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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium-easy
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Medium-Easy
A Minor Holiday Celebration—arr. Robert
W. Smith. Two Christmas classics have been
masterfully rearranged into a harmonic minor
mode providing a new twist on these holiday
favorites for string orchestra. Joy to the World;
Deck the Halls and Jingle Bells have been
woven together with quotes from other familiar
melodies including The Dreidel Song and the
Hallelujah Chorus. A very effective addition to
the holiday repertoire for developing strings.
11524078 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
All Is Bright—Steve Parsons. Popular holiday
favorites Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and
Silent Night get a lively and fresh reimagining.
Creative harmonic language and effective
meter changes create a unique twist that will
make this arrangement stand out. Oh, and how
many times have you performed Silent Night in
4/4? Easy shifting in the first violins.
11501763 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
Calm and Bright (Silent Night)—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 . . . . . . . . .60.00
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 . . . . . . . . .60.00
Christmas Celebration—arr. John Leavitt. Get
your musicians, audience, and community in
the holiday spirit with this festive arrangement!
11523017 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
Christmas Cello-bration—Traditional/arr. Bob
Phillips. Showcase your cellos! Featuring What
Child Is This?; Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel
and Angels We Have Heard on High, this is
a perfect training exercise for third and fourth
positions for the cellos. This lovely medley also
includes a bit of easy third position for the first
violins. The melody for the cellos is mostly on
the A string.
10594935 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Christmas Day, Christmas Night (I Saw
Three Ships; Sussex Carol)—arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. The classic holiday gems I Saw
Three Ships and Sussex Carol come together
in this lilting arrangement, ideal to focus on
6/8 rhythms (with a dash of 9/8) and bowing.
A joyful celebration of the holiday season in
a musically rewarding adaptation that moves
seamlessly between the two carols.
11349020 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
Christmas Sing-Along—arr. Bob Cerulli.
Invite your audience to sing along with these
familiar carols for a festive concert finale!
Included in the medley are: Joy to the World;
O Come All Ye Faithful; Hark! The Herald
Angels Sing and Silent Night. Playable by
string orchestra alone, or with any additional
instrumentation up to full orchestra.
2267466 String or Full Orchestra . . .75.00
The Christmas Song—Mel Torme & Robert
Wells/arr. James Kazik. One of the best-
loved Christmas songs of all time, this skilled
arrangement is carefully scored for student
players to play with ease. This edition, with
included percussion, is certain to be a holiday
staple for years to come.
10292080 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . .65.00
Christmas with the Nutcracker—Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky/arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie. A skillfully
arranged Christmas medley of themes from The
Nutcracker along with familiar carols weaving in
and out, this is your one-stop shop for all things
Christmas - beautifully tied up with a bow in
about three and a half minutes. An exceptionally
fun addition to your holiday repertoire!
11503687 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
A Cold Winter's Night—Richard Storrs Willis/
arr. Erica Donahoe. This elegant arrangement
blends the familiar Christmas carols It Came
Upon a Midnight Clear and The First Noel. The
melody is passed to all sections of the orchestra
with delicate pizzicato accompaniments, giving
developing players the opportunity to work on
slurs, dotted rhythms, legato phrasing, and
tone production in the key of C major. This
peaceful setting will be a wonderful addition to
your winter concert.
11401180 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
Dance of the Reed Flutes—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. Taken from Act
II of Tchaikovsky's timeless "Nutcracker"
ballet, Carrie Lane Gruselle's arrangement of
Dance of the Reed Flutes is a sugar-sprinkled
"plum" for string orchestras. It's a lively way to
incorporate a traditional Christmas favorite into
secular holiday concerts for upper-elementary/
middle school performers.
