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Christmas & Holiday Selections | Very Easy/Easy
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.
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11568673 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
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 . . . . . 40.00
Shiver—Randall D. Standridge. Whether
you are shivering from cold or shivering
from fright, this work for very beginning
orchestra is sure to set the mood for your
next winter or late fall concert. Using only
six notes, it's a creatively designed piece
that reaches students at their skill level
while letting them experiment with the fun
tremolo technique!
11573999 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
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 Globe—Doug Spata. Pizzicato notes
and magical arco melodies fall like gentle
snow in this charming selection! A focus
on simple rhythms and first-finger-pattern
notes on the D and A strings makes this
the perfect piece for your beginners' winter
concert. Everyone gets a turn playing the
graceful melodies, with optional support
from a sparkling piano part. This is a great
way for students to show off newly learned
fundamental skills.
11608214 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
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 part (optional piano) 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
Ukrainian Bell Carol—arr. Sandra
Dackow. A fantastic introduction to
five-part harmony for young orchestra!
This arrangement of the much-beloved
Ukrainian folk tune will sound wonderful
and will provide opportunities to work on
bow placement.
10049862 String Orchestra . . . . . 42.00
A Winter Journey—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Kathryn Griesinger. Escape into a
wintery mist of swirling snow. The mystical
melodies woven into this arrangement are
borrowed from Tchaikovsky's Symphony
No. 1. The first movement, known as
Dreams of a Winter Journey, features a
brisk G-minor theme. Here, that melodic
idea is transposed to easier E minor and
explored at a gentle, slower tempo. Every
section of the orchestra encounters lyrical
lines as they join the journey through frozen
hills and moonlit drifts. Opening and closing
with the melancholy motif in cellos, the
minor theme ends as softly as it began,
vanishing like the cold silver moon.
11608211 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
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
A Winter Morning—Randall Standridge.
Capture the crisp energy of a fresh
winter sunrise with A Winter's Morning, a
delightful and accessible piece for young
string orchestras. Set in a lively 3/4 time,
this upbeat work sparkles with melodies
that dance from section to section,
keeping every young musician engaged.
The optional piano part add shimmer, like
sunlight glinting off freshly fallen snow.
Perfect for winter concerts or festival
performances, A Winter's Morning brings
joy, momentum, and a touch of seasonal
charm to your ensemble's repertoire.
11617589 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Easy
4 Winter Waltzes (Holst, Tchaikovsky,
Vivaldi, Waldteufel)—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.
10310556 String Orchestra . . . . . 49.00
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.
10453629 String Orchestra . . . . . 46.00
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
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!
10046232 String Orchestra . . . . . 48.00
Cellos on the Rooftop—Katie O'Hara
LaBrie. Get ready to rock the holidays
with Cellos on the Rooftop, an exciting
intermediate piece featuring your lower
strings! All players will enjoy slurring
from F to F# to create a bluesy rock vibe,
making it both fun and educational. Perfect
for energizing your holiday concert, this
arrangement of Up on the Housetop will
have your orchestra and audience tapping
their feet from start to finish!
11617585 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Chinese New Year—Xiaokang Deng.
Experience the joy and spirit of reunion with
family and friends. This string orchestra
piece uses playful pizzicato and subtle
syncopation to portray the cheerful mood
and sparkling lights of Chinese New Year
festivities. The happy melody is shared
across the sections of the orchestra like
smiles at the traditional family dinner.
Legato melodies with sustained chords
shine like lanterns in the night, shimmering
with warm memories and hope for a bright
future to come.
11608216 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
