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BEGINNING STRINGS
Cha Cha Christmas—arr. Larry Clark. Perfect for
the holidays, this work in the style of a cha-cha has
ample teaching opportunities. Using only the first
six notes of the D major scale, students can work
on important string crossings and alternating legato
and staccato bow strokes.
11198666 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Christmas Charades (An Audience Participation
Musical Charades Game)—arr. Larry Clark. Pair
audience participation with a dash of nostalgia in
this holiday work inspired by feel-good Christmas
classics. Larry Clark has arranged a festively fun
piece for your Christmastime program.
11615077 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Christmas Ringtones—arr. Tyler Arcari. How
many times have you had the experience of a
random cell phone disrupting a performance?
Well, now you can make it part of the performance!
This Christmas arrangement is not only a solid
fundamental piece for a beginning orchestra's
first holiday program, with its humor and audience
participation it is sure to be a favorite!
11392920 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Christmastide—arr. Tyler Arcari. Using only the
first six notes of the D scale, this arrangement
cleverly combines four classic carols into a
delightful setting for the youngest of orchestra
musicians. Your first-year students will shine as
they delight audiences with I Saw Three Ships;
Patapan; In Dulci Jubilo and Deck the Halls.
11501787 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Classic Christmas Medley—arr. Susan H.
Day. The perfect holiday concert centerpiece for
your first- and second-year players, with optional
parts for beginners. This expert medley smoothly
combines Jingle Bells; Jolly Old St. Nicholas; Silent
Night and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The
beginner parts are mostly on open strings and
add interesting rhythms and light harmonies to the
regular setting. Classic indeed!
10370761 String Orchestra Multi-Level . . . 60.00
Click, Click, Click (Up on the Housetop)—
Benjamin Hanby/arr. Amy Riebs Mills. This clever
version of the classic Christmas carol Up on the
Housetop is a brilliant addition to the beginning
string orchestra repertoire with opportunities to
work on strengthening pizzicato. Tongue clicks
and string effects simulate the sounds of reindeer
hooves. Sure to be a holiday favorite!
11346150 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
First Christmas Suite (for Strings, Piano,
and Percussion)—arr. Francis J. Caravella. A
complete beginning concert all in one suite of
holiday tunes! These four open-string pieces for
young players explore simple rhythms alternating
pizzicato and arco. Each arrangement stands alone
as an individual piece or a sequenced full program.
The joyful piano and percussion accompaniments
fill in the harmonies and are available as a free
MP3 download from the publisher's website. A
festive winter concert feature!
11175151 String Orchestra, opt. Perc.. . . . 45.00
Grumpy Old St. Nick (Jolly Old St. Nicholas;
Deck the Halls)—arr. John M. Pasternak. The
grumpy side of St. Nick is depicted in this clever
mashup by setting two usually cheerful carols
in minor. It's very effective, and students and
audiences will certainly be smiling through the
entire performance.
11615215 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
A Holiday Remix—arr. Kathryn Griesinger. Mix it
up for a fun first winter concert! This mash-up of
familiar holiday tunes uses only quarter and half
notes from the D major scale with no shifting in the
bass. Melodies include Joy to the World; Jingle
Bells; Deck the Halls; Good King Wenceslas and
Jolly Old St. Nicholas.
11500093 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/arr.
Alexandra Skevington. A lovely take on a classic
tune, this arrangement is extremely accessible
and easy to put together – it will resonate with your
young musicians!
11615380 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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 with
Piano and Drum Set . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Jingle Old St. Nick! (Jingle Bells, Jolly Old St.
Nicholas)—arr. Peter Blair. Using just the first six
notes of the D major scale, this clever medley is an
ideal choice for your first holiday concert. Everyone
gets a moment in the melodic spotlight with the
familiar carols Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells.
11503673 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Nightmare on the Housetop—arr. John M.
Pasternak. This clever arrangement takes the
beloved carol Up on the Housetop and turns
it upside down with a spooky twist! Perfect for
introducing your very young players to the minor
scale, and a fresh new work for those first concerts.
11562305 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
North Pole March—Chris Thomas. March with
Santa's elves to the North Pole with this charming
holiday piece for beginning strings! Easy rhythms
from the D major scale are used as the jolly melody
is passed to every section. Optional sleigh bells
add festive cheer to this perfect winter concert
selection.
10981261 String Orchestra, opt. Perc.. . . . 50.00
Pizzicato Holidays—arr. Chris M. Bernotas. Using
only the first six notes of the D major scale and
easy rhythms, this is perfect for beginning string
students' first concert. The introduction and ending
bookends include a hint of O Christmas Tree along
with Up on the Housetop; The Dreydl Song; God
Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and Auld Lang Syne.
All sections play the melody in turn and have
interesting parts throughout. Violin 2 and viola are
doubled, as are cello and string bass. A simple
sleigh bell part is included but optional. A wonderful
selection to ring in the holidays! (2:25)
11511841 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Polar Vortex—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Cold air spins
and an arctic chill sets in: a polar vortex has arrived.
This work for multilevel orchestra encapsulates this
wintery weather phenomenon through its driving D
dorian tune, biting spiccato, and swirling motives.
Perform the A parts (Grade 3) on their own, or add
in multiple levels to include even your youngest
beginners.
11583970 String Orchestra Multi-Level . . . 85.00
Reindeer Run—arr. Kathryn Griesinger. Santa
may have nine reindeer, but you only need six
notes to join this fun ride! This exciting dash
from the North Pole uses only quarter notes,
quarter rests, and unison rhythms throughout for
a successful first concert. Hop on the sleigh for a
ride through Jolly Old St. Nicholas; Jingle Bells and
Up on the Housetop, supported by cheerful sleigh
bells and a lighthearted piano part.
11608206 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00
Strings on the Housetop—Benjamin R. Hanby/
arr. Timothy Loest. You've heard of the fiddler
on the roof? Well, how about an orchestra on the
housetop? Feature the entire string orchestra,
section by section, at your next winter concert –
even the bassists, who are cued in the cello line.
Using just six notes, this new arrangement of an old
holiday favorite is cleverly scored to sound rich and
full. Optional percussion adds to the festivities. A
perfect format for bolstering group confidence while
promoting section independence.
10996015 String Orchestra, opt. Perc.. . . . 50.00
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