H/E PERFORMANCE MUSIC / GRADE 1–2
STRING
ALTERNATIVES
American Fiddle Medley
Featuring: Cripple Creek / Boil Them Cabbage Down /
Old Joe Clark / Soldier’s Joy
Traditional / arr. Bob Phillips
Grade
2
Perfect for young players or as a quick play-down finale
for older players, all sections play the melodies and
have opportunities to work on dynamics. Performance
recommendations to help make the tunes sound “fiddley” are
provided in the score. (1:30)
(00-31617) Available in SmartMusic .........................................$45.00
STRING
ORCHESTRA
Secret Santa
By Kathryn Griesinger
Grade
1
This creative piece transforms into a top-secret mission that
features simple 3-part harmony with easy rhythms. It includes
quotes from “Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” “God Rest Ye Merry
Gentlemen,” “Up on the Housetop,” “Jingle Bells,” “We Three
Kings,” “Good King Wenceslas,” and “We Wish You a Merry
Christmas.” (1:33)
(00-47465) ............................................................................$46.00
D-Tour
By Todd Parrish
Grade
1
The rondo form gives students repetition, along with “detours”
to keep their interest. This piece uses only quarter notes and
half notes with both stepwise motion and larger intervals in D
major. The piano part is recommended. (2:07)
(00-47468) ............................................................................$46.00
A Russian Winter
By Doug Spata
Grade
1½
Simple rhythms, an all-pizzicato texture, and a supporting piano
part make this piece, written in the style of a Russian folk song,
easy to put together. In a minor key with melodies that move
between all parts, it is ideal for a first winter concert! (1:35)
(00-47464) ............................................................................$46.00
King’s Court
By Susan H. Day
Grade
1½
This stately piece uses open-string double stops and pizzicato
to achieve its regal sound. Though suitable for advanced
elementary or middle school string players, it is fun for all levels.
All parts remain in 1st position with easy rhythms. (2:45)
(00-26573) Available in SmartMusic ........................................$46.00
Rainbow’s End
By Susan H. Day
Grade
1½
Take a musical journey to the end of the rainbow in this upbeat
and majestic piece, featuring easy rhythms and satisfying
melodies. Teaching points include dotted quarter notes, legato
bowing, two-note slurs, and pizzicato. The viola part doubles
the violin 2 part. (2:16)
(00-47482) ............................................................................$46.00
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