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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium to advanced
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
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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
Blackwood. 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
l Joyeux—Mark Barnard. A fun, original holiday
work for string orchestra that will bring joy to your
winter program.
11204525 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 40.00
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 Optional . . . . .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
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Midnight Christmas Eve—Paul O'Neill & John
Olivia/arr. Bob Phillips. The lights, the tree, and
quiet anticipation of Christmas are captured in
this beautiful rock ballad. As seen in the Trans-
Siberian Orchestra stage show The Christmas
Attic, this lyric piece will add depth to any holiday
or winter concert. While an easy piece for high
school orchestras, the optional electric violin and
guitar parts provide the perfect chance to feature
an electric instrument and a more advanced player.
11192885 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 65.00
l Nutcracker Jam—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Michael
Hopkins. Energize your holiday program with a hip
hop version of the Nutcracker! This rhythmically
syncopated mashup of favorites from Tchaikovsky's
ballet include: Overture, March, Arabian Dance,
Dance of the Reed Pipes, Dance of the Sugar
Plum Fairy and Trepak. Some shifting is required in
Violin 1 and Bass. Includes an optional (but highly
recommended) drum set part.
11202327 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 56.00
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
4 Pat-a-pan—Bernard de la Mannoye/arr. Jason
Krug. This French carol tells the Christmas story
from the perspective of shepherds out in the field
playing simple instruments. Beginning with a
rhythmic drone in the low strings, countermelodies
and fantasia-like writing lead to a dissonant ending
on a final haunting chord.
11201849 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Reindeer Galop—arr. Robert W. Smith. Santa's
reindeer are off and running with this playful holiday
selection. Featuring Jingle Bells and Up on the
Housetop, you can hear the hooves of the reindeer
as they "galop" across the wintry countryside
thanks to the optional percussion parts included.
Written for intermediate orchestras with limited
rehearsal time, this is an exciting addition or finale/
encore to your holiday concert program.
10756576 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 40.00
Siberian Sleigh Ride—Paul O'Neill/arr. Bob
Philips. Feel the shiver of winter and warm it up
as you rock it out! As seen in the Trans-Siberian
Orchestra stage show, this piece is perfect for any
winter event. An optional electric violin part provides
the perfect spot to feature an electric instrument.
10522597 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 64.00
Silent Night—Franz Xavier Gruber/arr. Erik
Morales. This breathtaking arrangement may quite
possibly be the highlight of your winter program.
Lush harmonies support a gorgeous presentation of
the melody that goes through a series of haunting
and magical settings. There are also several
opportunities to feature your principal violinist.
10454283 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 50.00
Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson/arr. Bud Caputo.
A fun arrangement of a beloved holiday classic
closely follows the original, set in the key of B-flat.
Optional percussion parts are included; however,
other than the sleigh bells, all parts can be covered
in the strings.
11000125 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . .M 59.00
The Sleigh—Richard Kountz/arr. James Kazik.
The classic winter and holiday choral work
transforms wonderfully into a terrific showcase for
string orchestra. The festive, ethnic dance style is
filled with energy and enthusiasm for both players
and audiences.
10683386 String Orchestra
with Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
A Solitary Wish—Brian Balmages. This emotional
and reflective work paints a poignant picture of
the holiday season as seen through the eyes
of a homeless person on a street corner. The
juxtaposition of the melodies Ukrainian Bell Carol
and Greensleeves paint a picture of a lonely person
who is eventually joined by others. A stunning and
unique work that brings awareness to the holidays
and the true spirit of giving.
10752878 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 65.00
Suite of Carols—Leroy Anderson. Play one, a
few, or all six of these fantastically arranged carols!
Anderson's beloved holiday medley includes:
Pastores a Belen; It Came Upon the Midnight
Clear; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Bring a Torch
Jeanette, Isabella; Away in a Manger and Wassail
Song. Higher positions are used in the first violins
and occasionally in the cellos, but all sections have
their moments to shine.
133652 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 59.00
The March of the Kings/Hark the Herald
Angels Sing—arr. Paul O'Neill & Bob Phillips.
Celebrate the season with energy and excitement!
As seen in the Trans-Siberian Orchestra stage
show, these beloved Christmas carols will shine at
any concert.
10522529 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 62.00
Troika (from "Lieutenant Kije")—Sergei
Prokofiev/arr. Paul Lavender. Ideal for a classical-
style piece for your holiday program, Prokofiev's
sleigh ride is an energetic, familiar tune that
translates wonderfully for string orchestra. Paul
Lavender's setting is scored to feature your
viola and cello sections and includes some
performance options to best suit your ensemble's
level of ability.
10081962 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 50.00
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Troika (from "Lieutenant Kije")—Sergei
Prokofiev/arr. Stephen Wieloszynski. This
charming number takes its name from a Russian
sleigh called a "troika," pulled by three horses
and common in wintertime. The melody is really
quite familiar, bright and bouncy as it evokes the
sleigh. Parts are carefully edited for school age
players, and many techniques are included, but
can be omitted if too hard. Optional percussion
parts are included. This would be a great choice
for a wintertime concert!
2313955 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . .M 56.00
We Three Kings—John Henry Hopkins, Jr./arr.
Sean O'Loughlin. Advanced ensembles don't want
to waste their time on simplistic holiday music, and
now they don't have to! This setting of the popular
carol is highly stylized and musically sophisticated.
A welcome addition to the repertoire lists of more
advanced groups.
10457587 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 55.00
H Winter Solstice—Todd Parrish. This great-selling
work describes the wonder and adventure of the
winter season. Exciting eighth-note passages
are contrasted with lyrical melodies throughout.
All sections alternate between both melody and
accompaniment while staying mainly in first
position. The viola part is particularly interesting
and challenging.
10092412 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 49.00
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A Yuletide Reel—arr. David Giardiniere. The joy of
the Christmas season flows through every measure
of this energetic holiday reel. Good King Wenceslas
and Deck the Hall are intertwined with the classic
reel Christmas Eve that will challenge and delight
your players. Optional bodhran (hand drum), guitar,
and pennywhistle will bring true Celtic spirit to your
holiday concert.
11203086 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . .M 65.00
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Boreas (The Cold North Wind)—Todd Parrish.
10453642 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
Sleigh Ride—
Leroy Anderson/arr. Bud Caputo.
11000125 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 59.00
A Solitary Wish—Brian Balmages.
10752878 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
Celtic Carol—arr. Sean O'Loughlin.
10558290 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
All I Want for Christmas is You—
Mariah Carey & Walter Afanasieff/
arr. Larry Moore.
10978324 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Winter Solstice—Todd Parrish.
10092412 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 49.00
Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 8
(Christmas Concerto)—
Arcangelo Corelli/arr. Todd Parrish.
10594937 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 56.00
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24—
Paul O'Neill & Robert Kinkel/arr. Bob Phillips.
10092657 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . . . . . . . . . M 64.00
Jingle Bells—
James Pierpont/arr. Michael Blackwood.
10696534 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
A Festival of Christmas—
arr. Brendan McBrien.
11001493 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 49.00
