ASPIRE HIGHER
COMPOSERS OF NEW STRING ORCHESTRA MUSIC
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Welcome Directors,
The newest String Orchestra music from Wingert-Jones Publications is a joyful collection of works by caring composers, and it is my distinct pleasure to present them to you. We are keenly aware of the work you do as music educators, and the gravity of this calling for the future of the musical world. Curated with intent to aid you and your ensemble on your musical journey, we hope that you will find music that resonates with your students and audiences alike!
Tyler Arcari Director of Music Production & Editing
Jason Taurins
Peter Terry
Erica Donahoe
Steve Parsons
Dión Morales
William Owens
Alexandra Skevington
Janelle Zook Cunalata
Peter Sciaino
Matthew Gelfer
Perry Holbrook
Jay Coles
Bud Woodruff
Ruth Brittin
Emily Golan
Tyler Arcari
KEY TO SELECTING THE RIGHT GRADE LEVEL
First Achievement Series (Grade ½)
Houses music for the early beginning musician. Intended for use at the first concert performance.
• 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
Early Achievement Series (Grade 1)
Home to any work in the Wingert-Jones Catalog that falls in the grade level of 1.
• 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
• Détaché, pizzicato, staccato, legato and marcato bowings to expand your students’ technique with the right hand
Achievement Series (Grade 1½)
This dedicated grade level of 1 ½ provides a much-needed bridge between grade 1 and grade 2 literature.
• 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
Our most popular series is the dedicated home for literature spanning grades 2 – 2 ½.
• Playable by 2nd and 3rd year groups
• Introducing 6/8 time signatures
• New key signatures including C, A, F and B≤
• New positions for Violin, Cello and Bass
• More complex rhythms and fingered double stops
The dedicated home for all grades 3 – 3 ½ literature.
• Playable by advanced middle school and high school musicians
• Exploring higher positions for all strings
• Expanded literature for advancing programs
Series
The Symphonic Series is a perfect home for our more challenging, and timeless, works.
• 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
Symphonic
(Grades 4 & Up)
Concert Series (Grades 3-3½)
Achievement Plus Series (Grades 2-2½)
In the Bleak Midwinter
Gustav Holst
Arranged by Alexandra Skevington
Newcomer Alexandra Skevington brings us a lovely take on a classic tune. Extremely accessible and easy to put together, this arrangement of “In the Bleak Midwinter” will resonate with young musicians. (2:49)
FOW2501
First Achievement Series Early Achievement Series
$45.00
Land Ahoy!
Alexandra Skevington
Alexandra Skevington walks us down the plank in this pirate-inspired work for the young string player. A driving, yet accessible pulse sets them up for success from the onset in this pure winner for any concert program. (1:57)
EOW2501
Bear on the Square
Perry Holbrook
$50.00
Sunset Landing
Peter Sciaino
Peter Sciaino has crafted an emotive work for young musicians. Full of musical opportunities and expressive moments, “Sunset Landing” is a great pick for that first concert program. (2:11)
FOW2502
$45.00
Rize and Shine
Ruth Brittin
Ruth Brittin’s music is always creative, yet grounded in an extremely relatable feeling. “Rize and Shine” will transport you to the simple life, and if you listen closely, you might just hear the hustle and bustle of real folks going about their morning! (1:37)
EOW2502
$50.00
Perry Holbrook brings us a slightly comical, yet worrisome scenario...there is literally a bear on the town square! A musical nod to a unique event, “Bear on the Square” is a great one to start their year! (1:42)
EOW2503 .
