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Christmas & Holiday Selections | Easy/Medium-Easy
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Silent
Night)—Steve Parsons. A shimmering and
beautiful treatment of Silent Night for string
orchestra. While still diatonic in nature, the
piece features a fresh take on the traditional
harmonic structure and an easy-to-read
translation that balances light pizzicato
textures with broad sweeping moments.
Heartfelt and moving, this piece provides
a gentle contrast to the typical boisterous
holiday sound and is perfect for a concert-
ending coda.
11686796 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
Snow Dance—Erica Donahoe. Great
for wintertime concerts or throughout the
year, this beautifully written new work by
composer Erica Donahoe evokes the joy
of twirling about as the first few flecks of
snow start to dot the horizon. A nostalgic
and fun new work for the developing string
ensemble!
11615390 String Orchestra . . . .E 55.00
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 . . . .E 60.00
A Snowy Day Sleigh Ride—David
Bobrowitz. Take your youngest string
players on a musical sleigh ride with this
delightful winter piece, perfect for your
holiday concert lineup! Optional parts for
sleigh bells and temple blocks bring the
snowy scene to life as players are guided
through a memorable pizzicato melody
that bookends a contrasting bowed middle
section. This is a guaranteed audience
favorite that students and listeners alike will
love!
11689821 String Orchestra opt. Perc. &
Narrator . . . . . . . . . . .E 55.00
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 . . . .E 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. Perc. &
Narrator . . . . . . . . . . .E 50.00
Welcome Christmas—arr. Larry Moore.
Light and joyful, this easy orchestra
setting captures the playful charm of the
beloved song from "How the Grinch Stole
Christmas." Tuneful passages move quickly
through the ensemble, keeping the music
buoyant and cheerful while staying simple
and efficient to prepare. Short in length
and immediately appealing, it makes an
easy win for winter concerts when you want
something fun, familiar, and quick to learn.
11688733 String Orchestra . . . .E 50.00
Westward Star (A Holiday Medley)—arr.
Austin Isaac. Two favorites of the holiday
season are combined in an accessible
and authentic manner. All sections of
the orchestra have melodic material and
accompanying parts so that everyone can
shine. A beautiful addition to any holiday
concert.
11632116 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
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 . . . .E 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 . . . .E 60.00
Christmas & Holiday
Selections
Medium-Easy
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 . . ME 65.00
Angels We Have Heard on High—arr.
Bud Woodruff. This accessible setting of
the holiday classic is designed for high
school groups seeking festive repertoire
with minimal rehearsal demands.
Straightforward writing keeps preparation
efficient while preserving the joy and
familiarity of the carol. It's a crowd-pleasing
holiday piece that's easy for students to put
together.
11684444 String Orchestra . . ME 55.00
Away in a Manger—arr. Jack Stamp. A
gentle setting for orchestra weaves together
the two most familiar melodies associated
with Away in a Manger. The music opens
with the tender simplicity of Cradle Song,
followed later by the entrance of Mueller.
As the two tunes are combined throughout
the piece, their interplay creates a warm
and reflective character rooted in traditional
hymn style. A thoughtful choice for winter
performances.
11685731 String Orchestra . . ME 65.00
Away in a Manger (Three Settings of a
Traditional Carol)—arr. Paul Ousley. This
reflective setting for strings weaves together
the two well-known melodies associated
with Away in a Manger. Contemporary
harmony binds the tunes into a colorful,
unified tapestry, with a solo violin or flute
guiding the listener throughout. An original
melodic idea is added as all three themes
travel across the orchestra, creating
continuity, warmth, and a gentle sense of
motion through the familiar material.
11684455 String Orchestra . . ME 55.00
Calypso Jingle—James Pierpont/arr.
Anthony Susi. Students and audiences
alike will enjoy this fresh Grade 1.5 string
orchestra arrangement of Jingle Bells set
in a calypso style, complete with Latin
percussion instruments. A few surprise
Christmas cameos from Deck the Halls
and Up on the Housetop make a brief
appearance in the finale, creating a festive
and unique addition to your winter concert.
11689867 String Orchestra opt.
Perc.. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
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 opt.
Perc.. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
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 . . ME 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 . . ME 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 . . ME 65.00
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