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Christmas & Holiday medium to advanced
Christmas and
Holiday Selections
Medium to Advanced
Away in a MangerChip 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
4 Cantique de Noelarr. 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
H Christmas Concerto (Op. 6, No. 8)Archangelo
Corelli/arr. Dackow. What a wonderful choice for
a holiday concert! Corelli's "Concerti Grossi" are
brilliant examples of Baroque orchestral writing,
with many sequences, chain suspensions and
sharp dynamics. This is one of the best-known of
the concerti, and because of its subtitle, is perfect
for any seasonal concert. The arrangement, by
Sandy Dackow, is right on the mark for orchestras
at this level. Superb!
2353688 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 40.00
Christmas DayGustav Holst/arr. Wagner.
Written by Gustav Holst in 1910 for choir
and orchestra, this arrangement provides the
important lines from all voices woven into
a single musical fabric. The interplay of the
traditional carols Good Christian Men Rejoice!;
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Come Ye Lofty,
Come Ye Lowly and The First Nowell provides
a rich and challenging texture that will delight
all. In classic Holst fashion, you will have
moments in three flats and moments of two carols
at the same time, but that is to be expected! This
is sure to become a perennial work for strong
string orchestras!
10027008 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 59.00
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24arr. Bob
Phillips. As seen in the mind-boggling Trans-
Siberian Orchestra stage show, this thought-
provoking medley of Christmas tunes describes
a lone cellist playing Christmas carols in the
midst of the Bosnian war. The piece reflects
the power, drama and hope of a single
musician in the midst of war, reflecting on the
power of music to bring hope. The rock rhythm
section contributes to an intense and very hip
musical experience!
10092657 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . M 64.00
A Christmas Festival (Adapted for String
Orchestra)Leroy Anderson/arr. Story. At last,
Leroy Anderson's ever-popular holiday medley is
now available for string orchestras, thanks to this
faithful adaptation of the original arrangement as
first performed by the Boston Pops. All of the great
melodies are present in this very playable edition,
making it a spectacular nine-minute concert
opener or closer! Included are: Joy to the World;
Deck the Halls; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen;
Good King Wenceslas; Hark! The Herald Angels
Sing; Silent Night; Jingle Bells and Adeste Fideles.
Highly recommended!
10092198 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 64.00
l Christmas Pipesarr. Sean O' Loughlin. This
beautiful, flowing piece is a nice change for your
next holiday concert. Made popular by the group
Celtic Woman, it will touch your audience with the
beauty of Christmas. Optional percussion gives it an
authentic Irish feel.
10461628 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 55.00
4 The Christmas SymphonyJeffrey S. Bishop.
Get in the holiday spirit with this unique Christmas
selection. Combining well-known carols with
echoes of Haydn, this work achieves the perfect
union of familiarity and novelty.
10458729 String Orchestra . . . . . MA 52.00
A Classic Christmasarr. Douglas E. Wagner.
This versatile arrangement can be combined with
choir and/or concert band to make a brilliant
program finale. Technical accommodations make
this piece very playable. Excerpts from three
Baroque Christmas masterworks come together
in this festive musical celebration of the season.
Titles included are "Gloria" by Vivaldi, From Heaven
Above to Earth I Come by J. S. Bach, and two
movements from Handel's "Messiah."
10305950 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 55.00
10306816 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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Dance Noelarr. John Leavitt. This fresh holiday
setting for strings provides a new sound to a
familiar tune. The melodic Il Est Ne is charming in
this new treatment, which can be enhanced with
optional, simple percussion.
10427549 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
l Deck the HallsTraditional/arr. Jason W.
Krug. The arranger's sense of humor shines
through in this unique setting of one of our oldest
familiar carols with intermittent outbursts from
the low strings (these require careful counting!).
Each section is featured with melodic material
or lovely counterpoint and harmonic lines. Once
the orchestra gets "wound up," a full and joyous
maestoso brings the work to an end.
10459540 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 45.00
Do You Hear What I HearGloria Shayne & Noel
Regney/arr. Longfield. This flexible program piece
features a solo player accompanied by strings.
Parts are provided for violin, flute, oboe, clarinet,
alto saxophone or trumpet soloist. A nice holiday
showcase to feature a special student player.
10061319 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 45.00
4 Dreams of FirefliesPaul O'Neill/arr. Bob Phillips.
"For the night is God's cathedral" and the stars visit
in "dreams of fireflies." This piece will be greatly
enhanced by adding a rhythm section and electric
instruments, but can be played by strings alone.
10436304 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 62.00
4 English Carol CollageTraditional/arr. Brian
Holmes. This inspired holiday medley begins with
a fiddle tune and quickly introduces the familiar
songs of I Saw Three Ships, God Rest Ye Merry
Gentlemen, and eventually Lo, How a Rose E'er
Blooming. Tunes are brilliantly woven together to
make an exciting collage of sound.
