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String Orchestra

Grade 1 & 1.5

Do-Re-Mi - Words by Oscar Hammerstein II, music by Richard Rodgers / Lloyd Conley. (Hal Leonard) ($45.00) (Grade 1.5) This title is from the Broadway Musical/Movie, "Sound of Music". It is in the key of G in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 120 beats per minute. A piano part and a percussion part are included. This title is correlated to the Essential Elements for Strings, book 1, page 42.

My Heart Will Go On - James Horner, lyrics by Will Jennings / Robert Longfield. (Hal Leonard) ($35.00) (Grade 1.5) This title is the love song from the movie, "Titanic". It is in the key of C in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 108 beats per minute. This title is correlated to the Essential Elements Series for Strings, book 1 page 42.

Round and Round and Round - Compound - Arr. Stephen Wieloszynski. (Kendor Music) ($50.00) (Grade 1) (Time 3:30) This suite of three rounds is arranged using "Row, Row Your Boat", "Oh, How Lovely The Evening", and "Three Blind Mice". The first round is in the key of D in 6/8 meter. The second and third rounds are in the key of G. The meter for the second round is 3/4, while the third is in 6/8 meter.

Grade 2 & 2.5

Bluegrass On Parade - James "Red" McLeod. (Kendor Music) ($32.00) (Grade 2, Solo Grade 3) (Time 1:30) This "hoe-down" is in cut-time in the key of D. The half note is equal to 120 beats per minute. The director may choose as many as 4 different written solos depending on the strength of the performers: Violin as soloist- 5 choices plus a duet; Violas- 3 choices; cellos- 2 choices; and string bass- only 1 choice.

Concerto Grosso - Elliot A. Del Borgo. (Kendor Music) ($45.00) (Grade 2/ Soli Grade 3) (Time 6:15) This title features a solo violin, solo viola, and solo cello with string orchestra. It is composed in "Baroque form, but the harmonic scheme is modal with strong Romantic-era harmonies". It opens in the key of F in 4/4 meter. The middle 3/4 section is in the key of B-flat with the quarter note equal to 72 beats per minute. The third section returns the key to F and 4/4 meter with the quarter note equal to 138 beats per minute. There is some use of mutes throughout this composition.

Mickey Mouse March - Words and music by Jimmie Dodd / Arr. Lloyd Conley. (Hal Leonard) ($35.00) (Grade 2) This song title is from the Mickey Mouse Club of the 1950’s. It opens in the key of D but changes to the key of G. The meter is 6/8 with the dotted quarter note equal to 110 beats per minute. The song is correlated to the Essential Elements, book 2 page 43.

My Girl - William "Smokey" Robinson and Ronald White / Larry Moore. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 2.5) This medium soul groove title opens in the key of C in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 112 beats per minute. The key changes to the key of D. Optional percussion parts for a drum set have been included. This title was recorded by "The Temptations".

Part of Your World - Lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken / Arr. Larry Moore. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 3) This title is from Walt Disney’s "The Little Mermaid". It is in the key of G in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 116 beats per minute. A piano and percussion parts are included. A third violin (treble clef viola) part is also included.

Passacaglia in D Major - Elliot De Borgo. (Kendor) ($40.00) (Grade 2) (Time 3:50) This title is in the key of D with some accidentals. The meter is 3/4 with the quarter note equal to 80 beats per minute. The strings do use mutes.

Shenanigans - Lennie Niehaus. (Kendor Music) ($40.00) (Grade 2) (Time 4:20) This title is in ABA Rondo form. It opens in the key of G and changes several times going to the key of D, then F and returning to the key of D. The opening meter is 2/4, but it changes to 4/4. There are several repeated sections as well as a D.S. al Coda. Optional percussion and piano parts are included. The piano part is not included in the score.

