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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY SELECTIONS very easy
A Jolly Jingle—Chris Thomas. This whimsical
and spirited original work is infused with
snippets from a variety of holiday favorites
and includes optional percussion to bring even
more cheer. A fantastic way to usher in the
holiday season and bring a bit of sparkle to
your winter-themed concert. (1:30)
11568685 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
March from The Nutcracker—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Michael Story. This piece is sure to get your
students and audiences in the holiday mood.
The familiar melody, straightforward rhythms,
and optional percussion create a wonderful
arrangement of this timeless classic. A great
opener for any holiday concert!
11001449 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .42.00
Quest of the Three Magi—Caryn Wiegand
Neidhold. Follow the picturesque journey of
the three wise men across a continent. At
the center is a round melody played by all
instrument groups using arco and pizzicato
with straightforward rhythms. Optional
accompanying percussion augments the
holiday feel. Violin 2 and viola are doubled, as
are cello and string bass. An enchanting piece
to program for winter concerts with a magical
touch for the Christmas season. (1:50)
11568673 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Riu, Riu, Chiu—Mateo Flecha el Viejo/arr.
Steven L. Rosenhaus. One of the most well-
known pieces from the Renaissance and
a staple of holiday programming, this is an
excellent introduction to Dorian mode as well
as the perfect introduction to basic syncopation.
11503678 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
Rock, Rock Merrily on High—arr. Vanessa
Fanning. Performers and audiences alike
will love this arrangement of Ding, Dong
Merrily on High. In this delightful piece, each
section delivers the melody or countermelody
accompanied by the rockin' bass part.
Masterfully written, the piece modulates
from the key of G to D, enabling the melody
to be played in an opportune range on each
instrument. Another familiar holiday melody
serves as the transition between keys. Rock
piano is a great addition. Rock on!
11570762 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
Rockin' Ol' St. Nick—arr. Caryn Wiegand
Neidhold. Have some toe-tapping fun with this
rocking arrangement of Jolly Old St. Nicholas
for young string orchestra. All sections get
to play the melody, and students have the
opportunity to practice easy chromatic finger
patterns with foot stomps, finger snaps, and
bass spins for extra entertainment. Optional
piano and drum set parts add rhythmic support
and festive spirit for a rockin' holiday concert!
11401208 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .53.00
Santa's Spring Break—arr. Larry Clark. How
does Santa spend Spring Break? With Vivaldi
of course! Audiences and musicians will love
this clever and well-scored mash-up of favorite
holiday tunes intertwined with Spring from "The
Four Seasons."
11393505 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
Secret Santa—arr. Kathryn Griesinger. He
knows when you are sleeping, and he's
sneaking in the shadows of your Christmas
tree! This easy piece for young string orchestras
features classic holiday tunes that transform into
a top-secret mission with some fun percussion
effects. Written in simple three-part harmony
with easy rhythms, no low second-finger
patterns, and subtle hints and quotes from
Jolly Old St. Nicholas; God Rest Ye Merry,
Gentlemen; Up on the Housetop; Jingle Bells;
We Three Kings; Good King Wenceslas and
We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
11000230 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .50.00
Shiver—Randall D. Standridge. Whether
you are shivering from cold or shivering from
fright this work for very beginning orchestras
is sure to set the mood of your next Winter
or Fall Concert. Using only 6 notes Randall
Standridge has creatively designed a piece
that reaches students at their skill level while
letting them experiment with the fun technique
of tremolo!
11573999 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
Skaters' Waltz—Emile Waldteufel/arr.
Richard Meyer. What a gem this is! Parents
and students alike will recognize this wintry
waltz from old Vienna, and it's a sure bet for
any holiday concert. In fact, it's so familiar
that you can program it as a lighter selection
on any concert. And, besides being such a
crowd pleaser, there are also several good
techniques to be worked on, making this a top
pick for beginning string orchestras!
2346401 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
Sleigh Ride in the Park—Chris Thomas.
Imagine a horse-drawn sleigh gliding leisurely
through the park carrying blanket-coated
passengers. This music features a bright
melody, a sparkling glockenspiel part, and
jingle bells to mimic the sound of the sleigh.
The melody is passed around to multiple
sections in this lighthearted and very playable
addition to any winter or holiday program.
10877063 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .40.00
Snow Day!—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Waking up
on a cold winter day. Sledding. Hot chocolate.
