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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY easy & medium-easy / medium & medium-advanced
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 . . . . . . ME 65.00
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring—J.S. Bach/
arr. Merle J. Isaac. Here is a straightforward
arrangement of this beautiful Bach masterpiece
for full orchestra and optional mixed choir.
Expertly scored, this poignant work is
appropriate for combined sacred or holiday
performances as well, with SATB parts included.
2174019 Full Orchestra
with optional chorus. . ME 52.00
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 full or 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. Playable by full
orchestra as well as string orchestra, this is a
welcome addition to the holiday repertoire for
developing ensembles.
11524073 Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 80.00
Parade of the Wooden Soldiers—Leon
Jessel/arr. Ralph Ford. Also known by the title
Parade of the Tin Soldiers, this instrumental
theme has become a favorite of the holiday
season. It was used in a 1933 animated short
feature starring Betty Boop and a parade
of toys that magically come to life to crown
their queen. Strong, steady, and "British" in
character, but with the added magical sounds
of childhood sprinkled over the top, this piece
is a true holiday gem!
10092201 Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 65.00
The Polar Express (Selections)—arr. Mike
Story. This Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri
film score to the blockbuster movie "The
Polar Express" is the perfect addition to your
holiday concert. This arrangement is playable
by strings alone or full orchestra. Titles include:
The Polar Express; When Christmas Comes to
Town; Hot Chocolate; Believe and Spirit of the
Season. The perfect way to ring in the holidays!
2479948 Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 70.00
Russian Christmas Music—Alfred Reed/
arr. Michael Story. Playable by string or full
orchestra, this shortened arrangement of
Alfred Reed's Russian Christmas Music
maintains the integrity of the original score. It
contains material from all four distinct sections
of the piece, originally subtitled Children's
Carol, Antiphonal Chant, Village Song, and
Cathedral Chorus. With accessible rhythms, a
few chromatics, and easy time changes, this
will be a fun addition to any holiday concert.
10872135 String or
Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 59.00
Sleepers Wake—J.S. Bach/arr. Jerry
Brubaker. The familiar Johann Sebastian Bach
melody will be loved by one and all. Solidly
scored for your string or full orchestra, the
delicate melody will reinforce the musicianship
of the entire ensemble.
2478060 String or
Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 65.00
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 E 70.00
Tidings of Comfort and Joy!—Traditional/
arr. Michael Story. Reinforce legato, staccato,
and ensemble phrasing with this piece. It opens
with a clear, unison statement and slowly adds
textures and harmonic voices. The work then
develops a joyous tutti section that builds to a
glorious conclusion.
10453874 Full Orchestra . . . . . . ME 55.00
Christmas and
Holiday Selections
Medium &
Medium-Advanced
Chorale Prelude: Let All Mortal Flesh
Keep Silent—arr. Kurt Heinecke. This piece
reinterprets a centuries-old French carol that
captures the awe and mystery of the Christmas
story: a child sent to redeem the world. Starting
with the literal sound of breath going silent, the
beginning motif soars between optional soloists
and a variety of time signatures. Growing with a
pulse throughout, ending in a stirring climax as
the Christmas angels exult "Alleluia!"
11573168 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 85.00
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson.
133207 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 73.00
The Polar Express (Concert Suite)—
arr. Jerry Brubaker.
2479946 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . .MA 90.00
Greensleeves—arr. Matt Riley.
11167917 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . .MA 349.00
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24—
Paul O'Neill & Robert Kinkell/
arr. Bob Phillips.
10436322 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 80.00
A Festive Fanfare—Brian Balmages.
10879735 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 80.00
Christmas at the Movies—
arr. Bob Krogstad.
10016068 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 85.00
Nutcracker Ballet, Set 1 (Dance of the
Sugar Plum Fairy and Waltz of the
Flowers)—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Merle Isaac.
2041911 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 73.00
A Christmas Festival—Leroy Anderson.
10066870 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 80.00
A Christmas Festival—
arr. Leroy Anderson.
129601 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 73.00
Wizards in Winter—Paul O'Neill
& Robert Kinkel/arr. Bob Phillips.
10436331 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 75.00
Rehearsing the Middle School Orchestra—Sandy Goldie.
In this highly informative compendium, nationally renowned orchestra directors
share their unique expertise concerning rehearsal philosophy, intonation,
tone and bow control, setup and fundamentals, articulation, planning, warm-
ups, recruiting, community building, and more. These educators have honed
their skills through years of experience and have inspired countless young
musicians. Each chapter presents their insights and individual approaches to
developing musical excellence in their students. Includes lists of the authors'
favorite composers, arrangers, and works for grades 1-4.
11107121 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Sound Leadership (Leadership Curriculum for Music
Students)—Scott Lang. Students can take ownership of their own learning
and leading through this leadership method book for band, choir, and orchestra
students. It's designed to help facilitate an engaging and collaborative
process between student leaders and program directors that allows for self-
discovery, goal setting, and defining roles and responsibilities. Topics include:
taking a personal leadership inventory; task assessment and job creation;
situational discussion starters; complete leadership assessments; leadership
performance review; and specific and strategic goal setting activities.
11000848 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.99
Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra, Vol. 1
—Michael Allen/Louis Bergonzi. Some of the brightest minds in string
education have joined together to produce this essential resource including:
Dorothy Straub, Jacquelyn Dillon, Robert Gillespie, and James Kjelland.
It covers many topics facing today's orchestra director including music
selection, teaching to the national standards, preparing for festivals, and
the overall development of the orchestra program. Next comes a resource
guide that gives a detailed analysis of 100 string and full orchestra works,
complete with information on technical and stylistic consideration, historical
background and more! The 4-CD set contains almost all of the Grade 1
through 3 repertoire from the book.
5965231 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.95
Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra, Vol. 2
—ed. David Littrell. Written, researched, and compiled by scholars with
a wealth of teaching experience, this book is packed with indispensable
information for music educators Part I of the book contains essays penned
by six renowned orchestra teachers: Michael Allen, Louis Bergonzi,
Jacquelyn Dillon, Robert Gillespie, James Kjelland, and Dorothy Straub. From
pedagogy, assessment, and musicianship to motivation, repertoire-based
warm-ups and playing in tune, the insight from these experts are sure to both
help and inspire teachers in the classroom. Part II contains a nuts-and-bolts
analysis of 100 of the most significant works for string and full orchestra,
grades 1 thorough 6, with essential information on each musical selection.
2477006 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.95
Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra, Vol. 3
—ed. David Littrell. Volume 3 delivers invaluable advice from top-tier
educators as well as analyses of 80 of the most significant orchestra and
string orchestra works in print at the time of publication, grades 1 through 5.
Part I features essays by six renowned orchestra educators. The 3-CD set
contains performances of 33 string orchestra works from grades 1 to 3.
10043379 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
Teaching Strings in Today's Classroom (A Guide for Group
Instruction)—Rebecca B. MacLeod. Teaching Strings in Today's
Classroom: A Guide for Group Instruction assists music education students,
in-service teachers, and performers to realize their goals of becoming
effective string educators. It introduces readers to the school orchestra
environment, presents the foundational concepts needed to teach strings,
and provides opportunities for the reader to apply this information. The
author describes how becoming an effective string teacher requires three
things of equal importance: content knowledge, performance skills, and
opportunities to apply the content knowledge and performance skills in a
teaching situation.
10990621 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.95