10091971 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Deck the Hall of the Mountain King—Edvard
Grieg/arr. Richard Meyer. This totally unique
(and somewhat crazy!) selection will be the
hit of your holiday concert! Your audience will
be delighted when they hear what happens
when the festive Welsh carol Deck the Halls is
combined with the dark and mysterious In the
Hall of the Mountain King from Grieg's "Peer
Gynt Suite." Many key playing skills including
accidentals, tempo changes, and important
balance issues are reinforced throughout.
Sleigh bells and crash cymbals add just the
right amount of color to this fun, good-natured
seasonal work.
10738925 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .49.00
Fantasia on a Spanish Carol—arr. Michael
Story. Fum, Fum, Fum is a popular 16th- or
17th-century Christmas carol from Catalonia in
northeast Spain. This well-crafted arrangement
includes a series of variations that conclude with
an energetic flourish. Plenty of Spanish flair that
is perfect for your holiday concert! (2:00)
11400518 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Feliz Navidad—arr. Steven Rosenhaus.
Add a Spanish touch to your holiday concert
with this excellent arrangement of Jose
Feliciano's popular holiday wish. If you listen
closely, you might hear Joy To The World
right after the key change.
2231496 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .35.00
Festival of Lights—Bud Caputo. Not two or
three, but six authentic Chanukah songs make
up this delightful medley: Maoz Tsur, Oseh
Shalom, Svivon, Mi Yamaiel, Chanukah, and
My Dreydl are Hebrew folk songs that reflect
the spirit of this holiday!
10027603 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .56.00
A Forest Snowfall—David Bobrowitz/ed.
J. Cameron Law. This moving original work
paints vivid images of a dark evergreen forest
after a winter snowfall. A lyrical main theme in
A minor transitions to a contrasting staccato
middle section before returning to the original
melody. Players will reinforce lyrical playing
versus staccato as well as easy tempo and
meter changes. An excellent choice for your
winter program.
11366075 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
A Glimpse of Winter—Tyler S. Grant. This
fresh and joyous piece is sure to bring some
winter cheer to your audience. Optional
percussion parts pair with tuneful melodies
to give this work a unique charm that is both
engaging and challenging.
11203080 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .55.00
Greensleeves (Flexcel Concert Works)—
Traditional/arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. Expertly
rescored for flexible instrumentation, this piece
features a creative waltz setting, fresh, lush
and effective harmonies, and great contrast
between pizzicato and legato style playing. An
excellent choice for your next concert!
11315886 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
Hanerot Halalu (These Candles)—arr. Paul
Riggio. Beautiful harmonies and lush scoring
form the basis of this lovely arrangement
of this lesser-known traditional Hanukkah
song. Every section has the opportunity to
play the melody. Excellent for teaching part
independence. A perfect addition to a well-
rounded holiday program!
11354982 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Hanukkah Habanera—arr. Tim McCarrick.
"Carmen" meets Hanukkah in this remarkably
clever combination of The Dreidel Song;
Hanukkah, O Hanukkah and Bizet's famous
Habanera from his most famous opera! It
all works amazingly well, with shifts from
minor to major, a seamless bass line, and
lots of tongue-in-cheek humor! What a hoot!
Highly recommended!
10092648 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
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Thundersnow!—Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11392948 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Inverno (Scenes from Vivaldi's "Winter")—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Todd Parrish.
10444015 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
A Glimpse of Winter—Tyler S. Grant.
11203080 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Star of Emmanuel—arr. Cooper Ford.
11401216 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Fantasia on a Spanish Carol—
arr. Michael Story.
11400518 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
A Little Winter Night Music—
arr. Kathryn Griesinger.
11175129 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
Hanerot Halalu (These Candles)—
arr. Paul Riggio.
11354982 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Jingle Bells Gone Wrong
(A Shocking Set of Variations for
String Orchestra)—arr. Mark Barnard.
11355587 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
How the Grinch Stole Christmas—
arr. Jerry Brubaker.
2467033 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . 70.00
Calm and Bright (Silent Night)—
Franz Xaver Gruber/
arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11203098 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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