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2026 Fall Orchestra Catalog

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83 Order Toll-Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] Three Silent Nights—Welsh Carol, Franz Gruber, Adolphe Adam/arr. Austin Isaac. A combination of three favorites for the holiday season: All Through the Night starts out with energy before the tempo slows down, the key modulates, and the meter changes for the meditative Silent Night, which crescendos gradually into the lyrical O Holy Night for a dramatic conclusion. First violins, cellos, and basses will encounter some shifting, while all players get to work on a variety of finger patterns. A beautiful medley for a night of winter music! 11668596 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00 Thundersnow!—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. The title says it all - driving eighth notes, tense melodies, and sudden impacts will have your ensemble and audience believing they are in the middle of an intense and fierce blizzard. All sections have memorable parts. Excellent for teaching dynamics, accents, and eighth notes. 11392948 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00 Tinsel and Tango (Wenceslas Decks the Halls)—arr. Erica Donahoe. Light pizzicato textures set the tone throughout this playful holiday tango for string orchestra, blending Good King Wenceslas and Deck the Halls. Running eighth notes pass through the sections, supporting steady ensemble pulse while allowing focus on intonation, dynamics, and early extensions. Written entirely in pizzicato, it keeps colors light and provides focused practice with the technique. A lively holiday option that reinforces rhythmic steadiness and ensemble cohesion in a fresh tango style. 11680877 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00 A Very Vivaldi Christmas—arr. Tyler Arcari. A lively mix of Vivaldi themes and familiar holiday tunes gives this orchestra mashup its charm, offering middle school students a fun gateway into "The Four Seasons" while keeping the music accessible. Style and tempo shifts appear throughout, supported by easy sixteenth- note patterns, light accidentals, and plenty of hooked bowings to reinforce technique. Optional sleigh bells add seasonal color, and every section gets something engaging to play, making this a festive and educational addition to any winter performance. 11673399 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00 William Noel Overture (A Very Merry Rossini Mashup)—Gioachino Rossini/ arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. Familiar holiday melodies collide with Rossini's William Tell Overture in this orchestra mashup layering the seasonal tunes on top of the iconic classical melodies. High and low strings trade roles between classical and holiday material as articulations, dynamics, accidentals, and a key change add plenty of teaching focus. A distinctive winter concert selection that blends classical material with festive melodies while keeping rehearsal goals clear and engaging. 11680916 String Orchestra . . ME 65.00 Winter Reflections—Liam Ramsey-White. Inspired by childhood memories of winter, subtle hints of playful Lydian mode convey the joy of running through snowy streets and icy trails, bundled against the cold in softly falling snow. This bright theme turns reflective, wrapped in warm nostalgia of quiet stillness, frosted landscapes, and the magical atmosphere of happy winter memories. With engaging parts and fun challenges for all sections, this is a strong choice for your next winter performance. 11668590 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00 Winter Wisps—Tyler Arcari. Evoke images of wintertime, hot cocoa, and being snuggled up by the fire. As perfectly placed in winter concerts as it is on the contest or festival stage, this is a loving tribute to nostalgia. 11615089 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00 Winter Wonderland/Let It Snow—arr. Bob Cerulli. Here's a great pairing of two holiday classics that have a little swing to them. The piano and the pizzicato bass line gives them the added style. It's sure to bring the joy of the season to your students and audiences alike. 2481117 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00 Winterfall—Steve Parsons. This exquisite lyrical work in D minor will evoke images of the beauty of a cold winter landscape with lush harmonies, beautiful melodies, and pleasing counterlines. The piano part is a gorgeous part of the orchestration. This piece will be perfectly at home at any performance in any season! 11502019 String Orchestra . . ME 65.00 Wizards in Winter—Paul O'Neill & Robert Kinkel/arr. Phillips. As seen in the mind- boggling Trans-Siberian Orchestra stage show! Highlight your strings and even add a rhythm section if you like. Exciting music for your holiday concert - whatever you do, play it large! 10066528 String Orchestra . . ME 61.00 Christmas & Holiday Selections Medium All I Want for Christmas Is You—Mariah Carey & Walter Afanasieff/arr. Larry Moore. A pops special for strings, this medium-level arrangement of the most popular holiday song of 1994 includes optional piano, electric bass, and percussion. 10978324 String Orchestra opt. Perc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00 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 The Angels Sing—Richard Storrs Willis. Lush jazz-inspired harmonies shape this string arrangement of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, blending the familiar carol with newly crafted material that gives the piece a fresh color. The jazz-ballad-like pacing supports expressive phrasing, while brief solos add opportunities for individual expression. It's a warm, elegant option for high school players, offering clear teaching moments in tone, balance, and lyrical shaping. 11673410 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00 Boreas (The Cold North Wind)—Todd Parrish. In Greek mythology, Boreas is the cold north wind, making this piece a great addition to any winter concert. The mysterious opening leads to an exciting finale. Students will experience spiccato and legato bowing styles, multiple down bows, and key changes. 10453642 String Orchestra . . . M 50.00 Celtic Carol—arr. Sean O'Loughlin. Lindsay Stirling's hit medley of traditional carol melodies mixed with driving Celtic dance rhythms. This skillful arrangement for intermediate-level string orchestra features prominent melodic lines in upper strings and optional percussion for a celebratory holiday performance. 10558290 String Orchestra opt. Perc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00 Chanukah Celebration—arr. Bud Caputo. This medley brings together several of the most familiar Jewish folk songs associated with Chanukah, including Maoz Tzur; Ose;Shalom; Shivon; Mi Yamaiel; Chanukah and My Dreidel. Frequent tempo shifts and several key changes keep the music lively while encouraging close conductor awareness. Energetic and authentic, it offers a festive journey through well-known melodies that celebrate tradition and seasonal spirit. 11684470 String Orchestra . . . M 55.00 Christmas & Holiday Selections | Medium-Easy/Medium BEST SELLERS String Orchestra Christmas & Holiday Medium to Advanced Buy with confidence! These works, listed in order of popularity, are chosen most often by directors. Santa the Barbarian: Snowpocalypse— arr. Randall Standridge. 11617599 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Jingle with the Classics— arr. Jim Palmer. 11619615 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Snow Day!—Steve Olson. 11574831 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 Ships! (I Saw Three Ships)— arr. Deborah Baker Monday. 11615233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Boreas (The Cold North Wind)— Todd Parrish. 10453642 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 All I Want for Christmas Is You— Mariah Carey & Walter Afanasieff/ arr. Larry Moore. 10978324 String Orchestra opt. Perc. . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 I'll Be Home for Christmas— Walter Kent/arr. Erik Morales. 11511823 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Celtic Carol—arr. Sean O'Loughlin. 10558290 String Orchestra opt. Perc. . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson/ arr. Bud Caputo. 11000125 String Orchestra opt. Perc. . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00 Winter Solstice—Todd Parrish. 10092412 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 YEARS OF MUSIC S I N C E 1 8 7 6

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