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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY very easy / easy
Sleigh Ride in the Park—Chris Thomas.
Imagine a horse-drawn sleigh gliding
leisurely through the park carrying blanket-
coated passengers. This music features
a bright melody, a sparkling glockenspiel
part, and jingle bells to mimic the sound of
the sleigh. The melody is passed around
to multiple sections in this lighthearted
and very playable addition to any winter or
holiday program.
10877063 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .40.00
Snow Day!—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Waking up
on a cold winter day. Sledding. Hot chocolate.
It's a snow day! This warmhearted original
work is craftily designed using only the notes
of the D major scale. With its bright melodies
and jingle bell accompaniment, this highly
accessible piece will delight students and
audiences. All instruments get a turn with the
melody. Perfect for your holiday, winter, or any
other concert program.
11400604 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Snowy Woods—James O. Lockett. This
beautiful original work will warm the audience
and players with delight. A beautiful melody
and colorful harmonies combined with lush
and expert scoring will make the developing
orchestra sound full. A harp (optional piano)
part adds to the perfect palette of color. A must-
have holiday gem.
11339424 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .44.00
Sparkle!—Kathryn Griesinger. A bright concert
selection to showcase developing playing
skills! This lighthearted tune sparkles with
simple rhythms and easy string crossings using
notes of the D and G scales (no low 2). Every
section of the orchestra gets melodic material
sprinkled with pizzicato throughout. Perfect for
any time of year. Optional bells.
10748226 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .45.00
Ukrainian Bell Carol—arr. Sandra Dackow.
A fantastic introduction to five part harmony
for young orchestras! This arrangement of the
much beloved Ukrainian folk song will sound
wonderful and will provide opportunities to work
on bow placement.
10049862 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .42.00
We Wish You a Cha-Cha Christmas—arr.
Carrie Lane Gruselle. Nineteenth-century
England meets 1950s Cuba in this clever
Latin-style arrangement of a traditional carol!
Optional percussion create an authentic Latin
sound as the orchestra celebrates the holidays
in true cha-cha fashion.
11203137 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .45.00
Winter from "The Four Seasons" (Op. 8
No. 4, 2nd Mvt.)—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Jeremy
Woolstenhulme. This is the perfect slow
movement for young orchestras, especially
when introducing works of the Baroque period.
A wonderful arrangement for your winter
program or any time of year.
11000026 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .52.00
Winter Lights—Seth Bedford. Inspired by
music of the Italian Baroque period, this
reflective piece merges traditional harmonies
with contemporary major seventh chords to
create a whimsical and wistful mood. Simple
rhythms and articulations allow students to
develop expressive tone through dynamic
contrasts in first position. A charming addition
to any winter concert program!
11202209 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .53.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Easy
The 12 Musical Days of Christmas—
Traditional/arr. Deborah Baker Monday. Each
of the 12 days brings a snippet from a different
holiday tune in this fun arrangement that
uses the easy keys of G and D. As the days
are added, it becomes a fun-filled challenge.
Surprise comes on the 12th day with the
Hallelujah Chorus!
10520861 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
A la Media Noche (At Midnight)—arr. Bob
Lipton. Celebrate the holiday season with this
fiery and exciting traditional Puerto Rican carol.
This very playable arrangement is a perfect
concert opener or closer that will have your
audiences dancing in the aisles.
10310556 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .49.00
Believe—arr. Mike Story. This beautiful
ballad from "The Polar Express" makes a
wonderful addition to your performance
library. Lots of doublings and unisons will
give your young players the confidence they
need to play this in concert. Combine this
with Rockin' on Top of the World and you'll
have a mini-medley for the season!
2481108 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
Bells of Wonder—Mykola Leontovych & John
H. Hopkins Jr./arr. J. Cameron Law. Cleverly
combining the holiday favorites We Three Kings
and Carol of the Bells, this very accessible
arrangement gives all sections the opportunity
to perform the melody. The piece culminates
in an exciting combination of the two carols.
Minor tonality and triple meter will immerse your
students in the spirit of the season!
11400819 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
A Boomwhacker Christmas—arr. Richard
Meyer. Imagine four soloists playing eight
Boomwhackers on the heads of eight brave
audience members. That's the scenario of this
hilarious show-stopper. Includes: Jingle Bells;
Good King Wenceslas and Deck the Halls.
