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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] 41 String Orchestra | Medium 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 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, Percussion 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 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 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 Believe—arr. Michael Story. 2481108 String Orchestra . . . . . .E 55.00 A Charlie Brown Christmas— arr. Larry Moore. 2473240 String Orchestra . . . . ME 60.00 Christmas at the Movies— arr. Bob Krogstad. 10016068 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . M 90.00 Christmas Time Is Here— Vince Guaraldi/arr. Kazik. 10294597 String Orchestra, Percussion Required . .E 45.00 Elf (Main Title)— John Debney/arr. Michael Kamuf. 11643549 String Orchestra . . . . ME 60.00 Music from Home Alone— Leslie Bricusse & John Williams/ arr. James Kazik. 11420852 String Orchestra . . . . ME 60.00 The Polar Express (Concert Suite)— arr. Jerry Brubaker. 2479946 Full Orchestra. . . . . MA 100.00 The Polar Express— Alan Silvestri/arr. Paul Lavender, adapt. Larry Moore. 2481825 String Orchestra . . . . ME 50.00 The Polar Express (Selections)— arr. Michael Story. 2479948 Full Orchestra. . . . . . ME 70.00 Somewhere in My Memory (from "Home Alone")— John Williams/arr. Larry Moore. 2481829 String Orchestra . . . . ME 40.00 Welcome Christmas— arr. Larry Moore. 11688733 String Orchestra . . . . . .E 50.00 HOLIDAY MOVIE MUSIC FOR ORCHESTRA Thank you for helping us reach our 150-year milestone! Celebrating 150 years of partnering with music directors. We couldn't have reached 150 years without you — thank you for being such an important part of our journey!

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