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Classical Selections | Very Easy
Falling Snow—Christopher Alan Schmitz.
Reveal the magic of a first winter snowfall!
Lyrical melodies pass from high to low
strings, giving everyone a chance to enjoy
the themes and accompaniment. Light
pizzicato moments contrast with full arco
statements, and the middle section provides
an exciting harmonic adventure. When the
main theme returns, it features a canon
that culminates in a powerful ending. Add
the optional percussion parts for dramatic
holiday flair! (3:00)
11619595 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
Fantasia on a Spanish Carol—arr.
Michael Story. Fum, Fum, Fum is a popular
16th- or 17th-century Christmas carol from
Catalonia in northeast Spain. This well-
crafted arrangement includes a series of
variations that conclude with an energetic
flourish. Plenty of Spanish flair that is
perfect for your holiday concert! (2:00)
11400518 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
Feliz Navidad—arr. Steven Rosenhaus.
Add a Spanish touch to your holiday
concert with this excellent arrangement of
Jose Feliciano's popular holiday wish. If you
listen closely, you might hear Joy To The
World right after the key change.
2231496 String Orchestra . . . . . 35.00
Fezziwig's Festive Frolic (Deck the
Hall, Good King Wenceslas)—arr.
Steve Parsons. Steve Parsons brings
us a Christmastime romp straight outta
Broadway in this fun and harmonically rich
work for the string orchestra. Tons of color
and rhythmic verve in this one!
11615400 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
The First Noel—arr. Yukiko Nishimura.
Bring a fresh and jazzy twist to your holiday
program with this gorgeous arrangement
of the beloved carol. Featuring vibrant
harmonies and accessible rhythms, this
piece is perfect for intermediate-level
musicians. The intro alone is worth the price
of admission.
11562039 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
Four Character Dances from "The
N u t c r a c k e r " — P . I . T c h a i k o v s k y /
arr. Michael Hopkins. The complete
"Nutcracker" is performed every year
during the Christmas season, and the
orchestral suite is also a holiday favorite.
This accessible arrangement for string
orchestra contains four popular character
dances from Act II of the ballet, where
Clara and the Prince travel to the Land of
Sweets that is ruled by the Sugar-Plum
Fairy. These light pieces of dance music
celebrate sweets from around the world and
include chocolate from Spain, coffee from
Arabia, tea from China and candy canes
from Russia.
10608532 String Orchestra . . . . . 52.00
Frost Quake—Sarah Siegler. A frost
quake is a seismic event caused by a
sudden cracking in frozen soil or rock. You
can hear crackling sounds underneath the
ground at below-zero temperatures. The
dark minor melody and tremolos portray
the frozen earth and crackling sounds. The
time signature changes contrasted with
a lyrical middle section allow developing
musicians to work on a wide variety of
playing techniques. There is even a section
where the musicians use col legno and
percussive techniques to give the audience
a more visceral experience of this unique
event. Great for a winter concert!
11621747 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
A Glimpse of Winter—Tyler S. Grant. This
fresh and joyous piece is sure to bring some
winter cheer to your audience. Optional
percussion parts pair with tuneful melodies
to give this work a unique charm that is both
engaging and challenging.
11203080 String Orchestra, Percussion
Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Greensleeves (Flexcel Concert
Works)—Traditional/arr. Ruth Elaine
Schram. Expertly rescored for flexible
instrumentation, this piece features a
creative waltz setting, fresh, lush and
effective harmonies, and great contrast
between pizzicato and legato style playing.
An excellent choice for your next concert!
11315886 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Hanerot Halalu (These Candles)—arr.
Paul Riggio. Beautiful harmonies and
lush scoring form the basis of this lovely
arrangement of this lesser-known traditional
Hanukkah song. Every section has the
opportunity to play the melody. Excellent
for teaching part independence. A perfect
addition to a well-rounded holiday program!
11354982 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
Hanukkah Habanera—arr. Tim
McCarrick. "Carmen" meets Hanukkah in
this remarkably clever combination of The
Dreidel Song; Hanukkah, O Hanukkah and
Bizet's famous Habanera from his most
famous opera! It all works amazingly well,
with shifts from minor to major, a seamless
bass line, and lots of tongue-in-cheek
humor! What a hoot! Highly recommended!
10092648 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
Hanukkah! (Suite for String Orchestra)—
arr. Steven L. Rosenhaus. The three well-
known songs that make up this suite,
Hanukkah, O Hanukkah; Ma'oz Tzur and
Dreidel, may be performed as individual
standalone pieces or presented as a suite,
which makes it a flexible addition to holiday
programming.
