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Snowshoes (A Winter Mountain
Adventure)—Zachary May. Take a winter
trek up a mountain over deep snow and a
dense evergreen forest to a bright summit
vista. In this musical poem, students
encounter lyrical melodies, a variety of
articulations, dynamic swells, and moments
of alternating 3/4 and 4/4 meter. An
expansive opening melody in upper strings
is accompanied by the cello using a guitar-
like pizzicato strum, leading to a fiddle-style
solo for first violin. Optional percussion and
harp (or piano) add an exciting cinematic
feel to this snowy adventure.
11668606 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Son of Santa the Barbarian—arr. Randall
Standridge. Creepy mystery and dark
humor collide in this continuation of the
"Santa the Barbarian" saga for orchestra.
Popular holiday melodies clash through
major and minor modes as an epic story
told by the narrator unfolds, blending
seasonal favorites with cinematic battles
music pulled from Holst's Mars. A distinctive
winter selection for ensembles seeking
a memorable, story-driven performance
that is sure to bring a smile to performers,
audiences, and lovers of Christmas carnage
everywhere.
11683811 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Winter Solstice—Todd Parrish. This
popular work describes the wonder and
adventure of the winter season. Exciting
eighth-note passages are contrasted with
lyrical melodies throughout. All sections
alternate between both melody and
accompaniment while staying mainly in
first position. The viola part is particularly
interesting and challenging.
10092412 String Orchestra . . . M 49.00
Winter Wonder—Joshua V. Hinkel. An
original string orchestra piece transports
listeners to an enchanting winter landscape,
capturing the shimmering beauty of frosted
mornings and dancing snowflakes. The
music evokes childhood memories of
joyful activities like sledding and building
snowmen. A tribute to winter's ability to
inspire wonder and create cherished
memories, it's an exciting choice for a winter
concert opener.
11686237 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Medium-Advanced &
Advanced
Angels Greet with Anthems Sweet (What
Child Is This?)—arr. Chris Thomas. Here
is a stunning cinematic reimagining of the
classic carol. Reminiscent of Vaughan
Williams, this arrangement is packed with
dramatic suspensions, dense harmonies,
and a little Golden Age of Hollywood
sound. Featuring soprano recorder or a solo
violinist, this lush, warm setting is certain to
take your breath away.
11399630 String Orchestra M-MA 70.00
Carol of the Bells/God Rest Ye Merry,
Gentlemen—arr. Matt Riley. Beautifully
orchestrated with an epic cinematic sound,
this highly acclaimed arrangement for
advanced violin soloist and string orchestra
will amaze audiences. Part of the Epic
Christmas Series.
10764760 String Orchestra . . .A 125.00
Fantasia on Christmas Carols—Ralph
Vaughan Williams/arr. Todd Parrish. This
beautiful medley offers a fresh alternative
to traditional holiday programming.
Vaughan Williams used three folk carols
from his native country of England: The
Truth Sent from Above; Come All You
Worthy Gentlemen and the Sussex
Carol. Though shortened for time, this
arrangement contains moments from
each carol, including the lyrical solo cello
opening. Though the melodies are mostly of
unknown origin, the harmonies are uniquely
the work of Vaughan Williams.
11202219 String Orchestra . . MA 65.00
Jolly Old Variations—Murray, Brahms,
Haydn, et al./arr. Caryn Wiegand Neidhold.
This lively arrangement blends Brahms'
Variations on a Theme by Haydn with Jolly
Old St. Nicholas, creating a new holiday
favorite. It captures the essence of Brahms'
symphonic orchestration while helping
advancing students explore bow technique
and dynamics in a robust romantic style.
Optional percussion enhances the holiday
spirit, and an optional beginning part allows
you to include even your youngest of
players!
11574022 String Orchestra . . MA 70.00
Merry Christmas, Mr. Sakamoto—
Xiaokang Deng. This lyrical composition
undergoes an epic journey of flowing
harmonies and textures to pay tribute to
masterful Japanese composer Ryuichi
Sakamoto.
