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Choose the Perfect Level for Your Ensemble
• Playable by first year students with limited study
• Uses only the first six notes of the D Major Scale
• Moderate tempo and 4/4 time signatures
• All sections have an opportunity to play the melody
• Playable by 2nd and 3rd year groups
• Introducing 6/8 time signatures
• New key signatures including C, A, F & B≤
• New positions for Violin, Cello and Bass
• More complex rhythms and fingered double stops
• Playable by first-year groups
• Keys of D and G; first position (Bass 3rd position); careful writing of low 2 for Violins and Violas while avoiding high 3
• Introducing 2/4 and 3/4 time signatures with whole, half, quarter and eighth note patterns with no syncopation
• Detache, pizzicato, staccato, legato and marcato bowings to expand student’s right hand technique
• Playable by advanced middle school and high school musicians
• Exploring higher positions for all strings
• Expanded literature for advancing programs
• Playable by 2nd year musicians
• Incorporates dotted quarter-notes and simple syncopated rhythms
• Expanded right hand technique of 2-note slurs, hooked bows and adjacent string crossings
• Open string double stops
• Playable by high school musicians
• First Violins explore 5th position while second Violins and Violas move through 3rd position
• Cellos expand to 4th position while the Bass section works through 5th position
Laura Estes
Yukiko Nishimura
Matthew R. Putnam
David Samuel Sean O’Loughlin
Christina Huss
Larry Clark
Carol Brittin Chambers
Tyler Arcari
Jeffrey Hart
Alan Lee Silva
Prelude
Capo
1)
1½)
Intermezzo (Grade 2-2½)
(Grade 3-3½)
(Grade 4 & Up)
Prelude
(Grade ½)
Da Capo
(Grade 1)
Harmony
(Grade 1½)
by Music Educators Tyler Arcari and Carol Brittin Chambers, Easy as 1–2–3 is an exploration of Rhythm with an assortment of over 40 patterns featuring a variety of time signatures, a collection of Etudes to bolster key relationships and technical accuracy, and a compendium of over 40 Chorales spanning a robust range of keys and styles.
A New Approach Director Designs
Edited by Diana Traietta
• Purchase once; use & print forever
• One file contains all string instruments
• Designed when you want, how you want
• Over 150+ exercises
Laura Estes
True to form, this cleverly titled work for the earliest musicians is a great piece to reinforce the first few notes learned on their instruments. Laura has a talent for writing music that is engaging and fun for young players, and “Binary 0101” is no exception! (1:59)
PSO2501
$45.00
Christmas Charades
An Audience Participation Musical Charades Game Arranged by Larry Clark
Pair audience participation with a dash of nostalgia in this holiday work inspired by feelgood Christmas classics. Larry Clark has arranged a festively fun piece for your Christmastime program. (2:52)
PSO2502
$45.00 Swarm
Tyler
Arcari
The swarm is here! Creepy crawlies with wings blot the sky in this exciting and sound-effectfilled work for the youngest of ensembles. Using only the first six notes of the D scale and covering a wide variety of musical concepts and articulations, this fun and engaging piece takes you directly to the hive. (2:08)
PSO2503
$45.00
Da Capo String Orchestra Series Grade 1
Fiddle Holiday
(Jingle Bells, Up on the Housetop, O Come, All Ye Faithful)
Arranged by Tyler Arcari
This toe-tapping frolic into the festive world of fiddle music is going to be a hit at your next Christmas concert! Full of recognizable tunes and infused with accessible fiddle figures, “Fiddle Holiday” is pure joy for the holidays! (2:39) DSO2501
The Night Hunt
David Samuel
Inspired by high fantasy, this vivid work is great for practicing consistent bow patterns and reinforcing the minor key. Scored in full, it will sound excellent from the tip of the bow to the double barline! (1:58)
Antz
Carol Brittin Chambers
The ants are marching one by one in this cool work for young string players. Each section has an opportunity to shine, and with plenty of solid writing to teach from, “Antz” will be a hit both in and out of the classroom! (1:54)
DSO2502
Flower Moon
Tyler Arcari
Using no rhythm smaller than a quarter note, “Flower Moon” is a supremely musical work for the youngest of ensembles. The entire piece for the upper strings requires only one finger pattern, allowing them to focus solely on making beautiful music together. (2:45) DSO2504
Harmony String Orchestra Series Grade 1½
Truth or Dare
Alan Lee Silva
Perfect for any concert setting, this work has it all—fun rhythmic figures, soaring melodic lines, and beautiful harmonies. You’ll never be able to tell this piece is written for only three parts and intended for younger players! (2:47)
HSO2501
Breakneck!