Dark Energy
Jason Taurins
$50.00
Jolly Jingle Joyride
Traditional Arranged by William Owens
The perfect arrangement to get your young musicians into the holiday spirit! This fun, whimsical, and upbeat take on the holiday classic “Jingle Bells” will have your students excited to play and audiences tapping their toes. (1:36)
EOW2504
Driving rhythms and fun harmonies dot the page with this new work from composer Jason Taurins. Each section has a role to play, and everyone gets a turn as the star in “Dark Energy.” (1:54)
EOW2505
$50.00
Grade 1½ Achievement Series
Battle Charger
Dión Morales
Like a charging bull, “Battle Charger” roars onto the page with a quick tempo and fun, driving rhythms. Composer Dión Morales brings us an exciting new work for the developing string player! (2:04)
AOW2501
52 Pickup
Jay Coles
$55.00
Piggybacking off the phrase inspired by a cheeky card prank, composer Jay Coles brings us a melodically driven work for the developing string orchestra. A winner for their first concert of the season! (1:51)
Merry Wayfaring Stranger
Poor Wayfaring Stranger, Patapan, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Arranged by Tyler Arcari
Tyler Arcari has a knack for smashing unrelated tunes together, especially for Christmas! This clever new addition to Tyler’s chaotic caroling is no exception. (3:09)
Morning Glory
Bud Woodruff
Cleverly scored with fulfilling contrapuntal writing, composer Bud Woodruff brings us a lovely new work for the developing orchestra. Waking up in the morning to that biggest and best-feeling stretch is brought to life through music! (1:54) AOW2502
Snow Dance
Erica Donahoe
Great for wintertime concerts or throughout the year, this beautifully written new work by composer Erica Donahoe evokes the joy of twirling about as the first few flecks of snow start to dot the horizon. A nostalgic and fun new work for the developing string ensemble! (1:53) AOW2504
String Orchestra Best Sellers
Gothic Quest
Emily Golan
AOW2301
Jolly Old St. Pachelbel
Matthew R. Putnam AOW2204
Breakbeat Grade 1
Doug Spata 3036531
North Pole March Grade 1
Chris Thomas 3036101
Grade 1½
Grade 1½
$55.00
Never Summer Mountain Grade 1½
Perry Holbrook AOW2302
Enigma
Ben Snoek
3036571
Joy Ride
Doug Spata POW2401
$50.00
Royal Promenade Grade 1
Don Brubaker 3035191
$50.00
Grade 2
Grade 2
Blue Rhythmico Grade 2½
Kirt N. Mosier
3030371
Legends of Glory
Kathryn Griesinger 3035521
Grade 2½
Inverno
Grade 3
Antonio Vivaldi, Arranged by Todd Parrish 3035111
Ventus Grade 3
Todd Parrish 3035811
Achievement Plus Series Grades
The Grand Bazaar
Erica Donahoe
This twirling Tarantella transports us right to a busy market where beautiful goods, colorful spices, and happy people dance about in joy. A perfect way to start or end a concert, “The Grand Bazaar” is a winner! (2:52)
POW2501
A la Nanita Nana
Traditional Spanish Lullaby & Carol
Arranged by Janelle Zook Cunalata
$60.00
You Can! Believe!
Alexandra Skevington
New to the educational music market and bringing a great message, composer Alexandra Skevington gifts us this gem “You Can! Believe!” A great reminder in the best or worst of times, this advice rings true and will resonate with your musicians. They can do it! Believe! (3:01)
$60.00
This classic carol has been carefully scored and beautifully arranged for the string orchestra by arranger Janelle Zook Cunalata. Perfect yearround or for Christmastime concerts, “A la Nanita Nana” will be a hit with musicians and audiences alike! (3:31)
POW2503
The Legend of the Crooked Stick
Bud Woodruff
$60.00
Who wields the crooked stick and what is it for?
Composer Bud Woodruff takes us on a musical journey in this quirkily-titled new work for the string orchestra. (2:45)
POW2505
$60.00
Cello Fingerings & Bass Fingerings
Falling Snow in Breaking Light
Peter Terry
Conjuring an image of a radiant street light in a sea of snowy flecks on a cold winter’s night, this beautiful work opens slowly and then twirls around just like the falling snow in a gust of wind. Peter Terry knocked this one out of the park! (3:15)
Concert Series Grades 3-3½
Golden Daydreams
Emily Golan
In her work “Golden Daydreams,” composer Emily Golan takes us back to our childhood, laying on the ground and looking up towards the sky. The world is full of wonder and possibilities with this stunningly beautiful work for the string orchestra. (3:30)
COW2501
Maybe?
Alexandra Skevington
$65.00
A Wicked Waltz
Erica Donahoe
There is something about this waltz that is just... wicked! From the onset, the tempo and rhythmic pulse will keep musicians and audiences stuck to their seats. Lots of style and technique to hone in this great new work for the advancing string musician. (2:09)
COW2502
The title of this work leaves it all up to the audience. An emotional rollercoaster that will stretch the musicianship of your ensemble, there is a lot to be asked of this work, and afterward, the title will make all the sense in the world! (3:41)
COW2503
Voyage of the Sunchasers
Matthew Gelfer
$65.00
Matthew Gelfer brings us a refreshingly rhythmic work for the string orchestra in “Voyage of the Sunchasers.” Syncopated rhythmic figures dot the page and provide great opportunities for teachers to work on these bow patterns! (2:26
COW2505
$65.00
Alive and Kickin’
Alexandra Skevington
In case you were not aware, we are still alive and kickin’ and so is this new and high-wire work for string orchestra by newcomer Alexandra Skevington! Lots of technique and strong players will make this one shine on any concert stage! (3:40)
SOW2501
This challenging work for string orchestra is a quick and rhythmic escapade. A fast-paced tempo and syncopation bring out the urgency of the moment for those hurricane hunters who fly into the heart of the storm! (4:02)
SOW2503
$65.00
“The Crooked Pine” is heavily influenced by Bluegrass music and American folk fiddling. Fun rhythmic patterns and interesting harmonies will captivate musicians as you journey together towards concert performance! (2:44)
Full Orchestra Music from Wingert-Jones Publications
Edited by Diana Traietta
Arranged by Kathryn Griesinger
SOLO PERFORMANCE COLLECTION
Arranged by Kathryn Griesinger
• Each playable as a trio, duet, or solo with piano accompaniment for ultimate flexibility.
