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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY easy / medium-easy
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—Sammy
Cahn & Julie Styne/arr. Robert Longfield. One of the
all-time favorite winter and holiday tunes, here is
a festive and well-designed easy arrangement for
string ensembles. Brighten up any winter concert
with this familiar toe-tapping classic.
10674117 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Light the Candles!—Deborah Baker Monday.
Here is an original composition with a catchy theme
to celebrate Hanukkah!Music from the Jewish
tradition is very attractive in its unique tonality and
syncopated rhythms. The figures in this piece are
not complex, but create a momentum which drives
the piece.There are lots of fun changes and textures
to keep the music building strongly to a thrilling
finish!It will add a nice contrast to any concert or
festival program!
10308842 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Little Drummer Boy—Katherine Davis,
Henry Onorati & Harry Simeone/arr. Bob Cerulli. A
true Christmas classic, this piece is a great way to
introduce col legno and double stops to your string
players. Easy to put together and fun to play, it's a
must for any holiday concert!
10563874 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
A Medieval Christmas—Jiyoung Um. 3/4 meter
and open harmonies place the listener in a medieval
court. A great tribute to the modal Christmas music
of the Middle Ages.
11339398 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
Mele Kalikimaka—R. Alex Anderson/arr. Janet
Farrar-Royce. Mele Kalikimaka is the closest
approximation of saying "Merry Christmas" in the
Hawaiian language. This lighthearted tune was
written in 1949 and recorded by Bing Crosby and
The Andrew Sisters in 1950, a version still popular
today. Beginning the titular syncopated melody on
an up-bow helps create accents and fun. Familiar
accidentals give the piece color, and every section
has independent entrances with a chance to play
the main melodies and important supporting parts.
A fun and musically educational way to celebrate
the holiday season!
10844314 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
A Midwinter Fantasy—Gustav Holst/arr. Morgan
Denney. This arrangement of In the Bleak Midwinter
captures the sentiment of the holidays by placing
Holst's beautiful melody in a lush string orchestra
atmosphere. Each section contributes with lyrical
motives and nuanced harmonies while students
have the opportunity to practice bow distribution,
tone, and balance.
10877023 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The North Pole Express—arr. Kathryn Griesinger.
Take a sparkling ride through the snow aboard an
express train headed straight for the North Pole.
In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement, developing
players will "travel" through several holiday tunes
including Jingle Bells; Deck the Halls; Jolly Old St.
Nicholas; Good King Wenceslas; O Christmas Tree
and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Students
can work on staccato bow technique, easy dotted
rhythms, and low second- and low first-finger
patterns, all while staying in first position. Be sure
to use the included percussion and train whistle to
make the journey come alive.
11349256 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .50.00
Themes from The Nutcracker—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. A great choice for the
holidays or any time of year! These timeless
melodies are set entirely in first position. Sections
include March; Waltz of the Flowers; Dance of the
Sugar Plum Fairy and Russian Dance. Directors
will enjoy the great deal of performance flexibility
as they program the entire work or choose from
individual selections to customize a program.
10008676 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Rock the Halls!—arr. Kathryn Griesinger. Set in
first position with simple rhythms, this contemporary
arrangement includes the familiar carols Deck the
Hall; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Ding, Dong,
Merrily on High. Every section of the orchestra is
featured, and the energetic cello/bass groove is
driven by optional drum set and sleigh bells. An
exuberant finale for your holiday concert!
10748208 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional
and piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Season's Greetings—arr. Deborah Baker
Monday. Kick off the holiday season with a festive
Hanukkah piece that ends with Deck the Halls!
This arrangement explores "gypsy-style" music at
an ever-changing, whirling dance tempo, and the
traditional and joyous finale pulls it all together at
the end.
11202306 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Shed a Sweet Light—arr. Cleo Goldberg. Two
fun and upbeat Hebrew dances sung during the
celebration of Hanukkah. Younger string musicians
will play a few low first fingers, pizzicato, and
simple sixteenth-note rhythms. All sections have
interesting parts. Perfect for adding diversity to your
holiday programming.
11402161 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson/arr. Bob Cerulli.
There's nothing quite like a Leroy Anderson
number to set a positive mood, and this holiday
favorite is certainly no exception! The original style
and harmonies are there, though simplified for
young players, and it takes only minimal rehearsal
time to prepare! This is nice! It's playable by full or
string orchestra.
2246130 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . .65.00
Snowfall at Dusk—Aaron Fryklund. This elegant
and nostalgic piece depicts gentle snow falling as
twilight fades on a winter's eve. The legato theme
features slurred phrases and sustained pedal-tone
pitches to help develop tone and bow-control
skills. The contrasting staccato section sparkles
like snowflakes in the golden sun, with easy meter
changes and a playful syncopated feel before
ending with a soft diminuendo.
