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42019 Editors' Choice lNew for 2019 HPepper Basic Library ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 60 STRING ORCHESTRA Go to cart CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY very easy / easy l Wenceslas, the King!—arr. Jeffrey Frizzi. With a modern twist on the holiday classic Good King Wenceslas, this arrangement for young string players is perfect for your holiday concert. The traditional tune is passed throughout the orchestra giving each section a chance to play the melody. Open string double stops create a fullness that will add a more mature sound to any beginning orchestra. This educational piece makes use of dynamic contrast, pizzicato, and hooked bowings. 10998737 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 4 Winter from "The Four Seasons" (Op. 8 No. 4, 2nd Mvt.)—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Jeremy Woolsten-hulme. This is the perfect slow movement for young orchestras, especially when introducing works of the Baroque period. A wonderful arrangement for your winter program or any time of year. 11000026 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 Christmas & Holiday Selections Easy The 12 Musical Days of Christmas—Traditional/ Deborah Baker Monday. Each of the 12 days brings a snippet from a different holiday tune in this fun arrangement that uses the easy keys of G and D. As the days are added, it becomes a fun-filled challenge. Surprise comes on the 12th day with the Hallelujah Chorus! 10520861 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 A la Media Noche (At Midnight)—arr. Bob Lipton. Celebrate the holiday season with this fiery and exciting traditional Puerto Rican carol. This very playable arrangement is a perfect concert opener or closer that will have your audiences dancing in the aisles. 10310556 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 l Adeste Fiddles—arr. Ingrid Koller. A traditional carol with a distinctly nontraditional approach! The familiar carol is combined with some old-time fiddling figures in the comfortable key of D major. Easy parts for violin, viola, and cello are included so all students can perform with success. 10998518 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .42.00 4 Angels in the Halls—Traditional/arr. Matthew R. Putnam. The holiday season is a time of joy, merriment, excitement, and traditions such as the holiday string concert, which is often the debut performance for young musicians. Angels in the Halls will enable beginning string students to demonstrate their developing skills while putting the audience in the spirit of the holidays. 11100035 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 Arre Borriquito (Giddy-Up, Little Donkey)— Traditional/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. "Giddy-up little donkey! Hurry, because we're late getting to Bethlehem!" The image of the traveler is vividly portrayed in this Spanish children's carol, arranged to depict the clip-clop of the donkey with pizzicato eighth notes and an optional wood block. Students will focus on articulations, dynamics, and the inherent modulations between the verse and the chorus. 10877029 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 Believe—arr. Mike Story. This beautiful ballad from "The Polar Express" makes a wonderful addition to your performance library. Lots of doublings and unisons will give your young players the confidence they need to play this in concert. Combine this with Rockin' on Top of the World and you'll have a mini-medley for the season! 2481108 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .51.00 A Boomwhacker Christmas—arr. Richard Meyer. Imagine four soloists playing eight Boomwhackers on the heads of eight brave audience members. That's the scenario of this hilarious show-stopper. Includes: Jingle Bells; Good King Wenceslas and Deck the Halls. 10453629 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 A Caravan of Kings—Traditional/arr. Richard Meyer. Teaching opportunities abound in this creative arrangement of the carol We Three Kings. The music depicts the kings' famous trek across the desert and is a great way to introduce your students to low finger patterns (B-flats and E-flats), simple meter changes, and the concept of tone painting. Optional percussion parts enhance the exotic Middle-Eastern harmonies. A real change of pace for your next holiday concert! 10872086 String Orchestra, Percussion Required . . . . . . . .46.00 H Carol of the Bells—Larry Clark. Here's one of the holiday's most-loved classics scaled down for beginning string groups! While making the most of the simple repetitive melody, this version avoids tricky accidentals and keeps the integrity of the original composition. There's also a clever quotation of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen as an extra added touch. Very well done! 10046232 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 Carol of the Bells Variant—Peter Wilhousky/ arr. Bill Calhoun. Carol of the Bells Variant for string orchestra is an interesting adaptation of the popular Christmas classic. The opening three-note ostinato is presented in 4/4 time and immediately sets the tone for this intriguing variation. The piece is built on driving rhythms; the musicians should take an aggressive performance approach. 10592915 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00 Chant de Noel—Traditional/arr. Michael Story. Make your holiday concert sparkle with this terrific arrangement called Chant de Noel, based on the popular Christmas carol Sing We Now of Christmas. Varying textures and colorful harmonies abound in this easy-to-play yet sophisticated, piece. 10739925 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 H A Christmas Canon—arr. Michael Green. In this peaceful arrangement for the young orchestra, Pachelbel's highly popular Canon provides a perfect introduction and backdrop against which the carol, The First Noel, is prominently displayed. Clever contrapuntal treatment of the two melodies, rich harmonies and forward momentum make for a very classy and effective holiday concert selection! 