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Christmas & Holiday Selections easy / medium-easy
H Twas the Night before ChristmasBob
Phillips. This cool, spoken and played version of
the beloved poem will be the hit of your holiday
concert at any grade level! This is a timeless
arrangement that incorporates a narrator reading
the familiar words while the orchestra adds
sound effects and holiday songs. Invite your
superintendent or principal to read the cued
narration part. Just add an administrator and let
the magic begin. Another special guest star may
be added on the simple percussion part. A great
team-building, advocacy piece that is fun for
the students and parents. Tunes include: Jingle
Bells; Santa Claus Is Coming to Town; Dance of
the Sugar Plum Fairy; Lullaby; Overture to William
Tell; Up on the Housetop; Jolly Old St. Nicholas;
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer; Sleigh
Ride; Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star; We Wish You
a Merry Christmas; I Gave My Love a Cherry; and
Let It Snow!
10027602 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt.
with Narrator . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
4 A Very Viola ChristmasTraditional/arr.
Bob Phillips. Showcase your violas with a piece
that will make them sound great! It remains in
1st position mainly on the upper strings of the
viola and features: Ding Dong! Merrily on High;
Deck the Halls; The First Noel and We Wish You
a Merry Christmas.
10520805 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Waltz of the Flowers (from "The Nutcracker")
Peter Tchaikovsky/arr. Longfield. The beloved
Tchaikovsky melody everyone knows is the
highlight of this exceptional setting for strings
that will allow your group to "sing" with their best
tones. This accessible arrangement is guaranteed
to make your developing group sound more
mature than their years. A superb choice for your
holiday concert.
10283736 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Yuletide RejoicingTraditional/arr. William
Owens. Three popular English and French carols
are featured in this beautifully crafted holiday
medley. Ding Dong Merrily on High; Ukrainian Bell
Carol and Il Est Ne, Le Divin Enfant come together
to provide a stimulating musical experience. The
timeless carols and engaging orchestration will
charm performers and listeners alike!
10512598 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Christmas and
Holiday Selections
Medium-Easy
All Is Calmarr. Robert W. Smith. Here is a
masterpiece for your orchestra and soloists that
you will want to use year after year! It's based on
Silent Night; the simple but beautiful solo parts
have been transcribed for every instrument in the
orchestra, offering you endless possibilities- from
a single featured player to two, three, or more
different soloists! A moving way to finish off your
holiday concert.
2472385 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 59.00
All Is Well/Silent Nightarr. Keith Christopher.
With a master's touch and a sense of the sublime,
Keith Christopher has combined two endearing
Christmas melodies into a gorgeous tableau for
strings, piano and simple percussion. Michael W.
Smith's beautiful melody is featured along with
Franz Gruber's Stille Nacht to create a moment of
quiet wonder to your concert stage for the holidays.
10062883 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Auld Lang SyneChip 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 . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Bashana Haba 'aharr. Lloyd Conley. This
beloved contemporary Jewish song, which
translates as "Next Year," is perfect for holiday
concerts, and also works well as a multicultural
selection at any time of the year. The simple and
elegant melody is a moving experience even in
this instrumental setting. An optional tambourine
part adds lots of color, along with the piano
accompaniment part. An excellent alternative to
traditional Hanukkah arrangements!
2333698 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 35.00
4 Bell Carol RockMykola D. Leontovych/arr. Ryan
Fraley. The well-known Ukrainian Bell Carol gets a
rock mash-up in this high-energy arrangement
that includes drum set. Optional chimes add
even more color.
10512556 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
BoreasTodd Parrish. In Greek mythology,
Boreas is the cold, north wind, making this
piece a great addition to any winter concert!
The mysterious opening leads to an exciting
finale. Students will experience spiccato and
legato bowing styles, multiple down bows, and
key changes.
10453642 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Brazilian Sleigh BellsPercy Faith/arr. Lloyd
Conley. Add a unique twist to your next holiday
concert with this vibrant, dance-like piece. Students
will use both arco and pizzicato while learning
interesting Latin rhythms and harmonies. Optional
percussion, and of course sleigh bells, give this
work an authentic feel.
2254985 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Bring a Torch Jeannette IsabellaChip Davis/
arr. Longfield. Mannheim Steamroller's fresh
treatments are always a delight. This gentle carol is
ideal for strings with its simple 3/4 melody against
creative, contemporary harmonies. An outstanding
choice for the holidays.
