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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] 31 String Orchestra | Beginning Strings / Very Easy Pizzicato Holidays—arr. Chris M. Bernotas. Using only the first six notes of the D major scale and easy rhythms, this is perfect for beginning string students' first concert. The introduction and ending bookends include a hint of O Christmas Tree along with Up on the Housetop; The Dreydl Song; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and Auld Lang Syne. All sections play the melody in turn and have interesting parts throughout. Violin 2 and viola are doubled, as are cello and string bass. A simple sleigh bell part is included but optional. A wonderful selection to ring in the holidays! (2:25) 11511841 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 55.00 Polar Vortex—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Cold air spins and an arctic chill sets in: a polar vortex has arrived. This work for multilevel orchestra encapsulates this wintery weather phenomenon through its driving D dorian tune, biting spiccato, and swirling motives. Perform the A parts (Grade 3) on their own, or add in multiple levels to include even your youngest beginners. 11583970 String Orchestra, Multilevel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-M 85.00 Reindeer Run—arr. Kathryn Griesinger. Santa may have nine reindeer, but you only need six notes to join this fun ride! This exciting dash from the North Pole uses only quarter notes, quarter rests, and unison rhythms throughout for a successful first concert. Hop on the sleigh for a ride through Jolly Old St. Nicholas; Jingle Bells and Up on the Housetop, supported by cheerful sleigh bells and a lighthearted piano part. 11608206 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 53.00 Santa Stomp!—Rob Grice. Get ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet in this fun novelty selection perfect for your young string player's first Christmas concert. Very accessible, the work makes it easy for young strings to sound great by Christmas while still having fun while they learn. With the stomp and clap effects, it's sure to leave a smile on everyone's face. 11686791 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 50.00 Two Winter Sketches (The Holly and the Ivy - Jingle Bells)—arr. Brian Balmages. A thoughtful interlude comprising two traditional songs: The Holly and the Ivy and Jingle Bells. But don't be fooled by the titles, Brian Balmages' arrangement focuses less on the melodies of the holiday warhorses and more on the underlying harmonies by inverting the melodies and conventional rhythms. 10091954 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 50.00 Yuleslide (A Cello Section & Slide Whistle Feature) —arr. Tyler Arcari. Arranged for beginning string orchestra, this medley combines Up on the Housetop; Jingle Bells and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen - a great choice for your students' first winter concert. Your cello section will be heavily featured along with some surprising interjections from the slide whistle. An optional sleigh bell part is included to create a playful holiday sound. 11673079 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 50.00 Very Easy Arrives the Snow—Todd Parrish. A mysterious 3/4 melody in B minor that uses unexpected harmonies, shivering tremolos, and swelling crescendos to depict the blowing cold winds of an impending snowstorm. Very simple finger patterns and rhythms allow your young players to sound mature. Cello and bass are featured prominently, with an optional piano part with swirling arpeggios and a dramatic suspended cymbal. This perfectly captures the wonder of falling snow and is a strong choice for your first winter concert. 11668564 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. Weaving together the well- known Ode to Joy with the traditional carols Up on the Housetop and Good King Wenceslas results in a fabulous entertaining excursion that will add a dollop of holiday spirit to any program. 11615218 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00 Bell Carol Tidings—Mykola Leontovych/arr. Deborah Baker Monday. This spirited mashup combines the well-known holiday tunes Carol of the Bells and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. Set in E Dorian, this arrangement avoids passages with challenging accidentals and gives all sections exciting melodic material, including the iconic "Ring, Christmas bells" rhythm. Sure to inspire students and energize your winter concert. 11401188 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00 Bells and Buccaneers—arr. Deborah Baker Monday. Have a yo-ho-ho holiday concert when you program this pirate version of Ukrainian Bell Carol. Any tricky parts have been adapted into a pirate style your students will love! Easy rhythms and fingers will make you a happy teacher! 10752486 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00 Christmas Elves—arr. Carol Brittin Chambers. A Grade 1 piece for string orchestra blending two familiar holiday tunes, first presented individually and then combined for a satisfying ensemble moment. Light part independence in the violins and brief exposed lines for first violin offer attainable challenges while the mix of pizzicato and arco keeps students engaged. Its short length and playful tone make it an effective, festive addition to your holiday concert. 11673082 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00 Christmas in the Key of Cheer—arr. Tyler Arcari. Cheerful energy drives this Grade 1 mashup of Angels We Have Heard on High and Up on the Housetop, with each section of the string orchestra getting a clear moment to carry the melody. Articulations are varied between slurs, staccato, and accents, giving beginners a manageable introduction to stylistic contrast. The writing stays comfortable for young hands while still offering a bright, upbeat option for winter and holiday performances. 11673395 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00 A Christmas Symphony—arr. Elliot Del Borgo. Here is an easy holiday work featuring four carols that make a mini-symphony: Angels We Have Heard on High; Hark! the Herald Angels Sing; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and O Come, All Ye Faithful. Each piece flows directly into the next for a joyous medley that's not too hard and serves as a great opener or closer. 2480756 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00 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

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