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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY SELECTIONS easy
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Easy
4 Winter Waltzes—Tchaikovsky, Holst,
Waldteufel & Vivaldi/arr. Kathryn Griesinger.
This graceful arrangement elegantly weaves
together four classic winter melodies: Waltz
of the Snowflakes from Tchaikovsky's
"Nutcracker Suite," Skater's Waltz by Emile
Waldteufel, In the Bleak Midwinter by Gustav
Holst, and Winter from "The Four Seasons"
by Antonio Vivaldi. Scored in 3/4 time with a
consistent tempo throughout, the piece allows
every section of the orchestra to shine with
melodic material. The softly joyful key of D
major with optional harp (playable by piano)
and glockenspiel will add a moment of classical
lightness to any winter or holiday concert.
11559081 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
A la Media Noche (At Midnight)—arr. Bob
Lipton. Celebrate the holiday season with this
fiery and exciting traditional Puerto Rican carol.
This very playable arrangement is a perfect
concert opener or closer that will have your
audiences dancing in the aisles.
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Angels We Have Remixed—arr. Brian
Bankston. Leave a lasting impression on your
ensemble and audience using this familiar
Christmas tune with a twist. The harmony has
been updated and set to a pop beat complete
with a hip-hop break-down. Your young
ensemble will have fun and feel confident with
the limited ranges and basic rhythmic ideas.
This will be the hit of your holiday concert!
11573159 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
Believe—arr. Mike Story. This beautiful
ballad from "The Polar Express" makes a
wonderful addition to your performance
library. Lots of doublings and unisons will
give your young players the confidence they
need to play this in concert. Combine this
with Rockin' on Top of the World and you'll
have a mini-medley for the season!
2481108 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
Bells of Wonder—Mykola Leontovych & John
H. Hopkins Jr./arr. J. Cameron Law. Cleverly
combining the holiday favorites We Three Kings
and Carol of the Bells, this very accessible
arrangement gives all sections the opportunity
to perform the melody. The piece culminates
in an exciting combination of the two carols.
Minor tonality and triple meter will immerse your
students in the spirit of the season!
11400819 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
A Boomwhacker Christmas—arr. Richard
Meyer. Imagine four soloists playing eight
Boomwhackers on the heads of eight brave
audience members. That's the scenario of this
hilarious show-stopper. Includes: Jingle Bells;
Good King Wenceslas and Deck the Halls.
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Canon Noel—arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
This creative arrangement combines the iconic
Pachelbel theme with graceful melodies from
The First Noel and Hark! The Herald Angels
Sing. This lyrical setting in D major includes just
a little shifting in the bass and easy high-three
finger patterns in violin 2 and viola. Simple
scale-based motion and frequent doubling give
the developing ensemble a full, rich sound as
all sections get to play melodic material.
11500101 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
A Canterbury Christmas—arr. Kathryn
Griesinger. Experience a storybook Christmas
with this medley of old English carols. Beginning
in 4/4 time, Good King Wenceslas meets 12
Days of Christmas before violas sing O Come,
O Come, Emmanuel under a pizzicato refrain
of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. A turn to
3/4 meter brings garlands of Deck the Halls
intertwined with The Holly and the Ivy before
all parts converge for a joyful rendition of I Saw
Three Ships in a festive finale.
11500106 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
A Caravan of Kings—arr. Richard Meyer.
Teaching opportunities abound in this creative
arrangement of the carol We Three Kings. The
music depicts the kings' famous trek across
the desert and is a great way to introduce
your students to low finger patterns (B-flats
and E-flats), simple meter changes, and the
concept of tone painting. Optional percussion
parts enhance the exotic Middle Eastern
harmonies. A real change of pace for your next
holiday concert!
10872086 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .50.00
Carol of the Bells—arr. Larry Clark. Here's
one of the holiday season's most beloved
classics scaled down for beginning string
groups! While making the most of the simple
repetitive melody, this version avoids tricky
accidentals and keeps the integrity of the
original composition. There's also a clever
quotation of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
as an extra added touch. Very well done!
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Carol of the Kings (Ukrainian Bell Carol; We
Three Kings)—Anthony Susi. A clever piece
combining the famous Ukrainian Bell Carol
with the seminal We Three Kings, this setting
infuses some excellent syncopated rhythms
into the piece to give it a really nice groove.
It is a fresh perspective on two classic holiday
songs that students and audiences will love.
11502012 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
Dreidl Adventure—Scott Watson. The
imagery of the spinning dreidl is aptly portrayed
in this spirited, rhythmically charged Hanukkah
song. An ideal selection for the season.
