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Christmas Carol-oke (A Festive Medley
with Optional Sing-Along)—arr. Larry
Clark. A festive medley of classic holiday
favorites set with fresh harmonic language
and lush scoring. An optional audience
sing-along offers the opportunity to make
this a special addition to your holiday
program - it will become a perennial
favorite!
11615098 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24—Paul
O'Neill & Robert Kinkel/arr. Bob Phillips.
As seen in the mind-boggling Trans-
Siberian Orchestra stage show, this
thought-provoking medley of Christmas
tunes portrays the drama of a lone cellist
playing Christmas carols in the midst of
the Bosnian war, reflecting on the power
of music to bring hope. The rock rhythm
section contributes to an intense and very
hip musical experience!
10092657 String Orchestra, Perc.
Required . . . . . . . . . M 70.00
A Christmas Festival (Adapted for
String Orchestra)—Leroy Anderson/
arr. Michael Story. Leroy Anderson's
ever-popular holiday medley arranged for
string orchestra in a faithful adaptation of
the original first performed by the Boston
Pops. This spectacular nine-minute
concert feature includes the timeless
melodies Joy to the World; Deck the
Halls; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen;
Good King Wenceslas; Hark! The Herald
Angels Sing; Silent Night; Jingle Bells and
Adeste Fideles.
10092198 String Orchestra . . . M 70.00
Christmas of Kings—arr. R. Scott
Whittington. A festive holiday setting brings
together two beloved Christmas carols,
Good King Wenceslas and We Three
Kings. Each melody is introduced clearly
before being combined in lively and joyful
ways that highlight their shared regal
character. A brief solo passage for section
leaders adds a unique quartet moment,
enhancing the celebratory spirit of the
music. A varied and festive choice for high
school winter performances.
11685735 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Christmas Overture—Samuel Coleridge-
Taylor/arr. Robert Longfield. The composer
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor achieved such
success in his life that he was called "the
African Mahler" by his contemporaries. This
arrangement for string orchestra by Robert
Longfield uses music from the opening and
coda of Coleridge-Taylor's 1925 Christmas
Overture (based on Good King Wenceslas
and Hark, the Herald Angels Sing) to
provide an appropriately festive piece for
any holiday concert!
11420461 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 8 (Christmas
Concerto)—Arcangelo Corelli/arr. Todd
Parrish. Subtitled Fatto per la notte di
Natale, or "made for the night of Christmas,"
Corelli's Christmas Concerto stands as one
of the finest concerti grossi of the Baroque
era. All solo parts have been incorporated
into a string orchestra version that retains
the original key signatures. This collection
contains three of the movements in fast,
slow, fast format.
10594937 String Orchestra . . . M 56.00
Happy Holiday/White Christmas—Irving
Berlin/arr. Ted Ricketts. Two classic songs
by America's greatest songwriter are
showcased in this arrangement for string
groups. The combination creates a great
holiday mood with the lighthearted two-
beat feel of Happy Holiday followed by the
quintessential Christmas ballad. Christmas
programming at its very best.
10077999 String Orchestra . . . M 55.00
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—
arr. Calvin Custer. This is an exceptionally
refined setting of the familiar holiday
classic! Fresh harmonies with tasteful
accompaniment parts for piano and
optional guitar and drums make for a
silky smooth sound that really works for
orchestra. Technical demands are limited,
but more advanced orchestras will want to
play it just because it sounds so good!
2351674 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
I'll Be Bach for Christmas—arr. Michael
Hopkins. Students will love playing this fun
Christmas medley that combines traditional
Christmas carols with the music of J.S.
Bach. Snippets of Christmas pieces include:
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; God Rest Ye
Merry, Gentlemen; Deck the Halls; Bring a
Torch, Jeanette, Isabella; We Three Kings
and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
10454936 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
I'll Be Home for Christmas—Walter Kent/
arr. Erik Morales. The gorgeous harmonies
and wistful melodies of this Christmas
favorite come alive in this endearing
arrangement. It's quite playable yet has
such a mature sound that it will be at
home with any level orchestra. Stunning,
powerful, and forever memorable. (2:45)
11511823 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/arr.
John M. Pasternak. Orchestras at the high
school level will appreciate the calm setting
of Gustav Holst's winter chorale, shaped by
lyrical writing and a lush, sweeping sound.
The blend of textures and colors encourages
students to refine expression and dynamic
control, and a mid-piece key change adds
warmth and an effective teaching moment.
It's a strong, contemplative choice for winter
programming and a reliable way to deepen
ensemble maturity at a manageable level.