10444011 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
n Fantasia on Greensleeves (What Child is This)
Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr. Monday. Rescored
for strings, harp (keyboard) and two violin soloists,
this ethereal setting of Vaughan Williams' stellar
opus retains the form and texture of the original
while bringing it to a "student-friendly" level for
more players to enjoy. Melodic material is passed
effortlessly from one section to another as Vaughan
Williams intended and the first violin solo includes
some 3rd position work while the second solo only
requires 1st position. For large or small performing
groups, this is a rich setting of a classic work
appropriate for concerts, Christmas presentations,
and festivals throughout the year.
10092446 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 48.00
Five Ukrainians in a Bell Tower (Ukrainian
Bell Carol)Rick England. Who says strings can't
swing? It's Brubeck meets Leontovitch! This jazz
setting of Ukrainian Bell Carol in 5/4 time is even
more fun with the optional drumset. This is sure to
surprise the crowd and give your strings something
they can't wait to play. When the audience smiles,
you will consider it a success!
10050423 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 48.00
l Gesu BambinoPietro Yon/arr. Jason W. Krug.
One of the most beautiful holiday classics is
impeccably and lushly scored for string
orchestra. All sections have their moment
in the sun. This is a perfect selection for your
high school strings, who can add vibrato,
bow control, and mature musicianship to this
lyric masterpiece.
10459546 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 48.00
n A Gleeful ChristmasAdam Anders & Peer
Astrom/arr. Kazik. Join the fun of Glee and spread
Christmas cheer with dazzling renditions of these
holiday classics in a medley that will add sparkle to
every holiday concert! Includes: Deck the Rooftop;
Merry Christmas, Darling; O Christmas Tree and
Angles We have Heard on High.
10295492 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . M 50.00
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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
The Christmas Symphony—Jeffrey S. Bishop.
Get in the holiday spirit with this unique Christmas selection. Combining well-known carols with
echoes of Haydn, this work achieves the perfect union of familiarity and novelty.
10458729 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 52.00
Dreams of Fireflies—Paul O'Neill/arr. Bob Phillips.
"For the night is God's cathedral" and the stars visit in "dreams of fireflies." This piece will be greatly
enhanced by adding a rhythm section and electric instruments, but can be played by strings alone.
10436304 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 62.00
English Carol Collage—Traditional/arr. Brian Holmes.
This inspired holiday medley begins with a fiddle tune and quickly introduces the familiar songs of
I Saw Three Ships, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and eventually Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming.
Tunes are brilliantly woven together to make an exciting collage of sound.
10444011 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
10444011E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Highland Holiday—arr. David Giardiniere.
This festive medley combines three joyful melodies into a cheerful Celtic tapestry. The addition of
optional hand drum, guitar, and whistle give the tune a distinctive "fiddle band" sound.
10453864 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
I'll Be Bach for Christmas—arr. Michael Hopkins.
Students will love playing this fun Christmas medley that combines traditional Christmas carols
with the music of J.S. Bach. Snipits of Christmas pieces include: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing;
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Deck The Halls; Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella; We Three
Kings and We Wish You A Merry Christmas.
10454936 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Inverno (Scenes from Vivaldi's "Winter")—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Todd Parrish.
This work uniquely transforms the beauty of the second movement of Vivaldi's famous "Winter"
Concerto and weaves it into the excitement of the first movement. The perfect selection for your
winter concert!
10444015 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
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Silent Night—Franz Xavier 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 50.00
We Three Kings—John Henry Hopkins, Jr./arr. Sean O'Loughlin.
Advanced ensembles don't want to waste their time on simplistic holiday music, and now they
don't have to! This setting of the popular carol is highly stylized and musically sophisticated.
A welcome addition to the repertoire lists of more advanced groups.
10457587 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Wenceslas Takes a Sleigh Ride—James Curnow.
Here's a new twist, combining a traditional English carol with a festive, contemporary style that
makes a nice blend of new and old. The mixture of key centers and creative scoring make it a super
choice for your holiday concert!
10427545 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 40.00
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Winter Palace—Paul O'Neill/arr. Bob Phillips.
Perfectly set for strings and true to the original stage show, this piece will be greatly enhanced by
adding a rhythm section and electric instruments, but can be played by strings alone.
10436212 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 62.00
Winterfest—arr. Victor Lopez.
This medley is a true holiday treat. Includes: Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming; The Holly and the
Ivy, and Break Forth, O Beauteous, Heavenly Light. A lovely setting of Christmas carols that will
complete your winter program!
10453867 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 57.00
Christmas & Holiday Selections
Medium & Medium-Advanced
