For String Orchestra

The Speckled Hen Overture  
by William Hofeldt
Grade 3 1/2 • 7:00 • $40.00 • SO202C
Award-winning composer, William Hofeldt has written another piece that will become a new favorite. Featuring his trademark sound and styles, this work includes position work for 1st violins, cellos, and basses. The keys of A Minor, F Major, and G Major chosen by Mr. Hofeldt assist in enriching the warmth and vitality of his melodies and harmonies.

View From Hubble, The  
by Carold Nunez
Grade 4 • 5:20 • $40.00 • SO200C
A tribute to the Hubble telescope, this challenging, yet fun composition, includes a special message — but players and listeners must discover what the important message is! Resource material about the Hubble is provided. This is not to be missed.

Chorale, Scherzo, and Dance       
by Jack Stamp
Grade 5 – 6 • 5:30 • $40.00 • JSO189C
Jack Stamp, a highly regarded composer of music for concert band, has written this spectacular three-movement work for advanced string orchestra. Exploring the use of dissonance, mixed meters, and an array of timbres, this composition is impressive and dramatic!

An American Folk Symphony         
Symphony for Strings No. 2
by Jeffrey S. Bishop
Grade 4 • 13:50 • $45.00 • SO199C
Four movements entitled Western Swing, Southern Lullaby, Cowboy Waltz, & Shaker Dances make up this vibrant symphony for string orchestras. Great melodies combined with rhythmic energy will motivate students and will be a favorite at concert time.

Remembrance  
for Strings and Piano   
by Sarah Elizabeth Gibson
Grade 4 • 6:10 • $38.00 • SO197C
Written for strings and piano, this beautiful ballad-type composition honors those men, women, and children affected by that infamous day: September 11, 2001. Winning the MENC 2002 National Young Composers Award with this composition, Sarah Elizabeth Gibson said, “Music has always been something that has soothed my soul when I have been upset or hurt. This is what brought me to writing this piece so maybe it could help somebody else along the way.”

Romanian Folk Dances       
by Béla Bartók arr. Deborah Baker Monday
Grade 4 • 4:50 • $38.00 • SO185C
This arrangement features four of the six dance movements originally composed by Bartok. Arranger Deborah Baker Monday selected Joc Cu Bata, Buciumeana, Poarga Romanesca, & Maruntel for their accessibility to high school orchestras. Well balanced among the sections, this suite is perfect for festival and concert performances.

Shabbat Shalom   
arr. Marsha Chusmir Shapiro
Grade 2 1/2 • 7:00 • $40.00 • SO196C
This musical composition is a medley of five melodies that are part of the Friday evening and Saturday morning Jewish services. Featuring major and minor keys throughout, the majority of music is playable in first position with backward or forward extensions included.

March of the Gladiators  
for Strings and Percussion
by Joshua Missal
Grade 3 • 3:20 • $38.00 • SO187C
Powerful from beginning to end, veteran composer Joshua Missal evokes the images of gladiators and their challenges. Also including snare drum, bass drum, and triangle, the composition also features a cello solo in the somber, reflective section.

String Chatter   
by M.L. Daniels
Grade 3 • 4:25 • $38.00 • SO201C
Set in ternary form, the title gets its name from the “A” section which features spiccato throughout, “chattering” along as players give rhythmic motion to the music. The majority of this composition can be played in 1st position, although 1st violins, cellos, and basses will encounter a few brief spots in upper positions.

Durango Tango   
by Doris Gazda
Grade 3 • 3:25 • $38.00 • SO203C
Durango Tango exemplifies the style and spirit of musica flamenca. Written in the keys of G Minor & G Major, its strong rhythmic structure and flowing melodies offer the opportunity for unique programming and memorable concerts.

Frolic   
by Kathy Cook
Grade 1 1/2 • 2:00 • $38.00 • SO205C
Here’s another winner that will serve well as a concert opener for young orchestras. Frolic is in D Major and actually features portions of the scale in its opening melody. Beginning students will feel comfortable performing this piece and they will sound great because of the smart scoring by middle school educator and composer, Kathy Cook.

Full Orchestra

Valse Lyrique   
by William Himes
Grade 3 • 6:20 • $50.00 • O-1080C
Known for his glorious melodies and rich harmonies, Mr. Himes provides us with a wonderful masterwork. Structured in a typical A-B-A form, this composition features two waltzes of contrasting styles and tempos.

Wildwood Overture (recording not provided)
by Aaron David Miller
Grade 4 • 8:00 • $55.00 • O-1081
This majestic and colorful overture features spirited, energetic motives and soaring lyrical phrases. The brass shine throughout this work, and memorable solos for members of the woodwind section will capture listeners’ attention, as well.