10304015 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
Fantasia on Ukrainian Bell Carol—arr. Susan
H. Day. This popular holiday tune has had many
iterations. In this unique Grade 2 version, its
three main themes are arranged in a new and
somewhat altered way, with the familiar melodic
and rhythmic motifs passed around each
section of the orchestra, resulting in a beautiful
musical fantasy on the iconic carol. This piece
has easy rhythms, 3/4 time throughout, keys of
E minor and A minor, some accents, pizzicato,
and two-note slurs. Piano is optional.
11566675 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Flight of Jolly Old St. Nicholas—arr. John
M. Pasternak. Follow Jolly Old St. Nick on
his annual trip around the globe, from takeoff
to navigating a treacherous snowstorm to
coming through for all the kids of the world. The
popular holiday classic Jolly Old St. Nicholas is
presented in many variations including a minor
key. Lots of great opportunities to reinforce
bowing technique as well as dynamics and
slight tempo variations.
11392942 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Frosty the Snowman—Steve Nelson &
Jack Rollins/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. This
lighthearted arrangement of the holiday favorite
is very approachable and includes melodic
material that weaves its way throughout the
ensemble. Optional easy percussion is quite
effective, especially in the fun, jazzy swing finale
that students and audiences will love. (2:00)
11568679 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
Hanukkah Dances—arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
Liven up your holiday concert with a medley of
four familiar Hanukkah tunes that are perfect
for intermediate to advanced levels. Everyone
gets a chance to play the melody in this exciting
arrangement. Technical considerations include
optional shifting for first violins while cellos work
on extensions.
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A Hanukkah Prayer of Thanks (Al Hanissim)
—arr. Susan H. Day. A unique Hanukkah
selection, this piece embodies traditional
Jewish music with its haunting melodies in 4/4
time. This arrangement uses easy rhythms,
lifts, tremolo, and two-note slurs and ties along
with some cello divisi. Viola doubles violin 2
and cello doubles bass.
11202624 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Heart of Gold (A Greensleeves Fantasy)—
arr. Nicolas Repetto. Enjoy this fresh take on
a traditional favorite, drawing its name from the
secular lyrics of the original song: "Greensleeves
was my heart of gold." A gentle introduction
flows into the familiar poignant melody, using
beautiful and unexpected harmonies for a
contemporary sound. A solo violin and solo cello
restate the melody against a gentle pizzicato
accompaniment in this lush orchestration.
11500103 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
Holiday Short Cuts No. 1—arr. Michael
Story. Featuring a set of four arrangements
that can be performed individually or as a
complete program. Each piece reinforces
specific musical objectives. Includes: Sleigh
Ride; Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree; Let
it Snow! and Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town.
10496082 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/arr.
Patrick Roszell. In a delightful setting that is
incredibly accessible, this arrangement of In
the Bleak Midwinter allows young ensembles
to play a holiday alternative by Holst.
10739939 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Jingle Bell Rock—Joe Beal & Jim Boothe/arr.
Chris M. Bernotas. An excellent arrangement
that gives young orchestras the opportunity
to play an authentic version of this timeless
holiday favorite. And they get to swing! Low
first and second fingers, extensions, easy
chromaticism, and syncopated and dotted
rhythms are all reinforced. A must-have in your
holiday library!
11355002 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Jolly Old St. Pachelbel—arr. Matthew R.
Putnam. A clever and highly musical mash-up
of Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Pachelbel's
Canon. And a wonderful bonus: the low strings
don't play the same eight notes over and over
again! A great opportunity to develop tone and
phrasing. Sure to be a concert favorite!
11393515 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Last Christmas—George Michael/arr. Chris M.
Bernotas. This timeless Christmas pop hit is now
accessible to young orchestras with this fantastic
arrangement. A concert favorite for sure!
11539991 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—
Sammy Cahn & Julie Styne/arr. Robert
Longfield. One of the all-time favorite winter
and holiday tunes, here is a festive and
well-designed easy arrangement for string
ensembles. Brighten up any winter concert
with this familiar toe-tapping classic.
10674117 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Light the Candles!—Deborah Baker
Monday. Here is an original composition with
a catchy theme to celebrate Hanukkah! Music
from the Jewish tradition is very attractive in
its unique tonality and syncopated rhythms.
The figures in this piece are not complex, but
create a momentum which drives the piece.
There are lots of fun changes and textures
to keep the music building strongly to a
thrilling finish! It will add a nice contrast to
any concert or festival program!
10308842 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
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