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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] 43 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 Find the Perfect Music Stand From sturdy conductor's stands to portable options, J.W. Pepper has the right stand for every musician. Whether you're building a library or selecting music for your next performance, Pepper's Basic Library directs you to the time-honored, proven repertoire. Look for our Basic Library while you shop.

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