Programmatic Titles for Middle School Strings Tuesday, January 11, 2022
6 Strings Showcases
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recommended by Megan W., Orchestra Specialist
Dragon’s Flight by Liam Ramsey-White, Grade 1
Newcomer Liam Ramsey-White flies out of the gate with “Dragon’s Flight!” Liam knows how to write for string orchestra and it shows with this dynamic and intense work. Students will take a journey alongside this ancient and mythical creature in this light and fun work, perfect for any concert opener or closer.
Brave Fires by Caryn Wiegand Neidhold, Grade 1.5
“Brave Fires,” featuring drum set, is a cool and fun new work about a serious subject. Composer Caryn Wiegand Neidhold writes “’Brave Fires’ honors the families impacted by devastating forest fires in Northern Nevada and Northern California and recognizes Wildland Firefighters’ and their support staff’s heroic work. Music can bring healing, and ‘Brave Fires’ reaches out with energy and strength.”
Night Legend by David Hinds, Grade 1.5
We have all heard of legends best told around a campfire! Journey to new and exciting lands of legends with David Hind’s new work for developing string orchestra.
Venom by Erica Donahoe, Grade 1.5
“Venom” is a unique new work for string orchestra by newcomer Erica Donahoe. The piece will be one your students ask to play over and over. Complete with a lyrical section for expressive playing, as well as interesting parts for everyone in the ensemble and accentuated by optional percussion, Venom a winning combination.
Spoon River by Percy Grainger/arr. Michael Story, Grade 2
This setting of a cherished piano solo Grainger crafted in the early part of the 1900s permits the teaching of opposing articulations in a very musical setting. “Spoon River” arranged by Michael Story features a dance-like melody that will be well received in any performance.
Invicta by Soon Hee Newbold, Grade 1.5
Showcase a student or bring in a guest artist to perform with your beginning students! Included are advanced solo violin and viola parts along with easier violin and viola solos as an option. Highlighting the strength and resilience of the human spirit, the piece utilizes some of Newbold’s favorite string techniques to show off the violin/viola. An included piano part works well for recitals.
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Megan W., originally from Pittsburgh PA, is happy to call Columbus and Stanton’s Sheet Music “Home.” As a musician, Megan has played in marching and concert bands, youth orchestras, full orchestras, small ensembles, and a few choirs. Her interests include fiddling, reading, writing, martial arts and yoga.