J.W. Pepper Catalogs

Editors' Choice New Basic Library Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 34 String Orchestra | Easy Canon Noel—arr. Deborah Baker Monday. This creative arrangement combines the iconic Pachelbel theme with graceful melodies from The First Noel and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. This lyrical setting in D major includes just a little shifting in the bass and easy high three-finger patterns in violin 2 and viola. Simple scale-based motion and frequent doubling give the developing ensemble a full, rich sound as all sections get to play melodic material. 11500101 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00 Carol of the Bells—arr. Larry Clark. Here's one of the holiday season's most beloved classics scaled down for beginning string groups! While making the most of the simple repetitive melody, this version avoids tricky accidentals and keeps the integrity of the original composition. There's also a clever quotation of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen as an extra added touch. Very well done! 10046232 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 53.00 Cellos on the Rooftop—arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Get ready to rock the holidays! This exciting intermediate piece features your lower strings, and all players will enjoy slurring from F to F-sharp to create a bluesy rock vibe, making it both fun and educational. Perfect for energizing your holiday concert, this clever arrangement of Up on the Housetop will have your orchestra and audience tapping their feet from start to finish! 11617585 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00 Christmas in a Minute and a Half—arr. Douglas E. Wagner. This fun medley features a baker's dozen of favorite holiday carols: Good King Wenceslas; Deck the Hall; O Come, All Ye Faithful; Here We Come A-Caroling; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; O Come, Little Children; Angels We Have Heard on High; We Three Kings; Now Is Born; Joy to the World; Jingle Bells; Up on the Housetop and Hallelujah Chorus. 10739929 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00 Christmas Morning Mood—arr. Larry Clark. Scored for late elementary to early middle school string orchestra, this lyrical work intertwines Morning Mood from the "Peer Gynt" Suite, Silent Night, and O Tannenbaum, presenting them both individually and in overlapping combinations. Sustained phrasing and warm harmonies support work on tone, balance, and expressive shaping, while the layered textures help developing players refine listening skills across sections. It offers a distinctive, reflective option for holiday performances. 11673088 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00 Christmas Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi/arr. Kazik. The tender ballad from A Charlie Brown Christmas is a perfect jazz-flavored choice for younger orchestras. With its smooth harmonies, moving lines, skilled ensemble writing, and piano and drum set parts, it's hard to go wrong with this perennial favorite! 10294597 String Orchestra, Percussion Required . . . . . . E 45.00 Falling Snow in Breaking Light—Peter Terry. Conjuring images of a radiant street light in a sea of snowy flecks on a cold winter's night, this beautiful work opens slowly and then twirls around just like the falling snow in a gust of wind. This one's out of the park! 11615395 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00 Fantasia on Ukrainian Bell Carol—arr. Susan H. Day. This popular holiday tune has had many iterations. In this unique Grade 2 version, its three main themes are arranged in a new and somewhat altered way, with the familiar melodic and rhythmic motifs passed around each section of the orchestra resulting in a beautiful musical fantasy on the iconic carol. This piece has easy rhythms, 3/4 time throughout, keys of E minor and A minor, some accents, pizzicato, and two-note slurs. Piano is optional. 11566675 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00 The First Christmas Tree (The First Noel; O Tannenbaum)—arr. Peter Blair. This combination of carols breathes new life into these familiar melodies. The fresh, delightful treatment of these tunes will add a sparkle to your holiday concert. 11615223 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00 Frosty the Snowman—Steve Nelson & Jack Rollins/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. This lighthearted arrangement of the holiday favorite is very approachable and includes melodic material that weaves its way throughout the ensemble. Optional easy percussion is quite effective, especially in the fun, jazzy swing finale that students and audiences will love. (2:00) 11568679 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00 Hanukkah Dances—arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Liven up your holiday concert with a medley of four familiar Hanukkah tunes that are perfect for intermediate to advanced levels. Everyone gets a chance to play the melody in this exciting arrangement. Technical considerations include optional shifting for first violins while cellos work on extensions. 11001451 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00 Happy Haydn Holidays—Mekel Rogers. A combination of themes from two Haydn symphonies with several holiday melodies in a marvelous new arrangement for young strings. With few technical challenges, the work provides a fun opportunity to introduce the music of Haydn in an original and cleverly written holiday selection. 11686782 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00 Heart of Gold (A Greensleeves Fantasy)— arr. Nicolas Repetto. Enjoy this fresh take on a traditional favorite, drawing its name from the secular lyrics of the original song: "Greensleeves was my heart of gold." A gentle introduction flows into the familiar poignant melody using beautiful and unexpected harmonies for a contemporary sound. A solo violin and solo cello restate the melody against a gentle pizzicato accompaniment in this lush orchestration. 11500103 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00 In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/arr. Patrick Roszell. In a delightful and incredibly accessible setting, this arrangement of In the Bleak Midwinter allows young ensembles to play a holiday alternative by Holst. 10739939 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00 Christmas Kaleidoscope (Vol. 1)— arr. Robert Frost. 4605382 Conductor String Orchestra Collection . . . . . . . . . . . E 9.99 Christmas Kaleidoscope (Vol. 2)— arr. Robert Frost. 4944096 Conductor String Orchestra Collection . . . . . . . . . . ME 9.99 Essential Elements Christmas Favorites for Strings— arr. Lloyd Conley. 5583562 Conductor String Orchestra Collection & CD . . . . . . . 32.99 Holidays Extraordinaire!— arr. Deborah Baker Monday & Janice McAllister. 10018336 Conductor String Orchestra Collection . . . . . . . . . ME 24.99 TOP-SELLING HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS FOR ORCHESTRA

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