Tyler
Arcari
$55.00
Soaring Above
Larry Clark
Conjuring images of pure joy, “Soaring Above” has wonderful moments of melodic content for each section, cushioned between light, rhythmic figures that are simply infectious. It is truly a great work for developing string players! (2:49)
HSO2503
in Dulci Jubilo
Traditional
$55.00
This high-wire composition is an intense ride from start to finish. Easy eighth-note patterns create an anchor point while the upper strings “honk,” and cool harmonic tension transports you directly behind the wheel! Long melodic lines over the driving eighth-note patterns create a wonderful effect. Perfect for teaching and counting rests. (1:53)
HSO2502
$55.00
Arranged by Larry Clark
A truly accessible 1.5 arrangement of this Christmastime classic, brought to life by arranger Larry Clark. Everyone in the orchestra gets a moment to shine, and the composed intro material is sure to be an earworm! This piece is a winner for their first concert of the year! (3:57)
HSO2504
$55.00
Cello
Accessible Solo Repertoire
by Josh Dampier
Intermezzo String Orchestra Series Grades
When an Angel Gets Its Wings
Christina Huss
From the opening chord, you know you are in for a wonderfully moving, expressive, lush, poignant, and musical work. With a nod to the main Largo theme from Dvořák’s “Symphony No. 9”, this beautiful piece will stretch the musicianship of your players and move the hearts of your audience. (3:19)
ISO2501
Winter Wisps
Tyler Arcari
This work evokes images of wintertime, hot cocoa, and being snuggled up by the fire. As perfectly placed in winter concerts as it is on the contest/festival stage, “Winter Wisps” is a loving tribute to nostalgia. (2:59)
ISO2503
Joyful Lily
Yukiko Nishimura
$60.00
When Lightning Strikes
Alan Lee Silva
Lightning is an impressive and powerful force of nature, but its strikes are rare and random—just like life. While we can be scared of that uncertainty, we can also be inspired by the beauty of chance, which is exactly the feeling evoked by this new work by Alan Lee Silva. (2:45)
ISO2502
Magical Gardens
Sean O’Loughlin
Lush harmonies dot the page in this wonderful new work for the string orchestra by composer Yukiko Nishimura. The delicate nature of the lily is on display in this joyful and inspired piece! (3:02)
ISO2505
$60.00
The Market Square
Jeffrey Hart
A bustle with activity, haggling, beautiful wares, and fast-paced commodities, “The Market Square” is a lively new work for the String Orchestra by Jeffrey Hart! Immerse yourself in this visually evocative soundscape. (2:26)
ISO2507
$60.00
Written in three, “Magical Gardens” is a poignant and reflective work, intentionally open-ended. Sean’s experience with film scoring is on full display, featuring great moments of drama and melodic lines that culminate in impactful ways. A winning combination and inspired work! (2:59) ISO2504
Dance of the Synchronous Fireflies
Matthew R. Putnam
This cleverly titled dance in 3 will reinforce your ensemble’s syncopation skills. Accessible rhythmic patterns and repetition aid in rehearsal and reinforcement of musical skills, providing an enjoyable experience for musicians and audiences alike! (2:17)
ISO2506
Endless Possibilities
Larry Clark
Musical possibilities abound in this evocative and lyrical work by composer Larry Clark. You’ll stretch their musicianship and make beautiful music with this one, guaranteed. (3:59)
ISO2508
Rhapsody String Orchestra Series
Mosaic Jeffrey Hart
Fit for film, this colorful tapestry of musical ideas is straight out of a Hollywood classic! Beautifully written and scored for a full sound, “Mosaic” is a fantastic new addition to the string orchestra repertoire by composer Jeffrey Hart! (3:13)
RSO2501
Epic Hoedown
Sean O’Loughlin
Every bit of you will want to get up and move your feet, from the tip of the bow to the downbeat! This epic hoedown by composer Sean O’Loughlin is an original yet familiar romp for the string orchestra. A crowd-pleaser, guaranteed! (3:24)
RSO2503
A Dream to Build On
Alan Lee Silva
This work, with a triple-meter feel, is scored in three parts, which Alan does so well. Full of fun rhythmic beats followed by sweeping and soaring melodies, this new piece is what dreams are made of! (4:56)
RSO2502
Christmas Carol-oke
(A Festive Medley with Optional Sing-Along) Arranged by Larry Clark
A festive medley of classic holiday favorites set with fresh harmonic language and lush scoring. An optional audience sing-along offers the opportunity to make this a special addition to your holiday program and a perennial favorite. (7:49) RSO2504
Fiddle Frenzy
Tyler Arcari
