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H O Magnum MysteriumMorten Lauridsen/arr.
Dackow. First it was the choral masterpiece from
Lauridsen. Then it took the instrumental world by
storm as a concert band arrangement. But it has
never been available for strings, until now! A serene
and expressive composition, the fluid lines and
lovely harmonies will both challenge and engage
your performers.
10023619 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 75.00
H Slane (Be Thou My Vision)Soon Hee New-
bold. Soon Hee Newbold's setting of this familiar
Irish hymn is an ideal study in smooth legato bowing
and artful phrasing. Sections of the melodies
roll gracefully, creating plaintive suspensions
and encouraging players to stay focused on
the melody.
10091968 String Orchestra . . . . . ME 45.00
Sleepers WakeJ. S. Bach/arr. Brubaker. The
familiar Johann Sebastian Bach melody will be
loved by one and all. Solidly scored for your strings
or full orchestra, the delicate melody will reinforce
the musicianship of the entire ensemble.
2478060 String Orch
or Full Orch . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
n Soon I Will Be DoneCarrie Lane Gruselle.
This masterful arrangement presents the
traditional spiritual with articulation tugging
against the conversant legato passages,
embodying the tension of the earth-bound life
against the anticipation of what's to come. Soon
I Will Be Done is an excellent piece to introduce
intermediate players to spirituals, or is an uplifting
option for church orchestras.
10091960 String Orchestra . . . . . . . E 45.00
Christmas and
Holiday Selections
Very Easy
n Angels in Royal David's CityCarrie Lane
Gruselle. Opening with an unaccompanied solo
set for any instrument, this beautiful arrangement
weaves Angels We Have Heard on High with Once
in Royal David's City to create a breathtaking
composition suitable for the youngest of players.
An ideal way to feature your rock-star soloist!
10454258 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Angels on ParadeCarl Strommen. Beginning
students will love this march arrangement of the
beloved Christmas carol Angels We Have Heard
on High. Your young players will ring in the next
holiday season with the festive sound of angels
marching in parade.
10308785 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Away in a MangerTraditional/arr. Jack Bullock.
Known for its simplistic beauty, this melody is
supported by a simple but beautiful harmonization.
10522527 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H
Burgundian Carolarr. Sandra Dackow. This
beloved ancient carol is tastefully arranged with all
parts remaining in first position and no extended
fingerings required. Optional percussion parts add
a Renaissance sound and are playable by members
of the orchestra.
10066572 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Carol of the BellsLarry Clark. Here's one of
the holiday's most-loved classics scaled down for
beginning string groups! While making the most
of the simple repetitive melody, this version avoids
tricky accidentals and keeps the integrity of the
original composition. There's also a clever quotation
of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen as an extra added
touch. Very well done!
10046232 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Celtic Christmas FantasyBrian Balmages.
Add a unique work to your winter concert! This
Celtic-sounding arrangement incorporates
Joy to the World and O Come All Ye Faithful
with the sounds of bagpipe drones and slight
variations in melody and harmony throughout.
This creates a lively and likeable change of
pace for your holiday concert! It's a refreshing
addition to the repertoire for your youngest
orchestra musicians.
10047913 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Chinese DanceP.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Michael
Hopkins. Your students will love playing this
selection from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker." The
Chinese Dance comes from Act II of the ballet,
where Clara and the Prince travel to the Land
of Sweets that is ruled by the Sugar-Plum Fairy.
A series of short, light pieces of dance music
celebrating sweets from around the world is
performed. This grade 1 arrangement for string
orchestra makes this masterpiece accessible for
young string players.
10520046 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Christmas SymphonyElliot Del Borgo. Here is
an easy holiday work featuring four works that make
a mini-symphony! Angels We Have Heard on High;
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing; God Rest Ye Merry
Gentlemen and O Come, All Ye Faithful. Each piece
flows directly into the next for a joyous medley that's
not too hard and serves as a great opener or closer.
2480756 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Christmas Time Is Herearr. Bob Cerulli. From
the joyous finale of A Charlie Brown Christmas
comes the song that has become a holiday
tradition. Your students will love learning this and
may learn a few new notes along the way! The
arrangement is simple enough for young orchestras
to play, yet it keeps that original Vince Gauraldi Trio
jazz sound that everyone loves. Make this a holiday
tradition!
2416469 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 51.00
n Classic Christmas Medleyarr. Susan H.
Day. The perfect holiday concert centerpiece for
your first and second year players, with optional
parts for beginners. This expert medley smoothly
combines Jingle Bells, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Silent
Night, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The
beginner parts are mostly on open strings, and
add interesting rhythms and light harmonies to the
regular setting. Classic indeed!
10370761 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Fantasy on GreensleevesMark Williams.
Finally, an arrangement of Greensleeves that
beginning string orchestras can play! Set in E
minor, it uses notes familiar to beginners and,
through clever arranging, avoids new accidentals
and difficult string crossings. This is ideal for holiday
concerts and year-round performances. Your
students will love sounding this good!
2470424 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
H Frosty the Snowmanarr. Bruce Chase. Don't
pass this up! This all-time winter favorite is an
absolute "must" for holiday concerts! Enjoy!
2138527 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 30.00
H
Greensleevesarr. John Caponegro. This Gaelic
melody is one every child should know and play,
particularly at holiday time. With a Celtic raised
6th in the melody, this arrangement will provide a
bit of a challenge for the youngest musicians. But
the rewards are definitely worth the effort in this
expressive and mature-sounding orchestration.
