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 64 STRING ORCHESTRA Go to cart CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium & medium-advanced H Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24—Paul O'Neill & Robert Kinkel/arr. Bob Phillips. As seen in the mind- boggling Trans-Siberian Orchestra stage show, this thought-provoking medley of Christmas tunes describes a lone cellist playing Christmas carols in the midst of the Bosnian war. The piece reflects the drama of a single musician in the midst of war, reflecting on the power of music to bring hope. The rock rhythm section contributes to an intense and very hip musical experience! 10092657 String Orchestra, Percussion Required . . . . .M 64.00 H A Christmas Festival (Adapted for String Orchestra)—Leroy Anderson/arr. Michael Story. At last, Leroy Anderson's ever-popular holiday medley is now available for string orchestras, thanks to this faithful adaptation of the original arrangement as first performed by the Boston Pops. All of the great melodies are present in this very playable edition, making it a spectacular nine- minute concert opener or closer! Included are: Joy to the World; Deck the Halls; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Good King Wenceslas; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Silent Night; Jingle Bells and Adeste Fideles. Highly recommended! 10092198 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 64.00 Christmas in the Caribbean—Traditional/arr. Victor Lopez. Written in a bossa-nova style, this fresh take on the classic O Tannenbaum will add a little Caribbean flavor to your Christmas concert while being easy to learn. 10594769 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 56.00 The Christmas Symphony No. 3—Jeffrey Bishop. This is the third movement of a four- movement work celebrating the holiday season. We Three Kings serves as the primary theme, and I Saw Three Ships serves as the secondary theme in the minuet. The trio section features Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella. Great for teaching form and analysis, and perfect for holiday concerts. 10523476 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 52.00 The Christmas Symphony—Jeffrey S. Bishop. Get in the holiday spirit with this unique Christmas selection. Combining well-known carols with echoes of Haydn, this work achieves the perfect union of familiarity and novelty. 10458729 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 52.00 Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 8 (Christmas Concerto)—Arcangelo Corelli/arr. Todd Parrish. Subtitled Fatto per la notte di Natale, or "made for the night of Christmas," Corelli's Christmas Concerto stands as one of the finest concerti grossi of the Baroque era. All solo parts have been incorporated into a string orchestra version that retains the original key signatures. This collection contains three of the movements in fast, slow, fast format. 10594937 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 56.00 Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly (A Merry Fugue)—arr. Hershy Kay & adapted by Paul Lavender. A longtime favorite in symphony concert halls, Hershy Kay's ingenious treatment of this holiday favorite includes variations in a delicious fugal style, ideal for string ensembles as well. A truly memorable rendition that will fit any holiday string program. 10630924 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 55.00 English Carol Collage—Traditional/arr. Brian Holmes. This inspired holiday medley begins with a fiddle tune and quickly introduces the familiar songs I Saw Three Ships; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and eventually Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming. The tunes are brilliantly woven together to make an exciting collage of sound. 10444011 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 50.00 H Fantasia on Greensleeves (What Child Is This?)—Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr. Deborah Baker Monday. Rescored for strings, harp (keyboard) and two violin soloists, this ethereal setting of Vaughan Williams' stellar opus retains the form and texture of the original while bringing it to a student-friendly level for more players to enjoy. Melodic material is passed effortlessly from one section to another as Vaughan Williams intended. The first violin solo includes some third position work while the second solo only requires first position. For large or small performing groups, this is a rich setting of a classic work appropriate for concerts, Christmas presentations, and festivals throughout the year. 10092446 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 49.00 4 A Festival of Christmas—arr. Brendan McBrien. This 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 Five Ukrainians in a Bell Tower (Ukrainian Bell Carol)—Rick England. Who says strings can't swing? It's Brubeck meets Leontovitch! This jazz setting of Ukrainian Bell Carol in 5/4 time is even more fun with the optional drumset. This is sure to surprise the crowd and give your strings something they can't wait to play. When the audience smiles, you will consider it a success! 10050423 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 49.00 H For Unto Us—G.F. Handel/arr. Robert S. Frost. Handel's "Messiah" holds a special place of importance in the concert repertoire, being frequently performed not only at Christmas, but also at Easter and other times of the year. This arrangement is an important addition to the medium-easy orchestra library because it allows students to perform this wonderful chorus without full symphonic instrumentation. Third position is required of first violin, with limited position work in the cello and bass parts; some upper string parts are divisi as well. Students will enjoy having the opportunity to perform this well-known and beloved chorus. 10059457 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 56.00 l Funky Christmas—arr. Michael Hopkins. Energize your next holiday concert! Funky Christmas is a fun mashup of Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, and Hark the Herald Angels Sing, with a little bit of Carol of the Bells to kick things off. This is a great piece to work on syncopated rhythms. Violin 2 and viola parts are playable in first position while some shifting is required in violin 1, cello and double bass. Includes optional drum set and percussion, or download a backing track at kendor.com. 10998726 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 56.00 Gesu Bambino—Pietro Yon/arr. Jason W. Krug. One of the most beautiful holiday classics is impeccably and lushly scored for string orchestra. All sections have their moment in the sun. This is a perfect selection for your high school strings, who can add vibrato, bow control, and mature musicianship to this lyric masterpiece. 