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2.5 45.00 Traditional/arr. Brian Holmes. 3033582 Additional Score ...... 6.00 This inspired holiday medley begins with a fiddle tune and quickly introduces the familiar songs of I Saw Three Ships, The Twelve Days of Christmas God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and eventually Lo, How a Ben Clinesmith. Rose E’er Blooming. Tunes are brilliantly woven together to The holidays will never sound more musical than with this make an exciting collage of sound. clever arrangement of a favorite carol. With every section 3035091 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3 50.00 getting a solo spot as well as creative ways to present 3035092 Additional Score ...... 7.00 them, it’s the perfect holiday for everyone. It’s a musical gift that will be warmly received. 3034021 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2 50.00 3034022 Additional Score ...... 7.00 5

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221B Baker Street Midnight at the Mausoleum Jeffrey Bishop. Brent D. Smith. The title of this exciting musical depiction is, of course, the No one really knows what’s lurking in a mausoleum residence of Sherlock Holmes. The three musical motifs after dark. This macabre work provides the sounds, depict Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and the arch-villain atmosphere and impressions that might accompany a Professor Moriarity. The music moves from thoughtful to visit to a mausoleum in the dead of night. Perfect for a intense and is fun to play! Halloween spooktacular! 3033441 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 4 50.00 3035151 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3.5 50.00 3033442 Additional Score ...... 7.00 3035152 Additional Score ...... 7.00

Andante con Moto from “Symphony No. 5” Perpetuoso Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Caputo. Brian Holmes. Beethoven’s captivating melody that begins this Andante Opening with a catchy theme, this work explores is one of the most famous cello/viola melodies ever countermelodies as well as recurrences of the theme. written. This “strings-only” edition allows the ensemble Syncopated rhythms are common and are aided by to experience even more of Beethoven’s melodic genius, running eighth notes that help subdivide the pattern. It’s while evening-out some of the complexities of the original a powerful, technically challenging work that students will opus. The result is a respectful look at the German master love to play. that developing groups and their audiences will enjoy. 3035411 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3.5 50.00 3033981 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3.5 50.00 3035412 Additional Score ...... 7.00 3033982 Additional Score ...... 7.00 Prelude on an Early American Folk Hymn Capriccio Espagnol Traditional/arr. Claude T. Smith. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. Robert D. McCashin. First published in 1984, this new 30th anniversary This resetting for string orchestra has successfully kept commemorative edition revisits the tranquil setting of the the composer’s intent, and to a great extent, the sounds American folk hymn My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. and colors of the original orchestration. While requiring It blends piano (or harp) with string orchestra to create a some substantial string forces, it’s fully approachable by simplistic beauty that will add a meaningful moment to quality high school groups. It consists of five connected any performance. movements based on Spanish themes. A terrific addition 3033031 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3 50.00 as a primary work for any concert! 3033032 Additional Score ...... 7.00 3035431 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 4 95.00 3035432 Additional Score ...... 12.00 Snake River Stomp Steve Laven. Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 1 The winner of the 2008 Texas Orchestra Directors George F. Handel/arr. Robert D. McCashin. Association composition contest! This American tour de Following the rhythmically captivating yet lyrical Giusto force has shades of Copland mixed with exciting fiddling movement comes a boisterous and lively Allegro. motives and themes fit for a Hollywood western. The Both movements are drawn from Handel’s celebrated composer describes it: “The Snake River flows through Op. 6 collection and provide opportunities for all players Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and I tried to capture some of in the ensemble. its grandeur in the music. The ‘stomp’ comes from the 3035351 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3 50.00 heavy hoedown feel in cut time. It’s written in a rondo 3035352 Additional Score ...... 7.00 form, and its themes have a familiar style that is easy to capture. Students will love the fact that each string part is Flight of the Blackhawks interesting and unique.” Jeffrey Bishop. 3033411 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 4 50.00 3033412 Additional Score ...... 7.00 Dedicated to the troops serving overseas, this highly charged work is heroic, dramatic and full of suspense! The excitement builds as the running sixteenth notes depict Spy Games the Blackhawks flying overhead. Highly recommended! Brent D. Smith. 3033911 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3 50.00 This exciting piece pays homage to the many novels, 3033912 Additional Score ...... 7.00 films, and television programs that have centered on the subject of espionage. The work is based around two Inverno (Scenes from Vivaldi’s “Winter”) catchy melodies that make use of swung rhythms. These Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Todd Parrish. melodies, coupled with a five-four meter, create a unique and memorable feel. Spy Games won the 2014 Texas With a completely unique take on this classic, Inverno Orchestra Directors Association composition contest. transforms the beauty of the second movement of 3035251 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3.5 50.00 Vivaldi’s famous Winter Concerto and weaves it into the 3035252 Additional Score ...... 7.00 excitement of the first movement. The perfect selection for your winter concert! 3035111 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3 50.00 3035112 Additional Score ...... 7.00 6

