Music may be purchased from: jwpepper.com – John Beeman
- Malala’s Message, for string orchestra with optional percussion, Grade 2. This composition was inspired by the story of Malala Yousafzai, the brave Pakistani girl who was shot for standing up for the rights of girls to attend school. “Malala’s message” uses a Pashto modal scale and also utilizes notes that spell Malala’s name as its theme. This is an uplifting composition with a story to tell! May be ordered from: jwpepper.com – Malala’s Message
- NEW for strings, Renaissance Dance, for student string orchestra, grade 2. Let your students imagine themselves back in the time of Shakespeare and introduce them to Renaissance harmonies and dance rhythms. This uplifting, original composition captures the spirit of Renaissance music. Every instrument gets a chance to play the delightful melody. May be ordered from jwpepper.com jwpepper.com – Renaissance Dance Listen to Mp3
- Recent orchestra composition, Footsteps of Ishi, for student string orchestra, grade 1. Ishi, the last Native American of the Yahi tribe, came out of hiding in California in 1911. Ishi lived the rest of his life at the Museum of Anthropology in San Francisco where he taught the public about the Yahi culture. This haunting composition uses only first position and simple rhythms. The minor modality beautifully creates a Native American feeling. Aligns with social studies curriculum. Listen to Footstep of Ishi:
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- Two compositions for student string orchestra, Irish Fiddles and Toccata, are now published by Grand Mesa Music. Listen to Irish Fiddles:
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To listen to Toccata click here:
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New Band and String Orchestra Music for Students Available for Purchase
- River Suite (Strings, Grade 2) JUST COMPLETED, this short three movement suite (duration 5:05) depicts a river rafting trip. From the gentle “Drifting Downstream” to the “River of Mystery” to the “Rolling Rapids,” your orchestra will love to play this picturesque composition. Listen to movement 1:
- Alchemy (Band, Grade 2) ALCHEMY IS HERE! Alchemy means having transforming or enchanting power. Recently completed Alchemy for band is an energetic well-crafted composition that your students will love.
Here are some actual student comments: “Alchemy is mysterious and fun but challenging as well. Its tune made you want to keep playing! I loved Alchemy! It is a very exciting song!”
Listen to Alchemy: - Rock In Time (Band, Grade 2) “The premiere went pretty fantastic and the crowd really enjoyed your piece.” Written in the style of “Let’s Go Band” and “Pep Rally Rock,” it begins with a classic riff in the bass instruments. Trumpets soar above with a jazzy melody. All instruments get a chance to play the tune. Your students will love it! Listen to Rock In Time:
- NEW ORCHESTRA PIECE! Serendipity, (for Woodwinds and Strings, Grade 4) Challenge your students with this uplifting composition for orchestra. Great as a concert closer! Also, available for concert band. Listen to Serendipity:
- A La Mode (Strings, Grade 3) Students say this ditty reminds them of “Pirates of the Caribbean” and the “St. Paul Suite.” A wonderful opportunity to perfect 6/8 bowings, this energetic composition would also make an impressive competition piece! Listen to A La Mode:
- Scottish Variations (Strings, Grade 2) “Pulled out your Scottish tunes…It’s WONDERFUL!” (Cathy Humphers Smith, Music for Minors) This is a lively composition based on a familiar melody your students will recognize. All sections will enjoy playing their own variation of this traditional Scottish tune. Listen to Scottish Variations:
New Choral Music for Students Available for Purchase
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One Seed, two part with piano. This beautiful, expressive text about the everyday miracle of a plant growing from one seed is the perfect choice for your developing children’s chorus. Listen to One Seed:
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- A Child Wonders, for children’s chorus (two part with piano). “Why is the sky blue? Why do the stars shine?” This lovely two part composition with piano ponders questions we all ask as children. A Child Wonders may be ordered from jwpepper.com – A Child Wonders
- SATB Choral Music may be ordered from jwpepper.com – John Beeman
- To listen to SATB Music go to Choral Music