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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium to advanced
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
Silent Night for Strings and Harp—Franz
Gruber/arr. Jeremy S. Martin. This lovely
arrangement of the beloved holiday classic brings
delicate warmth and peace to the holiday season
with legato lines, harmonic depth, a brief solo violin
1 and 2 part, and shifting for all voices except
violin 2. Optional harp accompaniment is playable
on keyboard. Dedicated to the memory of Lynne
Latham, no eyes will be left dry.
11399817 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 50.00
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 55.00
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
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
Troika—Sergei Prokofiev/arr. Stephen Wielo-
szynski. This charming number takes its name from
a Russian sleigh called a "troika," pulled by three
horses and common in wintertime. The melody is
really quite familiar, bright and bouncy as it evokes
the sleigh. Parts are carefully edited for school age
players, and many techniques are included, but can
be omitted if too hard. Optional percussion parts
are included. This would be a great choice for a
wintertime concert!
2313955 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . .M 56.00
Twelve Days of Christmas—arr. R. Scott
Whittington. This very creative theme and variation
arrangement of the famous Christmas Carol takes
the popular melody through a variety of playing
techniques, several key changes, and even a minor
mode. An excellent piece for developing the full
range of your orchestral musicians and giving the
audience a unique listening experience.
11402166 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 40.00
Variations on Adeste Fidelis—Thomas LaJoie.
Here's some fresh holiday music that's upbeat and
cheerful, with march-like variations. Bring out the
melody in all voices at all times. The sixteenth-note
passages should have a natural and virtuosic sound
to them.
11402337 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 55.00
We Three Kings—John Henry Hopkins, Jr./arr.
Sean O'Loughlin. Advanced ensembles don't want
to waste their time on simplistic holiday music, and
now they don't have to! This setting of the popular
carol is highly stylized and musically sophisticated.
A welcome addition to the repertoire lists of more
advanced groups.
10457587 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 55.00
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
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
Yuletide Celebration—arr. Scott Whittington. A
fun and cinematic collection of beloved Christmas
classics woven together by very creative transitions.
Concert bells add the perfect yuletide color.
Includes Jingle Bells; Deck the Halls; The Twelve
Days of Christmas; We Wish You a Merry Christmas
and Jolly Old St. Nicholas.
11393547 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 65.00
A Yuletide Reel—arr. David Giardiniere. The joy of
the Christmas season flows through every measure
of this energetic holiday reel. Good King Wenceslas
and Deck the Hall are intertwined with the classic
reel Christmas Eve that will challenge and delight
your players. Optional bodhran (hand drum), guitar,
and pennywhistle will bring true Celtic spirit to your
holiday concert.
11203086 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . .M 65.00
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