StringTracks XIII
Recorded by the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra Strings
Richard Auldon Clark, Director
*Viola soloists are Richard Auldon Clark and Oliver Fluchaire.
**Recorded by Coronado High School Symohony Orchestra, El Paso, TX, Ida Steadman, Director.

Declarations   
by Jeffrey S. Bishop
Grade 3 • 3:05 • $35.00 • SO171C
Try this dynamic work for your next concert opener! It's an excellent program closer, too.

For the Star of County Down   
arr. Deborah Baker Monday
Grade 2 1/2 • 5:55 • $38.00 • SO175C
By the coauthor of Strings Extraordinaire, this medley will add sparkle to any concert.

Ahlan Sabaya Alfarah   
arr. Kenneth Sarch,
percussion by Robert A. Amchin
Grade 2 1/2 • 4:10 • $38.00 • SO173C
This dynamic Arabic dance from Jordan includes parts for drums and finger cymbals.

Korean Folk Song Variants   
arr. Elliot Del Borgo
Grade 2 • 4:00 • $38.00 • SO167C
All sections shine in this beautiful arrangement of Arirang.

A Celtic Christmas   
arr. Bob Mathews
Grade 3 • 3:30 • $35.00 • SO172C
Three festive carols include: The Holly Bears a Berry, A Night in Bethlehem, and The Boar's Head Carol.

Mission Song   
for Strings and Harp
arr. Doris Gazda
Grade 2 1/2 • 3:20 • $35.00 • SO165C
Based on a Mexican folk song heard by Ms. Gazda while visiting a mission near Tucson, AZ, this piece reinforces 6/8 time.

African Accents   
for Strings and Percussion
arr. Marsha Chusmir Shapiro
Grade 2 1/2 • 5:00 • $38.00 • SO176C
Rarely heard African folk music is now available in this superb arrangement. This is not to be missed!

Explorations   
by William Dyson
Grade 1 • 5:20 • $35.00 • SO170C
A suite of four pieces, Explorations is designed for classroom study and performance. Piano required.

Prairie Trail   
by Jeffrey S. Bishop
Grade 1 • 1:20 • $35.00 • SO168C
This piece commemorates the pioneers who ventured to the Far West to seek new land and a better life.

The Journey   
by William Hofeldt
Grade 3 1/2 • 9:20 • $35.00 • SO174C
An overture-style work by award-winning composer William Hofeldt, this is one of his best yet.

Tres Valses Poeticos   
by Enrique Granados,
arr. Terry McQuilkin
Grade 3 • 4:00 • $35.00 • SO163C
In three movements, this elegant work will add a charming touch to your program.

Duo for Two Solo Strings & String Orchestra*   
by Johann Michel
adapted / orchestrated Marcia Fountain
Grade 4 – 5 • 3:50 • $40.00 • SO169C
A choice of solo combinations include: 2 Solo Violas, 2 Solo Violins, Solo Violin & Viola, Solo Viola & Cello. All are provided in one set!

Andante and Fugue   
by G. F. Handel, arr. Gerald Anderson
Grade 4 • 5:15 • $35.00 • SO166C
This work features movement 1 and 2 from the Concerto Grosso Op. 3, No. 5.

Time Piece   
by Steven Amundson
Grade 5 – 6 • 5:30 • $35.00 • JSO164C
You'll be on your toes with this selection. It's a fast-paced, energetic work including a 12/16 time signature!

excerpts from Tejas for Full Orchestra**   
by Carold Nunez
Grade 5 • 10:00 • $55.00 • O-1076C
This powerful work portrays Texas: the land, the people, the state. Co-winner: 1999 Texas Orchestra Directors Association Composition Contest.

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