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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY easy / medium-easy
4 A Hanukkah Prayer of Thanks (Al Hanissim)—
arr. Susan H. Day. A unique Hanukkah selection,
this piece embodies traditional Jewish music with
its haunting melodies in 4/4 time. This arrangement
uses easy rhythms, lifts, tremolo, and two-note
slurs and ties along with some cello divisi. Viola
doubles violin 2 and cello doubles bass.
11202624 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
l Have a Swingin' Merry Christmas—arr. Douglas
E. Wagner. Instantly recognizable Christmas
standards Deck the Hall and Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
along with a hint of Jingle Bells come together in
this lighthearted medley arranged in a laid-back
swing groove. Includes optional drum set.
11202670 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .50.00
Hidden Angels—arr. Susan H. Day. Discover
the familiar carols Angels We Have Heard on High
and Hark! The 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 lifts, and
easy unison rhythms with second violin and viola
doubled for support. A perfect selection for your
next holiday concert.
10981248 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .47.00
Holiday Short Cuts No. 1—arr. Michael Story.
Featuring a set of four arrangements that can be
performed individually or as a complete program.
Each piece reinforces specific musical objectives.
Includes: Sleigh Ride; Rockin' Around the
Christmas Tree; Let it Snow! and Santa Claus Is
Comin' to Town.
10496082 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/arr.
Patrick Roszell. In a delightful setting that is
incredibly accessible, this arrangement of In the
Bleak Midwinter allows young ensembles to play a
holiday alternative by Holst.
10739939 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—Sammy
Cahn & Julie Styne/arr. Robert Longfield. One of the
all-time favorite winter and holiday tunes, here is
a festive and well-designed easy arrangement for
string ensembles. Brighten up any winter concert
with this familiar toe-tapping classic.
10674117 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Light the Candles!—Deborah Baker Monday.
Here is an original composition with a catchy theme
to celebrate Hanukkah! Music from the Jewish
tradition is very attractive in its unique tonality
and syncopated rhythms. The figures in this piece
are not complex, but create a momentum which
drives the piece. There are lots of fun changes and
textures to keep the music building strongly to a
thrilling finish! It will add a nice contrast to any
concert or festival program!
10308842 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Little Drummer Boy—Katherine Davis,
Henry Onorati & Harry Simeone/arr. Bob Cerulli. A
true Christmas classic, this piece is a great way to
introduce col legno and double stops to your string
players. Easy to put together and fun to play, it's a
must for any holiday concert!
10563874 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Mele Kalikimaka—R. Alex Anderson/arr. Janet
Farrar-Royce. Mele Kalikimaka is the closest
approximation of saying "Merry Christmas" in the
Hawaiian language. This lighthearted tune was
written in 1949 and recorded by Bing Crosby and
The Andrew Sisters in 1950, a version still popular
today. Beginning the titular syncopated melody on
an up-bow helps create accents and fun. Familiar
accidentals give the piece color, and every section
has independent entrances with a chance to play
the main melodies and important supporting parts.
A fun and musically educational way to celebrate
the holiday season!
10844314 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
A Midwinter Fantasy—Gustav Holst/arr. Morgan
Denney. This arrangement of In the Bleak Midwinter
captures the sentiment of the holidays by placing
Holst's beautiful melody in a lush string orchestra
atmosphere. Each section contributes with lyrical
motives and nuanced harmonies while students
have the opportunity to practice bow distribution,
tone, and balance.
10877023 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Themes from The Nutcracker—P.I. Tchai-
kovsky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. A great choice
for the holidays or any time of year! These
timeless melodies are set entirely in first position.
Sections include March; Waltz of the Flowers;
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Russian
Dance. Directors will enjoy the great deal of
performance flexibility as they program the entire
work or choose from individual selections to
customize a program.
10008676 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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Pacem Noel—arr. Larry Clark. The gentle tune
Dona Nobis Pacem is merged with the beloved
carol The First Noel into an exquisite arrangement,
with the title suggesting that we all have "Peace for
Christmas." Your students will feel the spirit of the
season while playing this heartwarming work for the
holidays. Breathtaking!
10093772 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Rock the Halls! (A Winter Celebration)—arr.
Kathryn Griesinger. Set in first position with simple
rhythms, this contemporary arrangement includes
the familiar carols Deck the Hall; Hark! The Herald
Angels Sing and Ding, Dong, Merrily on High.
