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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY SELECTIONS medium to advanced
Jingle Bells—James Pierpont/arr. Michael
Blackwood. Get your students set for the
winter season with this fun arrangement
of Jingle Bells! Filled with energetic
accompaniments to the main tune, this piece
is a great chance for your students to build
their chromatic fingering skills while allowing
more advanced violins to begin practicing
shifting. An appearance by a Tchaikovsky
favorite at the end will give your students and
your audience a surprise treat!
10696534 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 65.00
Jolly Old Variations—Murray, Brahms,
Haydn, et al./arr. Caryn Wiegand Neidhold.
This lively arrangement blends Brahms'
Variations on a Theme by Haydn with Jolly Old
St. Nicholas, creating a new holiday favorite.
It captures the essence of Brahms' symphonic
orchestration while helping advancing students
explore bow technique and dynamics in a
robust romantic style. Optional percussion
enhances the holiday spirit, and an optional
beginning part allows you to include even your
youngest of players!
11574022 String Orchestra . . . . MA 70.00
A Joyous Sleigh Ride—Isaac Watts, Anthony
Susi. Guaranteed to delight your performers
and audience alike, this rousing arrangement
of Joy to the World is combined with an original
American hoe-down-style tune, providing a
fresh setting of this popular carol. The optional
tambourine and sleigh bell parts add to the
intended lively flavor.
11400815 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . .M 55.00
A Mad Russian's Christmas—Paul O'Neill,
Robert Kinkel & P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Phillips.
As performed by Trans-Siberian Orchestra,
experience Trepak from "The Nutcracker"
as you never have before. Though greatly
enhanced by adding a rhythm section, the
piece can be played by strings alone. An
optional electric violin part provides the perfect
spot to feature an electric instrument. Exciting
music for your holiday concert!
10310336 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 61.00
Merry Christmas, Mr. Sakamoto—Xiaokang
Deng. This lyrical composition undergoes an
epic journey of flowing harmonies and textures
to pay tribute to masterful Japanese composer
Ryuichi Sakamoto.
11572922 String Orchestra . . . . MA 60.00
Mistletoe Mix-Up—Erica Donahoe. A holiday
mash-up opening with a particularly interesting
take on Jingle Bells, then moving on to Auld
Lang Syne and Joy to the World. Lots of
unison rhythm scoring and a great exercise in
sixteenth-note rhythms as well as scales. The
brisk and exciting ending makes this piece a
particularly good choice for a holiday closer.
11392968 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 65.00
Nutcracker Jam—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Michael
Hopkins. Energize your holiday program
with a hip hop version of the Nutcracker! This
rhythmically syncopated mashup of favorites
from Tchaikovsky's ballet include: Overture,
March, Arabian Dance, Dance of the Reed
Pipes, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and
Trepak. Some shifting is required in Violin 1
and Bass. Includes an optional (but highly
recommended) drum set part.
11202327 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 56.00
Nutcracker Suite Selections—P.I. Tchaikov-
sky/arr. Bud Caputo. This arrangement for
string orchestra features three abridged
movements of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker
Suite: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; March
and Trepak. These abridged movements are
sure to be crowd pleasers around the winter
holidays or a favorite for any time of the year.
10907823 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 60.00
Pastorale (from Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 No.
8 "Christmas Concerto")—Arcangelo Corelli/
arr. Brandon Bangle. The famous movement is
brought to life in this accessible arrangement.
Great for reinforcing 12/8 time as well as
broadening your students' repertoire. Perfect
for your next holiday program or even contest!
11403527 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 65.00
Reindeer Galop—arr. Robert W. Smith.
Santa's reindeer are off and running with this
playful holiday selection. Featuring Jingle
Bells and Up on the Housetop, you can hear
the hooves of the reindeer as they "galop"
across the wintry countryside thanks to the
optional percussion parts included. Written for
intermediate orchestras with limited rehearsal
time, this is an exciting addition or finale/encore
to your holiday concert program.
10756576 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 40.00
Silent Night—Franz Xaver Gruber/arr. Erik
Morales. This breathtaking arrangement may
quite possibly be the highlight of your winter
program. Lush harmonies support a gorgeous
presentation of the melody that goes through a
series of haunting and magical settings. There
are also several opportunities to feature your
principal violinist.
10454283 String Orchestra . . . . MA 55.00
Silent Night for Strings and Harp—Franz
Gruber/arr. Jeremy S. Martin. This lovely
arrangement of the beloved holiday classic
brings delicate warmth and peace to the
holiday season with legato lines, harmonic
depth, a brief solo violin 1 and 2 part, and
shifting for all voices except violin 2. Optional
harp accompaniment is playable on keyboard.
Dedicated to the memory of Lynne Latham, no
eyes will be left dry.
11399817 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 55.00
Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson/arr. Bud
Caputo. A fun arrangement of a beloved
holiday classic closely follows the original, set
in the key of B-flat. Optional percussion parts
are included; however, other than the sleigh
bells, all parts can be covered in the strings.
