J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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42019 Editors' Choice lNew for 2019 HPepper Basic Library ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 62 STRING ORCHESTRA Go to cart CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium-easy Boreas (The Cold North Wind)—Todd Parrish. In Greek mythology, Boreas is the cold north wind, making this piece a great addition to any winter concert. The mysterious opening leads to an exciting finale. Students will experience spiccato and legato bowing styles, multiple down bows, and key changes. 10453642 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 Brazilian Sleigh Bells—Percy Faith/arr. Lloyd Conley. Add a unique twist to your next holiday concert with this vibrant, dance-like piece. Students will use both arco and pizzicato while learning interesting Latin rhythms and harmonies. Optional percussion, and of course sleigh bells, give this work an authentic feel. 2254985 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .35.00 Canon for Christmas—Johann Pachelbel/arr. Larry Clark. Pachelbel's Canon in D has long been one of the most popular classical pieces. In this arrangement, the Canon is combined with popular Christmas carols Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and The First Noel, whose melodies fit nicely over the harmonic progression. This arrangement will work nicely with strings alone or with the optional choir. 10739228 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 H Carol of the Bells—arr. Michael Hopkins. Your students will be rockin' out with this uptempo arrangement of the traditional Ukrainian Christmas carol. Set in a contemporary rock style, it contains strong material for all and includes some We Three Kings excerpts to keep things really interesting. Maintaining good balance between the melodic and supporting parts will be important for best results. 10078874 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .56.00 A Charlie Brown Christmas—arr. Larry Moore. That jazzy Vince Guaraldi sound made A Charlie Brown Christmasl stand out from any other show. Now your strings can play Christmas Time Is Here; O Tannenbaum and Linus and Lucy! These are songs that have become a family tradition for several generations. 2473240 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 Christmas Cello-bration—Traditional/arr. Bob Phillips. Showcase your cellos! Featuring What Child Is This?; Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel and Angels We Have Heard on High, this is a perfect training exercise for third and fourth positions for the cellos. This lovely medley also includes a bit of easy third position for the first violins. The melody for the cellos is mostly on the A string. 10594935 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 l Christmas in the Mountains—arr. Douglas E. Wagner. This arrangement of lovely ballads, vigorous fiddle songs, and simple shape-note tunes is deeply rooted in early-American folk traditions. The three Christmas tunes, The Babe of Bethlehem; Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, and Star in the East will carry you to the windswept, snow-covered Appalachian Mountains. 11001455 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 H Christmas Sing-Along—arr. Bob Cerulli. This is a super idea! When you invite your audience to sing along with these familiar carols, everyone will have a festive time! Especially effective as a concert closer, this is an arrangement that could easily become an annual tradition for your music program. Included in the medley are: Joy to the World; O Come All Ye Faithful; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Silent Night. A fitting climax to any holiday concert! (Playable by string orchestra, and by any additional instruments up to full orchestra instrumentation.) 2267466 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . .75.00 The Christmas Song—Mel Torme & Robert Wells/ arr. James Kazik. One of the best-loved Christmas songs of all time, this skilled arrangement is carefully scored for student players to play with ease. This edition, with included percussion, is certain to be a holiday staple for years to come. 10292080 String Orchestra, Percussion Required . . . . . . . .65.00 H Dance of the Reed Flutes—P.I. Tchaikovsky/ arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. Taken from Act II of Tchaikovsky's timeless "Nutcracker" ballet, Carrie Lane Gruselle's arrangement of Dance of the Reed Flutes is a sugar-sprinkled "plum" for string orchestras. It's a lively way to incorporate a traditional Christmas favorite into secular holiday concerts for upper-elementary/middle school performers. 10091971 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (from "The Nutcracker")—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Robert Long- field. Robert Longfield's masterful transcription of Tchaikovsky's classic score brings Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy into the range of good middle school string orchestras. The famous celesta part has been made more user-friendly, having been scored for piano, but it can be played on celesta or keyboard with great results. Begin your own holiday tradition with this accessible setting! 10283734 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .42.00 Deck the Hall of the Mountain King—Edvard Grieg/arr. Richard Meyer. This totally unique (and somewhat crazy!) selection will be the hit of your holiday concert! Your audience will be delighted when they hear what happens when the festive Welsh carol Deck the Halls is combined with the dark and mysterious In the Hall of the Mountain King from Grieg's "Peer Gynt Suite." Many key playing skills including accidentals, tempo changes, and important balance issues are reinforced throughout. Sleigh bells and crash cymbals add just the right amount of color to this fun, good-natured seasonal work. 10738925 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 Eine Kleine Bell Musik—W.A. Mozart/arr. Ronald Wilcott & J. Cameron Law. This holiday fantasy combines musical ideas from Jingle Bells and Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik in a very playful, frolicking way. It's a fun holiday setting that will keep your players and audience on their toes! 10460673 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 Faith Noel—arr. Bob Phillips. Rock your next holiday concert with this version of The First Noel, as performed by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The beautiful, lyric presentation of this traditional carol will be greatly enhanced by adding a rhythm section and electric instruments, but can also be played by strings alone. A Christmas selection your audience won't soon forget! 