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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium-easy / medium to advanced
l We Three Kings—John Henry Hopkins/arr.
Anthony Susi. The story of the three Magi is brought
to life in this unique adaption of the traditional carol.
A pizzicato accompaniment with optional bells
throughout creates a sense of intrigue and mystery
reminiscent of the bright star in the sky that the
Magi followed to Bethlehem.
11201831 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Winter Wonderland Suite—Francis Feese.
A delightful suite of pieces for intermediate string
orchestra, depicting the beautiful snowy mountains
of Colorado. All the festivities of winter scenes are
presented in contrasting movements named for well-
known cities, I. Aspen II. Breckenridge III. Keystone
and IV. Vail. All parts remain in first position, with
minimal accidentals and dotted rhythms. The perfect
selection for your winter concert! Includes optional
3rd violin and piano parts.
2390995 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Winter Wonderland/Let It Snow—arr. Bob
Cerulli. Here's a great pairing of two holiday classics
that have a little swing to them. The piano and the
pizzicato bass line gives them the added style. It's
sure to bring the joy of the season to your students
and audiences alike.
2481117 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .51.00
Wizards in Winter—Paul O'Neill & Robert Kinkel/
arr. Phillips. As seen in the mind-boggling Trans-
Siberian Orchestra stage show! Highlight your
strings and even add a rhythm section if you like.
Whatever you do, play it large! Exciting music for
your holiday concert!
10066528 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .61.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Medium to
Advanced
All I Want for Christmas is You—Mariah Carey
& Walter Afanasieff/arr. Larry Moore. Pops Specials
for Strings. Medium level arrangement of the most
popular holiday song of 1994. Includes optional
piano, electric bass, and percussion.
10978324 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . .M 55.00
l The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came—arr.
Robert Longfield. This ancient Basque Christmas
carol originates from the 13th century and tells
the story of the Angel Gabriel's Annunciation to the
Virgin Mary. This carol is also known by the title
Gabriel's Message.
11204513 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 48.00
Appalachian Snowfall—Paul O'Neill & Robert
Kinkel/arr. Bob Phillips. Energize any holiday
concert with this Trans-Siberian Orchestra hit! The
energy of the accented, syncopated rhythms will
engage students and audiences alike. An optional
electric violin part provides the perfect spot to
feature an electric instrument.
10563850 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 64.00
H Boreas (The Cold North Wind)—Todd Parrish.
In Greek mythology, Boreas is the cold north wind,
making this piece a great addition to any winter
concert. The mysterious opening leads to an
exciting finale. Students will experience spiccato
and legato bowing styles, multiple down bows, and
key changes.
10453642 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 48.00
Cantique de Noel—arr. Chip Davis/adapt. Robert
Longfield. Bringing the distinctive interpretations
of Mannheim Steamroller to the concert stage for
strings, this beautiful setting of the well-known
French carol will add a touch of serenity and
splendor to any holiday occasion.
10430141 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Carol of the Bells/God Rest Ye Merry, Gentle-
men—Mykola Leontovych/arr. Matt Riley.
Arranged by Matt Riley as part of his Epic
Christmas Series. Beautifully orchestrated with
an epic cinematic sound, this highly acclaimed
arrangement for advanced violin soloist and string
orchestra will amaze audiences.
10764760 String Orchestra . . . . . . . A 100.00
Celtic Carol—arr. Sean O'Loughlin. Lindsay
Stirling's hit medley of traditional carol melodies
mixed with driving Celtic dance rhythms. This
skillful arrangement for intermediate-level string
orchestra features prominent melodic lines in upper
strings and optional percussion for a celebratory
holiday performance.
10558290 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . .M 55.00
H Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24—Paul O'Neill &
Robert Kinkel/arr. Bob Phillips. As seen in the mind-
boggling Trans-Siberian Orchestra stage show, this
thought-provoking medley of Christmas tunes
describes a lone cellist playing Christmas carols in
the midst of the Bosnian war. The piece reflects
the drama of a single musician in the midst of war,
reflecting on the power of music to bring hope. The
rock rhythm section contributes to an intense and
very hip musical experience!
10092657 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . .M 64.00
H
A Christmas Festival (Adapted for String
Orchestra)—Leroy Anderson/arr. Michael
Story. Leroy Anderson's ever-popular holiday
medley arranged for string orchestra in a faithful
adaptation of the original first performed by
the Boston Pops. This spectacular nine-minute
concert feature includes the timeless melodies
Joy to the World; Deck the Halls; God Rest Ye
Merry, Gentlemen; Good King Wenceslas; Hark!
The Herald Angels Sing; Silent Night; Jingle Bells
and Adeste Fideles.
10092198 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 64.00
l
Christmas on the Thames (A Fantasy on
English Carols)—Traditional/arr. Porter Eidam.
This lively fantasy of traditional English carols
captures scenes of Charles Dickens' snowy
London at the holidays. The lilting 6/8 arrangement
modulates through several keys, featuring the
timeless melodies I Saw Three Ships; The Holly and
the Ivy and Here We Come A-Wassailing.
11175143 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 57.00
The Christmas Symphony No. 3—Jeffrey
Bishop. This is the third movement of a four-
movement work celebrating the holiday season.
We Three Kings serves as the primary theme, and I
Saw Three Ships serves as the secondary theme in
the minuet. The trio section features Bring a Torch,
Jeanette, Isabella. Great for teaching form and
analysis, and perfect for holiday concerts.
