J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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4Editors' Choice (Best of 2017 Publications) lNew for 2017 HPepper Basic Library Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 64 string orchestra Go to cart Christmas & Holiday Selections medium-easy / medium & medium-advanced n Sweet Petite Winter SuiteBrian Balmages. This short four-movement suite pays homage to the composer's favorite winter treats! A delightful, spritely opening depicts Candy Canes before moving into a heartwarming lyric movement to portray Hot Chocolate. The playful Peppermint Bark third movement has a dance-like quality with mixed meter (4/4 and 3/4). The final movement runs as fast as it can, depicting the Gingerbread Man chased by a slew of holiday carols. 10454269 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 H Trepak (from "Nutcracker Suite")P.I. Tchai- kovsky/arr. Dackow. This is incredibly nice! It's the famous Trepak from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" in an absolutely delightful arrangement by Sandra Dackow that will really bring your winter concert to life! 2184307 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Twas in the Moon of WintertimeJason W. Krug. Based on the French Canadian Huron Carol, this lush, expertly scored work would be perfect to include on a winter holiday concert. Includes an optional hand drum part. This dramatic work features a driving rhythm underneath the soaring tune, punctuated by flowing legato moments. Really nice! 10312104 String Orchestra with opt. Hand Drum . . . . . . . 50.00 H Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel)Chip Davis/arr. Longfield. This simple, plaintive carol is yet another memorable title from Mannheim Steamroller's Fresh Aire Christmas, and continues to be heard every December. Robert Longfield's arrangement makes it approachable for any string ensemble and includes short, expressive moments for a violin soloist. Suitable for holiday concerts or as a prelude to church services throughout the Christmas season. 10083784 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Winter Wonderland/Let It Snowarr. Bob Cerulli. Here's a great pairing of two holiday classics that have a little swing to them. The piano and the pizzicato bass line gives them the added style. It's sure to bring the joy of the season to your students and audiences alike. 2481117 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 51.00 Wizards in WinterPaul O'Neill & Robert Kinkel/ arr. Phillips. As seen in the mind-boggling Trans- Siberian Orchestra stage show! Highlight your strings and even add a rhythm section if you like. Whatever you do, play it large! Exciting music for your holiday concert! 10066528 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 61.00 Christmas and Holiday Selections Medium & Medium-Advanced n Appalachian SnowfallPaul O'Neill & Robert Kinkel/arr. Bob Phillips. Energize any holiday concert with this Trans-Siberian Orchestra hit! The energy of the accented, syncopated rhythms will engage students and audiences alike. An optional electric violin part provides the perfect spot to feature an electric instrument. 10563850 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . M 64.00 n Away in a MangerChip Davis/arr. Longfield. In true Mannheim Steamroller style, this gently moving carol has a great pop-style hook that students will love to play. Yet another edition for string ensemble, adapted from the Mannheim. 10061376 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . M 45.00 n Bring A Torch, Jeanette, IsabellaTraditional/ arr. Vince Gassi. Nothing says "noel" better than a 16th-century courtly dance. This carol was originally performed for the French nobility. The variations in this setting will lift your spirits as they pass from a joyous opening, through a brief moment of reflection and on to a jubilant ending. 10594931 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . M 49.00 Cantique de Noelarr. Chip Davis/adapt. Robert Longfield. Bringing the distinctive interpretations of Mannheim Steamroller to the concert stage for strings, this beautiful setting of the well-known French carol will add a touch of serenity and splendor to any holiday occasion. 10430141 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . M 50.00 l Catalonian CarolsTraditional/arr. Pierre LaPlante. Catalonia (the northeastern region of Spain) boasts a long and varied history of music making. This work taps into that deep well of inspiration to create a rich and musical setting for strings. It utilizes two traditional melodies from this area: Carol of the Birds and On Christmas Eve. The piece offers a great opportunity for expressive playing, phrasing, and exercising your players' musicality without having to drill too much on technical difficulty. 10752526 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . M 50.00 l Chanukah Festival OvertureTraditional/arr. Calvin Custer & Sean O'Loughlin. This wonderful medley includes many beloved folk songs that create a festive musical montage honoring the spirit and traditions of Chanukah. The original symphonic version has been skillfully adapted for string ensemble. 