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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY very easy / easy
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
l Winter Lights—Seth Bedford. Inspired by music
of the Italian Baroque period, this reflective piece
merges traditional harmonies with contemporary
major seventh chords to create a whimsical and
wistful mood. Simple rhythms and articulations
allow students to develop expressive tone through
dynamic contrasts in first position. A charming
addition to any winter concert program!
11202209 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Easy
The 12 Musical Days of Christmas—
Traditional/arr. 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
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—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 Optional . . . . . . . .46.00
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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
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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
l A Christmas Canticle—arr. Vince Gassi. Three
timeless carols Once in Royal David's City; Good
King Wenceslas and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
are expertly woven together in this joyous offering.
Adorn your holiday concert with the resplendent
sounds of Christmas.
11202622 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Christmas in a Minute and a Half—arr. Douglas
E. Wagner. This fun medley features a baker's
dozen of favorite holiday carols, including 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,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .45.00
Hanukkah Dance—Matt Conaway. Hanukkah -
the Festival of Lights - has a rich musical tradition
that has been celebrated for centuries. Based on
the traditional song Sevivon, Hanukkah Dance
begins with a straightforward statement of the
main theme but soon develops into a fiery hora with
relentlessly spinning ostinati. The exciting rhythm
can be enhanced with the optional percussion parts
included. It's a wonderful way to diversify your next
holiday concert.
10756568 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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 shifting for first violins while cellos work
on extensions.
11001451 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Christmas & Holiday • Beginning to Easy
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Cha Cha Christmas—Larry Clark.
Perfect for the holidays, this work in the style of a cha-cha has ample teaching opportunities.
Using only the rst six notes of the D-major scale, students can work on important string
crossings and alternating legato and staccato bow strokes.
11198666 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 40.00
11198667
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Christmas Tidings—arr. Susan H. Day.
Based on the Christmas carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, this arrangement features easy
rhythms, melodic lines in all parts, a pizzicato section, divisi double stops in cello, and an
optional piano part. Viola doubles second violin, and cello doubles bass for a full, rich sound.
11201813
String Orchestra
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VE 45.00
11201814
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
First Christmas Suite (for Strings, Piano, and Percussion)—
Traditional/arr. Francis J. Caravella.
A complete beginning concert, all in one suite of holiday tunes! ese four open-string
pieces for young players explore simple rhythms, alternating pizzicato and arco. Each
arrangement stands alone as an individual piece, or a sequenced full program. e joyful
piano and percussion accompaniments ll in the harmonies and are available as a free MP3
download from the publisher website. A festive winter concert feature!
11175151
String Orchestra, Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 55.00
11175152
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
A Hanukkah Prayer of anks (Al Hanissim)—arr. Susan H. Day.
A unique Hanukkah selection, this piece embodies traditional Jewish music with its haunting
melodies in 4/4 time. is arrangement uses easy rhythms, lis, tremolo, and two-note slurs
and ties along with some cello divisi. Viola doubles violin 2 and cello doubles bass.
11202624
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
11202625
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Jingle in the New Year—arr. Carl Strommen.
Jingle in the new year with this simple pairing of Auld Lang Syne and Jingle Bells for young
string orchestra. Lots of tutti playing will make for a successful and enjoyable experience at
any holiday concert!
11198692
String Orchestra
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VE 45.00
11198693
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Snowfall at Dusk—Aaron Fryklund.
is elegant and nostalgic piece depicts gentle snow falling as twilight fades on a winter's eve. e
legato theme features slurred phrases and sustained pedal-tone pitches to help develop tone and
bow-control skills. e contrasting staccato section sparkles like snowakes in the golden sun,
with easy meter changes and a playful syncopated feel before ending with a so diminuendo.
11202225 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
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8.00
We Wish You a Cha-Cha Christmas—arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
Nineteenth-century England meets 1950s Cuba in this clever Latin-style arrangement of
a traditional carol! Optional percussion create an authentic Latin sound as the orchestra
celebrates the holidays in true cha-cha fashion.
11203137
String Orchestra, Percussion Optional
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VE 45.00
11203138
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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