String Orchestra Music

The Native American Chief Hiawatha served as the inspiration behind this creative work. A rhythmic motif is immediately introduced and represents the beating drums often associated with this type of music. There are no tempo changes, and a lyrical section offers a nice contrast with the opening and closing material. Very engaging. (1:55) FJH Beginning Strings Soon Hee Newbold

Grade: 3.5 A Minor Case of the Birthday Blues Lauren Bernofsky Even the most humbug-y of audience members will have to laugh at this new take on the traditional birthday song. After the melody is presented in a minor key, it works its way through a series of tongue-in-cheek "serious" transitions before arriving at a zany calypso setting (complete with maracas and claves!). Through all its silliness, the piece is actually a great tea...

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Turn on the afterburners with this intense and engaging musical tour-de-force. A great way to open a program, this work makes a bold and powerful statement that will hook your audience from the first note. Easy multi-meter passages provide the backdrop or aggressive rhythms and soaring melodies as the piece kicks into overdrive. Simply outstanding!

This incredible arrangement of the first movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 is not only extremely accessible, but also incorporates thematic material from the entire movement, not just the opening. Set in the key of D minor (instead of C minor), this version lies very well under the fingers of younger students yet retains all the fire and lyricism of the original. Finally, you can perform one of the most recognized melodies in all of classica...

Inspired by those incredible figures in history whose passion and perseverance are legendary, this bold work is a tribute to those fiery hearts that have left a legacy of a better life for us today. The opening sixteenth note pulse in the strings immediately grasps the audience's attention as the music propels forward. A haunting lyrical melody becomes the focus of the second section, which features solos in both violin parts, viola and cello. A ...

Feel the warm breezes of the islands in this lively original work. Emphasizing high 3 fingerings in the violins and violas, Calypso Sea contains traditional syncopated rhythms and pizzicato figures. Optional claves and guiro complete the groove and add a tropical flair.

For directors on a budget, we are pleased to offer this exciting collection of four pieces at one low price that work well as a full concert program. The set contains pieces in a variety of styles including Renaissance, novelty, programmatic, and folk. By: Brian Balmages, Lauren Bernofsky, Carrie Lane Gruselle, Soon Hee Newbold Titles include: Courtly Dance and Procession (Balmages); Hiawatha (Newbold); The Cuckoo Clock (Bernofsky); Sourwoo...

Enjoy the spectacular colors of a fan dance, invoking pictures of bright kimonos and the graceful movements of Japanese dancers. This is a great piece to focus on staccato or spiccato bowing while also utilizing some low 2 fingerings in first violins. The melody travels to each voice in the orchestra and pizzicato adds the authentic feel of traditional instruments. A unique and lovely addition to round out any program.

Inspired by those incredible figures in history whose passion and perseverance are legendary, this bold work is a tribute to those fiery hearts that have left a legacy of a better life for us today. The opening sixteenth note pulse in the strings immediately grasps the audience's attention as the music propels forward. A haunting lyrical melody becomes the focus of the second section, which features solos in both violin parts, viola and cello. A ...

The classic tune, Li'l Liza Jane is given a western treatment by veteran composer, Stephen Bulla. The opening hoedown sets the mood for this light concert piece which includes a brief violin solo. Easy to put together and sure to delight your audience. (2:58) FJH Developing Strings Arranged by Stephen Bulla

Immerse yourself in a sea of tranquility as your ensemble explores this powerful lyrical work with brilliant orchestration along with exceptional harmonic and melodic development. The work features a solo quartet that is juxtaposed with lush full ensemble writing to create a wealth of interesting textures. As the emotional arc of the piece grows, it soon transforms into a beautiful sweeping line that brings closure to the pent up tension of the p...