10523476 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 52.00
The Christmas Symphony—Jeffrey S. Bishop.
Get in the holiday spirit with this unique Christmas
selection. Combining well-known carols with
echoes of Haydn, this work achieves the perfect
union of familiarity and novelty.
10458729 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 52.00
Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 8 (Christmas
Concerto)—Arcangelo Corelli/arr. Todd Parrish.
Subtitled Fatto per la notte di Natale, or "made for
the night of Christmas," Corelli's Christmas Concerto
stands as one of the finest concerti grossi of the
Baroque era. All solo parts have been incorporated
into a string orchestra version that retains the original
key signatures. This collection contains three of the
movements in fast, slow, fast format.
10594937 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 56.00
A Crazy Mixed-Up Christmas Concert—arr.
David Shaffer. This quirky holiday piece describes a
scenario in which all the orchestra music is mixed
up just before a Christmas concert begins. This
delightful novelty captures the music of that fateful
concert in an entertaining and humorous setting.
11204571 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . .M 50.00
English Carol Collage—Traditional/arr. Brian
Holmes. This inspired holiday medley begins with a
fiddle tune and quickly introduces the familiar songs
I Saw Three Ships; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
and eventually Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming. The
tunes are brilliantly woven together to make an
exciting collage of sound.
10444011 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 50.00
4 Evening Sleigh Ride—David Bobrowitz. It's
a winter evening filled with anticipation of a fun
jaunt gliding through the snow on a horse-driven
sleigh. This 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
Faith Noel—arr. Bob Phillips. Rock your next
holiday concert with this version of The First Noel,
as performed by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The
beautiful, lyric presentation of this traditional carol
will be greatly enhanced by adding a rhythm section
and electric instruments, but can also be played by
strings alone. A Christmas selection your audience
won't soon forget!
10348574 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . .M 53.00
l Fantasia on Christmas Carols—Ralph Vaughan
Williams/arr. Todd Parrish. This beautiful medley
offers a fresh alternative to traditional holiday
programming. Vaughan Williams used three folk
carols from his native country of England: The Truth
Sent from Above; Come All You Worthy Gentlemen
and the Sussex Carol. Though shortened for time,
this arrangement contains moments from each
carol, including the lyrical solo cello opening.
Though the melodies are mostly of unknown
origin, the harmonies are uniquely the work of
Vaughan Williams.
11202219 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 60.00
H Fantasia on Greensleeves (What Child Is
This?)—Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr. Deborah
Baker Monday. Scored for strings, harp (keyboard)
and two violin soloists, this ethereal setting retains
the form and texture of the original while bringing
it to a student-friendly level. Melodic material is
passed effortlessly from one section to another,
and only the first violin solo requires third position
work. A rich setting of a classic masterwork.
10092446 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 49.00
A Festival of Christmas—arr. Brendan McBrien.
This lovely setting of three timeless holiday tunes
forms a festive trio of bright Christmas cheer. Lively,
rhythmic carols from Victorian-era England include
Good King Wenceslas; Deck the Hall and Here We
Come A-Caroling. Set with both traditional and
contemporary harmonies and optional percussion,
your musicians and audience will be filled with the
joy and pleasure of the season.
11001493 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . .M 49.00
4 The 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. The piece can
stand alone or be paired with Dan Forrest's choral
setting (#10069886). The captivating musical
message will touch the hearts of all who hear it.
11202702 String Orchestra Optional Harp
or Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 60.00
Five Ukrainians in a Bell Tower (Ukrainian
Bell Carol)—Rick England. Who says strings can't
swing? It's Brubeck meets Leontovitch! This jazz
setting of Ukrainian Bell Carol in 5/4 time is even
more fun with the optional drumset. This is sure to
surprise the crowd and give your strings something
they can't wait to play. When the audience smiles,
you will consider it a success!
10050423 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . .M 49.00
H
For Unto Us—G.F. Handel/arr. Robert S. Frost. An
excellent medium-easy arrangement of the beloved
chorus from Handel's "Messiah." Some shifting is
required in first violin, celli, and bass parts, with
divisi in upper string parts as well.
10059457 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 56.00
l Fum Fum Fum—arr. J. Cameron Law. This
16th-century Christmas carol originated in the
Catalonian region of northeastern Spain. This string
orchestra arrangement is the theme followed by
four variations featuring cello and bass melody,
rhythmic figures, waltz style, and a jubilant march
as a finale.
11201845 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Funky Christmas—arr. Michael Hopkins.
Energize your next holiday concert! Funky Christmas
is a fun mashup of Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly
Old St. Nicholas, and Hark the Herald Angels Sing,
with a little bit of Carol of the Bells to kick things
off. This is a great piece to work on syncopated
rhythms. Violin 2 and viola parts are playable in first
position while some shifting is required in violin 1,
cello and double bass. Includes optional drum set
and percussion, or download a backing track at
kendor.com.
10998726 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . .M 56.00
H Happy Holiday/White Christmas—Irving Berlin/
arr. Ted Ricketts. Two classic songs by America's
greatest songwriter are showcased in Ted Ricketts'
arrangement for string groups. Ted's combination
creates a great holiday mood with the light-
hearted two-beat feel of Happy Holiday, followed
by the quintessential Christmas ballad. Christmas
programming at its very best.
10077999 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 50.00
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