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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] 37 String Orchestra | Medium-Easy Medium-Easy Angels We Have Heard on High—arr. Bud Woodruff. This accessible setting of the holiday classic is designed for high school groups seeking festive repertoire with minimal rehearsal demands. Straightforward writing keeps preparation efficient while preserving the joy and familiarity of the carol. It's a crowd-pleasing holiday piece that's easy for students to put together. 11684444 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00 Away in a Manger—arr. Jack Stamp. A gentle setting for orchestra weaves together the two most familiar melodies associated with Away in a Manger. The music opens with the tender simplicity of Cradle Song, followed later by the entrance of Mueller. As the two tunes are combined throughout the piece, their interplay creates a warm and reflective character rooted in traditional hymn style. A thoughtful choice for winter performances. 11685731 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00 Away in a Manger (Three Settings of a Traditional Carol)—arr. Paul Ousley. This reflective setting for strings weaves together the two well-known melodies associated with Away in a Manger. Contemporary harmony binds the tunes into a colorful, unified tapestry, with a solo violin or flute guiding the listener throughout. An original melodic idea is added as all three themes travel across the orchestra, creating continuity, warmth, and a gentle sense of motion through the familiar material. 11684455 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00 Calypso Jingle—James Pierpont/arr. Anthony Susi. Students and audiences alike will enjoy this fresh Grade 1.5 string orchestra arrangement of Jingle Bells set in a calypso style, complete with Latin percussion instruments. A few surprise Christmas cameos from Deck the Halls and Up on the Housetop make a brief appearance in the finale, creating a festive and unique addition to your winter concert. 11689867 String Orchestra w/ opt. Percussion . . . . . . . ME 60.00 Carol of the Bells—arr. Michael Hopkins. Your students will be rockin' out with this up-tempo arrangement of the traditional Ukrainian Christmas carol. Set in a contemporary rock style, it contains strong material for all and includes some We Three Kings excerpts to keep things really interesting. Maintaining good balance between the melodic and supporting parts will be important for best results. 10078874 String Orchestra w/ opt. Percussion . . . . . . . ME 65.00 A Charlie Brown Christmas—arr. Larry Moore. That jazzy Vince Guaraldi sound made A Charlie Brown Christmas stand out from any other show. Now your strings can play Christmas Time Is Here; O Tannenbaum and Linus and Lucy! These are songs that have become a family tradition for several generations. 2473240 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00 A Crystal Snowfall—Susan H. Day. A gentle winter mood unfolds in this Grade 2 string orchestra piece with optional piano, shaped by a flowing 3/4 meter and lyrical melodies shared by every section. The writing supports work with vibrato, bow placement, and bow distribution, and introduces the third position to the upper strings. Dissonant moments provide an engaging sense of tension and relief throughout the piece. A thoughtful middle school winter selection that blends skill reinforcement with calm, engaging musical flow. 11680878 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00 Deck the Halls with Jingle Bells—arr. Bryan Sanguinito. Celebrate the holiday season with this easy string orchestra mashup that playfully weaves together Deck the Halls; Jingle Bells and a touch of The Twelve Days of Christmas. Every section shares the melody across all four strings of their instruments, with repeated sixteenth-note groups creating an easy introduction to faster notes. Optional sleigh bells add sparkle and pulse to the familiar themes. A lively winter choice for middle school, it builds rhythmic confidence while keeping the mood light, joyful, and festive. 11680753 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00 Edge of Winter—Sarah Siegler. A quiet stillness opens this orchestra piece, capturing the cold pause before the first snowfall. Calm, reflective lines give way to a bright burst of motion as winter arrives, shifting into a joyful, driving melody that brings energy and lift. Touches of minor color in the middle section add stylistic contrast before the upbeat theme returns. A fitting winter concert opener, it helps students explore mood changes, ensemble balance, and clear bow articulation across a variety of tempos. 11680755 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00 Elf (Main Title)—John Debney/arr. Michael Kamuf. The lighthearted opening theme from the classic holiday movie "Elf" is an ideal selection for your holiday concert! Your students and audiences will love the iconic relaxed march feel and soaring melodies in this accessible and fun arrangement. This is sure to be a favorite! 11643549 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00 The Elf's Day Off—Kevin Sluder. Sparkling holiday imagery sets a joyful tone for this Grade 2.5 string orchestra piece that imagines Santa's elves enjoying a rare day off. Light, off-the-string bowing accompaniment patterns create bounce and lift, while playful melodies reinforce the one-octave E-flat major scale with just first-finger pattern. Optional glockenspiel and sleigh bells add a festive color to create a short, cheerful winter selection that gives middle or high school ensembles a rare chance to perform confidently in E-flat major while keeping rehearsals fun. Part of the Getting in Gear Companion Series, this piece reinforces the one-octave E-flat major scale using only one finger pattern the entire time. Warm-up suggestions for left hand, bowing, and rhythm are included in the score that correlate with Getting in Gear: Fundamental Warm-ups for String Orchestra. 11679144 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00 VISIT .COM

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