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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium-easy
My Candles—Traditional/arr. Brendan McBrien.
Sometimes known as In the Window, this traditional
Hanukkah song is a lovely and haunting melody
written in strophic form - having only one phrase
of melodic material repeated for each verse. Here
an original melody appears between verses giving
added variation and interest - a beautiful addition to
the holiday repertoire!
10738935 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
On Christmas Day—Traditional/arr. Robert
Longfield. Two classic English Christmas carols are
combined in this unique holiday selection. After a
jaunty, lilting mood is established by "On Christmas
Day In The Morning" a lyrical "The First Noel"
makes a surprise entrance. The two contrasting
themes are then presented in counterpoint to each
other. Every section in the orchestra has interesting
parts to play in this exciting Christmas piece.
10911561 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Rest Ye Merry, Rock Ye Very—arr. Brian
Balmages. Inspired by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra,
this energetic arrangement of God Rest Ye Merry,
Gentlemen includes an easy drum set part that
really kicks things into high gear. Catchy melodic
variations give this arrangement a unique identity as
ideas are layered, broken apart, and re-assembled
one last time for a rousing conclusion!
10366864 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . . . . .50.00
Rhythmic Snapshots of Christmas—Brian
Balmages. This contemporary and spirited
arrangement is based on Hark! The Herald Angels
Sing and Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella. As the
title suggests, the entire work thrives on rhythmic
pulse. As the piece develops, pieces of the two
carols are increasingly woven together, shifting
seamlessly between the two at times. From
the rhythmic opening to the sweeping lines that
ensue, this is certain to be a memorable part of
your winter program!
10066348 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Secret Agent Sugar Plum—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Scott Watson. Have the cookies left out on
Christmas Eve mysteriously vanished? Does it
seem like the nutcracker and toy soldier figurines
have moved by themselves overnight? Are you
experiencing strange visions of holiday confections
dancing in your head? There's only one operative
with the right skill set for holiday capers like these:
Secret Agent Sugar Plum of the Holiday Sweets
Division of WinterPol! This clever arrangement fuses
themes from Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugar
Plum Fairy (from "The Nutcracker") with classic spy
music idioms, all set to a driving rock beat.
10738938 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
See Amid the Winter's Snow—John Goss/
arr. Dan Forrest & Kirk Moss. The definitive
arrangement of this beloved traditional English
carol, arranged for string orchestra with optional
percussion. This beautiful setting is arranged to
ensure a successful performance with a younger
ensemble, more advanced students, or with
everyone combined.
10872137 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .58.00
Silent Night—Franz Gruber/arr. Jeffrey E. Turner.
A joyful departure from tradition, now set in 4/4
time, this fresh setting of the beloved carol is sure
to add sparkle to any holiday celebration. Across the
silent night, the blazing star of a solo cello beacons.
A violinist follows; the glory of a string orchestra
suddenly bursts across the heavens. A twinkling
piano announcing that a child has been born unto
the world. Then the high strings enter like angels
singing from above.
10594760 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Silent Night—Franz Gruber/arr. Paul Clark. This
beautiful setting of the familiar carol will be the
centerpiece of your holiday concerts. Lush harmonies
and flowing counterlines combine to give a new,
fresh sound to the timeless melody. Encourages
expressive playing, even in young ensembles.
11204601 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Sleepers Wake—J.S. Bach/arr. Jerry Brubaker.
The familiar Johann Sebastian Bach melody will be
loved by one and all. Solidly scored for your string
or full orchestra, the delicate melody will reinforce
the musicianship of the entire ensemble.
2478060 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . .65.00
Somewhere in My Memory (from "Home
Alone")—John Williams/arr. Larry Moore. The
heartwarming and instantly recognized theme from
the "Home Alone" movies is arranged here in a new
version for developing groups. This version is ideal
for the group with limited rehearsal time and will be
a highlight of a holiday concert.
2481829 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Sweet Petite Winter Suite—Brian 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.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Sandra 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
Twas in the Moon of Wintertime—Jason 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
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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
Veni, Veni, Emmanuel—arr. Michael John
Trotta. Conceived as a dialogue between traditional
and contemporary, this work offers a light and
buoyant treatment of the familiar holiday melody.
The theme grows and subsides in musical swells,
moving in unmistakable forward motion. The use of
pizzicato syncopation adds a fresh approach to this
ancient tune.
10997992 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Christmas & Holiday • Medium-Easy & Medium
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 condence!
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
11203099
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
A Crazy Mixed-Up Christmas Concert—arr. David Shaer.
is quirky holiday piece describes a scenario in which all the orchestra music is mixed up
just before a Christmas concert begins. is delightful novelty captures the music of that
fateful concert in an entertaining and humorous setting.
11204571
String Orchestra, Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
11204572
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
11204573
Full Score Oversized, Spiral Bound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
Evening Sleigh Ride—David Bobrowitz.
It's a winter evening lled with anticipation of a fun jaunt gliding through the snow on a
horse-driven sleigh. is catchy melody accompanied by optional percussion follows the ride
through the snowy winter hills. Give your performers and audiences a warm, happy feeling
at your winter concert.
11202312 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
e First Noel—arr. Dan Forrest & Kirk Moss.
Perform this famous setting of the beloved traditional English carol scored for string
orchestra with piano or harp accompaniment. e piece can stand alone or be paired with
Dan Forrest's choral setting (#10069886). e captivating musical message will touch the
hearts of all who hear it.
11202702 String Orchestra Optional Harp or Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
11202703
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Greensleeves—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
is well-known folk tune for developing strings is set in a clever waltz style. An easy
and musical introduction to pizzicato playing, with all the lush arco sections that make
Greensleeves a timeless melody. Perfect for your next holiday concert.
11198684
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
11198685
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
A Little Winter Night Music—Various Composers/arr. Kathryn Griesinger.
Bookended with the familiar strains of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik, this arrangement
combines familiar classical themes about night and winter - including melodies from Vivaldi's
Winter, Holst's In the Bleak Midwinter, and themes from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite.
A steady, unchanging tempo and simplied rhythms allow young players to seamlessly play
through works by some of history's greatest composers. e perfect holiday concert nale!
11175129
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 49.00
11175130
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
A Medieval Carol (Personet Hodie)—arr. Morgan Denney.
Expand the reach of your holiday program with this wonderful arrangement of the medieval
carol Personet Hodie (Latin: "Let resound today"). Oen relegated to choir, this version for
strings and percussion showcases bold, powerful lines and a strong rhythmic backdrop.
11203082
String Orchestra, Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
11203083
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Pat-a-pan—Bernard de la Mannoye/arr. Jason Krug.
is French carol tells the Christmas story from the perspective of shepherds out in the
eld playing simple instruments. Beginning with a rhythmic drone in the low strings,
countermelodies and fantasia-like writing lead to a dissonant ending on a nal haunting chord.
11201849
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
11201850
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
A Yuletide Reel—arr. David Giardiniere.
e joy of the Christmas season ows 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
11203087
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