10558288 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . M 50.00 n Christmas DayGustav Holst/arr. Wagner. Written by Gustav Holst in 1910 for choir and orchestra, this arrangement provides the important lines from all voices woven into a single musical fabric. The interplay of the traditional carols Good Christian Men Rejoice!; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Come Ye Lofty, Come Ye Lowly and The First Nowell provides a rich and challenging texture that will delight all. In classic Holst fashion, you will have moments in three flats and moments of two carols at the same time, but that is to be expected! This is sure to become a perennial work for strong string orchestras! 10027008 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . M 59.00 H Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24Paul 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 Req . . . . . . . . M 64.00 H A Christmas Festival (Adapted for String Orchestra)Leroy Anderson/arr. 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 n Christmas in the CaribbeanTraditional/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 n The Christmas SymphonyJeffrey 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 n A Christmas TriptychIan David Coleman. If you are looking for a fresh arrangement of traditional Christmas carols, this unique three-movement work will beautifully showcase all sections of your orchestra. Includes Carol of the Bells; The Holly and the Ivy; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; We Three Kings; Veni, Veni Emmanuel; Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence; Good King Wenceslas and Angels We Have Heard on High. 10500788 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . M 95.00 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 n Coventry CarolTraditional/arr. David Bobrowitz. Traditionally performed in Coventry, England as part of a mystery play, this carol dates back to the 16th century. The author of the music is unknown, but provides one of the best known examples of the Picardy third. Although a lesser-known Christmas selection, it has a catchy melody that is easily absorbed and enjoyed. 10520411 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . M 40.00 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 Dreams of FirefliesPaul O'Neill/arr. Bob Phillips. "For the night is God's cathedral" and the stars visit in "dreams of fireflies." This piece will be greatly enhanced by adding a rhythm section and electric instruments, but can be played by strings alone. 10436304 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . M 63.00 English Carol CollageTraditional/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 n 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 UsG.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 52.00 BEST SELLERS String Orchestra Christmas and Holiday Medium & Medium-Advanced Buy with confidence! These works, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors. Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24— Paul O'Neill & Robert Kinkel/arr. Bob Phillips. 10092657 String Orchestra, Percussion Req . . . . . . . .M 64.00 10092657E String Orchestra, Percussion Req ePrint . . .M 64.00 Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 8 (Christmas Concerto)— Arcangelo Corelli/arr. Todd Parrish. 10594937 String Orchestra. . . . . . . .M 56.00 10594937E String Orchestra ePrint . .M 56.00 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas— arr. Calvin Custer. 2351674 String Orchestra. . . . . . . .M 61.00 2351674E String Orchestra ePrint . .M 60.00 Winter Solstice—Todd Parrish. 10092412 String Orchestra. . . . . . . .M 49.00 10092412E String Orchestra ePrint . .M 48.00 I'll Be Bach for Christmas— arr. Michael Hopkins. 10454936 String Orchestra. . . . . . . .M 52.00 10454936E String Orchestra ePrint . .M 52.00 Highland Holiday—arr. David Giardiniere. 10453864 String Orchestra. . . . . . . .M 49.00 10453864E String Orchestra ePrint . .M 48.00 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year— Edward Pola & George Wyle/arr. Morales. 10307195 String Orchestra, Percussion Required . . . .M 55.00 10307195E String Orchestra, Percussion Required ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00 Troika (from "Lieutenant Kije")— Sergei Prokofiev/arr. Paul Lavender. 10081962 String Orchestra. . . . . . MA 50.00 10081962E String Orchestra ePrint MA 50.00 A Christmas Festival (Adapted for String Orchestra)—Leroy Anderson/arr. Story. 10092198 String Orchestra. . . . . . . .M 64.00 10092198E String Orchestra ePrint . .M 64.00 Silent Night— Franz Xavier Gruber/arr. Erik Morales. 10454283 String Orchestra. . . . . . MA 50.00 10454283E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 50.00 " Thanks so much for the speedy service. Now I'm certainly convinced from whom I'm going to order my group's music in the future!" —Susan Rees, Fredericksburg, TX