10459546 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 48.00 H Happy Holiday/White Christmas—Irving Berlin/ arr. Ricketts. Two classic songs by America's greatest songwriter are showcased in Ted Ricketts' arrangement for string groups. Ted's combination creates a great holiday mood with the light- hearted two-beat feel of Happy Holiday, followed by the quintessential Christmas ballad. Christmas programming at its very best. 10077999 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 50.00 H Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—arr. Calvin Custer. This is an exceptionally refined setting of the familiar holiday classic! Fresh harmonies with tasteful accompaniment parts for piano and optional guitar and drums make for a silky smooth sound that really works for orchestra. Technical demands are limited, but more advanced orchestras will want to play it just because it sounds so good! 2351674 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 61.00 Highland Holiday—arr. David Giardiniere. This festive medley combines three joyful melodies into a cheerful Celtic tapestry. The addition of optional hand drum, guitar, and whistle give the tune a distinctive "fiddle band" sound. 10453864 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 49.00 I'll Be Bach for Christmas—arr. Michael Hopkins. Students will love playing this fun Christmas medley that combines traditional Christmas carols with the music of J.S. Bach. Snippets of Christmas pieces include: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Deck the Halls; Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella; We Three Kings and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. 10454936 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 56.00 H In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/arr. Leavitt. A haunting, elegant carol is beautifully rendered by John Leavitt in this compelling setting for strings. Holst's classic Christmas piece makes a memorable centerpiece for a holiday program; one you'll want to perform year after year. 10033625 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional . . . . .M 40.00 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year— Edward Pola & George Wyle/arr. Erik Morales. Written in 1963, this holiday standard has been covered by everyone from Johnny Mathis to the Muppets. Arranged for strings and simple percussion, this jazzy rendition sparkles and shines like the tree in Times Square! 10307195 String Orchestra, Percussion Required . . . . .M 55.00 Jingle Bells—James Pierpont/arr. Michael Black- wood. Get your students set for the winter season with this fun arrangement of Jingle Bells! Filled with energetic accompaniments to the main tune, this piece is a great chance for your students to build their chromatic fingering skills while allowing more advanced violins to begin practicing shifting. An appearance by a Tchaikovsky favorite at the end will give your students and your audience a surprise treat! 10696534 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 52.00 Joyeux Noel—arr. John Leavitt. Capture the holiday spirit with this bright and lively selection that incorporates parts of Sing We Now of Christmas and is complete with pizzicato, percussion, piano and pizzazz!. An excellent way to open a holiday concert! An optional Violin 3 part (Viola Treble Clef) is included. 10378395 String Orchestra, Percussion Required . . . . .M 45.00 A Mad Russian's Christmas—Paul O'Neill, Robert Kinkel & P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Phillips. As performed by Trans-Siberian Orchestra, experience Trepak from "The Nutcracker" as you never have before. Though greatly enhanced by adding a rhythm section, the piece can be played by strings alone. An optional electric violin part provides the perfect spot to feature an electric instrument. Exciting music for your holiday concert! 10310336 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 61.00 Nutcracker Suite Selections—P.I. Tchaikovsky/ arr. Bud Caputo. This arrangement for string orchestra features three abridged movements of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; March and Trepak. These abridged movements are sure to be crowd pleasers around the winter holidays or a favorite for any time of the year. 10907823 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 60.00 O Come, O Come Emmanuel—Traditional/arr. Brian Holmes & J. Cameron Law. This arrangement captures a sense of anticipation found in the meaning of this popular carol. Contrasting moods are created, shifting between long, sustained playing and more energetically rhythmic passages. A portion of the popular Ukrainian Bell Carol is also mixed into the work. 10609934 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 50.00 EPIC CHRISTMAS SERIES Enthrall audiences with spectacular string and full orchestra holiday works from master arranger, Matt Riley. ese epic showstoppers feature an energetic rhythm section and solo features. Sure to be a hit at your holiday concert! Carol of the Bells/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen— Mykola Leontovych/arr. Matt Riley. Arranged by Matt Riley as part of his "Epic Christmas Series." Beautifully orchestrated with an epic cinematic sound, this highly acclaimed arrangement will stun and amaze audiences. 10764760 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 100.00 l Hyfrydol—Rowland Hugh Prichard/arr. Matt Riley. Hyfrydol (meaning "cheerful") is a Welsh hymn tune that has been used as a setting for hymns such as Love Divine, All Loves Excelling; Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus; I Will Sing the Wondrous Story; I Will Sing of My Redeemer, and many other hymns from a variety of church traditions. This arrangement for violin and orchestra is sure to please audiences. 10821674 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 75.00 l Ode To Joy—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Matt Riley. A piano virtuoso's dream performance coupled with dynamic, audience pleasing orchestration. Very flashy and fun, this arrangement is perfect for a professional orchestra, advanced college or church orchestra concert. 10797462 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 100.00 Of The Father's Love Begotten—Traditional/arr. Matt Riley. Part of Matt Riley's Epic Christmas Series, this magical Celtic, pop-infused arrangement for solo violin and orchestra will enchant and amaze audiences. 10796222 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 100.00 l Sheep May Safely Graze—J.S. Bach/arr. Matt Riley. Arranged as part of Matt Riley's "Epic Christmas Series", this Hollywood inspired version will please audiences and performers alike. 10996953 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 100.00 We Three Kings—John Henry Hopkins Jr./arr. Matt Riley. An epically stunning cinematic arrangement of this Christmas classic, featuring an advanced violin soloist. Give your audience a performance they will never forget. 10795007 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 100.00 We Three Kings—John Henry Hopkins Jr./arr.Matt Riley. This exciting and cinematic arrangement of a Christmas classic showcases an advanced violin soloist with string orchestra. A thrilling encore for any holiday concert! 10861969 String Orchestra Violin Solo with Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . A 75.00 l We Three Kings—John Henry Hopkins Jr./arr. Matt Riley. This exciting and cinematic arrangement of a Christmas classic showcases an advanced cello soloist with full orchestra. A thrilling finale for your holiday program! 10956298 Full Orchestra Solo Cello with Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 100.00 Plan your program, save your work!