11000125 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . .M 65.00
Snow Day!—Steve Olson. Experience the
joy of a snowy day. Composed to include
every orchestra member, this delightful piece
captures the essence of winter fun while
providing musical challenges for all skill levels.
From lyrical melodies to lively rhythms, this
will become a favorite in your orchestra's
repertoire. Perfect for holiday concerts or any
winter-themed performance, this piece will
leave your audience feeling warm and festive.
11574831 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 55.00
A Solitary Wish—Brian Balmages. This
emotional and reflective work paints a poignant
picture of the holiday season as seen through
the eyes of a homeless person on a street
corner. The juxtaposition of the melodies
Ukrainian Bell Carol and Greensleeves paint
a picture of a lonely person who is eventually
joined by others. A stunning and unique work
that brings awareness to the holidays and the
true spirit of giving.
10752878 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 65.00
Toyland and March of the Toys—Victor
Herbert/arr. Sandra Lentner. This arrangement
changes from the waltz-like Toyland to the
military-style March of the Toys and its 6/8
rhythms. There are opportunities for better
cellists to shine, and moving through three
key signatures provides a challenge for all
students. A great departure from the usual
Christmas repertoire!
11570786 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 55.00
Troika (from "Lieutenant Kije")—Sergei
Prokofiev/arr. Paul Lavender. Ideal for a
classical-style piece for your holiday program,
Prokofiev's sleigh ride is an energetic, familiar
tune that translates wonderfully for string
orchestra. Paul Lavender's setting is scored
to feature your viola and cello sections and
includes some performance options to best
suit your ensemble's level of ability.
10081962 String Orchestra . . . . MA 50.00
Troika (from "Lieutenant Kije")—Sergei
Prokofiev/arr. Stephen Wieloszynski. This
charming number takes its name from a
Russian sleigh called a "troika," pulled by three
horses and common in wintertime. The melody
is really quite familiar, bright and bouncy as it
evokes the sleigh. Parts are carefully edited for
school age players, and many techniques are
included, but can be omitted if too hard. Optional
percussion parts are included. This would be a
great choice for a wintertime concert!
2313955 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . .M 56.00
Twelve Days of Christmas—arr. R. Scott
Whittington. This very creative theme and
variation arrangement of the famous Christmas
Carol takes the popular melody through a
variety of playing techniques, several key
changes, and even a minor mode. An excellent
piece for developing the full range of your
orchestral musicians and giving the audience
a unique listening experience.
11402166 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 45.00
Variations on Adeste Fidelis—Thomas
LaJoie. Here's some fresh holiday music that's
upbeat and cheerful, with march-like variations.
Bring out the melody in all voices at all times.
The sixteenth-note passages should have a
natural and virtuosic sound to them.
11402337 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 55.00
The Wexford Carol—Traditional Irish Carol/
arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie. This traditional Irish
carol opens with a solo for cello or violin (or soli
for both) over a distant drone. The tune weaves
throughout each section amidst beautiful
countermelodies and simple meter changes.
After a glorious key change, the music moves
to a delicate close. An optional harp part adds
color. The Wexford Carol, arranged by Katie
O'Hara LaBrie, is guaranteed to be a stunning
addition to your winter program or any time of
year. (4:00)
11511858 String Orchestra . . . . MA 70.00
What Child Is This?—arr. Jeffrey Turner.
A fresh and very creative reimaging of
this timeless Christmas classic that is a
delightful departure from the typical holiday
arrangements. Very colorful chromatic
harmony along with two key changes create
an original, mature, and engaging sound that
gives players many great opportunities to
reinforce a variety of fingering patterns. The
first half also gives players experience with con
sordino. An optional bell part adds a beautiful
veil of color.
11349225 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 60.00
Winter Solstice—Todd Parrish. This great-
selling work describes the wonder and
adventure of the winter season. Exciting eighth-
note passages are contrasted with lyrical
melodies throughout. All sections alternate
between both melody and accompaniment
while staying mainly in first position. The viola
part is particularly interesting and challenging.
10092412 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 49.00
Yuletide Celebration—arr. Scott Whittington.
A fun and cinematic collection of beloved
Christmas classics woven together by very
creative transitions. Concert bells add the
perfect yuletide color. Includes Jingle Bells;
Deck the Halls; The Twelve Days of Christmas;
We Wish You a Merry Christmas and Jolly Old
St. Nicholas.
11393547 String Orchestra . . . . MA 65.00
A Yuletide Reel—arr. David Giardiniere. The
joy of the Christmas season flows through
every measure of this energetic holiday reel.
Good King Wenceslas and Deck the Hall are
intertwined with the classic reel Christmas Eve
that will challenge and delight your players.
Optional bodhran (hand drum), guitar, and
pennywhistle will bring true Celtic spirit to your
holiday concert.
11203086 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . .M 65.00
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