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STRING ORCHESTRA
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—arr.
Calvin Custer. This is an exceptionally refined
setting of the familiar holiday classic! Fresh
harmonies with tasteful accompaniment parts
for piano and optional guitar and drums make
for a silky smooth sound that really works for
orchestra. Technical demands are limited, but
more advanced orchestras will want to play it just
because it sounds so good!
2351674 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
I'll Be Home for Christmas—Walter Kent/arr.
Erik Morales. The gorgeous harmonies and wistful
melodies of this Christmas favorite come alive in
this endearing arrangement. It's quite playable yet
has such a mature sound that it will be at home
with any level orchestra. Stunning, powerful, and
forever memorable. (2:45)
11511823 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
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
Nutcracker Suite Selections—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
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
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
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
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
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
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Boreas (The Cold North Wind)—Todd Parrish.
10453642 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
I'll Be Home for Christmas—
Walter Kent/arr. Erik Morales.
11511823 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
Angels Greet with Anthems Sweet
(What Child Is This?)—arr. Chris Thomas.
11399630 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M-MA 70.00
A Joyous Sleigh Ride—
Isaac Watts, Anthony Susi.
11400815 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . M 55.00
The First Noel—arr. Dan Forrest & Kirk Moss.
11202702 String Orchestra
Optional Harp or Piano . . . . . M 60.00
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24—
Paul O'Neill & Robert Kinkel/arr. Bob Phillips.
10092657 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . . . . M 70.00
Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson/arr. Bud Caputo.
11000125 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . M 65.00
All I Want for Christmas is You—
Mariah Carey & Walter Afanasieff/
arr. Larry Moore.
10978324 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . M 55.00
Pastorale (from Concerto Grosso,
Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto")—
Arcangelo Corelli/arr. Brandon Bangle.
11403527 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
Winter Solstice—Todd Parrish.
10092412 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . M 49.0
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