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String Orchestra | Medium / Medium-Advanced & Advanced
Son of Santa the Barbarian—arr. Randall
Standridge. Creepy mystery and dark humor
collide in this continuation of the "Santa
the Barbarian" saga for orchestra. Popular
holiday melodies clash through major and
minor modes as an epic story told by the
narrator unfolds, blending seasonal favorites
with cinematic battle music pulled from
Holst's Mars. A distinctive winter selection for
ensembles seeking a memorable, story-driven
performance that is sure to bring a smile to
performers, audiences, and lovers of Christmas
carnage everywhere.
11683811 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
Winter Solstice—Todd Parrish. This popular
work describes the wonder and adventure of the
winter season. Exciting eighth-note passages
are contrasted with lyrical melodies throughout.
All sections alternate between both melody and
accompaniment while staying mainly in first
position. The viola part is particularly interesting
and challenging.
10092412 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 49.00
Winter Wonder—Joshua V. Hinkel. An original
string orchestra piece transports listeners to
an enchanting winter landscape, capturing the
shimmering beauty of frosted mornings and
dancing snowflakes. The music evokes childhood
memories of joyful activities like sledding and
building snowmen. A tribute to winter's ability to
inspire wonder and create cherished memories,
it's an exciting choice for a winter concert opener.
11686237 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
Medium-Advanced
& Advanced
Angels Greet with Anthems Sweet (What Child
Is This?)—arr. Chris Thomas. Here is a
stunning cinematic reimagining of the classic
carol. Reminiscent of Vaughan Williams, this
arrangement is packed with dramatic suspensions,
dense harmonies, and a little Golden Age of
Hollywood sound. Featuring soprano recorder or
a solo violinist, this lush, warm setting is certain to
take your breath away.
11399630 String Orchestra . . . . . . .M-MA 70.00
Carol of the Bells/God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
—arr. Matt Riley. Beautifully orchestrated with
an epic cinematic sound, this highly acclaimed
arrangement for advanced violin soloist and string
orchestra will amaze audiences. Part of the Epic
Christmas Series.
10764760 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . A 125.00
Jolly Old Variations—Murray, Brahms, Haydn,
et al./arr. Caryn Wiegand Neidhold. This lively
arrangement blends Brahms' Variations on a
Theme by Haydn with Jolly Old St. Nicholas,
creating a new holiday favorite. It captures the
essence of Brahms' symphonic orchestration
while helping advancing students explore bow
technique and dynamics in a robust romantic
style. Optional percussion enhances the holiday
spirit, and an optional beginning part allows you to
include even your youngest players!
11574022 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . MA 70.00
Silent Night—Franz Xaver Gruber/arr. Erik
Morales. This breathtaking arrangement may quite
possibly be the highlight of your winter program.
Lush harmonies support a gorgeous presentation
of the melody that goes through a series of haunting
and magical settings. There are also several
opportunities to feature your principal violinist.
10454283 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . MA 75.00
Troika (from "Lieutenant Kije")—Sergei Prokofiev/
arr. Paul Lavender. Ideal for a classical piece for
your holiday program, Prokofiev's sleigh ride is an
energetic, familiar tune that translates wonderfully
for string orchestra. The setting is scored to feature
your viola and cello sections and includes some
performance options to best suit your ensemble's
level of ability.
10081962 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . MA 55.00
The Wexford Carol—arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
This traditional Irish carol opens with a solo
for cello or violin (or soli for both) over a distant
drone. The tune weaves throughout each section
amid beautiful countermelodies and simple meter
changes. After a glorious key change, the music
moves to a delicate close. An optional harp part
adds color. Guaranteed to be a stunning addition
to your winter program or any time of year! (4:00)
11511858 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . MA 70.00
Yuletide Sleigh Rides (Flights of Fancy for the
Holidays)—Josh Trentadue. A bold winter concert
closer for high school orchestra shaped by frantic
energy and dramatic contrast. Familiar holiday
carol fragments surface amid original material,
shifting meters, odd harmonies, and heavy
syncopation. The music explores the tension
between holiday warmth and seasonal hustle,
offering a uniquely theatrical and demanding
concert experience. This arrangement can be
played along with the concert band version for
combined performances.
11689812 String Orchestra
with Percussion . . . . . . . . . MA 75.00
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