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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium-easy
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—
Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane/arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. A perennial holiday favorite,
this lush arrangement of Have Yourself a
Merry Little Christmas has a rich sound yet is
surprisingly playable. Melodies are thoughtfully
woven throughout the ensemble amid modern
harmonies and easy chromatics. At the same
time, arranger Carrie Lane Gruselle offers
plenty of opportunities to work on dynamic
sensitivity and vibrato on longer notes.
Absolutely lovely. (2:45)
11511817 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
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 . . .70.00
Inverno (Scenes from Vivaldi's "Winter")—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Todd Parrish. This work
uniquely transforms the beauty of the second
movement of Vivaldi's famous "Winter"
concerto and weaves it into the excitement of
the first movement. The perfect selection for
your winter concert!
10444015 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
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 . . .65.00
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year—
Eddie Pola & George Wyle/arr. Bob Cerulli.
The Christmas classic It's the Most Wonderful
Time of the Year has stood the test of time.
This bright, fun arrangement goes together
easily and will delight audiences. It was
originally recorded by Andy Williams and later
by Garth Brooks.
10695973 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
Jingle Bells (for Multilevel Orchestra)—
James Pierpont/arr. Caryn Wiegand Neidhold.
Here's a bubbly multilevel arrangement of
this seasonal favorite with a dollop of holiday
tradition and a dash of contemporary rock.
Middle-level students work on their spiccato
skills and pass the melody from section to
section, and beginners get to play a piece
they know well with the big kids. This piece
stands alone for Level 2.5 orchestra, has the
opportunity to include Level 1.5 students,
and works wonderfully to feature beginning
students. The optional drum set part kicks
up the energy for a grand finale. Perfect for
including your first-year students and a great
way to brighten the holiday season.
11399797 Multi-Level Orchestra
with Piano
and Drum Set . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Jingle Bells Gone Wrong (A Shocking Set
of Variations for String Orchestra)—arr. Mark
Barnard. A fresh, creative, fun, educational,
and entertaining opportunity to explore this
seasonal favorite set in minor mode and five
highly stylized variations. The result: holiday fun
for both students and audience! Students have
the opportunity to reinforce low first finger and
high third finger as well as simple syncopation
and 6/8 time. Sleigh bells and optional drum set
add to the performance experience.
11355587 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
Jingle Jazz—David Shaffer. A novel
arrangement of Jingle Bells that will brighten
up your holiday performances! It's a great
programming choice for middle school or
high school groups wanting to put a holiday
selection together with limited rehearsal time.
The optional percussion parts add a special
touch to this swinging piece.
10756571 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .40.00
Laissez paitre vos betes (A French
Christmas Carol)—arr. Robert Longfield.
Translated "Let your animals graze," this 16th-
century French Advent and Christmas carol
is expertly arranged for intermediate string
orchestra. A great teaching tool for 6/8 time.
11402309 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .40.00
A Little Winter Night Music—arr. Kathryn
Griesinger. Bookended with the familiar
strains of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik,
this arrangement combines familiar classical
themes about night and winter - including
melodies from Vivaldi's Winter, Holst's
In the Bleak Midwinter, and themes from
Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. A steady,
unchanging tempo and simplified rhythms
allow young players to seamlessly play
through works by some of history's greatest
composers! Includes extra parts for viola
in treble clef and violin 2 in alto clef for
flexible ensembles.
11175129 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .49.00
Mary, Did You Know?—Mark Lowry & Buddy
Greene/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. This amazingly
alluring contemporary Christmas standard
is now available for the first time in a unique
and sensitively scored string orchestra setting.
Especially well suited for younger players, the
arrangement of this recognizable song will flatter
the sound of any level or size ensemble.
10563862 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
Music from Home Alone—Leslie Bricusse
& John Williams/arr. James Kazik. This new
string orchestra arrangement by James
Kazik captures all the wonder (and waggish
humor) of the hit 1990 movie Home Alone.
Retaining many of the quirky rhythms and
chromaticism of the original, this arrangement
will provide opportunities for your students to
grow and develop in the context of this fun and
accessible medley.
11420852 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
No Rest for the Merry (God Rest Ye Merry,
Gentlemen)—arr. Bryan Sanguinito. Are you
ready for an exciting take on a familiar holiday
classic? Your students will love the energy and
enthusiasm required to perform this fast-paced
adaptation of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.
Lower and middle strings begin this exciting
arrangement with intense driving, interweaving
rhythms which establish the foundation for
this intriguing take on this standard Christmas
carol. While first violins present an elaborate
variation on the familiar melody, the constant
frenetic underlying energy offers intermediate
string orchestra students a fun challenge
and offers directors a fresh addition to winter
concert repertoire. With the addition of an
advanced violin part, students of all abilities
can be engaged in this exciting tune!
11510723 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
Prelude to Christmas—arr. Douglas E.
Wagner. This musical celebration of the season
is an upbeat, creative mix of five traditional,
school-friendly carol tunes that include (in order
of appearance): Ding! Dong! Merrily on High,
Deck the Hall, Good King Wenceslas, Here We
Come A-Caroling, and Jingle Bells. Fresh and
varied scoring techniques create a seamless
two-minute work perfectly suited as a program
or set opener that rings out with unbridled joy
from beginning to end. (2:05)
11511844 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
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
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 (from Three German
Dances, K. 605)—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 (from "Home
Alone")—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—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 (from "Nutcracker Suite")—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
The Winter King—Doug Spata. Bold, brisk
melodies describe thrilling adventures in The
Winter King, an exciting concert overture in D
minor! Intermediate-level players will enjoy the
vivid and expressive style, but the real focus is
on triple-meter rhythms and hooked bowings
as players experience a variety of common
6/8 rhythms. Perfect for winter concerts, or any
time of year.
11500300 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
