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Folk & Multicultural Music | Beginning Band/Very Easy/Easy
Snowflake—Yukiko Nishimura. Floating
and delicate, this gorgeous piece features
long melody lines and plenty of sustaining
harmonies. It evokes the feeling of taking a
walk during a gentle snowfall. Violin 1 leads
with the main melody as the other sections
have an inner melody. Each line should be
played espressivo at all times. A stunning
selection for winter concerts.
10093756 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
Soulful Tidings (based on "Soul Cake"
and "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen")—
arr. Deborah Baker Monday. Add depth
and variety to your holiday program with
this clever arrangement. Written in E minor
and G major with simple rhythms and high
energy, the brief legato section provides
excellent bow training. The optional
tambourine part adds to the fun and is
easily playable by a student. (2:10)
11619594 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
Surfin' Santa—Heather Hoefle. Give
your holiday concert some tropical flair!
Your ensemble and audience will love this
upbeat surf rock tune as Santa enjoys some
downtime riding the waves. The catchy
bass line and classic drum break are sure
to be a highlight of your concert!
11623559 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Trepak (from "The Nutcracker")—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
This exciting classic is an excellent choice
for programs at all times of the year! The
masterful arranging retains all the interest
of Tchaikovsky's original yet remains easy
to play. Everyone is sure to be familiar with
the lively melody, making this a favorite for
audiences and orchestra alike!
2319010 String Orchestra . . . . . 48.00
'Twas the Night Before Christmas—
arr. Bob Phillips. This fun arrangement
incorporates a special guest narrator
reading the familiar Christmas poem while
the orchestra adds sound effects and
favorite holiday melodies: Jingle Bells;
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town; Dance of
the Sugar Plum Fairy; Lullaby; Overture
to William Tell; Up on the Housetop; Jolly
Old St. Nicholas; Grandma Got Run Over
by a Reindeer; Sleigh Ride; Twinkle,
Twinkle Little Star; We Wish You a Merry
Christmas; I Gave My Love a Cherry and
Let It Snow!
10027602 String Orchestra,
opt. Percussion &
opt. Narrator . . . . . . . . 50.00
We Can't Wait 'til It Starts Snowing!—
Bryan Sanguinito. This joyous original
holiday tune in D major is perfect for
any winter concert. Audiences will hear
hints of Jingle Bells and Jolly Old St.
Nicholas as festive cheer abounds in this
accessible ode to snow!
11618800 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
Winter Sleigh Ride—Chris M. Bernotas.
Embark on a musical adventure through
a winter wonderland! The light, energetic
feel and easy syncopation capture
the thrill of a sleigh ride. The delightful
melodies and engaging parts for all make
it perfect for your winter concert, and the
optional sleigh bell part adds a touch of
festive cheer. (2:15)
11619612 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
Wintersongs—Ralph Vaughn Williams/
arr. Deborah Baker Monday. Set the stage
for your holiday or winter concert with
this easy yet enchanting arrangement.
A heartwarming addition to your holiday
repertoire, you'll go back to this year
after year.
11561626 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Medium-Easy
A Minor Holiday Celebration—arr.
Robert W. Smith. Two Christmas classics
have been masterfully rearranged into a
harmonic minor mode providing a new
twist on these holiday favorites for string
orchestra. Joy to the World; Deck the
Halls and Jingle Bells have been woven
together with quotes from other familiar
melodies including The Dreidel Song and
the Hallelujah Chorus. A very effective
addition to the holiday repertoire for
developing strings.
11524078 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
All Is Bright—Steve Parsons. Popular
holiday favorites Hark! The Herald Angels
Sing and Silent Night get a lively and fresh
reimagining. Creative harmonic language
and effective meter changes create a
unique twist that will make this arrangement
stand out. Oh, and how many times have
you performed Silent Night in 4/4? Easy
shifting in the first violins.
11501763 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
All Is Calm, All Is Bright (A Setting of
Silent Night)—Franz Gruber/arr. Peter
Blair. In this unique and memorable
treatment, lush chords and expressive lines
combine to create a beautiful backdrop for
the simple, elegant melody.
11561634 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
Calm and Bright (Silent Night)—Franz
Xaver Gruber/arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
Lush and rich harmonies surround this
inventive arrangement of Silent Night. Each
section is featured through interwoven
melodies and changing time signatures in
the contrasting "calm" and "bright" sections.
A mature-sounding work for intermediate
players to work on phrasing and balance.