Inspired by the toe-tapping, frenzied accelerando that only comes from the unabated joy of playing music in front of a live audience, “Fiddle Frenzy” is an original take on a classical vibe! Composer Tyler Arcari wants your audience to get up and slap their knees! (2:44)
MSO2501
$70.00
Shining Echoes
Yukiko Nishimura
This beautifully emotive work by composer Yukiko Nishimura is an inspired journey of expressive playing and interesting, moving lines for the musicians. A masterclass in counterpoint, each musical part fits into the whole like an intricately crafted puzzle. Spread across multiple stylistic sections, Yukiko speaks to the soul with “Shining Echoes.” (6:45)
MSO2502
Byzantine Dances
Carol Brittin Chambers
Written in the style of a Roma dance, “Byzantine Dances” is fast and energetic. Students will love playing in a different style, and directors will find plenty of historical content to teach while learning this piece. (3:13)
IFO2501
$70.00
Choose Kindness
Tyler Arcari
Inspired by the heartfelt quote, “When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind,” “Choose Kindness” is a stunningly emotive piece for the full orchestra. With its grand musical build-ups and intricate motivic development, this composition seamlessly transitions from a slow, introspective introduction into an emotionally powerful climax. Composer Tyler Arcari brings us a truly beautiful work for the full orchestra. (4:53)
RFO2501
The Ultimate in Flexibility Flexcel Concert Works Series
Angels in the Halls
Angels We Have Heard on High/Deck the Halls
Arranged by Matthew R. Putnam
Grades 2–2½
Final Expedition
Bruce W. Tippette
The holiday season is a time of joy, merriment, excitement, and traditions. One such timehonored tradition is the holiday string concert, which is often the debut performance for young musicians. Angels in the Halls will enable beginning string students to demonstrate their developing skills while putting the audience in the spirit of the holidays. (1:57)
Alan Lee Silva
This racing, rhythmic flexible orchestra composition will leave your young ensemble with the sense that they sounded like a professional orchestra. Appropriate for younger groups, the melodic material is presented in all voices. A rousing ending will make even the youngest of ensembles sound great! (2:18)
Evening Dusk
Yukiko Nishimura
With pulsing energy from the opening bar, The Knight Errant moves forward with driving precision, building intensity and energy as the piece develops. Composer Alan Lee Silva crafts a tale of a mythical knight who valiantly searches for adventure and opportunity. (2:13)
“The color is faint but the setting sun still has the power to light up the sky”. Yukiko Nishimura’s unique harmonic style and beautifully fresh melodic lines will inspire the best out of any performer. (3:52)
Arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram
Set in a clever waltz style, Ruth Elaine Schram has set the well-known folk tune of Greensleeves for flexible strings. This work is an easy and musical introduction into pizzicato playing, with all the lush arco sections that make Greensleeves a timeless melody. (2:31)
Danza de mi Corazón (Dance of My Heart) Steven L. Rosenhaus
Adaptable d uets , t rios & Q uartets
The Adaptable Ensemble Series contains newly composed or arranged duets, trios, or quartets that can be flexibly used with any instrumentation combination, making them an instant favorite in the modern classroom. Books available for Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass. Written by dedicated educators and composers for grades 1½ to 3. Perfect for recitals and festival adjudications!
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Play with any combination of instruments!
ARTISAN SYMPHONIC POPS
CHRISTMAS EXHILARATION
Excelcia Music Publishing presents the Artisan Symphonic Pops Series, a growing collection of arranged works, thoughtfully crafted by skilled composers and arrangers to delight and entertain concertgoers and musicians for professional or community Full Orchestra. The Artisan Symphonic Pops Series includes music for holiday, celebratory, and remembrance-focused performance occasions, as well as arrangements of beloved and well-known songs that audiences will be pleased to hear year-round.
“These creative arrangements are exciting additions to the rich tradition of Pops concerts. As a Pops conductor myself, I’m always looking for music to keep my programming fresh and impactful. This series delivers on that and more! I am honored and thrilled to have my arrangements as part of this generation of Pops repertoire for the 21st century and beyond.”