• Each book contains a three-part score so musicians can take turns playing the melody.
• Ideal for small and blended instrumentation
• Easy keys and rhythms are sightreadable by capable students or busy professionals.
pieces from Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Folk repertoire from historic composers.
pieces from the standard wedding repertoire, perfect for weddings, chamber ensembles or recitals.
holiday classics. These festive favorites are perfect for holiday events or school performances.
Joanne Erwin•Kathleen Horvath
Robert McCashin•Brenda Mitchell
Spanning grades 1 through 2+, this collection of 30 arrangements and original works is sequenced from simple pieces for young string players up through more complex works for intermediate students. Uniquely scored, yet musically interesting, the collection covers a variety of musical styles from delightful arrangements of time-tested works, to more popular musical styles, including folk and rock.
Horvath McCashin Mitchell
First Christmas Suite Grade ½ (for Strings, Piano, and Percussion)
Traditional Arranged by Francis J. Caravella 3036301 $45.00
Christmas Corral Grade 1
Traditional
Arranged by Susan H. Day 3036521 $50.00
North Pole March Grade 1
Chris Thomas 3036101 $50.00
Santa’s Spring Break Grade 1
Arranged by Larry Clark EOW2201 $45.00
Jolly Old St. Pachelbel Grade 1½
Arranged by Matthew R. Putnam AOW2204 $50.00
Ring Christmas Bells Grade 1½
Deborah Baker Monday 3035021 $50.00
• 80 reproducible worksheets for the beginning to intermediate orchestra classroom or private lesson studio.
• 20 stand-alone units providing writing and playing excerpts that can be used for assessment or tuning work during the first five minutes of class.
• Each unit is designed to develop fundamental skills in note recognition, finger patterns, key signatures, meter, rhythms, and sight reading.
Fantastic String Orchestra Music
Texas Prep
(Daily Exercises Based on the State Sight-Reading Criteria)
The Texas Prep series is the quintessential daily exercise collection specifically designed to increase sight reading performance and skill! Written by experienced Texas Educators and Composers, this series covers every Key, Rhythm, and Time Signature that you may encounter while sight reading under the state sight reading criteria. Each level in the series is based on the University of Texas at Austin’s University Interscholastic League (UIL) sight reading criteria for string orchestra, and follows a progressive, pedagogic sequence - making Texas Prep the ultimate tool in preparing for sight reading!
Texas Prep Authors
Amorcito Corazón Medium
M. Esperon & P. de Urdimalas, Arr. Vela
Amor De Los dos Medium
Gilberto Parra, Arr. Vela
Amor Eterno Medium
Juan Gabriel, Arr. Vela
Bonito Tecalitlán Advanced
Juan Mendoza Garcia, Arr. Vela
Cariño Easy
Juan Escamilla, Arr. Vela
De Colores Easy
Arr. Jaime Martin Vela
Demasiado Tarde Easy
Juan Gabriel, Arr. Vela
El Cascabel Advanced
Lorenzo Barcelata, Arr. Vela
El Niño Perdido Medium Advanced
Arr. Juan Ortiz
El Relampago Easy
Arr. Juan Ortiz
El Rey Medium
Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Arr. Vela
Ella Medium
Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Arr. Vela
Hablando Claro Easy
Manuel Ojeda Meza, Arr. Vela
Jalisco Advanced
Er. Carpizo & M. Gonzalez, Arr. Vela
La Bikina Medium Advanced
Alexandra F. Roth, Arr. Vela
La Calandria Medium
Manuel Hernandez, Arr. Vela
La Charreada Medium
Felipe Bermejo, Arr. Vela
La Culebra Advanced
Tata Nacho, Arr. Vela
La Ley Del Monte Medium
Jose A. Espinosa, Arr. Vela
La Negra Easy
Arr. Juan Ortiz
La Reina Es El Rey Medium Advanced
Gregorio Hernandez, Arr. Vela
Las Mañanitas Medium Advanced
Arr. Jaime Martin Vela
Las Mañanitas Easy
Arr. Juan Ortiz
Los Laureles Medium Advanced
Jose Lopez, Arr. Vela
Los Machetes Medium
Arr. Jaime Martin Vela
Mi Tesoro Easy
Pedro Reyna, Arr. Vela
Mi VieJo Medium
José Piero, Arr. Vela
No Me Se Rajar Medium
Jose C.F. Castanon, Arr. Vela
No Volveré Medium
M. Esperón & E. Cortazar, Arr. Vela
Por Un Amor Easy
Gilberto Parra, Arr. Vela
Reloj Easy
Roberto Cantoral, Arr. Vela
Solamente Una Vez
Augustin Lara, Arr. Vela
Tú Sólo Tú
F. Valdes Leal, Arr. Vela
Volver, Volver
Fernanso Z. Maldanado, Arr. Vela
Y Volvere
Alain Barriere, Arr. Vela
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