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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium-easy / medium to advanced
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
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. 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
The Sleigh Ride—W.A. Mozart/arr. Ken Selden.
A brilliant, accurate, and very playable adaptation
for young string orchestra of the classic Mozart
masterpiece. With meticulous editing of bowings
and fingerings, your ensemble will gain invaluable
experience playing in the classical style.
11393525 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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
Star of Emmanuel—John Henry Hopkins, Jr./
arr. Cooper Ford. This exciting and contemporary
arrangement blends two traditional carols, We
Three Kings and O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.
Opening in a slow and mysterious 6/8, the tempo
shifts to an energetic, rhythmic 3/4 with moments
of syncopation, melodic interplay, and other musical
surprises. Every section of the orchestra gets to play
melodic material as well as a range of dynamics
and articulations for dramatic effect.
11401216 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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
Thundersnow!—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. The title
says it all - driving eighth notes, tense melodies,
and sudden impacts will have your ensemble
and audience believing they are in the middle of
an intense and fierce blizzard. All sections have
memorable parts. Excellent for teaching dynamics,
accents, and eighth notes.
11392948 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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
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
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
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came—arr.
Robert Longfield. This ancient Basque Christmas
carol originates from the 13th century and tells
the story of the Angel Gabriel's Annunciation to the
Virgin Mary. This carol is also known by the title
Gabriel's Message.
11204513 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 48.00
Angels Greet with Anthems Sweet—arr. Chris
Thomas. Here is a stunning cinematic reimagining
of the classic carol. Reminiscent of Vaughan
Williams, this arrangement is packed with dramatic
suspensions, dense harmonies, and a little Golden
Age of Hollywood sound. Featuring soprano
recorder or a solo violinist, this lush, warm setting
is certain to take your breath away.
11399630 String Orchestra . . . . M-MA 70.00
A Basque Carol—arr. Chris Thomas. Gabriel's
Message, a 13th- or 14th-century Basque carol, is
set in a warm and joyous cinematic style combined
with rich, thickly textured string voicings inspired
by composer Ralph Vaughn Williams. This graceful
arrangement features an obbligato line on solo
recorder (optional solo flute or violin). It may be
performed by orchestra and soloist alone or with
soprano and alto choir or soloists. There is even a
moment quoted from another favorite holiday carol,
Jesu Bambino.
11401178 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 60.00
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
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
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
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