Songs of Israel - Robert S. Frost. (Kendor Music) ($38.00) (Grade 2) (Time 1:55) This title features the folk songs "Tzena Tzena" and "Artza Alinu". The opening key is C in 2/4 meter. The key changes to G.

Variations A Comin’ - Robert Frost. (Kendor Music) ($44.00) (Grade 2) (Time 3:00) This title opens in the key of G, but changes to B-flat, then to D and returns to the key of G. The opening meter is 2/4 with the meter changing to 3/4. An optional piano part is included.

Grade 3 & 3.5

Acres of Clams - Frank Halferty. (Kendor Music) ($32.00) (Grade 3) (Time 1:50) A traditional folk tune that opens in the key of D. It modulates to the key of G and ends in the key of C. The meter is 6/8 with the dotted quarter note equals to 80 to 90 beats per minute.

As Summer Was Just Beginning (Song For James Dean) - Larry Daehn / transcribed by Thomas Stone. (Daehn) ($40.00) (Grade 3) This title opens in the key of G. The key changes to C and later changes to the key of A. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 72 beats per minute.
The Carousel Waltz - Richard Rodgers / Lloyd Conley. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 3) This title is from the Broadway Musical "Carousel". It is in 3/4 meter. The opening key is D with the quarter note equal to 100 beats per minute. The tempo increases to dotted half note equal to 60 beats per minute. The key changes to the key of G, but changes back to the key of D.

George of the Jungle - Words and music by Stan Worth and Sheldon Allman / Arr. Calvin Custer. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 3) This title is from the movie of the same name. It is in the key of D with many accidentals. The meter is cut time with the quarter note equal to 100 beats per minute. There are several repeats throughout. A piano and 2 percussion parts are included.

Heart and Soul - Words by Frank Loesser, music by Hoagy Carmichael / Larry Moore. (Hal Leonard) ($ 40.00) (Grade 3) This title is from Paramount Short Subject "A Song Is Born". It is in the key of D. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 90 beats per minute. A 3rd violin and/or treble clef viola part is included. A piano and a percussion part are also included.

Hillcrest Overture - Lennie Niehaus. (Kendor Music) ($40.00) (Grade 3) (Time 6:00) This title opens in the key of G. The opening meter is 6/8 with the dotted quarter note equal to 84 beats per minute. The key changes to the key of C with the meter also changing, going to 3/4. There is a D.C. al Coda, returning the key to G and 6/8 meter.

A Jubilant Song - Text by Walt Whitman, music by John Leavitt / Arr. John Moss. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 3) This title opens in the key of A-flat. The key changes several times going through C, E-flat, A-flat and ending in C. The opening meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 76 beats per minute. The meter changes several times also. It changes to 6/8 and some 2/4 and back to 4/4.

My Heart Will Go On - With music by James Horner, lyrics by Will Jennings / Larry Moore. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 3) This title from the movie "Titanic" opens in the key of F in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 108 beats per minute. The key changes to the key of A. An optional part for the electric bass is included. Also included are parts for the piano and 2 percussion.

I, II, III, IV, V: Fantasia On a Ground - John Harbison. (Hal Leonard) ($30.00) (Grade 3) This title has no key signature and many accidentals are written as needed. The meter is 3/4 with the dotted half note equal to 53 beats per minute.

Serenade On "May Day Carol" - Pierre La Plante / transcribed by Thomas Stone. (Daehn) ($40.00) (Grade 3) This title is based on the British Folksongs "May Day Carol" and "O Waly Waly" ("The Water Is Wide"). The opening key is G in 4/4 meter. The quarter note is equal to 88 beats per minute. The key changes to A with the meter also changing, going to 3/4. The meter returns to 4/4. The viola part is divided into 2 parts.

