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2025 Holiday Instrumental Catalog

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39 Order Toll-Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] 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 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 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 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 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! (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 Holiday Bows: Christmas and Chanukah Songs Featuring Various Bowing Techniques—arr. Allison Buettner. Everyone expects a bow on their presents! In this G major piece, challenge your young musicians to expand their bowing techniques beyond the simple detache bow. All parts have the opportunity to use slurs, hooks, and staccato bowings as well as reinforce the two main finger patterns used in G major throughout the range of their instruments. Four popular holiday melodies are dispersed throughout every part in the orchestra: Deck the Halls; Chanukah, Oh Chanukah; Silent Night and Jingle Bells. There are many teaching moments wrapped up into one piece – is sure to be a hit at your next holiday concert! 11624082 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 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 String Orchestra | Medium-Easy Reach our vast network of performers, teachers & conductors! jwpepper.com/myscore

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