11203098 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
Carol of the Bells—arr. Michael Hopkins.
Your students will be rockin' out with this
up-tempo arrangement of the traditional
Ukrainian Christmas carol. Set in a
contemporary rock style, it contains strong
material for all and includes some We
Three Kings excerpts to keep things really
interesting. Maintaining good balance
between the melodic and supporting parts
will be important for best results.
10078874 String Orchestra, Percussion
Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
Carol of the Bells/Greensleeves—arr.
Larry Clark. Here's the arrangement your
audience will be talking about! These two
holiday hits flow together so naturally, they
seem made to be together! Set in A minor,
the music begins with a dramatic build-up
into the Carol of the Bells. The repetitive
motive is given to violas and seconds while
first violins play a quieter pizzicato that
matches the descending bass line in the low
strings. Suddenly and without fanfare, the
Greensleeves melody arrives, being played
by the celli. From this point on the two
Christmas favorites intertwine in surprising
and creative ways, each making the other
more appealing!
10013391 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Carol of the Birds (A French Noel)—
arr. Mekel Rogers. Dynamic contrast,
simple pizzicato sections, and an optional
tambourine part bring this Basque
Christmas carol to life. A fresh addition to
any holiday program!
11572909 String Orchestra, Percussion
Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
A Charlie Brown Christmas—arr. Larry
Moore. That jazzy Vince Guaraldi sound
made A Charlie Brown Christmas stand
out from any other show. Now your strings
can play Christmas Time Is Here; O
Tannenbaum and Linus and Lucy! These
are songs that have become a family
tradition for several generations.
2473240 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Christmas Kallikantzaros—Anthony Susi.
Christmas carols and classical styles blend
to tell the story of the Kallikantzaros, a
mischievous creature who appears during
the twelve days of Christmas. Pizzicato
passages create a whimsical atmosphere,
making this piece a delightful addition to
any holiday concert, sure to charm both
performers and audiences alike!
11623561 String Orchestra . . . . . 75.00
The Christmas Song—Mel Torme &
Robert Wells/arr. James Kazik. One of
the best-loved Christmas songs of all time,
this skilled arrangement is carefully scored
for student players to play with ease. This
edition, with included percussion, is certain
to be a holiday staple for years to come.
10292080 String Orchestra, Percussion
Required . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Christmas with the Nutcracker—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie. A
skillfully arranged Christmas medley of
themes from The Nutcracker along with
familiar carols weaving in and out, this is
your one-stop shop for all things Christmas
- beautifully tied up with a bow in about
three and a half minutes. An exceptionally
fun addition to your holiday repertoire!
11503687 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
Deck the Hall of the Mountain King—
Edvard Grieg/arr. Richard Meyer.
This very unique and somewhat crazy
selection will be the hit of your holiday
concert! Your audience will be delighted
when they hear what happens when the
festive Welsh carol Deck the Halls is
combined with the dark and mysterious In
the Hall of the Mountain King from Grieg's
"Peer Gynt Suite." Many key playing
skills - accidentals, tempo changes, and
important balance issues - are reinforced
throughout. Sleigh bells and crash
cymbals add just the right amount of color
to this fun, good-natured seasonal work.
10738925 String Orchestra . . . . . 49.00
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Christmas & Holiday
Medium-Easy
Buy with confidence! These works,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors.
In Winter—Antonio Vivaldi/
arr. Todd Parrish.
11559088 String Orchestra . . . 60.00
Polar Vortex—Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11583970 String Orchestra
Multi-Level . . . . . . . . 85.00
Thundersnow!—Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11392948 String Orchestra . . . 60.00
Inverno
(Scenes from Vivaldi's "Winter")—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Todd Parrish.
10444015 String Orchestra . . . 65.00
The First Noel—
arr. Yukiko Nishimura.
11562039 String Orchestra . . . 65.00
Santa the Barbarian and the Pirates
of the North Pole—
Randall D. Standridge.
11574010 String Orchestra . . . 60.00
Have Yourself a Merry Little
Christmas—Hugh Martin & Ralph
Blane/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
11511817 String Orchestra . . . 60.00
Music from Home Alone—
Leslie Bricusse & John Williams/
arr. James Kazik.
11420852 String Orchestra . . . 60.00
Winterfall—Steve Parsons.
11502019 String Orchestra . . . 65.00
Winter Gallop—Cindy Hill.
11572942 String Orchestra . . . 70.00
Christmas & Holiday Selections | Easy/Medium-Easy
