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String Orchestra | Beginning Strings
Beginning Strings
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 . . . . . . . . . . B 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 . . . . . . . . . . B 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
Multilevel. . . . . . . . . . . . . B-VE 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 . . . . . . . . . . B 50.00
December Winds—Brock Snow. Winter brings
a peaceful hush to the world. Snow drapes the
earth in white, and many animals rest until spring.
But in the quiet, the wind carries looming stories
from winter's past. This piece for beginning string
ensemble presents a chilling melody, introducing
unison playing as well as simple harmonies, with
an optional piano part that adds a dramatic flair.
An excellent choice for your students' first concert.
11668560 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 53.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
A Holiday Remix—arr. Kathryn Griesinger. Mix
it up for a fun first winter concert! This work 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 . . . . . . . . . . B 53.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
Jingle on the Housetop—James Pierpont;
Benjamin Hanby/arr. Peter Blair. Young string
players get an entry into holiday programming
with this simple work of Jingle Bells and Up on
the Housetop. The writing is straightforward
and dependable, offering just enough dynamic
contrast to introduce basic expressive ideas
without overwhelming beginners. Clear lines,
comfortable ranges, and familiar tunes make it
a practical choice for a first winter concert and a
confident early performance experience.
11673390 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 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 . . . . . . . . . . B 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
w/ opt. Percussion . . . . . . . . B 50.00
North Pole Sleigh Ride—Caryn Wiegand Neidhold.
Designed for beginning string orchestra, this
cheery winter piece introduces young players to
D and A string notes using simple quarter notes
and rests. Opening with pizzicato and closing
with arco bowing, this piece highlights a variety
of early techniques, while optional parts for piano,
percussion, and Orff instruments create a unique
festive texture. An excellent choice for a first winter
concert with your elementary students to celebrate
first successes and shared music making.
11679136 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 55.00
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These works, listed in order of popularity,
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Shiver—Randall D. Standridge.
11573999 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
A Joyful Celebration—Brian Balmages.
11619627 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Reindeer Run—arr. Kathryn Griesinger.
11608206 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . .B 53.00
In the Bleak Midwinter—
Gustav Holst/arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11574001 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
Icicles—Todd Parrish.
11500095 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
A Beethoven Christmas
(Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9; Up on
the Housetop; Good King Wenceslas)—
Ludwig van Beethoven/
arr. John M. Pasternak.
11615218 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Snow Globe—Doug Spata.
11608214 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
Snow Day!—Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11400604 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Fiddle Holiday (Jingle Bells; Up on the
Housetop; O Come, All Ye Faithful)—
arr. Tyler Arcari.
11615079 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Grumpy Old St. Nick
(Jolly Old St. Nicholas; Deck the Halls)—
arr. John M. Pasternak.
11615215 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . .B 45.00