11615228 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Happy-Snappy Tippy-Tappy Elves—
Nicolas Repetto. What's that tapping
sound? It's the elves working away in
this novel string orchestra work that
showcases pizzicato, arco, and even col
legno as we enter Santa's busy holiday
workshop. Optional percussion parts add
vivid timbres and magical charm. Perfect
for any holiday show!
11570873 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—
Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane/arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. A perennial holiday favorite,
this lush arrangement has a rich sound
yet is surprisingly playable. Melodies
are thoughtfully woven throughout the
ensemble amid modern harmonies and
easy chromatics. At the same time, it offers
plenty of opportunities to work on dynamic
sensitivity and vibrato on longer notes.
Absolutely lovely. (2:45)
11511817 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/
arr. Jeremy Woolstenhulme. A unique
take on a traditional wintertime carol, this
arrangement musically integrates images
of harsh and wintry conditions. Even so,
it's filled with rich harmonies and gorgeous
parts for everyone. Some brief moments for
cello and first violin solos. Starts in C major,
then moves to D major. Not to be missed.
11619009 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
In Winter—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Todd
Parrish. This creative arrangement
develops the iconic rhythmic motif from the
first movement of Vivaldi's Winter from "The
Four Seasons." Arpeggiated patterns in the
lower strings realize the implied harmonies
from the original score, spreading this
energetic rhythm throughout all the
sections of the orchestra. Students will
have the opportunity to refine staccato bow
technique and play with balance between
parts in the key of G minor, with just a few
easy accidentals. This imaginative take on
a classic winter theme is suitable for winter
concerts or any other time of year.
11559088 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Inverno (Scenes from Vivaldi's
"Winter")—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Todd
Parrish. This work uniquely transforms the
beauty of the second movement of Vivaldi's
famous "Winter" concerto and weaves it into
the excitement of the first movement. The
perfect selection for your winter concert!
10444015 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
Jingle Bells (for Multilevel Orchestra)—
James Pierpont/arr. Caryn Wiegand
Neidhold. Here's a bubbly multilevel
arrangement of this seasonal favorite with
a dollop of holiday tradition and a dash of
contemporary rock. Middle-level students
work on their spiccato skills and pass
the melody from section to section, and
beginners get to play a piece they know
well with the big kids. This piece stands
alone for Level 2.5 orchestra, has the
opportunity to include Level 1.5 students,
and works wonderfully to feature beginning
students. The optional drum set part kicks
up the energy for a grand finale. Perfect
for including your first-year students and a
great way to brighten the holiday season.
11399797 String Orchestra Multi-Level
w/ Piano & Drum Set . 40.00
Jingle Bells Gone Wrong (A Shocking
Set of Variations for String Orchestra)—
arr. Mark Barnard. A fresh, creative, fun,
educational, and entertaining opportunity to
explore this seasonal favorite set in minor
mode and five highly stylized variations.
The result: holiday fun for both students and
audience! Students have the opportunity to
reinforce low first finger and high third finger
as well as simple syncopation and 6/8 time.
Sleigh bells and optional drum set add to
the performance experience.
11355587 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
A Little Winter Night Music—arr. Kathryn
Griesinger. Bookended with the familiar
strains of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik,
this arrangement combines familiar
classical themes about night and winter -
including melodies from Vivaldi's Winter,
Holst's In the Bleak Midwinter, and themes
from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. A
steady, unchanging tempo and simplified
rhythms allow young players to seamlessly
play through works by some of history's
greatest composers! Includes extra parts
for viola in treble clef and violin 2 in alto clef
for flexible ensembles.
11175129 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Mary, Did You Know?—Mark Lowry &
Buddy Greene/arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
This amazingly alluring contemporary
Christmas standard is now available for the
first time in a unique and sensitively scored
string orchestra setting. Especially well
suited for younger players, the arrangement
of this recognizable song will flatter the
sound of any level or size ensemble.
10563862 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Music from Home Alone—Leslie Bricusse
& John Williams/arr. James Kazik. This
new string orchestra arrangement by
James Kazik captures all the wonder (and
waggish humor) of the hit 1990 movie
Home Alone. Retaining many of the quirky
rhythms and chromaticism of the original,
this arrangement will provide opportunities
for your students to grow and develop while
having fun with this accessible medley.
11420852 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
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