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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] 33 String Orchestra | Very Easy / Easy Snow Day Jubilation—John M. Pasternak. A winter-themed selection like this gives young string players plenty to dig into, especially as melodies bounce between sections to create an echo effect that strengthens counting and independence. The blend of pizzicato, arco, accents, and light staccato keeps textures fresh, while short sections of handclapping add a playful spark. Its steady pulse and conversational phrasing suit any elementary-level winter concert and help students learn to listen beyond their own part. 11673562 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00 Snow Globe—Doug Spata. Pizzicato notes and magical arco melodies fall like gentle snow in this charming selection! A focus on simple rhythms and first-finger-pattern notes on the D and A strings makes this the perfect piece for your beginners' winter concert. Everyone gets a turn playing the graceful melodies, with optional support from a sparkling piano part. This is a great way for students to show off newly learned fundamental skills. 11608214 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00 Snow Suite—Caryn Wiegand Neidhold. This charming suite for beginning orchestra brings the magical joy of snowy scenes to life. In three short movements, players will experience the delicate lightness of Snowflakes, an all-pizzicato melody; the fury of a Snowstorm set in easy E minor; and the graceful dance of Snow Angels in lilting 3/4 time. Supported by an optional piano accompaniment, young performers will develop confidence playing simple rhythms within the range of the D major scale, plus a few surprise notes on the G string. At just three minutes total, this winter concert feature is short and "suite"! 11559065 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00 Spirit of Noel—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Bright, festive colors fill this elementary string orchestra arrangement featuring familiar elements from The First Noel; Good King Wenceslas and In the Bleak Midwinter. Broad phrasing and a variety of dynamic contrasts create clear opportunities to explore bow speed and control. A practical winter concert choice for elementary ensembles to reinforce expressive bow use while keeping all students engaged. 11678241 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00 Star of Wonder—arr. Erica Donahoe. The iconic Carol of the Bells is a favorite winter melody, and this easy arrangement puts the spirited theme within reach of young string players. Simple rhythms, ranges, and finger patterns in E minor allow all sections to shine, with hints of We Three Kings skillfully woven into the score. Exciting articulations, dramatic dynamics, and bright pizzicato accompaniments make this a stellar addition to any winter concert! 11559070 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00 Twinkle All the Way—arr. Kathryn Griesinger. Combine two beginning concert favorites for a winter showcase that sparkles, twinkles, and shines! This arrangement for beginning string orchestra blends the classic melodies Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and Jingle Bells to create an energetic yet easy sleigh ride through the snow under the starry night sky. Every section gets an opportunity to shine with melodic material, and the optional bells and piano add extra holiday magic. 11668570 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00 Ukrainian Bell Carol—arr. Sandra Dackow. A fantastic introduction to five-part harmony for young orchestra! This arrangement of the much- beloved Ukrainian folk tune will sound wonderful and will provide opportunities to work on bow placement. 10049862 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00 A Winter Hymnal—Doug Spata. Lush and lyrical, this work for beginners uses easy rhythms and only first-finger-pattern notes on the D and A strings to create a rich, warm sound. The slower tempo gives students a chance to work on intonation, bow control, and finger notes. A wonderful teaching vehicle for expression, phrasing, and for more advanced players, vibrato technique. 11668578 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00 Winter Lights—Seth Bedford. Inspired by music of the Italian Baroque period, this reflective piece merges traditional harmonies with contemporary major seventh chords to create a whimsical and wistful mood. Simple rhythms and articulations allow students to develop expressive tone through dynamic contrasts in first position. A charming addition to any winter concert program! 11202209 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00 A Winter Morning—Randall Standridge. Capture the crisp energy of a fresh winter sunrise with this delightful and accessible piece for young string orchestra. Set in a lively 3/4 time, this upbeat work sparkles with melodies that dance from section to section, keeping every young musician engaged. The optional piano part adds shimmer, like sunlight glinting off freshly fallen snow. Perfect for winter concerts or festival performances, it brings joy, momentum, and a touch of seasonal charm to your ensemble's repertoire! 11617589 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00 Wintry Mix—arr. Brian Bankston. This creative work for string orchestra features a spritz, a sprinkle, a shower, a flurry, and a drizzle of five traditional Christmas favorites woven together to create a unique "wintry mix." Let your young musicians amaze your audience with this perfect storm of memorable holiday melodies. A great choice to close your elementary winter concert performances. 11686797 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00 Easy 4 Winter Waltzes (Holst, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Waldteufel)—arr. Kathryn Griesinger. This graceful arrangement elegantly weaves together four classic winter melodies: Waltz of the Snowflakes from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite," Skater's Waltz by Emile Waldteufel, In the Bleak Midwinter by Gustav Holst, and Winter from "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi. Scored in 3/4 time with a consistent tempo throughout, the piece allows every section of the orchestra to shine with melodic material. The softly joyful key of D major with optional harp (playable by piano) and glockenspiel will add a moment of classical lightness to any winter or holiday concert. 11559081 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00 A la Media Noche (At Midnight)—arr. Bob Lipton. Celebrate the holiday season with this fiery and exciting traditional Puerto Rican carol. This very playable arrangement is a perfect concert opener or closer that will have your audiences dancing in the aisles. 10310556 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00 Believe—arr. Michael Story. This beautiful ballad from "The Polar Express" makes a wonderful addition to your performance library. Lots of doublings and unisons will give your young players the confidence they need to play this in concert. Combine this with Rockin' on Top of the World and you'll have a mini-medley for the season! 2481108 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00 A Boomwhacker Christmas—arr. Richard Meyer. Imagine four soloists playing eight Boomwhackers on the heads of eight brave audience members. That's the scenario of this hilarious showstopper. Includes: Jingle Bells; Good King Wenceslas and Deck the Halls. 10453629 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00

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