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String
Orchestra
Christmas & Holiday medium-easy
n Dance of the Reed FlutesTchaikovsky/
arr. Gruselle. Taken from Act II of Tchaikovsky's
timeless "Nutcracker" ballet, Carrie Lane Gruselle's
arrangement of Dance of the Reed Flutes is a
sugar-sprinkled "plum" for string orchestras. It's
a lively way to incorporate a traditional Christmas
favorite into secular holiday concerts for upper
elementary/middle performers.
10091971 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (from "The
Nutcracker")Peter I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Long-
field. Robert Longfield's masterful transcription
of Tchaikovsky's classic score brings Dance
of the Sugar Plum Fairy into the range of
good middle school string orchestras. The
famous celesta part has been made more "user
friendly" having been scored for piano but can
be played on celesta or keyboard with great
results. Begin your own holiday tradition with this
accessible setting
10283734 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Deck the HallsChip Davis/arr. Longfield.
Another classic rendition from Mannheim
Steamroller, Deck the Halls has a hip, infectious
groove that kids love to play. Great contemporary
harmony and music effects are all part of the
special "Mannheim" sound that listeners love.
10041852 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
A Dickens Christmas Carol SuiteAndrew H.
Dabczynski. At last, an opportunity for string students
to experience the wonder of this timeless tale! The
suite is a setting of many old English Christmas
carols, in six movements. Each arrangement can
stand alone for holiday concert programming, but
when played together they provide a complete
accompaniment to an optional narration of Charles
Dickens' text. Additional percussion parts lend color
to the drama. Totally accessible for intermediate
orchestras, but fully satisfying for advanced groups,
this suite promises to become a holiday concert
tradition for any orchestra program.
10280299 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Eine Kleine Bell MusikW.A. Mozart/arr.
Ronald Wilcott & J. Cameron Law. This holiday
fantasy combines musical ideas from Jingle
Bells and Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik in
a very playful, frolicking way. It's a fun holiday
setting that will keep your players and audience
on their toes!
10460673 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Faeries (Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies)
P. I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Davis. Leave it to Mannheim
Steamroller's Chip Davis to give this famous
Tchaikovsky masterwork a new twist! With its
infectious, funky bass line, rock drums and a
solid groove, this version takes ballet music to
a different level. An exciting change of pace for
your holiday concert!
10016094 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Faith Noelarr. Bob Phillips. Rock your next
holiday concert with this version of The First Noel,
as performed by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The
beautiful, lyric presentation of this traditional carol
will be greatly enhanced by adding a rhythm section
and electric instruments, but can also be played by
strings alone. A Christmas selection your audience
won't soon forget!
10348574 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 53.00
Fantasy on a Coventry CarolJerry Brubaker.
The Coventry Carol was written in the 15th Century
and performed in the Coventry Cycle Mystery Plays.
Here is a marvelous fantasy filled with imaginative
variations on this very beautiful and well-known
carol. There's a renaissance-style chorale setting
followed by a fugue. A lively and exciting dance
section leads to a dramatic and majestic conclusion.
This is truly a great choice for Christmas!
10014679 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 59.00
Festival of LightsBud Caputo. This is a
welcome addition to the holiday repertoire! Not
two or three, but six authentic Chanukah songs
make up this delightful medley: Maoz Tsur, Oseh
Shalom, Svivon, Mi Yamaiel, Chanukah, and My
Dreydl are Hebrew folk songs that reflect the spirit
of this holiday! While suitable for advanced groups
that will require minimal rehearsal time, the piece
is well within the reach of younger groups.
10027603 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Fiddle Like the Dickens! (Christmas Carols
and Fiddle Tunes from Scrooge's Day)arr.
Tim McCarrick. This could be the highlight of your
holiday concert! It begins with the old English slip
jig Sir Roger de Coverly as played by three solo
fiddlers (or two violins and one viola). This fiddle
tune, named by Dickens in his 1843 masterpiece "A
Christmas Carol," is followed by a rollicking rendition
of The Wassail Song (Here We Come A-Caroling)
and a slightly "fiddle-ized" version of Angels We
Have Heard on High. The hornpipe The Rights of
Man is then cleverly joined to God Rest Ye Merry
Gentlemen! The rousing finale is the English carol
I Saw Three Ships! It's great fun and sounds big and
full but is easy to play. Highly recommended!
10066680 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
A Fiddlin' Christmasarr. Bob Phillips. Combine
the joy of the Holidays with the fun of country
fiddling with this jolly, jingly holiday selection!
Include your blue jeans and red bandanas for a
country ride through Jolly Old St. Nicholas and
Jingle Bells.
10280284 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n For Unto UsG. F. Handel/arr. Frost. Handel's
"Messiah" holds a special place of importance in
the concert repertoire, being frequently performed
not only at Christmas, but also at Easter and
other times of the year. This arrangement is an
important addition to the medium-easy orchestra
library because it allows students to perform
this wonderful chorus without full symphonic
instrumentation. Third position is required of 1st
violin, with limited position work in the cello and
bass parts; some upper string parts are divisi as
well. Students will enjoy having the opportunity to
perform this well-known and beloved chorus.
