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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY easy & medium-easy / medium & medium-advanced
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 . . . . . . ME 75.00
From the Realms of Glory!—Traditional/arr.
Patrick Roszell. Written in the style of a fanfare,
this piece intertwines three popular holiday
carols: Angels from the Realms of Glory;
Angels We Have Heard on High and Hark! The
Herald Angels Sing. A great holiday piece to
uplift and entertain.
10522575 String or
Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 55.00
A Holiday Celebration—arr. Michael Story.
Open or close your concert with this tuneful
medley of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and
O Come, All Ye Faithful. The arrangement is
scored for full orchestra, however it is playable
by strings with any number of winds. This is an
excellent piece to introduce your students to a
full orchestra experience! Stellar!
10364407 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . E 60.00
A Holst Christmas—Gustav Holst/arr.
Douglas E. Wagner. This artfully crafted
medley brings to the stage several of Holst's
best-loved Christmas titles, including In the
Bleak Midwinter; Lullay My Liking and excerpts
from Christmas Day. The rich scoring creates
a satisfying musical experience, with care
taken to ensure that all technical demands
are well within the parameters of the medium-
easy level. The arrangement may be played
by strings alone or with the addition of any
combination of wind and percussion parts.
10092288 String or
Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 65.00
How the Grinch Stole Christmas—arr. Jerry
Brubaker. As both a film and a cartoon, "How
the Grinch Stole Christmas" has become
an annual tradition for kids and adults alike.
This arrangement begins with a bluesy, nasty
version of You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch,
then moves into the happier, more hopeful
Welcome Christmas ("He Carves the Roast
Beast" or "Fa-hoo For-aze"). This will really
stop the show!
2467033 String or
Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 70.00
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year—
arr. Bob Cerulli. Here's some great "easy
listening" for your next holiday concert! Bob
Cerulli's arrangement of this classic tune is
jazzy and upbeat, and will get your audience in
the holiday spirit in no time! Playable by full or
string orchestra.
2399632 String or
Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 65.00
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring—J.S. Bach/
arr. Merle J. Isaac. Here is a straightforward
arrangement of this beautiful Bach masterpiece
for full orchestra and optional mixed choir.
Expertly scored, this poignant work is
appropriate for combined sacred or holiday
performances as well, with SATB parts included.
2174019 Full Orchestra with
optional chorus . . . . . ME 52.00
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 full or 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. Playable by full
orchestra as well as string orchestra, this is a
welcome addition to the holiday repertoire for
developing ensembles.
11524073 Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 80.00
Parade of the Wooden Soldiers—Leon
Jessel/arr. Ralph Ford. Also known by the title
Parade of the Tin Soldiers, this instrumental
theme has become a favorite of the holiday
season. It was used in a 1933 animated short
feature starring Betty Boop and a parade
of toys that magically come to life to crown
their queen. Strong, steady, and "British" in
character, but with the added magical sounds
of childhood sprinkled over the top, this piece
is a true holiday gem!
10092201 Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 65.00
The Polar Express (Selections)—arr. Mike
Story. This Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri
film score to the blockbuster movie "The
Polar Express" is the perfect addition to your
holiday concert. This arrangement is playable
by strings alone or full orchestra. Titles include:
The Polar Express; When Christmas Comes to
Town; Hot Chocolate; Believe and Spirit of the
Season. The perfect way to ring in the holidays!
2479948 Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 70.00
Russian Christmas Music—Alfred Reed/
arr. Michael Story. Playable by string or full
orchestra, this shortened arrangement of
Alfred Reed's Russian Christmas Music
maintains the integrity of the original score. It
contains material from all four distinct sections
of the piece, originally subtitled Children's
Carol, Antiphonal Chant, Village Song, and
Cathedral Chorus. With accessible rhythms, a
few chromatics, and easy time changes, this
will be a fun addition to any holiday concert.
10872135 String or
Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 59.00
Sleepers Wake—J.S. Bach/arr. Jerry
Brubaker. The familiar Johann Sebastian Bach
melody will be loved by one and all. Solidly
scored for your string or full orchestra, the
delicate melody will reinforce the musicianship
of the entire ensemble.
2478060 String or
Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 65.00
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 . . . . . . . . E 70.00
Tidings of Comfort and Joy!—Traditional/
arr. Michael Story. Reinforce legato, staccato,
and ensemble phrasing with this piece. It opens
with a clear, unison statement and slowly adds
textures and harmonic voices. The work then
develops a joyous tutti section that builds to a
glorious conclusion.
10453874 Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 55.00
Christmas and
Holiday Selections
Medium &
Medium-Advanced
Christmas at the Movies—arr. Bob Krogstad.
Music from six classic holiday films is included
in this impressive concert medley for orchestra,
recalling some of the most memorable songs
and themes. Included are: Somewhere in My
Memory (from "Home Alone"), How the Grinch
Stole Christmas; Miracle on 34th Street; The
Polar Express; A Christmas Story and The
Nightmare Before Christmas.