Every section of the orchestra is featured, and the
energetic cello/bass groove is driven by optional
drum set and sleigh bells. An exuberant finale for
your holiday concert!
10748208 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional & piano . .50.00
l Season's Greetings—arr. Deborah Baker
Monday. Kick off the holiday season with a festive
Hanukkah piece that ends with Deck the Halls!
This arrangement explores "gypsy-style" music at
an ever-changing, whirling dance tempo, and the
traditional and joyous finale pulls it all together at
the end.
11202306 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
4 Snowfall at Dusk—Aaron Fryklund. This elegant
and nostalgic piece depicts gentle snow falling as
twilight fades on a winter's eve. The legato theme
features slurred phrases and sustained pedal-tone
pitches to help develop tone and bow-control
skills. The contrasting staccato section sparkles
like snowflakes in the golden sun, with easy meter
changes and a playful syncopated feel before
ending with a soft diminuendo.
11202225 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Snowflake—Yukiko Nishimura. Floating and
delicate, this gorgeous piece features long melody
lines and plenty of sustaining harmonies. It evokes
the feeling of taking a walk during a gentle snowfall.
The first violin part leads with the main melody, as
the other sections have an inner melody. Each line
should be played espressivo at all times. A stunning
selection for winter concerts.
10093756 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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Trepak (from "The Nutcracker")—P.I. Tchaikov-
sky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. This exciting classic
is an excellent choice for programs at all times of
the year! The masterful arranging retains all the
interest of Tchaikovsky's original, yet remains easy
to play. Everyone is sure to be familiar with the lively
melody, making this a favorite for audiences and
orchestra alike!
2319010 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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'Twas the Night Before Christmas—arr. Bob
Phillips. This fun arrangement incorporates a
special guest narrator reading the familiar Christmas
poem while the orchestra adds sound effects and
holiday melodies, including: Jingle Bells; Santa
Claus Is Coming to Town; Dance of the Sugar Plum
Fairy; Lullaby; Overture to William Tell; Up on the
Housetop; Jolly Old St. Nicholas; Grandma Got Run
Over by a Reindeer; Sleigh Ride; Twinkle, Twinkle
Little Star; We Wish You a Merry Christmas; I Gave
My Love a Cherry and Let It Snow!
10027602 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional
With narrator and opt percussion . . . . . . . . .46.00
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Waltz of the Carols—arr. Sean O'Loughlin.
Introduce your students to 3/4 time with this clever
mash-up of Christmas carols in waltz style. Each
section has a turn to shine with the melody as it
weaves through the orchestra.
11198718 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Winter Reverie—Kathryn Griesinger. Peaceful
scenes of quiet, gentle snow are reflected in
this nostalgic melody for intermediate strings. A
flowing legato theme evokes warm memories
of innocence and joy as it moves between the
sections, encouraging playing with sustained bows
and beautiful tone. Moments of modulation use
easy accidentals in first position to relay the magic
of the season. Piano and bells add to the dreamlike
quality of this serene concert selection for your
winter concert.
10997994 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .50.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Medium-Easy
All Is Calm—arr. Robert W. Smith. Here is a
masterpiece for your orchestra and soloists that
you will want to use year after year! It's based on
Silent Night; the simple but beautiful solo parts
have been transcribed for every instrument in the
orchestra, offering you endless possibilities- from
a single featured player to two, three, or more
different soloists! A moving way to finish off your
holiday concert.
2472385 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . .59.00
Angels in the Bleak Midwinter—Larry Clark.
In this gorgeous holiday medley, your students will
get to play not only Holst's hauntingly lovely In the
Bleak Midwinter, but also the joyous Angels We
Have Heard on High. This is the perfect piece to
end your holiday concert with a feeling of warmth
and joy.
10308850 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Bass-ically Christmas—James Lord Pierpoint/
arr. Bob Phillips. This cute, simple arrangement
features the bass section and makes them sound
great! Have some fun with this cool medley
featuring Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells -it
will brighten any holiday concert.
10738918 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
4 Calm and Bright (Silent Night)—Franz Xaver
Gruber/arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Lush and rich
harmonies surround this inventive arrangement
of Silent Night. Each section is featured through
interwoven melodies and changing time signatures
in the contrasting "calm" and "bright" sections. A
mature-sounding work for intermediate players to
work on phrasing and balance.
11203098 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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