10059457 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Frosty's Caribbean HolidaySteve Nelson &
Jack Rollins/arr. Ralph Ford. Travel south with Frosty
and enjoy the trip before he melts! Though playable
with strings alone, the addition of the optional
percussion will add spice and have them dancing.
10436200 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
GreensleevesChip Davis/arr. Longfield.
The creative spirit of Chip Davis and Mannheim
Steamroller have a long tradition of unique holiday
settings. This string adaptation from A Fresh Aire
Christmas uses a variety of textures, counter-
melodies and approachable string techniques to
build emotional intensity throughout this impressive
program number.
10295590 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Give a
Mannheim Steamroller Concert!
Auld Lang Syne—Chip Davis/arr. Longfield.
From the Mannheim Steamroller CD Christmas
Extraordinaire, this is a captivating setting of a traditional
Scottish favorite that everyone will recognize. The beautifully
elongated melody is enhanced with solo violin, and a
sensitive, dramatic ending.
10185384 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
10185384E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Away in a Manger—Chip Davis/arr. Longfield.
In true Mannheim Steamroller style, this gently moving
carol has a great pop-style hook that students will love to
play. Yet another edition for string ensemble, adapted from
the Mannheim.
10061376 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 45.00
10061376E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . M 45.00
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Cantique de Noel—arr. Chip Davis/
adapt. Robert Longfield.
Bringing the distinctive
interpretations of Mannheim Steamroller to the concert stage for
strings, this beautiful setting of the well-known French carol will
add a touch of serenity and splendor to any holiday occasion.
10430141 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
10430141E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Celebration—Chip Davis/arr. Longfield. The leadoff
tune from the Mannheim Steamroller CD Christmas
Celebration is the perfect opener for any winter or holiday
concert. Once the beginning fanfare gives way to a driving
"Mannheim" groove, the piece moves from original themes
to quotes from Deck the Halls, Hallelujah Chorus and Joy to
the World. Festive and powerful!
10185380 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
10185380E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Deck the Halls—Chip Davis/arr. Longfield.
Another classic rendition from Mannheim Steamroller, Deck
the Halls has a hip, infectious groove that kids love to play.
Great contemporary harmony and music effects are all part
of the special "Mannheim" sound that listeners love.
10041852 String Orchestra, Percussion Req. . . ME 45.00
10041852E String Orchestra, Percussion Req.
ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Faeries (Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies)—
P. I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Davis.
Leave it to Mannheim
Steamroller's Chip Davis to give this famous Tchaikovsky
masterwork a new twist! With its infectious, funky bass line,
rock drums and a solid groove, this version takes ballet
music to a different level. An exciting change of pace for
your holiday concert!
10016094 String Orchestra, Percussion Req. . . ME 45.00
10016094E String Orchestra, Percussion Req.
ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen—arr. Chip Davis/
adap. Longfield.
This Mannheim Steamroller favorite is an
energetic movement that features a solo violin throughout.
The mixture of contemporary and Renaissance styles also
sets it apart, making it a solid choice to add variety to a
holiday program.
10059339 String Orchestra, Percussion Req. . . . M 45.00
10059339E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . M 45.00
Greensleeves—Chip Davis/arr. Longfield. The creative
spirit of Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller have a long
tradition of unique holiday settings. This string adaptation
from A Fresh Aire Christmas uses a variety of textures,
counter-melodies and approachable string techniques to build
emotional intensity throughout this impressive program number.
10295590 String Orchestra, Percussion Req. . . ME 45.00
10295590E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Pat-A-Pan—arr. Chip Davis & Robert Longfield.
From the acclaimed CD Christmas in the Aire, this string
version of the holiday favorite Pat-a-Pan features an
energetic style with an underlying light rock foundation.
Continuing the Mannheim Steamroller tradition of creative,
contemporary settings, this is an attractive program piece for
a holiday program.
10081961 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 45.00
Stille Nacht—arr. Chip Davis & Calvin Custer.
This is an absolutely gorgeous transcription of Mannheim
Steamroller's version of Silent Night from their tremendously
successful Christmas album release. It is scored for full
orchestra, and piano is integral for performance.
2210268 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 35.00
Traditions of Christmas—Chris Davis/arr. Longfield.
From Mannheim Steamroller's ever-popular Fresh Aire
album, this is a wonderful change of mood with its gently
flowing lines and peaceful atmosphere. Robert Longfield
has skillfully adapted Chip Davis' simple melody into an
approachable version that works ideally for string ensembles.
10083766 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel)—
Chip Davis/arr. Longfield.
This simple, plaintive carol is
yet another memorable title from Mannheim Steamroller's
Fresh Aire Christmas, and continues to be heard every
December. Robert Longfield's arrangement makes it
approachable for any string ensemble and includes short,
expressive moments for a violin soloist. Suitable for holiday
concerts or as a prelude to church services throughout the
Christmas season.
10083784 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Chip Davis' modern take on traditional
Christmas Carols has been popular for many
years, and they are becoming tradition for many.
Program one or two for your next holiday concert.