Sean O’Loughlin
Principal Pops Conductor, The Victoria Symphony
Principal Pops Conductor, The Syracuse Orchestra
$295
Christmas Carol-oke
A Festive Medley with Optional Sing-Along
Arr. Larry Clark
ASP2501
The First Noel Arr. Yukiko Nishimura ASP2502
Christmas Exhilaration Sean O’Loughlin ASP2504
A Christmas Tiding
Tyler Arcari
ASP2506
Holiday Wonder Sean O’Loughlin ASP2508
Where Liberty Dwells Tyler Arcari ASP2510
Cha Cha Christmas
Larry Clark
Christmas Charades
for String Orchestra
An Audience Participation Musical Charades Game
Arranged by Larry Clark
Christmastide
(I Saw Three Ships, Patapan, in Dulci Jubilo, Deck the Halls)
Arranged by Tyler Arcari
Christmas Ringtones
(Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Up on the Housetop, Jingle Bells)
Arranged by Tyler Arcari
Click, Click, Click
(Up on the Housetop)
Arranged by Amy Riebs Mills
Angels in the Halls
Angels We Have Heard on High / Deck the Halls
Arranged by Matthew R. Putnam
Fiddle Holiday
(Jingle Bells, Up on the Housetop, O Come, All Ye Faithful)
Traditional, Arranged by Tyler Arcari
Jingle in the New Year
Arranged by Carl Strommen
Carol of the Rising Bells
(Ukrainian Bell Carol, House of the Rising Sun)
Arranged by Tyler Arcari
Greensleeves
Arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram
A Jingle Fantasy
Arranged by David Hinds
PSO2001
PSO2502
PSO2301
PSO2201
PSO2101
DSO1903
DSO2501
DSO2002
Christmas Grace HSO2101
Silent Night, Away in a Manger, Greensleeves, Amazing Grace
Arranged by Larry Clark
Christmas in Brandenburg HSO2305
(Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048 , Mvt. 1, Angels We Have Heard on High, Jingle Bells, Joy to the World)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Arranged by Larry Clark
Flight of Jolly Old St. Nicholas HSO2207
John M. Pasternak in Dulci Jubilo HSO2504
Traditional, Arranged by Larry Clark
A Silent Night in Scarborough HSO2401
(Silent Night, Scarborough Fair)
Arranged by Tyler Arcari
A Torch Was Brought HSO1905
A Setting of Un Flambeau Jeanette Isabella
Tyler Arcari
Waltz of the Carols HSO2002
Arranged by Sean O’Loughlin
All is Bright
(Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night)
Steve Parsons
ISO2208
RSO2301
Christmas Carol-oke RSO2504
(A Festive Medley with Optional Sing-Along)
Arranged by Larry Clark
The First Noel RSO2403
Traditional, Arranged by Yukiko Nishimura
Mistletoe Mix-Up RSO2203
Erica Donahoe
Twenty Violin, Viola & Cello
Fantastic String Orchestra and Full Orchestra Music Published in 2024
Base-six PSO2401
A Senary Quest
Laura Estes
Heroic PSO2402
Christina Huss
Breaking Free PSO2403
Tyler Arcari
Attack of the Bow-barians! ISO2401
Tyler Arcari
Tessellations ISO2402
Sean O’Loughlin
Prominence ISO2403
Larry Clark
John Ryan’s Polka ISO2404
Traditional Irish
Arranged by Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Skye Boat Song DSO2401
Traditional Scottish Air
Arranged by Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Strength and Honor DSO2402
Sean O’Loughlin
Emerald Sky DSO2403
Larry Clark
The Koi Pond RSO2401
Jeffrey Hart
Dark Illumination RSO2402
Sean O’Loughlin
The First Noel RSO2403
Traditional Yukiko Nishimura
Race to the River’s Edge RSO2404
Alan Lee Silva
A Silent Night in Scarborough HSO2401 (Silent Night, Scarborough Fair)
Tyler Arcari
Champion’s Banner HSO2402
David Samuel
Colorful Sunrise HSO2403
Yukiko Nishimura
Astral Dreams HSO2404
Larry Clark
Spoon River
American Folk Dance
Setting by Percy Aldridge Grainger
Arranged by Tyler Arcari
Orchid Fantasy MSO2402
Yukiko Nishimura
Bright Lights
Yukiko Nishimura
Celebrazione Sinfonia! MFO2401
Laura Estes
A Christmas Tiding MFO2402 (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime)
Tyler Arcari
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