11673576 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the
Year—Edward Pola & George Wyle/arr.
Erik Morales. Written in 1963, this holiday
standard has been covered by everyone
from Johnny Mathis to the Muppets.
Arranged for strings and simple percussion,
this jazzy rendition sparkles and shines like
the tree in Times Square!
10307195 String Orchestra, Perc.
Required . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
Jingle with the Classics—arr. Jim Palmer.
Hold on to your sleigh as you jingle your
way through some of your favorite classical
themes! Jingle Bells combines with themes
by Beethoven, Dvořák, Offenbach, and
Handel for a classical holiday treat.
All sections get an opportunity to play
the melody and themes. Students and
audiences will love the surprises and the
super-fun ending. A great choice for any
winter concert! (2:30)
11619615 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
A Joyous Hanukkah—arr. Anthony Susi.
Festive energy and a variety of colors
animate this string orchestra sequel to A
Joyous Sleigh Ride, celebrating Hanukkah
through three familiar songs. A western
hoedown style blends with frequent key
and character changes, moving between
lighthearted dances and darker driving
passages. The optional tambourine adds
sparkle, and a final surge of sixteenth notes
raises the technical bar for high school
players. A strong winter concert choice
when seeking a festive option beyond
Christmas that offers challenge, variety,
and momentum.
11680761 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
A Mad Russian's Christmas—Paul
O'Neill, Robert Kinkel & P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Phillips. As performed by Trans-
Siberian Orchestra, experience Trepak
from "The Nutcracker" as you never have
before. Though greatly enhanced by adding
a rhythm section, the piece can be played
by strings alone. An optional electric violin
part provides the perfect spot to feature an
electric instrument. Exciting music for your
holiday concert!
10310336 String Orchestra . . . M 61.00
Mary, Did You Know?—Buddy Greene/
arr. James Meredith. A lushly orchestrated
arrangement of a beloved song, ideal for
holiday or year-round performances. Great
for teaching simple pop rhythms while
captivating audiences.
11628914 String Orchestra . . . M 60.00
Nutcracker Suite Selections—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Bud Caputo. This
arrangement for string orchestra
features three abridged movements of
Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite": Dance of
the Sugar Plum Fairy; March and Trepak.
These abridged movements are sure to be
crowd pleasers around the winter holidays
or a favorite for any time of the year.
10907823 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Santa the Barbarian: Snowpocalypse—
arr. Randall Standridge. Brace yourselves
for the third installment of the Santa the
Barbarian saga. This chapter finds our anti-
hero battling the coming of spring to create
his kingdom of eternal winter! Combining
themes from Vivaldi's Spring and Winter
as well as Dies Irae; Deck the Halls; Jingle
Bells; Up on the Housetop; O Christmas
Tree and We Wish You a Merry Christmas,
this dramatic work for string orchestra,
percussion, and narrator is sure to be a
highlight of your winter concert. Ho, Ho,
HOOOOOOOO!
11617599 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Ships! (I Saw Three Ships)—arr. Deborah
Baker Monday. A traditional English carol
set in a lively 6/8, superbly arranged to keep
the well-known melody intact while creating
a spirited and harmonically interesting
backdrop.
11615233 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Sing Lullaby (for String Orchestra)—Rob
Wiffin. Also known as The Infant King, this
arrangement of a Basque carol is beautiful
and tender, as befits a lullaby. An excellent
exercise in teaching your students to play
softly and expressively, this is a unique
addition to your holiday concert.
11635022 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson/arr. Bud
Caputo.
A fun arrangement of a beloved
holiday classic closely follows the original, set
in the key of B-flat. Optional percussion parts
are included; however, other than the sleigh
bells, all parts can be covered in the strings.
11000125 String Orchestra opt.
Perc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 70.00
Snow Day!—Steve Olson. Experience the
joy of a snowy day. Composed to include
every orchestra member, this delightful
piece captures the essence of winter fun
while providing musical challenges for
all skill levels. From lyrical melodies to
lively rhythms, this will become a favorite
in your orchestra's repertoire. Perfect for
holiday concerts or any winter-themed
performance, this piece will leave your
audience feeling warm and festive.
11574831 String Orchestra . . . M 55.00
Snowglobe Waltz—Lauren Culver. Invite
your intermediate string players into a
shimmering winter world where delicate
melodies swirl like falling snow. The piece
balances lyrical warmth with playful motion,
giving each section a chance to sparkle.
Graceful waltz rhythms ebb and flow,
capturing the magic of a snowglobe gently
shaken to life! A unique addition to your next
winter concert.
11691550E String Orchestra
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . M 70.00
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