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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY beginning & very easy / easy
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Snowy Woods—James O. Lockett. This beautiful
original work will warm the audience and players
with delight. A beautiful melody and colorful
harmonies combined with lush and expert scoring
will make the developing orchestra sound full. A
harp (optional piano) part adds to the perfect palette
of color. A must-have holiday gem.
11339424 String Orchestra . . . . . . . VE 44.00
Sparkle!—Kathryn Griesinger. A bright concert
selection to showcase developing playing skills! This
lighthearted tune sparkles with simple rhythms and
easy string crossings using notes of the D and G
scales (no low 2). Every section of the orchestra gets
melodic material sprinkled with pizzicato throughout.
Perfect for any time of year. Optional bells.
10748226 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . VE 45.00
Tis the Season!—arr. William Owens. Unleash
holiday magic with this whimsical trio of popular
Yuletide favorites! Deck the Halls, Jingle Bells
and The Holly and the Ivy come together in three
distinct styles for a skillfully scored adaptation that
lies completely within a one-octave D Major scale.
Fresh and exciting!
10366763 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . VE 45.00
Ukrainian Bell Carol—arr. Sandra Dackow. A
fantastic introduction to five part harmony for young
orchestras! This arrangement of the much beloved
Ukrainian folk song will sound wonderful and will
provide opportunities to work on bow placement.
10049862 String Orchestra . . . . . . . VE 42.00
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 . . . . VE 45.00
Wenceslas—Deborah Baker Monday. Based upon
the classic Christmas carol Good King Wenceslas,
this historical journey depicts the story of how
Wenceslas became the "good King." Although dark
and foreboding at the start, depicting the evil that
was around during his time, the goodness of the
King wins out and the piece ends triumphantly as
the carol is then brought to us as we know it.
10522065 String Orchestra . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Winter from "The Four Seasons"—Antonio
Vivaldi/arr. Jeremy Woolstenhulme. 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 . . . . . . . VE 52.00
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 . . . . . . . VE 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—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—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
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Christmas Fiddlers in the Hall—arr. Frank
J. Halferty. You won't want to miss this holiday
party for fiddlers based on Deck the Halls. It's a
spunky, festive tune that folks can hum along to
all season long.
10093700 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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Christmas Grace—arr. Larry Clark. Intertwining
folk songs and Christmas carols gives this piece
a unique voice! Great for expressive playing. Also
reinforces dotted quarter-note/eighth-note rhythms
as well as low second finger. Perfect for your
holiday or winter program. The medley includes
Silent Night; Away in a Manger; Greensleeves and
Amazing Grace.
11346148 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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 Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi/arr.
Kazik. The tender ballad from A Charlie Brown
Christmas is a perfect jazz-flavored choice for
younger orchestras. With its smooth harmonies,
moving lines, skilled ensemble writing, piano and
drum set parts, it's hard to go wrong with this
perennial favorite!
10294597 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . . . . .40.00
l Christmas Vignettes—arr. David Bobrowitz. This
delightful Christmas medley includes full versions of
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; Silent Night; O Come, All
Ye Faithful and Deck the Halls along with hints of
Angels We Have Heard on High and We Wish You
a Merry Christmas. With a sophisticated, mature
quality, it is an absolute must for your next winter
concert! Optional piano.
11348441 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Dreidl Adventure—Scott Watson. The imagery of
the spinning dreidl is aptly portrayed in this spirited,
rhythmically charged Hanukkah song. An ideal
selection for the season.
10304015 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .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
A Hanukkah Prayer of Thanks—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
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
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