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The North Pole Express—arr. Kathryn Gries-
inger. Take a sparkling ride through the snow
aboard an express train headed straight for the
North Pole. In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement,
developing players will "travel" through several
holiday tunes including Jingle Bells; Deck
the Halls; Jolly Old St. Nicholas; Good King
Wenceslas; O Christmas Tree and We Wish
You a Merry Christmas. Students can work on
staccato bow technique, easy dotted rhythms,
and low second- and low first-finger patterns, all
while staying in first position. Be sure to use the
included percussion and train whistle to make the
journey come alive.
11349256 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Themes from The Nutcracker—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. A great choice for the
holidays or any time of year! These timeless
melodies are set entirely in first position. Sections
include March; Waltz of the Flowers; Dance of the
Sugar Plum Fairy and Russian Dance. Directors
will enjoy the great deal of performance flexibility
as they program the entire work or choose from
individual selections to customize a program.
10008676 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Santa the Barbarian—Randall Standridge.
Ho! Ho! Hurraaaaagh! The jolly old elf from the
North Pole gets an aggressive makeover in this
wonderfully tongue-in-cheek work. Beginning
with narration in the style of a movie trailer,
Santa is reimagined as a warrior from the winter
wastelands as Up on the Housetop; Jingle Bells
and Jolly Old St. Nicholas are given a barbaric
twist. Sure to be the hit of your next winter concert!
11521162 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Shed a Sweet Light (Hanukkah)—arr. Cleo
Goldberg. Two fun and upbeat Jewish dances
sung during the celebration of Hanukkah. Younger
string musicians will play a few low first fingers,
pizzicato, and simple sixteenth-note rhythms. All
sections have interesting parts. Perfect for adding
diversity to your holiday programming.
11402161 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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. . . . . . . 70.00
2361848 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Snowfall at Dusk—Aaron Fryklund. This elegant
and nostalgic piece depicts gentle snow falling as
twilight fades on a winter's eve. The legato theme
features slurred phrases and sustained pedal-
tone pitches to help develop tone and bow-control
skills. The contrasting staccato section sparkles
like snowflakes in the golden sun, with easy meter
changes and a playful syncopated feel before
ending with a soft diminuendo.
11202225 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Snowflake—Yukiko Nishimura. Floating and
delicate, this gorgeous piece features long
melody lines and plenty of sustaining harmonies.
It evokes the feeling of taking a walk during a
gentle snowfall. The first violin part leads with the
main melody, as the other sections have an inner
melody. Each line should be played espressivo at
all times. A stunning selection for winter concerts.
10093756 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Stille Nacht—Franz Gruber/arr. Douglas E.
Wagner. The beloved Christmas carol receives
a unique treatment in this arrangement for string
orchestra. The tune is heard twice: the first time,
it is paired with a motive from the Prelude of J.S.
Bach's Cello Suite No. 1; the second time, the
melody shifts from part to part, giving everyone a
chance to shine. Unique phrasing and rich scoring
make it warm and embracing, a real audience
pleaser for your holiday concerts. (3:00)
11400618 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Trepak (from "The Nutcracker")—P.I. Tchai-
kovsky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. This exciting
classic is an excellent choice for programs at
all times of the year! The masterful arranging
retains all the interest of Tchaikovsky's original,
yet remains easy to play. Everyone is sure to
be familiar with the lively melody, making this a
favorite for audiences and orchestra alike!
2319010 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
2336287 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
'Twas the Night Before Christmas—arr. Bob
Phillips. This fun arrangement incorporates
a special guest narrator reading the familiar
Christmas poem while the orchestra adds sound
effects and holiday melodies, including: Jingle
Bells; Santa Claus Is Coming to Town; Dance of
the Sugar Plum Fairy; Lullaby; Overture to William
Tell; Up on the Housetop; Jolly Old St. Nicholas;
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer; Sleigh
Ride; Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star; We Wish You
a Merry Christmas; I Gave My Love a Cherry and
Let It Snow!
10027602 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional
with narrator and
opt percussion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Winter Reverie—Kathryn Griesinger. Peaceful
scenes of quiet, gentle snow are reflected in
this nostalgic melody for intermediate strings. A
flowing legato theme evokes warm memories
of innocence and joy as it moves between the
sections, encouraging playing with sustained
bows and beautiful tone. Moments of modulation
use easy accidentals in first position to relay the
magic of the season. Piano and bells add to the
dreamlike quality of this serene concert selection
for your winter concert.
10997994 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . 55.00
M E D I U M - E ASY
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
All Is Calm—arr. Robert W. Smith. Here is a
masterpiece for your orchestra and soloists that
you will want to use year after year! It's based on
Silent Night; the simple but beautiful solo parts
have been transcribed for every instrument in the
orchestra, offering you endless possibilities- from
a single featured player to two, three, or more
different soloists! A moving way to finish off your
holiday concert.
2472385 String or Full Orchestra. . . . . . . 59.00
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
Christmas Trios
arr. Todd Parrish. The 22 holiday classics
in this collection have been carefully
arranged for any combination of string trio.
The melodies, both sacred and secular,
cover many centuries and originate in
Western Europe and the United States.
Each work has been selected for its quality,
musical interest, and appropriateness in a
chamber setting. All pieces in this collection
have stood the test of time and are worthy
of both study and performance. Arranged
specifically for a chamber setting, the trios
may be performed in a variety of venues
from church services to holiday gatherings.
This collection of Christmas trios from the
Compatible String Ensembles series will set
a festive mood in any environment.
11376328 Violin Trio Flexible . . . . . . E-M 12.99
11376329 Viola Trio Flexible. . . . . . . E-M 12.99
11376330 Cello Trio Flexible . . . . . . E-M 12.99
11376331 String Bass Trio Flexible . E-M 12.99
