H/E PERFORMANCE MUSIC / GRADE 3–4
Slavonic Dance
Op. 46, No. 3
By Antonín Dvořák/ arr. Jim Palmer
Grade
3
Lively and full of character, this arrangement will be an exciting
opener or closer to any concert. Featuring traditional rhythms of
Slavic folk music, the piece will give all players a chance to play
lyrical melodies as well as exciting dance-like rhythms. (2:10)
(00-47476) ............................................................................$49.00
Zoom!
By Richard Meyer
Grade
3
Vivid imagery, colorful orchestrations, and a variety of styles
all combine to make this one-of-a-kind selection a journey
that your students and audience will never forget! In the form
of a five-part rondo with changing tempos, this piece will let
creativity fly! (5:31)
(00-47475) ............................................................................$56.00
Josephine’s Waltz
Josefin’s Dopvals
By Roger Tallroth / arr. Bob Phillips
Grade
3
This pretty crossover waltz will feel equally at home in fiddle and
classical settings. The ornaments are easy and authentic
for all sections as they share the melody while remaining in
1st position. A great introduction to playing ornaments! (3:11)
(00-47473) ............................................................................$49.00
Rubicon
By Doug Spata
Grade
3
Focus on the left hand! This thrilling piece, using simple
rhythms, was written to help students understand the concept
of positions. Violins, violas, and cellos can play entirely in 3rd
position with no shifting. (1:54)
(00-47477) ............................................................................$49.00
A Festival of Christmas
Featuring: Good King Wenceslas / Deck the Halls /
Here We Come A-Caroling
Traditional / arr. Brendan McBrien
Grade
3
This setting of three timeless and lively holiday tunes forms a
festive trio of toe-tapping fun. Set with both traditional and
contemporary harmonies, and including optional percussion,
your musicians and audience will be filled with the joy and
pleasure of the season. (3:22)
(00-47478) ............................................................................$49.00
Minstrel
By Shirl Jae Atwell
Grade
3
In the minstrel tradition, this tune is lighthearted, carefree, and
easy to remember upon hearing. It has a snappy rhythm that
makes you want to dance to its lively tune. (2:05)
(00-47479) ............................................................................$46.00
Primal Strings
By Gary Fagan
Grade
3
Primal, defined as “relating to an early stage in development,”
might be a fitting description of some string players you know.
This thrilling piece provides rhythmic challenges and uses
multiple meter changes to create interesting, appealing, and
unique rhythmic textures. (3:41)
(00-47480) ............................................................................$49.00
Maharaja
By Doug Spata
Grade
3½
Slurred pizzicato imitates the sound of tabla drums while
finger snaps and triplet flourishes add to the Southeast Asian
flavor. Teachers will appreciate challenging their students
with advanced fingerings and rhythms throughout the piece
and students and audiences will thrill to this unique musical
experience. (3:00)
(00-35964)............................................................................$49.00
Fanfare, Fantasy, and Fugue
On an American Hymn Song
By Richard Meyer
Grade
3½
This imaginative and dynamic selection is based on “The Navy
Hymn.” Using a myriad of time signatures, keys, and modes, this
is the perfect teaching piece for advanced students, challenging
them with a variety of playing styles and forms. (6:09)
(00-47474) ............................................................................$62.00
Serenade for Strings
By Dwight Gustafson
Grade
4
This absolutely gorgeous work for string orchestra simply sings
with musicality. Incredibly expressive, this piece holds its own
with the true classics of string literature. Your orchestra will grow
in maturity and sound through the study of this music. (4:45)
(00-18549) ............................................................................$48.00
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