11202225 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Snowflake—Yukiko Nishimura. Floating and
delicate, this gorgeous piece features long melody
lines and plenty of sustaining harmonies. It evokes
the feeling of taking a walk during a gentle snowfall.
The first violin part leads with the main melody, as
the other sections have an inner melody. Each line
should be played espressivo at all times. A stunning
selection for winter concerts.
10093756 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Stille Nacht—Franz Gruber/arr. Douglas E.
Wagner. The beloved Christmas carol receives a
unique treatment in this arrangement for string
orchestra. The tune is heard twice: the first time,
it is paired with a motive from the Prelude of J.S.
Bach's Cello Suite No. 1; the second time, the
melody shifts from part to part, giving everyone a
chance to shine. Unique phrasing and rich scoring
make it warm and embracing, a real audience
pleaser for your holiday concerts. (3:00)
11400618 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
'Twas the Night Before Christmas—arr.
Bob Phillips. This fun arrangement incorporates
a special guest narrator reading the familiar
Christmas poem while the orchestra adds sound
effects and holiday melodies, including: Jingle
Bells; Santa Claus Is Coming to Town; Dance of
the Sugar Plum Fairy; Lullaby; Overture to William
Tell; Up on the Housetop; Jolly Old St. Nicholas;
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer; Sleigh
Ride; Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star; We Wish You
a Merry Christmas; I Gave My Love a Cherry and
Let It Snow!
10027602 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional
With narrator and
opt percussion . . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Waltz of the Carols—arr. Sean O'Loughlin.
Introduce your students to 3/4 time with this clever
mash-up of Christmas carols in waltz style. Each
section has a turn to shine with the melody as it
weaves through the orchestra.
11198718 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Winter Reverie—Kathryn Griesinger. Peaceful
scenes of quiet, gentle snow are reflected in
this nostalgic melody for intermediate strings. A
flowing legato theme evokes warm memories
of innocence and joy as it moves between the
sections, encouraging playing with sustained bows
and beautiful tone. Moments of modulation use
easy accidentals in first position to relay the magic
of the season. Piano and bells add to the dreamlike
quality of this serene concert selection for your
winter concert.
10997994 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .50.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Medium-Easy
A Jingle Fantasy—arr. David Hinds. Intended for
use for Christmas or winter concerts, this work is
based on a modernized version of Jingle Bells.
11346138 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Bass-ically Christmas—James Lord Pierpoint/
arr. Bob Phillips. This cute, simple arrangement
features the bass section and makes them sound
great! Have some fun with this cool medley
featuring Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells -it
will brighten any holiday concert.
10738918 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Calm and Bright—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 . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Carol of the Bells—arr. Michael Hopkins. Your
students will be rockin' out with this up-tempo
arrangement of the traditional Ukrainian Christmas
carol. Set in a contemporary rock style, it contains
strong material for all and includes some We Three
Kings excerpts to keep things really interesting.
Maintaining good balance between the melodic and
supporting parts will be important for best results.
10078874 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .56.00
Carol of the Bells/Greensleeves—arr. Larry
Clark. Here's the arrangement your audience will be
talking about! These two holiday hits flow together
so naturally, they seem made to be together! Set in
A minor, the music begins with a dramatic build-up
into the Carol of the Bells. The repetitive motive is
given to violas and seconds while first violins play a
quieter pizzicato that matches the descending bass
line in the low strings. Suddenly and without fanfare,
the Greensleeves melody arrives, being played by
the celli. From this point on the two Christmas
favorites intertwine in surprising and creative ways,
each making the other more appealing!
10013391 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Carol of the Rising Bells—arr. Tyler Arcari. A
clever and unexpected mash-up of Ukrainian Bell
Carol and House of the Rising Sun - wait until you
hear them played together! A fun addition to your
holiday program.
11392960 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
A Charlie Brown Christmas—arr. Larry Moore.
That jazzy Vince Guaraldi sound made A Charlie
Brown Christmasl stand out from any other show.
Now your strings can play Christmas Time Is
Here; O Tannenbaum and Linus and Lucy! These
are songs that have become a family tradition for
several generations.
2473240 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Director Designs for
String Orchestra
Tyler Arcari/arr. Diana Traietta.
Purchase once and use forever -
this is the complete package! With
a simple press of a button, select
and design technique exercises
and warm-ups that are ready to
print and play instantly. The single
programmed PDF document is set
up in a book format, professionally
engraved, and customized on the
spot for your classroom needs.
A must-have resource for the
modern music room.
11357618F All
Instruments . . .E-M 100.00
