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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
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
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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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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—arr.
Calvin Custer. This is an exceptionally refined
setting of the familiar holiday classic! Fresh
harmonies with tasteful accompaniment parts
for piano and optional guitar and drums make
for a silky smooth sound that really works for
orchestra. Technical demands are limited, but
more advanced orchestras will want to play it just
because it sounds so good!
2351674 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . .M 61.00
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Holiday String Along—arr. Jim Palmer. A
delightful medley of holiday favorites strung
together in a very accessible arrangement that
will make an excellent and festive addition to
your holiday program. Perfect as a light and
easy treat for high school orchestras or a very
attainable challenge for a more advanced middle
school ensemble.
11340152 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . .M 70.00
I'll Be Bach for Christmas—arr. Michael
Hopkins. Students will love playing this fun
Christmas medley that combines traditional
Christmas carols with the music of J.S. Bach.
Snippets of Christmas pieces include: Hark!
The Herald Angels Sing; God Rest Ye Merry,
Gentlemen; Deck the Halls; Bring a Torch,
Jeanette, Isabella; We Three Kings and We Wish
You a Merry Christmas.
10454936 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . .M 56.00
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year—
Edward Pola & George Wyle/arr. Erik Morales.
Written in 1963, this holiday standard has been
covered by everyone from Johnny Mathis to
the Muppets. Arranged for strings and simple
percussion, this jazzy rendition sparkles and
shines like the tree in Times Square!
10307195 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . .M 60.00
Jingle Bells—James Pierpont/arr. Michael
Blackwood. Get your students set for the winter
season with this fun arrangement of Jingle
Bells! Filled with energetic accompaniments to
the main tune, this piece is a great chance for
your students to build their chromatic fingering
skills while allowing more advanced violins to
begin practicing shifting. An appearance by a
Tchaikovsky favorite at the end will give your
students and your audience a surprise treat!
10696534 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . .M 52.00
A Mad Russian's Christmas—Paul O'Neill,
Robert Kinkel & P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Phillips.
As performed by Trans-Siberian Orchestra,
experience Trepak from "The Nutcracker"
as you never have before. Though greatly
enhanced by adding a rhythm section, the piece
can be played by strings alone. An optional
electric violin part provides the perfect spot to
feature an electric instrument. Exciting music for
your holiday concert!
10310336 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . .M 61.00
Nutcracker Suite Selections—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Bud Caputo. This arrangement
for string orchestra features three abridged
movements of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite:
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; March and
Trepak. These abridged movements are sure to
be crowd pleasers around the winter holidays or
a favorite for any time of the year.
10907823 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . .M 60.00
Reindeer Galop—arr. Robert W. Smith. Santa's
reindeer are off and running with this playful
holiday selection. Featuring Jingle Bells and Up
on the Housetop, you can hear the hooves of
the reindeer as they "galop" across the wintry
countryside thanks to the optional percussion
parts included. Written for intermediate
orchestras with limited rehearsal time, this is an
exciting addition or finale/encore to your holiday
concert program.
10756576 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . .M 40.00
Silent Night—Franz Xavier Gruber/arr. Erik
Morales. This breathtaking arrangement may
quite possibly be the highlight of your winter
program. Lush harmonies support a gorgeous
presentation of the melody that goes through a
series of haunting and magical settings. There
are also several opportunities to feature your
principal violinist.
10454283 String Orchestra. . . . . . . MA 55.00
Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson/arr. Bud Caputo.
A fun arrangement of a beloved holiday classic
closely follows the original, set in the key of
B-flat. Optional percussion parts are included;
however, other than the sleigh bells, all parts can
be covered in the strings.
11000125 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . .M 59.00
The Sleigh—Richard Kountz/arr. James Kazik.
The classic winter and holiday choral work
transforms wonderfully into a terrific showcase for
string orchestra. The festive, ethnic dance style is
filled with energy and enthusiasm for both players
and audiences.
10683386 String Orchestra
with Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
A Solitary Wish—Brian Balmages. This
emotional and reflective work paints a poignant
picture of the holiday season as seen through
the eyes of a homeless person on a street
corner. The juxtaposition of the melodies
Ukrainian Bell Carol and Greensleeves paint
a picture of a lonely person who is eventually
joined by others. A stunning and unique work
that brings awareness to the holidays and the
true spirit of giving.
10752878 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . .M 65.00
Suite of Carols—Leroy Anderson. Play one,
a few, or all six of these fantastically arranged
carols! Anderson's beloved holiday medley
includes: Pastores a Belen; It Came Upon the
Midnight Clear; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Bring
a Torch Jeanette, Isabella; Away in a Manger and
Wassail Song. Higher positions are used in the
first violins and occasionally in the cellos, but all
sections have their moments to shine.
133652 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . .M 59.00
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Three Yuletide Carols—arr. Robert D.
McCashin. A fun and festive addition to your
holiday program, this is a Grade 3 setting of
three well-known holiday songs: Adeste Fidelis;
Ukranian Bell Carol and Pat-a-Pan. Sure to be a
favorite with audiences and musicians!
11355615 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Troika—Sergei Prokofiev/arr. Paul Lavender.
Ideal for a classical-style piece for your holiday
program, Prokofiev's sleigh ride is an energetic,
familiar tune that translates wonderfully for string
orchestra. Paul Lavender's setting is scored to
feature your viola and cello sections and includes
some performance options to best suit your
ensemble's level of ability.
10081962 String Orchestra. . . . . . . MA 50.00
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What Child Is This?—arr. Jeffrey Turner. A
fresh and very creative reimaging of this timeless
Christmas classic that is a delightful departure
from the typical holiday arrangements. Very
colorful chromatic harmony along with two key
changes create an original, mature, and engaging
sound that gives players many great opportunities
to reinforce a variety of fingering patterns. The
first half also gives players experience with con
sordino. An optional bell part adds a beautiful veil
of color.
11349225 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . .M 55.00
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Winter Solstice—Todd Parrish. This great-
selling work describes the wonder and adventure
of the winter season. Exciting eighth-note
passages are contrasted with lyrical melodies
throughout. All sections alternate between both
melody and accompaniment while staying mainly
in first position. The viola part is particularly
interesting and challenging.
10092412 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . .M 49.00