It's a snow day! This warmhearted original
work is craftily designed using only the notes
of the D major scale. With its bright melodies
and jingle bell accompaniment, this highly
accessible piece will delight students and
audiences. All instruments get a turn with the
melody. Perfect for your holiday, winter, or any
other concert program.
11400604 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Snow Suite—Caryn Wiegand Neidhold. This
charming suite for beginning orchestra brings
the magical joy of snowy scenes to life. In three
short movements, players will experience
the delicate lightness of Snowflakes, an all-
pizzicato melody; the fury of a Snowstorm
set in easy E minor; and the graceful dance
of Snow Angels in lilting 3/4 time. Supported
by an optional piano accompaniment, young
performers will develop confidence playing
simple rhythms within the range of the D major
scale, plus a few surprise notes on the G string.
At just three minutes total, this winter concert
feature is short and "suite"!
11559065 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
Snowy Woods—James O. Lockett. This
beautiful original work will warm the audience
and players with delight. A beautiful melody
and colorful harmonies combined with lush
and expert scoring will make the developing
orchestra sound full. A harp (optional piano)
part adds to the perfect palette of color. A must-
have holiday gem.
11339424 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Sparkle!—Kathryn Griesinger. A bright concert
selection to showcase developing playing
skills! This lighthearted tune sparkles with
simple rhythms and easy string crossings using
notes of the D and G scales (no low 2). Every
section of the orchestra gets melodic material
sprinkled with pizzicato throughout. Perfect for
any time of year. Optional bells.
10748226 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .45.00
Star of Wonder—arr. Erica Donahoe. The
iconic Carol of the Bells is a favorite winter
melody, and this easy arrangement puts the
spirited theme within reach of young string
players. Simple rhythms, ranges, and finger
patterns in E minor allow all sections to
shine, with hints of We Three Kings skillfully
woven into the score. Exciting articulations,
dramatic dynamics, and bright pizzicato
accompaniments make this a stellar addition to
any winter concert!
11559070 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
We Wish You a Cha-Cha Christmas—arr.
Carrie Lane Gruselle. Nineteenth-century
England meets 1950s Cuba in this clever
Latin-style arrangement of a traditional carol!
Optional percussion create an authentic Latin
sound as the orchestra celebrates the holidays
in true cha-cha fashion.
11203137 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .45.00
Winchester Carol—Doug Spata. This original
piece is written in the style of a cheery Victorian
carol! Using only simple rhythms and first-
finger patterns the D and A strings (G in bass),
this bright winter tune is perfect for students
who have just learned about the time signature
and are getting ready for their winter concert.
Part independence is kept to a minimum, with
frequent doubling between parts. An optional
piano part is included for additional support and
harmonic interest.
11559066 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
Winter from "The Four Seasons" (Op. 8
No. 4, 2nd Mvt.)—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Jeremy
Woolstenhulme. This is the perfect slow
movement for young orchestras, especially
when introducing works of the Baroque period.
A wonderful arrangement for your winter
program or any time of year.
11000026 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .52.00
Winter Lights—Seth Bedford. Inspired by
music of the Italian Baroque period, this
reflective piece merges traditional harmonies
with contemporary major seventh chords to
create a whimsical and wistful mood. Simple
rhythms and articulations allow students to
develop expressive tone through dynamic
contrasts in first position. A charming addition
to any winter concert program!
11202209 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .53.00
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Snow Day!—Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11400604 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Icicles—Todd Parrish.
11500095 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . VE 53.00
Bell Carol Tidings—Mykola Leontovych/
arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
11401188 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . VE 53.00
Santa the Barbarian—
Randall Standridge.
11521162 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
Last Christmas—
George Michael/arr. Chris M. Bernotas.
11539991 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
Jingle Bell Rock—Joe Beal
& Jim Boothe/arr. Chris M. Bernotas.
11355002 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
Jolly Old St. Pachelbel—
arr. Matthew R. Putnam.
11393515 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
Snowy Woods—James O. Lockett.
11339424 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . VE 44.00
Bells of Wonder—Mykola Leontovych &
John H. Hopkins Jr./arr. J. Cameron Law.
11400819 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
Rockin' Ol' St. Nick—
arr. Caryn Wiegand Neidhold.
11401208 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . VE 53.00
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