2266120 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 Christmas in a Minute and a Half—arr. Douglas E. Wagner. What would December concerts be without those familiar tunes that everyone loves to hear during that time of year? Here's a medley of a baker's dozen of some of the most recognized holiday tunes in the world, arranged in a fun uptempo style. Even the violas get to play the melody! The tunes (in presentation order) are: Good King Wenceslas; Deck the Hall; O Come, All Ye Faithful; Here We Come A-Caroling; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; O Come, Little Children; Angels We Have Heard on High; We Three Kings; Now Is Born; Joy to the World; Jingle Bells; Up on the Housetop and Hallelujah! Chorus. 10739929 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 Christmas in the Renaissance—Traditional/arr. Robert A. Curry. This exciting work uses three songs originating during the Renaissance: Riu, Riu, Chiu; Dadme Albricias Hijos d'Eva and Ding, Dong Merrily on High. All three songs began their lives as dances, so the music should be light and energetic. The percussion part adds to the character of the music. 10568183 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 Christmas Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi/arr. Kazik. The tender ballad from A Charlie Brown Christmas is a perfect jazz-flavored choice for younger orchestras. With its smooth harmonies, moving lines, skilled ensemble writing, piano and drum set parts, it's hard to go wrong with this perennial favorite! 10294597 String Orchestra, Percussion Required . . . . . . . .40.00 EDITORS' CHOICE Christmas & Holiday Beginner to Easy 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! Angels in the Halls—Traditional/arr. Matthew R. Putnam. e holiday season is a time of joy, merriment, excitement, and traditions such as the holiday string concert, which is oen the debut performance for young musicians. Angels in the Halls will enable beginning string students to demonstrate their developing skills while putting the audience in the spirit of the holidays. 11100035 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Hanukkah Dances—arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Liven up your holiday concert with a medley of four familiar Hanukkah tunes that are perfect for intermediate to advanced levels. Everyone gets a chance to play the melody in this exciting arrangement. Technical considerations include optional shiing for first violins while cellos work on extensions. 11001451 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00 Hidden Angels—arr. Susan H. Day. Discover the familiar carols Angels We Have Heard on High and Hark! e Herald Angels Sing hidden in this clever arrangement for developing orchestras. Building student confidence playing in the key of C, this piece uses arco and pizzicato, bow lis, and easy unison rhythms that make it a perfect selection for your next holiday concert. 10981248 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 47.00 North Pole March—Chris omas. March with Santa's elves to the North Pole with this charming holiday piece for beginning strings! Easy rhythms from the D major scale are used as the jolly melody is passed to every section. Optional sleigh bells add festive cheer to this perfect winter concert selection. 10981261 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 42.00 Rejoice, East and West—arr. Deborah Baker Monday. Rejoice, East and West pairs two of the most popular holiday pieces. e plaintive melody O Come, O Come Emmanuel represents the subdued tone of Advent, the four weeks before Christmas Day. e modal style is characteristic of Middle Eastern music. Joy to the World, attributed to Handel, connects the two Christmas hymns with the theme, "Rejoice!" is arrangement teaches students dynamic contrast, tempo changes, slurs and ties. 10997980 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00 Secret Santa—arr. Kathryn Griesinger. He knows when you are sleeping, and he's sneaking in the shadows of your Christmas tree! is easy piece for young string orchestras features classic holiday tunes that transform into a top-secret mission with some fun percussion effects. Written in simple three-part harmony with easy rhythms, no low second-finger patterns, and subtle hints and quotes from Jolly Old St. Nicholas; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Up on the Housetop; Jingle Bells; We ree Kings; Good King Wenceslas and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. 11000230 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00 Strings on the Housetop—Benjamin R. Hanby/arr. Timothy Loest. You've heard of a fiddler on the roof? Well, how about an orchestra on the housetop? Feature the entire string orchestra, section by section, at your next winter concert (even bassists, who are cued in the cello line). Using just six notes, this new arrangement of an old holiday favorite is cleverly scored to sound rich and full. Optional percussion adds to the festivities. A perfect format for bolstering group confidence while promoting section independence. 10996015 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 45.00 Two Ancient Carols—Janelle Zook Cunalata. Audiences will delight in listening to these Two Ancient Carols, an elegant and accessible medley arrangement of Il Est Ne and Pat-a-Pan. All parts are equally important, interesting, and engaging. is work offers directors the opportunity to introduce 4-3 suspensions, contrasting articulation, canon form, and minor vs. major mode. Solid teaching material and a nice selection for your holiday concert! 11001536 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Winter from e Four Seasons (Op. 8 No. 4, 2nd Mvt.)— Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Jeremy Woolstenhulme. is is the perfect slow movement for young orchestras, especially when introducing works of the Baroque period. A wonderful arrangement for your winter program or any time of year. 11000026 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 52.00 PEPPER CARES Customer service is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to help you find the music you need and deliver it fast. We're serious about service. How serious? We answer over a quarter of a million calls a year in five seconds or less and are here six days a week. When you need help, we're here.