10279661 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Holiday FiddlingTraditional/arr. Michael
Hopkins. This great Irish hymn features a simple
yet lyrical melody accompanied by rich, resonant
chords and easy arpeggios. Basic note values,
occasional slurs, and some divisi cello passages to
supplement a small or weak bass section make this
arrangement ideal for young groups.
10520047 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
I Have a Little Dreydlarr. Jack Bullock.
Often heard during Chanukah, this lilting melody
is memorable and loved by all. Its simplicity will
capture you and linger on.
10453838 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
It's Holiday Timearr. John O'Reilly. Celebrate the
holiday season with this sparkling medley of popular
melodies, including Up on the Housetop; Dreydl,
Dreydl; Jingle Bells and Deck the Hall. Your audience
will enjoy this bright, accessible arrangement that will
make your beginning strings shine!
10280278 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Jingle BassesBob Phillips. Cute, fun, and a true
beginning bass feature! This is the perfect piece
to add Santa hats, tinsel, lights and other festive
decorations. An excellent selection to work on off-
beat playing and counting rests. Ho, Ho, Ho!
10370577 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
4 Jingle BellsJames Lord Pierpont/arr. Bob
Cerulli. The perfect level for very young players, this
arrangement is designed to sound great at almost
any tempo.
10522551 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Pastorale (from "The Christmas Concerto")
Arcangelo Corelli/arr. Dabczynski. This arrange-
ment maintains the gentle essence of the concerto
grosso movement of this well known work while
all sections have an opportunity to play the rich
melodies and counterpoint. The lyricism and
musicality of this piece is incredibly touching, yet
it is remarkably uncomplicated to rehearse and
perform. Here is an arrangement that almost plays
itself, all with a peaceful spirit that your beginning
students will surely remember long after the
concert is over.
10308046 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Ring, Christmas Bells! (Ukranian Bell Carol)
arr. Deborah Baker Monday. Even your youngest
players can share their holiday spirit with this
outstanding arrangement of the popular Ukrainian
Bell Carol. The simple four-note theme is written
in E minor and stays in first position while building
to a strong finale. Here's the quintessential holiday
arrangement that students and parents will love.
10352443 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Rockin' Ol' Saint Nickarr. Michael Story. Have
a rockin' good time at your holiday concert with
this fun arrangement! Written for first year string
players, with both arco and pizzicato opportunities,
as well as optional piano and hand percussion
parts, this will be a favorite with both your students
and your audience!
10310276 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Saint Nick's Canon on the HousetopCarrie
Lane Gruselle. Yes, this piece does have it all!
Combining Up on the Housetop, Jolly Old St.
Nicholas, and of course, Pachelbel's Canon in
D, this clever arrangement has something for
everyone. In fact, there's an actual cannon!
(provided by bass drum) Optional percussion gives
the traditional "click, click, click" phrase a new
twist: "click, click, boom!" Recommended for both
silliness and musical reasons!
10008664 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Santa's Noisy WorkshopTraditional/
arr. Larry Clark. Imagine what it sounds like in
Santa's workshop while the elves are building all
of those toys: noisy! The technical demands of
the arrangement are suitable for the beginning
orchestra, but the cuteness factor is off-the-charts!
The piece has simple optional percussion that can
be played by members of the orchestra or brought
in from the band.
10457563 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Skaters' WaltzEmile Waldteufel/arr. Meyer.
What a gem this is! Parents and students alike
will recognize this wintry waltz from old Vienna,
and it's a sure bet for any holiday concert. In fact,
it's so familiar that you can program it as a lighter
selection on any concert. And, besides being
such a crowd pleaser, there are also several good
techniques to be worked on, making this a top pick
for beginning string orchestras!
2346401 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Tis the Season!arr. William Owens. Unleash
holiday magic with this whimsical trio of popular
Yuletide favorites! Deck the Halls, Jingle Bells
and The Holly and the Ivy come together in three
distinct styles for a skillfully scored adaptation that
lies completely within a one-octave D Major scale.
Fresh and exciting!
10366763 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Ukrainian Bell CarolSandra Dackow.
A fantastic introduction to five part harmony for young
orchestras! This arrangement of the much beloved
Ukrainian folk song will sound wonderful and will
provide opportunities to work on bow placement.
10049862 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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Christmas and Holiday
Very Easy & Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Believe—arr. Mike Story.
2481108 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .E 51.00
2481108E String Orchestra ePrint . . . .E 45.00
A Boomwhacker Christmas—
arr. Richard Meyer.
10453629 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .E 46.00
10453629E String Orchestra ePrint . . . .E 42.00
Christmas Time Is Here—arr. Bob Cerulli.
2416469 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . VE 51.00
2416469E String Orchestra ePrint . . VE 45.00
The Nutcracker (Themes)—
P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Gruselle.
10008676 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .E 50.00
A la Media Noche (At Midnight)—
Bob Lipton.
10310556 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .E 49.00
10310556E String Orchestra ePrint . . . .E 48.00
Santa's Noisy Workshop—
Traditional/arr. Larry Clark.
10457563 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
10457563E String Orchestra ePrint . . VE 40.00
Classic Christmas Medley—
arr. Susan H. Day.
10370761 Multi-Level Orchestra . B-VE 60.00
Feliz Navidad—arr. Steven Rosenhaus.
2231496 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .E 35.00
A Christmas Canon—arr. Michael Green.
2266120 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .E 48.00
2266120E String Orchestra ePrint . . . .E 48.00
Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson/arr. Cerulli.
2246130 String Orch or Full Orch. . .E 65.00
2246130E String Orch or Full Orch
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 65.00
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