11572922 String Orchestra . . MA 60.00
Silent Night—Franz Xaver Gruber/arr. Erik
Morales. This breathtaking arrangement
may quite possibly be the highlight of your
winter program. Lush harmonies support
a gorgeous presentation of the melody
that goes through a series of haunting and
magical settings. There are also several
opportunities to feature your principal
violinist.
10454283 String Orchestra . . MA 75.00
Troika (from "Lieutenant Kije")—Sergei
Prokofiev/arr. Paul Lavender. Ideal for a
classicalpiece for your holiday program,
Prokofiev's sleigh ride is an energetic,
familiar tune that translates wonderfully for
string orchestra. The setting is scored to
feature your viola and cello sections and
includes some performance options to best
suit your ensemble's level of ability.
10081962 String Orchestra . . MA 55.00
The Wexford Carol—arr. Katie O'Hara
LaBrie. This traditional Irish carol opens
with a solo for cello or violin (or soli for both)
over a distant drone. The tune weaves
throughout each section amid beautiful
countermelodies and simple meter
changes. After a glorious key change,
the music moves to a delicate close. An
optional harp part adds color. Guaranteed
to be a stunning addition to your winter
program or any time of year! (4:00)
11511858 String Orchestra . . MA 70.00
Yuletide Sleigh Rides (Flights of Fancy
for the Holidays)—Josh Trentadue. A
bold winter concert closer for high school
orchestra shaped by frantic energy and
dramatic contrast. Familiar holiday carol
fragments surface amid original material,
shifting meters, odd harmonies, and
heavy syncopation. The music explores
the tension between holiday warmth
and seasonal hustle, offering a uniquely
theatrical and demanding concert
experience. This arrangement can be
played along with the concert band version
for combined performances.
11689812 String Orchestra
w/ Perc. . . . . . . . . . MA 75.00
Multilevel
Selections
All Levels
Any Way You Want It/Don't Stop
Believin'—Neal Schon, Steve Perry &
Jonathan Cain/arr. Mark Wood. From the
opening notes anticipating the first rhythm
of Any Way You Want It right through to
the powerful ending of Don't Stop Believin',
your students can celebrate the iconic band
Journey and their great rock riffs! This
multilevel arrangement showcases fun rock
styles and classical technique. (3:30)
11400482 String
Orchestra. . . . . VE-MA 80.00
Atoms!—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. This
ethereal and driving work captures the
essence of the tiny marvels that make
up our universe. This piece for multilevel
string orchestra celebrates how atoms,
though small and invisible, create endless
possibilities when combined. The B part
(Grade 2.5) can be treated as a stand-
alone piece or can be enriched with parts
for various skill levels, including an adapted
open string part for students with disabilities.
11583971 String Orchestra
Multilevel . . . . . . B-MA 85.00
Beyond the Waterfall—Katie O'Hara
LaBrie. A captivating piece for beginning
string orchestra and piano with an
optional Grade 3 violin solo. Lush string
harmonies create a flowing, dreamlike
atmosphere, while twinkling piano lines
reflect shimmering droplets of the water.
The optional soaring solo line adds a touch
of expressive beauty. This piece is equally
an enchanting choice for young orchestras
developing musicality or a great backdrop
for more mature students beginning to
explore vibrato.
11617591 String Orchestra . B-M 55.00
A Can-Can Festival—Jacques Offenbach/
arr. Todd Parrish. In this multilevel
arrangement for string or full orchestra,
both new and experienced students get
to enjoy the excitement of Offenbach's
famous dance. The piece can be performed
with strings only, with parts for beginning,
intermediate, and advanced levels. Add
optional advanced wind, brass, and
percussion parts for a full orchestra concert
- combined levels or advanced players
only. The perfect grand finale to your
pyramid concert that will motivate young
musicians with a great sense of pride and
accomplishment!
11500306 String or Full Orchestra
Multilevel . . . . . . . B-M 90.00
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
Multilevel . . . . . . B-VE 60.00
Christmas & Holiday Selections | Medium/Medium-Advanced & Advanced / Multilevel Selections | All Levels
