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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium-easy / medium to advanced
A Little Winter Night Music—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 simplified rhythms allow
young players to seamlessly play through works
by some of history's greatest composers! Includes
extra parts for viola in treble clef and violin 2 in alto
clef for flexible ensembles.
11175129 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
Mary, Did You Know?—Mark Lowry & Buddy
Greene/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. This amazingly
alluring contemporary Christmas standard is now
available for the first time in a unique and sensitively
scored string orchestra setting. Especially well
suited for younger players, the arrangement of this
recognizable song will flatter the sound of any level
or size ensemble.
10563862 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .53.00
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. A jaunty,
lilting mood is established with "On Christmas
Day In The Morning" before the lyrical "The First
Noel" begins. The two contrasting themes are
then presented in counterpoint to each other with
interesting parts for every section in the orchestra.
10911561 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Rest Ye Merry, Rock Ye Very—arr. Brian
Balmages. Inspired by 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 reassembled
one last time for a rousing conclusion!
10366864 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . . . . .55.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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—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 . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
H Trepak—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
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
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
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—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,
Gentlemen—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
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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
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A Christmas Festival—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
Christmas on the Thames—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—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
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