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Tango Noir (Dark Tango) Viola Concerto (Second Movement) Reynard Burns. Georg Philipp Telemann/arr. Todd Parrish. You can’t miss with this wonderfully dark and mysterious Not just for the viola section! Both violins and violas get Spanish dance. The sultry harmonies and tasteful the exuberant melody in this very playable Baroque backgrounds bring a most appealing and unbelievable air classic. Violists will appreciate the opportunity to show- of intrigue that’s not often found in string literature. case the beauty and power of their instrument. This 3034051 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 4 50.00 solid arrangement is a great opener for both concerts 3034052 Additional Score ...... 7.00 and contests. 3035221 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3.5 50.00 Te Dije 3035222 Additional Score ...... 7.00 Andy Patterson. Wisp Written in the traditional tango style, this work gives each Shirl Jae Atwell. section a chance to shine with many opportunities for stylistic playing. Students will develop bow control to Just like clouds moving overhead, this light, airy piece sustain phrases and practice going from arco to pizz. The moves with effortless fluidity. Parts are interconnected syncopated rhythms are easily taught and fun to learn. and of equal importance, allowing students to work on 3035421 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3.5 50.00 ensemble balance and listening. 3035422 Additional Score ...... 7.00 3035231 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 3 50.00 3035232 Additional Score ...... 7.00

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First Concert Suite Procession of the Knights Susan H. Day. Don Brubaker. Here is a set of three stylistically different pieces that Written with the second-year string player in mind, are perfect for your students’ first concert.Pizzicato this work shares the majestic theme throughout the Party utilizes the pizzicato style on open strings with the orchestra. Students will reinforce basic articulations occasional addition of the first finger. Noah’s Arc again using only quarter and eighth notes. An excellent spring uses open strings, this time with the bow. Suite Sweet concert choice! Slurs introduces slurring of notes in groups of two over 3035181 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 1.5 40.00 a light, sweet melody. Whether performed separately or 3035182 Additional Score ...... 5.00 together as a longer suite, these pieces will provide a nice addition to your concert programming. Royal Promenade 3033781 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 1 40.00 Don Brubaker. 3033782 Additional Score ...... 5.00 Geared to beginners, it uses only quarter note and quarter rest rhythms in D Major. The use of thematic Gulf Coast Pirates repetition along with contrasting dynamics and articula- Kathy L. Fishburn. tions make this piece easy to learn yet interesting for all Young string players always like a swashbuckling adven- beginning players. ture - especially one that makes them sound so good! 3035191 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 1 40.00 The intriguing minor/modal themes, with lots of unisons 3035192 Additional Score ...... 5.00 and doublings, makes them sound more advanced than they are. An excellent choice for energetic young players! Shortnin’ Bread Blues 3033501 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 1.5 40.00 Deborah Baker Monday. 3033502 Additional Score ...... 5.00 Here is a great way to introduce your young string orchestra to the blues and swing style applied to an American folk song they will already know. The walking bass line really adds to the bluesy flavor. A nice addition to your spring concert programming! 3033791 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 1.5 40.00 3033792 Additional Score ...... 5.00 7