10016068 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 85.00
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24—Paul
O'Neill & Robert Kinkell/arr. Bob Phillips. This
thought-provoking medley of Christmas tunes
describes a lone cellist playing Christmas
carols in the midst of the Bosnian war,
reflecting power, drama, and hope. Includes a rock
rhythm section.
10436322 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 80.00
A Christmas Festival—Leroy Anderson.
Here is Anderson's original full-length version,
transcribed from the handwritten score as
recorded by the Boston Pops. Following
its premier in 1950, this fabulous overture
was abbreviated by the composer prior to
publication. Built upon traditional Christmas
songs beginning with Joy to the World and
ending with Jingle Bells and O Come All Ye
Faithful, this will be a sure winner!
10066870 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 80.00
A Christmas Festival—arr. Leroy Anderson.
A traditional Christmas favorite which includes:
Joy to the World; Deck the Halls; Silent Night;
Jingle Bells and other Christmas songs.
Recorded on the CD Fennell Conducts
Anderson and Coates - #5562475.
129601 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 73.00
A Christmas Festival (Highlights)—Leroy
Anderson/arr. Story. Approximately half
the duration of the original at just under
five minutes, this arrangement is scored for
intermediate-level full orchestra; however, it
is also completely playable by string orchestra
alone, or with any number of added winds or
percussion. Featured are: Joy to the World;
Good King Wenceslas; Hark! The Herald
Angels Sing; Silent Night; Jingle Bells and O
Come, All Ye Faithful. Flexibility and brevity
make it a top choice! Highly recommended!
10280158 String or
Full Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 65.00
Dreams of Fireflies (On a Christmas Night)
—Paul O'Neill/arr. Bob Phillips. "For the night is
God's cathedral" and the stars visit in "dreams
of fireflies." Let Trans-Siberian Orchestra add a
bit of spice to your full orchestra holiday concert.
This piece will be greatly enhanced by adding a
rhythm section and electric instruments.
10563854 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 72.00
Elizabethan Carol—Arthur H. Brown/arr.
Albert O. Davis. This charming and harmonious
arrangement from Albert Oliver Davis is a
wonderful choice for a holiday concert. Solidly
in the medium grade of difficulty, it remains in
the key of G throughout. When Christ Was
Born of Mary Free was probably composed
in 1859 and appeared in the 1916 hymnal
approved by the United States Episcopal
Church and in Christmas Carols New and Old
(1870, 1871, and 1878). It was printed in at
least seven hymnals over the years. The lyrics
are from a traditional carol taken from a 15th-
century Harleian manuscript.
11408728 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 75.00
Fantasia on We Three Kings—Brian
Balmages. This feature-length work is the
perfect way to integrate serious concert
music with the rest of your winter program. A
significant amount of original material weaves
around the familiar carol We Three Kings. From
the impressionistic opening to the powerful,
dramatic conclusion, this work covers the full
gamut of textures and emotions. Amazing!
10366815 Full Orchestra . . . . . . MA 95.00
A Festive Fanfare—Brian Balmages. This
powerful and driving overture is the perfect
way to kick off your holiday program! Featuring
a mix of original themes and holiday favorites,
this work does not sound like a medley; rather, it
is symphonic in nature while featuring snippets
of holiday favorites that span from lyrical to
soaring. Perfect for high school or professional
orchestras looking for a spectacular winter
concert opener.
10879735 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 80.00
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen—arr. Albert
O. Davis. The traditional English carol God
Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is one of the oldest
extant carols, sung at least as early as the
16th century. This highly original adaptation
will make a welcome and unique addition to
your holiday program. The keys of G and D are
string friendly, and the technical demands are
very reasonable.
11408730 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 75.00
Greensleeves—arr. Matt Riley. Part of Matt
Riley's Epic Christmas Series. Featuring
solos for piano, advanced violin, and cello,
this mysterious and beautifully orchestrated
arrangement will be the highlight of your
holiday concert.
11167917 Full Orchestra . . . . . MA 349.00
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—
arr. John Whitney. This is a marvelous
holiday selection for better orchestras! Lush
harmonies are combined with all the colors of
the full orchestra in a creative arrangement that
should be in the book of community orchestras
everywhere. You're guaranteed to build
holiday spirit with this superb selection!
2440964 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 75.00
A Mad Russian's Christmas—Paul O'Neill,
Robert Kinkel & P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Bob
Phillips. As performed in the fabulous Trans-
Siberian Orchestra live concert, experience
Trepak from "The Nutcracker" as you never
have before in this full orchestra setting. An
optional electric violin part provides the perfect
spot to feature an electric instrument.
10500915 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 80.00
A Most Wonderful Christmas—arr. Robert
Sheldon. Join the band and orchestra together
with this great medley for full orchestra! Winter
Wonderland, I'll be Home for Christmas, Santa
Claus is Comin' to Town, Have Yourself
a Merry Little Christmas and It's the Most
Wonderful Time of the Year are featured in
this tasteful arrangement. Solo opportunities
abound and are cross-cued to allow your best
players to shine, while the swing sections and
jazz-inspired ballads will have your audience
tapping their feet and singing these tunes long
after the concert is over.
10050329 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 80.00
