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STRING ORCHESTRA MUSIC by Michael Kimber

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You can now HEAR audio files of some selections, too!
Except as noted, you will hear the composer playing viola,
either as soloist or as ensemble member.


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STRING ORCHESTRA MUSIC
(price includes score and 4-4-3-4-2 set of parts except as noted)


AVAILABLE SOON! (better late than never)

Perseverance for string orchestra (2020)
Received honorable mention in the
American String Teachers Association's
75th Anniversary Composition Competition
Duration: 4:10

Determination for string orchestra (2020)
Premiered by the Iowa City Community String Orchestra in 2022
Duration: 4:45

Remembering Greta for string orchestra (2020)
Composed in memory of Greta Elizabeth Reynolds,
teacher, musician, friend
Duration: 7:20
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Elegy for string orchestra FREE*
* Please feel free to download and share the PDF of the score
and email the composer to request free PDFs of the parts.
Composed in November 2019 on the evening following yet
another horrible school shooting, and premiered three days
later by the Coe College Orchestra with the composer conducting.
Duration: 3:00
HEAR Elegy.
This music could be considered an elegy for all who have died
as victims of violence. At the premiere of this Elegy, the audience
was asked to remain silent at its conclusion--as silent as the voices
of those who are no longer with us--but not to remain silent once
leaving this hall, for it is up to each and every one of us to speak
for those who no longer can. Their deaths must not be forgotten!


March to the Future! for string orchestra $14.00
Uplifting music inspired by the worldwide women's marches of early 2017,
playable by a good junior high school orchestra. Duration: 3:00
HEAR March to the Future! performed with precision by the
internationally renowned MacFinale Electronic Ensemble!

Adventure Overture for string orchestra $12.00
An exciting piece that will probably bring to mind film
music of John Williams (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, etc.);
playable by a good high school orchestra. Duration: 2:40
HEAR Adventure Overture performed with precision by the
internationally renowned MacFinale Electronic Ensemble!

Rustic Dances for string orchestra $20.00
This is music for young (or young at heart) orchestras,
and maybe young dancers, too. Duration 8-9 minutes.
HEAR the music performed by the MacFinale Electronic Ensemble:
Rustic Dance No. 1
Rustic Dance No. 2
Rustic Dance No. 3

Odyssey for string orchestra $15.00
Imagine yourself on a journey to some exciting faraway place.
Let lively rhythms and soaring melodies carry you there.
Duration 3:30.
HEAR Odyssey!

Celebration Fanfare for string quartet, quintet, or orchestra $6.00
optional bass part enables performance by str. quintet or str. orchestra!
[Price includes full score and one set of parts.
Extra parts only 75¢ each; please buy—don’t copy!]
A brilliant, lively concert opener; great for children’s
or pops concerts, “serious” events, too; composed in 2003
for students at the Heartland Chamber Music Academy;
positions 1-3 (cello thumb position). Duration 2 mins.
HEAR Celebration Fanfare (string quartet)
HEAR Celebration Fanfare (orchestra simulation)

Traveling Music for string orchestra $15.00
Three short movements: “moving along,” “quiet, mysterious” ,
and “lively.” Attractive music that will appeal to all ages.
Playable in first position, uses all basic finger patterns,
syncopated rhythms. Duration 5-6 minutes.
HEAR the MacFinale Electronic Ensemble performing
all three movements of Traveling Music.
HEAR the first movement of Traveling Music (string quartet version).
(This recording has been played since 2006 as the theme music
for Iowa Public Radio’s “Symphonies of Iowa” broadcasts.)

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PLEASE NOTE: The following ensemble works of Michael Kimber
can no longer be purchased directly from the composer. These are
now published by Tempo Press and can be purchased online from
Luck’s Music Library. Click on the title of a work to be taken to
the Luck’s online catalog entry for details.

Traveling for string orchestra and harp
Experience the excitement, adventure, and joy of traveling to
imagined destinations in this evocative programmatic work.
HEAR studio musicians perform Traveling.
(Please note: This is not the same piece as Traveling Music.)
(Luck’s catalog # 40764)


La Folia variations for 4-part viola ensemble
A very popular setting of variations on this beloved ancient melody.
(Luck’s catalog # 240-6601)


Festival Overture for 6-part viola ensemble
Celebratory music for a viola festival or any other festive event involving violas!
(Luck’s catalog # 260-6600)


Country Club Rag (Scott Joplin, arr. Kimber) for 4 violas
Violas get to enjoy playing this famous rag, originally for piano.
(Luck’s catalog # 240-6600)


Meditation for cello ensemble
With beautiful harmonies and serene melodic lines, this work can be played in its full
version featuring two soloists, or in its original shorter version from m. 49 to the end.
(Luck’s catalog # 340-6600)


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Please also have a look at the amazingly comfortable poly-pad
ergonomically contoured shoulder rest for violin and viola.

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Updated November 16, 2024