Pont du Gard
Located in France, the Pont du Gard is one of the best preserved of the ancient Roman aqueducts. Aqueducts carry water, and so I tried to capture this imagery through the flowing 8th note accompaniment which appears frequently in the piece. Aqueducts are also bridges, and many times in this piece, you will need to cross the bridge of your instrument as you play the melody or accompaniment of the piece!
Pont du Gard is published by Grand Mesa Strings.
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Fields of Green and Gold
This country dance portrays the sheer joy and exhilaration of running, playing, chasing, and dancing (of course!) through Fields of Green and Gold. Featuring each section of the orchestra through a series of musical vignettes, this masterful work provides an ample opportunity to reinforce dotted rhythms, syncopation, accents/staccatos, and dynamic changes. A perfect teaching piece for your intermediate orchestras!
Fields of Green and Gold is published by Randall Standridge Music.
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The Market Square
A bustle with activity, haggling, beautiful wares, and fast-paced commodities, “The Market Square” is a lively new work for the String Orchestra! Immerse yourself in this visually evocative soundscape.
The Market Square is published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
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Mosaic
This piece explores the various colors and patterns of this ancient form of art. Our own lives resemble mosaics, as we strive to make sense of how the people, places, and things we experience fit together to help create the whole picture of who we are.
Mosaic is published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
March of the Defenders
Embark on a musical journey that celebrates the courage, resilience, and sheer heroism found within every young spirit. March of the Defenders is an homage to our heroes, whether past or present, real or imagined, expressed though rhythmically driving motives and epic themes that will keep every player engaged throughout.
March of the Defenders is published by Randall Standridge Music.
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Evening Promenade
A peaceful, reflective walk at sunset is the main idea behind this piece.
Evening Promenade is published by Grand Mesa Strings.
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Three Woodland Dances
This piece explores different landscapes encountered on an outdoor adventure! The three sections of the piece are titled The Woodland Path, Ancient Grove, and Rolling Meadow.
Three Woodland Dances is published by Grand Mesa Strings.
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The Mountain City Fiddlers
The Mountain City Fiddlers is titled after the Fiddlers Convention of 1925, which was held in Mountain City, Tennessee. The piece opens with violin and cello solos in A major, with stomping feet and clapping hands adding to the mood! All sections of the orchestra share in the fun as the numerous melodies are passed around. This piece is a great way to reinforce work on double stops!
The Mountain City Fiddlers is published by Grand Mesa Strings.
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The Koi Pond
The Koi Pond portrays visions of colorful koi fish as they gracefully glide through a garden pond! At 3 and a half minutes in length, it’s sure to be a delightful addition to your next string orchestra concert program.
The Koi Pond is published by Excelcia Music Publishers.
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English Rondo
Based on a variant rondo form (ABACBAC), English Rondo features a light and catchy dance, coupled with a lovely and expressive slower theme. There are two string quartet spots to feature your top players! The violin and cello parts feature some upper range challenges, and opportunities abound to work on hooked bowings in all parts.
English Rondo is published by Grand Mesa Strings and is on the Texas PML list.
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Harvest Ritual
Harvest Ritual evokes a variety of pastoral scenes from the autumn season: the hard work and joy of the harvest, the rich colors of the falling leaves, and the full harvest moon. Advancing musicians will enjoy the vibrant rhythmic passages and memorable melodies while performing in a variety of key centers and moods!
Harvest Ritual is published by Randall Standridge Music.
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Nocturne and Kopanitsa
Awarded honorable mention in the ASTA 75th Anniversary Composition Competition, this piece couples a lyrical nocturne with a dramatic kopanitsa, the latter being an energetic dance in 11|8.
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Ballad and Jig
Singingly expressive melodies in G major allow the orchestra to focus on playing in a connected ballad style. The lively jig section of the piece features energetic and memorable melodies in E dorian and A mixolydian as well as engaging, entertaining 6/8 syncopations. Give your top players the spotlight with the included violin and cello solos!
Ballad and Jig is published by Grand Mesa Strings.
Jeffrey Hart, Composer 