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Woolstenhulme wrote a single violin part and an alternate violin (Viola T.C.) part is included. B minor. (2:13)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LU8Dd1AthL8\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Encore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47270483624157,"sku":"SO486C ENCORE","price":144.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1531\/6131\/files\/Coyote-Adventures-SO-Grade-1-String-Orchestra-Encore.jpg?v=1768617477"},{"product_id":"hall-of-heroes-so-grade_05","title":"Hall of Heroes - SO Grade 0.5","description":"This stunning fanfare by Brian Balmages uses only quarter notes and half notes. All instruments use just five notes (D to A) with the exception of Violin 1, which uses the full D major scale; yet all string crossings involve open strings. Despite its playability, Hall of Heroes is powerful, harmonically sophisticated, and highly compelling! 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Students can have fun with double stops, slab bass, and finger slides to make the piece sound more authentic. The faster your orchestra can play it, the more fun they'll have! (1:47)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003caudio controls style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/media.kjos.com\/kjos\/global.mt.lldns.net\/kjos\/mp3\/Yee_Haw_SO296C.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003eYour browser does not support the audio element.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Encore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47270486474973,"sku":"SO296C ENCORE","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"ghosts-and-goblins-so-grade_05","title":"Ghosts and Goblins - SO Grade 0.5","description":"Creepy, crawly, spooky, and scary -- this fun piece has it all! Ghosts and Goblins, by Chris M. Bernotas, is based on the first 6 notes of the D major scale, but in the Dorian mode. Perfect for your students first concert. Violin 2 and viola are doubled, as are cello and string bass. Simple but engaging, with pizzicato, arco, and just a few dynamics so students can focus on getting the finger patterns and rhythms correct. This is a great addition to the very beginning string orchestra library. 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With limited range and quarter- and half-note rhythms, it's perfect for any concert, especially a Fall or Halloween performance. Monster Crossing is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! 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Including a pizzicato section and a D.S. al Coda, all instruments get an opportunity to play both melody and harmony parts. This is a great teaching piece that is also lots of fun to play! 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The melodies are passed around to all sections, keeping everyone on their toes deciding whether to play their F's and C's \"high or low.\" A simple ride cymbal part adds color and pizazz. A great way to teach standard 12-bar blues form. For an extra challenge, have students \"swing\" the eighth notes. 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Perfect for most second-year players or even those at the end of the first year of instruction, this catchy folk tune, The Wellerman, uses quarter notes, paired eighths, and dotted quarters. The cello and bass parts are doubled, everyone gets the melody, and everyone stays primarily in first position. Most likely originating in the 1830s in New Zealand, the lyrics describe waiting for supplies to be delivered by ship by the Wellerman brothers. 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All parts have basic rhythms and use notes only in the D major scale, with cello and bass limited to the first six. 2nd violin and viola are doubled, as are the cello and bass. Despite its apparent simplicity, players will enjoy melodies in all parts, written in the uplifting Lydian mode. Let your orchestra shine with this scintillating work! 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Sure to energize students and excite your audience, this is a clever arrangement that captures the spirit of the original! (2:00)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nYIgBt6qhaY\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Encore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47270487392477,"sku":"ALF51984 ENCORE","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1531\/6131\/files\/Finding-Figaro-SO-Grade-1-Encore.jpg?v=1768617537"},{"product_id":"star-of-county-down-so-grade_1","title":"Star Of County Down - SO Grade 1","description":"Finally! A great arrangement of the famous Irish folk tune that's easily accessible for young players. 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