10348574 String Orchestra, Percussion Required . . . . . . . .53.00 H Festival of Lights—Bud Caputo. This is a welcome addition to the holiday repertoire! Not two or three, but six authentic Chanukah songs make up this delightful medley: Maoz Tsur, Oseh Shalom, Svivon, Mi Yamaiel, Chanukah, and My Dreydl are Hebrew folk songs that reflect the spirit of this holiday! While suitable for advanced groups that will require minimal rehearsal time, the piece is well within the reach of younger groups. 10027603 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00 Four Character Dances from "The Nutcracker" —P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Michael Hopkins. The complete "Nutcracker" is performed every year during the Christmas season, and the orchestral suite is also a holiday favorite. This accessible arrangement for string orchestra contains four popular character dances from Act II of the ballet, where Clara and the Prince travel to the Land of Sweets that is ruled by the Sugar-Plum Fairy. These light pieces of dance music celebrate sweets from around the world and include chocolate from Spain, coffee from Arabia, tea from China and candy canes from Russia. 10608532 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 H Hanukkah Habanera—arr. Tim McCarrick. "Carmen" meets Hanukkah in this remarkably clever combination of The Dreidel Song; Hanukkah, O Hanukkah and Bizet's famous Habanera from his most famous opera! It all works amazingly well, with shifts from minor to major, a seamless bass line, and lots of tongue-in-cheek humor! What a hoot! Highly recommended! 10092648 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 l Hoedown at the Holidays—arr. Chris M. Bernotas. This piece will get you ready to saddle up for the Christmas rush! Two familiar tunes, Silent Night and Joy to the World, are set with a fun, Western flair. The use of portamento will give a cowboy swagger to your string orchestra. The excitement picks up with a faster tempo and upbeat rhythms for the hoedown treatment of Joy to the World. Correlates with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 2, Level 2. 11001491 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 How the Grinch Stole Christmas—arr. Jerry Brubaker. As both a film and a cartoon, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" has become an annual tradition for kids and adults alike. This arrangement begins with a bluesy, nasty version of You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch, then moves into the happier, more hopeful Welcome Christmas ("He Carves the Roast Beast" or "Fa-hoo For-aze"). This will really stop the show! 2467033 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . .65.00 In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/arr. Brendan McBrien. This rich, lush Christmas carol has been expertly arranged for string orchestra. Each section of the orchestra is featured in the presentation of the gorgeous tune, and if you listen closely you'll hear a snippet of The First Noel towards the end. A deeply moving, emotional work, that will be a memorable centerpiece for your next winter or holiday concert! Truly stunning! 10370563 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 H Inverno (Scenes from Vivaldi's "Winter")— Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Todd Parrish. This work uniquely transforms the beauty of the second movement of Vivaldi's famous "Winter" Concerto and weaves it into the excitement of the first movement. The perfect selection for your winter concert! 10444015 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year— arr. Bob Cerulli. Here's some great "easy listening" for your next holiday concert! Bob Cerulli's arrangement of this classic tune is jazzy and upbeat, and will get your audience in the holiday spirit in no time! Playable by full or string orchestra. 2399632 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . .58.00 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year— Eddie Pola & George Wyle/arr. Bob Cerulli. The Christmas classic It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year has stood the test of time. This bright, fun arrangement goes together easily and will delight audiences. It was originally recorded by Andy Williams and later by Garth Brooks. 10695973 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .53.00 Jingle Jazz—David Shaffer. A novel arrangement of Jingle Bells that will brighten up your holiday performances! It's a great programming choice for middle school or high school groups wanting to put a holiday selection together with limited rehearsal time. The optional percussion parts add a special touch to this swinging piece. 10756571 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .40.00 Journey of the Magi—Robert Longfield. This is unique! This arrangement masterfully combines the sultry Arabian Dance from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" with We Three Kings of Orient Are for a work that will amaze your audience. Calling for a single percussionist using triangle, tambourine, wind chimes and suspended cymbal, this is a holiday selection that is certain to be memorable. 2474328 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 A Joyful Christmas—Traditional/arr. Victor Lopez. Based on the popular Christmas carol Joy to the World, this masterful arrangement with a Latin flavor will delight audiences. The piece effectively presents an original rhythmic style and the use of expanded harmonies will certainly give your winter holiday concert a refreshing touch. 10872090 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 EDITORS' CHOICE Christmas & Holiday Medium-Easy & Medium Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice. You can buy any of these with confidence! Christmas Canon—Paul O'Neill/arr. Bob Phillips. is striking and powerful rock setting combines Pachelbel's lyrical Canon in D with original vocals for the holidays! Performance of the orchestral accompaniment requires vocal parts, which are available in several voicings and may be performed without the orchestra, accompanied by keyboard or SoundTrax. 10982831 String Orchestra with vocal accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 62.00 A Festival of Christmas—arr. Brendan McBrien. is lovely setting of three timeless holiday tunes forms a festive trio of bright Christmas cheer. Lively, rhythmic carols from Victorian-era England include Good King Wenceslas; Deck the Hall and Here We Come A-Caroling. Set with both traditional and contemporary harmonies and optional percussion, your musicians and audience will be filled with the joy and pleasure of the season. 11001493 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 49.00 Veni, Veni, Emmanuel—arr. Michael JoÚ Trotta. Conceived as a dialogue between traditional and contemporary, this work offers a light and buoyant treatment of the familiar holiday melody. e theme grows and subsides in musical swells, moving in unmistakable forward motion. e use of pizzicato syncopation adds a fresh approach to this ancient tune. 10997992 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00 MUSIC ON APPROVAL 30 days to try before you buy.