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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY SELECTIONS easy / medium-easy
A Mariachi Christmas—arr. Jorge Vargas.
Drawing from his own experience as a
mariachi musician, the composer has created
this amazing medley of classic Christmas tunes
with a mariachi twist! A perfect introduction to
the huapango, joropo, and son jalisciense
rhythms played by mariachi groups all
across Mexico and the United States, this
arrangement will make a wonderful addition to
your next winter or holiday concert.
11574008 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
A Medieval Christmas—Jiyoung Um. 3/4
meter and open harmonies place the listener
in a medieval court. A great tribute to the modal
Christmas music of the Middle Ages.
11339398 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
The North Pole Express—arr. Kathryn
Griesinger. 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
Pine Tree Polka—Erica Donahoe. This clever
work uses the popular Christmas carols Jingle
Bells and Up on the Housetop as a backdrop.
Pocketed around the original polka, the carols
peak out from behind the pine branches like
ornaments. Your musicians and audiences will
have a lot of fun with this one!
11562315 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
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
Season's Greetings—arr. Deborah Baker
Monday. Kick off the holiday season with a
festive Hanukkah piece that ends with Deck the
Halls! This arrangement explores "gypsy-style"
music at an ever-changing, whirling dance
tempo, and the traditional and joyous finale
pulls it all together at the end.
11202306 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
Shed a Sweet Light (S'vivon & Hanukkah,
O 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
A Silent Night in Scarborough—arr. Tyler
Arcari. Scarborough Fair and Silent Night
are wonderfully blended in this wonderful
arrangement that is perfect for your next
holiday concert.
11562029 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
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
Toboggan Hill—Cindy Hill. Fly down a snowy
hill on a toboggan and let your cares melt away!
The orchestra is often divided between upper
strings and lower strings, allowing the melody
to be played by each section. An excellent
choice for winter concerts but can be played all
year long!
11572938 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
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
'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
Wintersongs—Ralph Vaughn Williams/arr.
Deborah Baker Monday. Set the stage for
your holiday or winter concert with this easy
yet enchanting arrangement. A heart-warming
addition to your holiday repertoire, you'll go
back to this year after year.
11561626 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Medium-Easy
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, All is Bright (A Setting of Silent
Night)—Franz Gruber/arr. Peter Blair. Peter
Blair has drawn on his jazz experience to
craft a unique and memorable treatment of
Silent Night. Lush chords and expressive lines
combine to create a beautiful backdrop for the
simple and elegant melody.
11561634 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 Birds (A French Noel)—arr.
Mekel Rogers. Dynamic contrast, simple
pizzicato sections, and an optional tambourine
part bring this Basque Christmas carol to life.
A fresh addition to any holiday program!
11572909 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .55.00
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