10453629 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
Canon Noel—arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
This creative arrangement combines the iconic
Pachelbel theme with graceful melodies from
The First Noel and Hark! The Herald Angels
Sing. This lyrical setting in D major includes just
a little shifting in the bass and easy high-three
finger patterns in violin 2 and viola. Simple
scale-based motion and frequent doubling give
the developing ensemble a full, rich sound as
all sections get to play melodic material.
11500101 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
A Canterbury Christmas—arr. Kathryn
Griesinger. Experience a storybook Christmas
with this medley of old English carols. Beginning
in 4/4 time, Good King Wenceslas meets 12
Days of Christmas before violas sing O Come,
O Come, Emmanuel under a pizzicato refrain
of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. A turn to
3/4 meter brings garlands of Deck the Halls
intertwined with The Holly and the Ivy before
all parts converge for a joyful rendition of I Saw
Three Ships in a festive finale.
11500106 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
A Caravan of Kings—arr. Richard Meyer.
Teaching opportunities abound in this creative
arrangement of the carol We Three Kings. The
music depicts the kings' famous trek across
the desert and is a great way to introduce
your students to low finger patterns (B-flats
and E-flats), simple meter changes, and the
concept of tone painting. Optional percussion
parts enhance the exotic Middle Eastern
harmonies. A real change of pace for your next
holiday concert!
10872086 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .50.00
Carol of the Bells—arr. Larry Clark. Here's
one of the holiday season's most beloved
classics scaled down for beginning string
groups! While making the most of the simple
repetitive melody, this version avoids tricky
accidentals and keeps the integrity of the
original composition. There's also a clever
quotation of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
as an extra added touch. Very well done!
10046232 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
Carol of the Bells Variant—Peter Wilhousky/
arr. Bill Calhoun. Carol of the Bells Variant for
string orchestra is an interesting adaptation of
the popular Christmas classic. The opening
three-note ostinato is presented in 4/4 time
and immediately sets the tone for this intriguing
variation. The piece is built on driving rhythms;
the musicians should take an aggressive
performance approach.
10592915 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
Carol of the Kings (Ukrainian Bell Carol; We
Three Kings)—Anthony Susi. A clever piece
combining the famous Ukrainian Bell Carol
with the seminal We Three Kings, this setting
infuses some excellent syncopated rhythms
into the piece to give it a really nice groove.
It is a fresh perspective on two classic holiday
songs that students and audiences will love.
11502012 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
Chant de Noel—Traditional/arr. Michael
Story. Make your holiday concert sparkle with
this terrific arrangement called Chant de Noel,
based on the popular Christmas carol Sing
We Now of Christmas. Varying textures and
colorful harmonies abound in this easy-to-play
yet sophisticated, piece.
10739925 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Christmas Grace—arr. Larry Clark. Intertwining
folk songs and Christmas carols gives this
piece a unique voice! Great for expressive
playing. Also reinforces dotted quarter-note/
eighth-note rhythms as well as low second
finger. Perfect for your holiday or winter
program. The medley includes Silent Night;
Away in a Manger; Greensleeves and
Amazing Grace.
11346148 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
Christmas in a Minute and a Half—arr.
Douglas E. Wagner. This fun medley features
a baker's dozen of favorite holiday carols,
including Good King Wenceslas; Deck the
Hall; O Come, All Ye Faithful; Here We Come
A-Caroling; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; O Come,
Little Children; Angels We Have Heard on
High; We Three Kings; Now Is Born; Joy to the
World; Jingle Bells; Up on the Housetop and
Hallelujah! Chorus.
10739929 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Christmas Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi/
arr. Kazik. The tender ballad from A Charlie
Brown Christmas is a perfect jazz-flavored
choice for younger orchestras. With its smooth
harmonies, moving lines, skilled ensemble
writing, piano and drum set parts, it's hard to
go wrong with this perennial favorite!
10294597 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . .40.00
Dreidl Adventure—Scott Watson. The
imagery of the spinning dreidl is aptly portrayed
in this spirited, rhythmically charged Hanukkah
song. An ideal selection for the season.
10304015 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
Flight of Jolly Old St. Nicholas—arr. John
M. Pasternak. Follow Jolly Old St. Nick on
his annual trip around the globe, from takeoff
to navigating a treacherous snowstorm to
coming through for all the kids of the world. The
popular holiday classic Jolly Old St. Nicholas is
presented in many variations including a minor
key. Lots of great opportunities to reinforce
bowing technique as well as dynamics and
slight tempo variations.
11392942 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
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