10033626 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Carol of the Bellsarr. Michael Hopkins. Your
students will be rockin' this holiday season with this
aggressive arrangement of the traditional Ukrainian
carol. Played in the style of the Trans-Siberian
Orchestra, strains of We Three Kings are cleverly
hidden within the contemporary rock style setting.
This is one hot way to conclude a concert on a cold
winter night!
10078874 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Carol of the Bells/Greensleevesarr. Larry
Clark. Here's the arrangement your audience will be
talking about! These two holiday hits flow together
so naturally, they seem made to be together! Set in
A minor, the music begins with a dramatic build-up
into the Carol of the Bells. The repetitive motive is
given to violas and seconds while first violins play a
quieter pizzicato that matches the descending bass
line in the low strings. Suddenly and without fanfare,
the Greensleeves melody arrives, being played by
the celli. From this point on the two Christmas
favorites intertwine in surprising and creative ways,
each making the other more appealing!
10013391 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l A Cascade of CarolsTraditional/arr. Andrew H.
Dabczynski. In this jubilant new treatment, we hear
four less-common carols: The Holly and the Ivy; Good
Christian Men Rejoice; Sussex Carol and Rejoice and
Be Merry. The medleys are sensitively arranged with
flowing textures and an utterly joyful atmosphere.
10520793 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n A Charlie Brown Christmasarr. Larry Moore.
That jazzy Vince Guaraldi sound made A Charlie
Brown Christmasl stand out from any other
show. Now your strings can play Christmas Time
Is Here; O Tannenbaum; Skating; and Linus and
Lucy! These are songs that have become a family
tradition for several generations.
2473240 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Christmas Bells for Smart Phone or Tablet
arr. Bob Phillips. Featuring a "guest soloist"
playing smart phone or tablet, this one is fun
as well as beautifully stirring! Gorgeous string
parts intertwine with the simple bell part; invite
an administrator to play "bells," and be creative
with staging.
10453858 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
H
Christmas Sing-Alongarr. Bob Cerulli. This is
a super idea! When you invite your audience to sing
along with these familiar carols, everyone will have a
festive time! Especially effective as a concert closer,
this is an arrangement that could easily become an
annual tradition for your music program. Included
in the medley are: Joy to the World; O Come All
Ye Faithful; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and
Silent Night. A fitting climax to any holiday concert!
(Playable by string orchestra, and by any additional
instruments up to full orchestra instrumentation.)
2267466 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 75.00
n The Christmas SongMel Torme & Robert
Wells/arr. Kazik. One of the best-loved Christmas
songs of all time, this skilled arrangement is
carefully scored for student players to play with
ease. This edition, with included percussion, is
certain to be a holiday staple for years to come.
10292080 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Christmas Toys on Paradearr. Mark Weston
& Douglas E. Wagner. Delight your audiences with
this imaginative medley of three fun Christmas
standards, celebrating the lighter side of the
season including March of the Toys; Toyland and
Parade of the Wooden Soldiers. The idiomatic string
writing will truly flatter your ensemble as these
engaging tunes bring back those fond memories of
Christmases past. A refreshing change of pace for
any December concert!
10370528 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H 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. Longfield.
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
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String Orchestra
Christmas and Holiday
Medium-Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Boreas—Todd Parrish.
10453642 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10453642E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . .48.00
Carol of the Bells—arr. Michael Hopkins.
10078874 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10078874E String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. ePrint . . . . . . . .52.00
Sweet Petite Winter Suite—Brian Balmages.
10454269 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Christmas Bells for Smart Phone or Tablet—
arr. Bob Phillips.
10453858 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10453858E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . .45.00
Eine Kleine Bell Musik—W.A. Mozart/
arr. Ronald Wilcott & J. Cameron Law.
10460673 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Rest Ye Merry, Rock Ye Very—
arr. Brian Balmages.
10366864 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
A Charlie Brown Christmas—
arr. Larry Moore.
2473240 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Sleepers Wake—J. S. Bach/arr. Brubaker.
2478060 String Orch or Full Orch. . . . . .65.00
2478060E String Orch or Full Orch
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63.00
How the Grinch Stole Christmas—
arr. Jerry Brubaker.
2467033 String Orch or Full Orch. . . . . .65.00
Christmas Sing-Along—arr. Bob Cerulli.
2267466 String Orch or Full Orch. . . . . .75.00
2267466E String Orch or Full Orch
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75.00
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