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Alegria Midnight Rain Janelle Zook Cunalata. Susan H. Day. Spanish for “elated joy and happiness,” Alegria is The dark, minor sound of this piece, coupled with the propelled by accented, syncopated eighth-note patterns. pizzicato effects depicting rain, make this an interesting Each section takes its turn playing the accented programmatic work for strings! All sections have a chance accompaniment underneath a lively melody. After a at the melody. It is easy to put together while sounding tranquil middle section, the work ends with a joyous, rich and satisfying. rhythmic punch! 3033391 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2 45.00 3035051 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2 45.00 3033392 Additional Score ...... 6.00 3035052 Additional Score ...... 6.00 Pastoral Symphony Assemble the Minions! Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Christina Hans. Jeffrey S. Bishop. The first movement of the Pastoral Symphony depicts From the hard-driving rhythms to the almost comical the composer’s “awakening of cheerful feelings upon pizzicato section, this work has a buoyancy and playful arrival in the countryside.” This arrangement, intended character reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons. The for the second-year student, keeps Beethoven’s timeless powerful main theme will motivate your group of minions melodies while remaining in first position. to achieve musical excellence. Your students will love 3035311 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2 45.00 playing this one! 3035312 Additional Score ...... 6.00 3035061 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2.5 45.00 3035062 Additional Score ...... 6.00 Pioneer Sky Doug Spata. Blue Rhythmico This jubilant overture is bristling with energetic ostinatos Kirt N. Mosier. and heroic melodies for each section. Students and This original work uses “blue” notes, jazzy riffs, and an audiences will be inspired by its triumphant, romantic ostinato bass line (lower strings) to build to a nice full style. This is among Doug Spata’s most exciting works, sound. A conductors’ favorite, newly revised for 2015. and it definitely belongs in your music library! 3030371 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2.5 45.00 3035161 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2.5 45.00 3030372 Additional Score ...... 6.00 3035162 Additional Score ...... 6.00

Jazz Rhythmico Red Pepper Kirt N. Mosier. arr. Jeffrey S. Bishop. This exciting work allows all parts to enjoy the driving Based on traditional Zydeco music and Cajun fiddling force of a rhythmico ostinato. The catchy melodic style, this clever arrangement passes tunes playfully content of this piece is shared by all. Written as a “sequel” from one section to another, sometimes over a pizzicato to the ever-popular Blue Rhythmico. walking bass line. This top-seller is full of energy and fun! 3035331 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2.5 45.00 3033341 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2.5 45.00 3035332 Additional Score ...... 6.00 3033342 Additional Score ...... 6.00

Kinetic Revenge of the Red Pepper Shirl Jae Atwell. Jeffrey Bishop. Here is your “taste” of the spicy sequel to the popular Full of energy and motion, this exciting piece requires a original Red Pepper. A lively melody over lower pizzicati strong rhythmic sense and beat. An excellent, accessible gives the impression that we’ve just eaten chili peppers, teaching piece for syncopation, students will enjoy and are beginning to feel the effects. Shared melodic playing the driving rhythms. Destined to become an ideas, generous double stops, judicious syncopations Atwell classic! and a bit of swagger make this selection the perfect way 3035131 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2 45.00 to add a little fire to your next concert. 3035132 Additional Score ...... 6.00 3033931 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2.5 45.00 3033932 Additional Score ...... 6.00 Medley from the Masters Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms & Serenata Notturna Giuseppi Verdi/arr. Robert McCashin. W.A. Mozart/arr. Todd Parrish. Ready for some music from the masters? Try this This carefree yet majestic-sounding work was likely delightful medley of three classics: Beethoven’s Ode written to be enjoyed at an evening party in Vienna. to Joy, Brahms’ famous theme from Symphony No. 1, It’s been arranged with optional timpani to be played and Verdi’s triumphal march from “Aida.” Pieces are seamlessly by a traditional string orchestra. It’s a great seamlessly woven together and carefully edited. piece to refine the brush stroke and introduce light 3035141 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2 45.00 classical playing. 3035142 Additional Score ...... 6.00 3035341 String Orchestra ...... Gr. 2.5 45.00 3035342 Additional Score ...... 6.00

