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New Grade Level for 2012
Primer String Orchestra
(Grade 1/2 — Orange Cover)

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• For string orchestras with as little as ten weeks of study
• All pieces limited to the use of the first three fingers on each string
• Limited instrumentation - Violin 2 and Viola the same part,
     Cello and Bass the same part
• Simple rhythms of whole, half and quarter notes.
     If eighth notes are used they are on the same pitch
• If pizzicato is used, there is rest given to give the young players
     time to retake the bow
• Shorter pieces - length is a consideration for very young players
     for concentration and strength reasons

Chopsticks Prism

Doris Gazda
	For the youngest of string players with as little as ten weeks of study, Doris Gazda has given us a delightful setting of the ever-popular classical piece Chopsticks in a theme-as-variation format. This piece uses no more than the first three fingers on all strings and features very easy rhythmic patterns. For extra color, there is a pizzicato section. Parents will love this one!
	PAS1.mp3	744KB

Level	Primer String Orchestra	PAS1 Set	$40.00
Duration	2:33	PAS1F Full Score	$6.00
Key	G Major	PAS1P Parts	$2.75	contact us

Chronicles

Larry Clark
	Chronicles is a bold fanfare piece from popular composer Larry Clark. Its majestic, strong style will make even the youngest of string players sound great. Simple three-part writing and contemporary harmonies make this piece a winner, and every section of the orchestra gets a chance to play some of the important melodic material.
	PAS3.mp3	744KB

Level	Primer String Orchestra	PAS3 Set	$40.00
Duration	3:17	PAS3F Full Score	$6.00
Key	D Major	PAS3P Parts	$2.75	contact us

Koneko (Kitten)

Keiko Yamada
	Keiko Yamada uses her experience in writing for young string students to present them with a joyful new piece that depicts the excitement and frivolity of the playful Koneko; “kitten” in Japanese! The rhythms and note selections are simple, but this piece will be fun for your students, as well as the parents in the audience!
	PAS4.mp3	744KB

Level	Primer String Orchestra	PAS4 Set	$40.00
Duration	2:53	PAS4F Full Score	$6.00
Key	D Major	PAS4P Parts	$2.75	contact us

Lackawanna Locomotive

Doris Gazda
	Well-known string pedagogue and composer Doris Gazda has written a stunningly simple piece that sounds much more difficult than it actually is. Lackawanna Locomotive describes a train line chugging through upper Pennsylvania, opening with the sounds of the locomotive train whistle. Simple rhythms, as well as careful note selections, will make this piece a success for very young players.
	PAS2.mp3	744KB

Level	Primer String Orchestra	PAS2 Set	$40.00
Duration	1:56	PAS2F Full Score	$6.00
Key	D Major	PAS2P Parts	$2.75	contact us

Mythos

Sean O'Loughlin
	Harkening back to the past, this modal-sounding piece from Sean O'Loughlin will make your students feel like they are playing some serious music! Indeed, the piece is serious in nature; it just happens to be written very appropriately for the youngest of students with limited rhythms and notes. Its mysterious minor tone is well-scored to make your group sound marvelous, as well as make them want to play it over and over.
	PAS5.mp3	744KB

Level	Primer String Orchestra	PAS5 Set	$40.00
Duration	2:14	PAS5F Full Score	$6.00
Key	E minor	PAS5P Parts	$2.75	contact us

Primer (Gr. ½)	Beginning (Gr. 1)	First Plus (Gr. 1.5)	Young (Gr. 2 - 2.5)	Concert (Gr. 4 and up)
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