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•  Playable at the end of most first year method books
•  For developing ensembles
•  Same instrumentation as beginning level
•  More eighth-notes
•  Simple syncopated rhythms
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Dark Visions
Kevin Mixon

Dark Visions		 An intriguing piece with well-placed dissonance, Kevin Mixon’s Dark Vision truly sets a dark mood to build the tension. This work also incorporates the element of aleatoric, or “chance” music, making this work interesting and unpredictable for students and audiences alike.
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Level Very Easy String Orchestra FAS66 Set $40.00 
Duration 2:08 FAS66F Full Score $6.00 
Key E minor FAS66P Parts $2.75 call
Ironclad
Sean O'Loughlin

Ironclad		 In ¾ time, Ironclad already has a different feel than most pieces at the beginner level. Aggressive and propelled by its intense rhythmic feel, this is signature Sean O’Loughlin at its finest. Ironclad is especially impressive when used in contest and festival settings.
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Level Very Easy String Orchestra FAS68 Set $40.00 
Duration 2:25 FAS68F Full Score $6.00 
Key E minor FAS68P Parts $2.75 call
A Japanese Christmas  
Traditional, arranged by Keiko Yamada

A Japanese Christmas		 Keiko Yamada gives us a taste of what some of the more traditional Christmas carols would sound like if they were infused with touches of the folk music from Japan. The Japanese flair added to “The Holly and the Ivy” along with “Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella” is simply beautiful. This will be a pleasant surprise for your holiday concert.
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Level Very Easy String Orchestra FAS69 Set $40.00 
Duration 3:35 FAS69F Full Score $6.00 
Key G Major FAS69P Parts $2.75 call
Luminescence
Alan Lee Silva

Luminescence		 Alan Lee Silva’s Luminescence grabs you right from the start with a sharp, confident opening, and is followed by wonderfully lyrical melodies that soar over the more angular accompaniments.
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Level Very Easy String Orchestra FAS67 Set $40.00 
Duration 2:28 FAS67F Full Score $6.00 
Key G Major FAS67P Parts $2.75 call
Road to the Rock Hole
George Sweet

Road to the Rock Hole		 Take a musical journey down an old country road with Road to the Rock Hole, a breath of fresh air from up-and-coming composer George Sweet. The Americana feel of this piece is at once comforting and inspiring, featuring lush, open harmonies and soaring melodies.
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Level Very Easy String Orchestra FAS65 Set $40.00 
Duration 2:40 FAS65F Full Score $6.00 
Key D Major FAS65P Parts $2.75 call
T-Rex  
Joseph Compello

T-Rex		 Imagine the ominous sound of an oncoming storm rumbling through a prehistoric forest, punctuated by the lumbering footsteps of the T-Rex, shaking the ground as it advances on its prey. T-Rex allows your orchestra to paint this dramatic picture, thrilling the audience with its bold depiction of an ancient, mighty beast!
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Level Very Easy String Orchestra FAS64 Set $40.00 
Duration 2:15 FAS64F Full Score $6.00 
Key E minor FAS64P Parts $2.75 call
'Tis the Season  
Traditional, arranged by Doris Gazda

'Tis the Season		 Respected veteran composer and educator Doris Gazda is an expert in making your young orchestra sound fantastic and accomplished, and this lovely arrangement of the melodies from “Good King Wenceslas” and “Deck the Halls” will do just that. Your students will be sure to revel in the celebration of the Christmas season along with the audience.
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Level Very Easy String Orchestra FAS63 Set $40.00 
Duration 2:35 FAS63F Full Score $6.00 
Key G Major FAS63P Parts $2.75 call
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