NEW MUSIC for 2006

CANTERBURY OVERTURE
– McGinty/Mullins
An original composition in three-part form, contrasting modal harmonies with major and Renaissance style with modern, this original overture will enhance the bowing skills of your young string players. Everyone has an interesting — and important — part, great for building confidence in young string players! [2:15]
Q441033 - Set with Score - $38.00
Q441034 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

ROUND AND ROUND AND ROUND
– arr. McGinty/Mullins
A very clever way to teach rounds to your students! Three familiar tunes — Tallis Canon, Have You Seen The Ghost Of John and Laughing May Is Here are first presented in their entirety and then as rounds, making this a great piece to develop both listening skills and independent part playing. Everyone will enjoy this piece! [2:32]
Q441039 - Set with Score - $38.00
Q441040 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

PAINTED DESERT
– McGinty/Mullins
This original piece depicts an area near the Grand Canyon that is a rainbow of colorful rocks, mesas and buttes. A Native American Zuni summer rain song adds a colorful and authentic touch. This simple yet beautiful piece gives your string orchestra a chance to play legato style — smooth and silky throughout. This will encourage the imagination and creativity of your students as they describe this wondrous scene through the gift of music. [2:54]
Q441037 - Set with Score - $38.00
Q441038 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

MULTIPLE CHOICE
– arr. McGinty/Mullins
What four familiar folk songs can be combined into a duet of any two songs, a trio of three and a quartet of all four? Teachers are always looking for that special piece that will please the students as well as the audience and is also fun to teach. This is that special piece! This delightful medley will definitely improve the listening skills of both your students and your audience! [2:25]
Q441035 - Set with Score - $38.00
Q441036 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

More Beginning String Orchestra Titles:

AIR AND CAPRICE
– Edmondson/Mullins.
Written in two contrasting but connected sections, the beauty and charm of this piece will encourage your young string players to phrase musically. The Air, in D, will help your students with legato bowing and the joyful Caprice, in G, will encourages articulation skills such as accents and light, lifting up-bow. An excellent concert choice for any time of the year! [2:30]
Q441017 - Set with Score - $38.00
Q441018 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

AMERICAN FOLK TRILOGY
– arr. Anne McGinty.
Chester, Amazing Grace and Yankee Doodle — three favorite folk songs delightfully arranged to showcase young string players. This is an ideal teaching piece for legato bowing and independence of parts. Your audience will recognize and enjoy these familiar songs and admire the confidence and enthusiasm of your young string players! [2:15]
Q441001 - Set with Score $35.00
Q441002 - Extra Conductor $4.00

ANASAZI
– John Edmondson.
The mysterious disappearance of this ancient tribe of indigenous Americans is portrayed in this very easy piece. A haunting melody with simple polychords and dynamic contrast offer many teaching opportunities. An optional percussion part adds color. Your students and your audience will be very impressed! [3:00]
Q441003 - Set with Score $35.00
Q441004 - Extra Conductor $4.00

AZTEC SUNRISE
– John Edmondson/Mullins.
A quiet morning during ancient times in Mexico is the setting for this lovely piece that provides an excellent opportunity to work on phrasing with your young string orchestra. This composition will appeal to the audience, the orchestra members and their teachers. Give your string students the chance to play this one! [2:45]
Q441025 - Set with Score - $38.00
Q441026 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

CONCERTO FOR SLEIGH BELLS AND STRINGS
– Edmondson/Mullins.
Using a bright original tune and phrases from familiar holiday songs interspersed with solos by the sleigh bells, this clever work will be the hit of your Christmas concert! [2:05]
Q441009 - Set with Score - $38.00
Q441010 - Extra Full Score - $5.00

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