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Commemoration Fanfare and Chorale Kirkpatrick Fanfare Claude T. Smith. Andrew Boysen, Jr. Stirring fanfares, beautiful chorales and idiomatic wood- Commissioned for the opening of the Kirkpatrick Library wind/brass lines highlight this well written, richly scored at Central Missouri State University, this energetic work, work. This is an exciting composition, which is surpris- originally for concert band, is now rescored by the ingly easy to prepare while being extremely effective. composer for Full Orchestra. Kirkpatrick Fanfare has 3030031 Full Orchestra ...... Gr. 3 40.00 an Irish flair, including strains ofDanny Boy. The driving 3030032 Additional Score ...... 10.00 rhythms and power of this dramatic work will be an exciting addition to any concert. 3030531 Full Orchestra ...... Gr. 4 55.00 Csardas 3030532 Additional Score ...... 9.00 Vittorio Monti/arr. Mosier. This famous violin showpiece sounds great as a full Morceau Symphonique orchestra work! Although written by Italian Vittorio Alexandre Guilmant/arr. Starr. Monti, this well-loved work is regularly played by Gypsy orchestras throughout Hungary, Romania and Eastern Highlighting one of the foundational works for the Europe. The csardas is a Hungarian dance originating serious trombone or euphonium soloist, this edition of from the music played in the csarda, a tavern in farming Guilmant’s masterwork provides an accompaniment villages. There are two sections; a slow lassu section and with full symphonic forces. It recalls the music of the late a fast friss (“fresh”) section, creating a piece rich in flavor Romantics and treats the orchestra with all the color and with equal portions of lyricism and technical brilliance. sweep that the piece deserves. 3033361 Full Orchestra ...... Gr. 4 65.00 3033241 Full Orchestra Trombone Solo .Gr. 6 150.00 3033362 Additional Score ...... 9.00 3033242 Additional Score ...... 20.00

Dance of the Gypsy Ride Camille Saint-Saens/arr. Kirt Mosier. Jeffrey S. Bishop. From the writer of the famous “Bacchanale” comes This original work was commissioned and premiered by this exotic dance for full orchestra. It is sure to inspire the 2004 Texas Music Educators Association Region 18 students with its mysterious start and exuberant melody. Junior High Honors Orchestra in Austin, Texas, Lance Ample doubling allows it to be played with fewer parts. Armstrong’s home. It is a tribute to the open air and A great opening number for both concert and contest! excitement of the cross-country bicycle race! The fine recording was done at Millersville University in 3030521 Full Orchestra ...... Gr. 3.5 55.00 Pennsylvania. 3030522 Additional Score ...... 9.00 3035081 Full Orchestra ...... Gr. 4 65.00 3035082 Additional Score ...... 9.00 Valdres March Johannes Hanssen/arr. Fishburn. Declaration Overture The classic band march, first played in 1904, is finally Claude T. Smith. available for full orchestra! Based on Norwegian After a stately fanfare introduces a five-note motif, this folksongs, the melodies in this piece are played by all celebratory overture blossoms into a joyful concert sections, moving from the winds to the strings and selection that will be enthusiastically received each sometimes doubled. The fanfares in the brass add a very time it is presented. Interesting parts appear through all regal sound. The strings will enjoy the beautiful phrases sections of the orchestra (including percussion) in this in both melody and countermelody roles. This is a fine quintessential concert opener that is accessible and addition to the orchestra repertoire! effective with student or community ensembles. 3033371 Full Orchestra ...... Gr. 4 65.00 3030051 Full Orchestra ...... Gr. 3 50.00 3033372 Additional Score ...... 9.00 3030052 Additional Score ...... 8.00 Warrior’s Run God of Our Fathers Kirt N. Mosier. George Warren/arr. Claude T. Smith. This work was commissioned for the inaugural Claude Smith’s mastery with wind and percussion timbres performance of the Lee’s Summit, Missouri Symphony is enhanced with a full symphonic string section in this Orchestra. It is based on the picture of a warrior running thrilling arrangement of George Warren’s timeless hymn. into battle, as its contrapuntal lines depict the sound of This is the capstone of a patriotic concert that will be feet running through the forest to battle. uplifting in both the concert hall and church sanctuary. 3030451 Full Orchestra ...... Gr. 4 55.00 3030091 Full Orchestra ...... Gr. 4 50.00 3030452 Additional Score ...... 9.00 3030092 Additional Score ...... 9.00

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