Soldier’s Joy - Arr. Lloyd Conley. (Kendor Music) ($40.00) (Grade 3.5) (Time 2:45) This title is a traditional reel. It changes keys several times from the opening key of D. It goes through the key of C and then to G. The meter also changes from the opening 2/4 to 4/4 and returns to 2/4. There are several repeats. Optional percussion and piano parts are included. The piano part is not included in the score.
Sonatine in G Major After a Duo by Jacques-Fereol Mazas - Arr. Elliot Del Borgo. (Kendor) ($40.00) (Grade 3) (Time 4:40) This title is in the key of G with some accidentals. The meter is 4/4 and the quarter note is equal to 120 beats per minute. There are some repeated sections.

Stand By Me - Words and music by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. (Hal Leonard) ($40.00) (Grade 3) This pop tune from the 1960’s is in the key of A. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 120 beats per minute. A third violin and/or treble clef viola part is included. A piano and a percussion part are also included.

With Quiet Courage (In Memory of Lois Daehn) - Larry Daehn / transcribed by Thomas Stone. (Daehn) ($40.00) (Grade 3) This title opens in the key of C with the key changing to the key of A at measure 49. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 72 beats per minute. The viola is divided into 2 parts.

Grade 4 & 4.5

Stompin’ At the Barn Dance - James "Red" McLeod. (Kendor Music) ($32.00) (Grade 4) (Time 1:00) This title is in the key of A in cut-time. The half note is equal to 120 beats per minute. There is some foot stomping required. An optional piano part is included, but not notated in the score.

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Grade 1 & 1.5

Grade 2 & 2.5

Grade 3 & 3.5

Intermezzo, From the Opera "Goyescas" - Enrique Granados, revised and edited by Clark McAlister. (Masters Music) ($55.00) (Grade 3) This title opens in the key of E-flat. The meter is 3/4. The introduction tempo is 60 to 66 beats per minute, changing to 120 beats per minute.

Mission: Impossible Theme - Lalo Schifrin / Calvin Custer. (Hal Leonard) ($70.00) (Grade 3.5) The title is from the TV series "Mission: Impossible". It opens in the key of G minor. The meter is 5/4 with the quarter note equal to 172 beats per minute. The key changes at measure 51 to C minor but returns to G minor seventeen measures later.

Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1, Op. 39, No. 1 - Edward Elgar / edited by William Ryden. (Masters Music) ($60.00) (Grade 3) This title opens in the key of D. It changes key going through G and then returning to D. The meter is 2/4.

Variations On a Christmas Carol, Op. 91, No. 2 - Johannes Brahms/ orchestrated and edited by William Ryden. (Masters Music) ($50.00) (Grade 3) This title is from "Geistliches Wiengenlied" (Sacred Lullaby), a setting of the medieval carol "Joseph lieber, Joseph mein", originally for contralto, viola and piano. This title is in the key of F in 6/8 meter.

Wedding March From A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Felix Mendelssohn / Steven L. Rosenhaus. (Masters Music) ($36.00) (Grade 3.5) This title opens in the key of C. The key change to G, but returns to the key of C. The meter is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 132 to 144 beats per minute. There are several repeated sections.

Grade 4 & 4.5

Pictures At An Exhibition (Part 1) - Modeste Moussorgsky / orchestrated by Carl Simpson. (Masters Music) ($65.00) (Grade 5) This title has four movements: "Promenade", "Gnomus (The Gnomes)", "Promenade", and "Il Vecchio Castello (The Old Castle)". There are many different keys used throughout this composition. It opens in the key of C. It goes through A-flat, B-flat and D-flat. The meters also are varied, opening in 5/4 and changing back and forth to 6/4. Other meters used are 3/4, 4/4 and some 6/8.

Wedding Day At Troldhaugen - Edvard Grieg / Clark McAlister. (Masters Music) ($30.00) Grade 5) This title opens in the key of D. The key changes to G, but then returns to D on the Da Capo. The meter opens in common time, and but changes to 2/4 and then changes back to common time.

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Orchestra Latest Releases from January - March 1998!

Orchestra
Latest Releases from January - March 1998!