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57 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] string orchestra Go to cart Christmas & Holiday Selections medium-easy n 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 H 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 . . . . . . . . . 56.00 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 H 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 . . . . . . . . . 46.00 H 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 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 . . . . . . . . . 51.00 H Hanukkah Habaneraarr. Tim McCarrick. "Carmen" meets Hanukkah in this remarkably clever combination of The Dreidel Song; Hanukkah, O Hanukkah and Bizet's famous Habanera from his most famous opera! It all works amazingly well, with shifts from minor to major, a seamless bass line, and lots of tongue-in-cheek humor! What a hoot! Highly recommended! 10092648 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n How the Grinch Stole Christmasarr. Jerry Brubaker. As both a film and a cartoon, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" has become an annual tradition for kids and adults alike. This arrangement begins with a bluesy, nasty version of You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch, then moves into the happier, more hopeful Welcome Christmas ("He Carves the Roast Beast" or "Fa-hoo For-aze"). This will really stop the show! 2467033 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 65.00 In the Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst/arr. McBrien. This rich, lush Christmas carol has been expertly arranged for string orchestra. Each section of the orchestra is featured in the presentation of the gorgeous tune, and if you listen closely you'll hear a snippet of The First Noel towards the end. A deeply moving, emotional work, that will be a memorable centerpiece for your next winter or holiday concert! Truly stunning! 10370563 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Yeararr. Bob Cerulli. Here's some great "easy listening" for your next holiday concert! Bob Cerulli's arrangement of this classic tune is jazzy and upbeat, and will get your audience in the holiday spirit in no time! Playable by full or string orchestra. 2399632 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 58.00 4 Jingle All the WayJames Lord Pierpont/Victor Lopez. Just for fun and swing technique! This jazzy swing arrangement will teach important skills with a well-known tune as young players expand the realm of string playing with alternative styles. 10522559 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00 Jingle RockBob Phillips. A great way to rock the holiday concert! Featuring Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and Jingle Bell Rock, this medley will be fun to play and will go together easily. It will be a "quick learn" for your intermediate players and a good learning experience for your younger players who will be proud to pick up some new accidentals for Christmas! A winner! 10050351 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00 n Journey of the MagiRobert Longfield. This is unique! This arrangement masterfully combines the sultry Arabian Dance from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" with We Three Kings of Orient Are for a work that will amaze your audience. Calling for a single percussionist using triangle, tambourine, wind chimes and suspended cymbal, this is a holiday selection that is certain to be memorable. 2474328 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00 4 A Joyous Christmas for Strings and Perc- ussionTraditional/arr. Randall D. Standridge. This holiday medley fuses Beethoven's classic Ode to Joy with the Christmas carol Joy to the World. Piano and percussion have been added to the string orchestra in this very creative and festive setting. 10520406 String Orchestra, Percussion Req. with Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 O Holy Nightarr. Robert W. Smith. This is just gorgeous! Everyone knows this familiar carol, so Robert W. Smith plays expertly with the audience's expectations! He changes it just enough that you can't help but be enthralled from start to finish! There's a very effective "grand pause" and nice dramatic buildup to the climactic close. Although playable by string orchestra alone, the full orchestra version makes wonderful use of all of your players. A perfect holiday choice! 2416717 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 58.00 n Rest Ye Merry, Rock Ye Veryarr. Brian Balmages. Inspired by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, this energetic arrangement of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen includes an easy drum set part that really kicks things into high gear. Catchy melodic variations give this arrangement a unique identity as ideas are layered, broken apart, and re- assembled one last time for a rousing conclusion! 10366864 String Orchestra, Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 50.00 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 H 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 Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella—Chip 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 10033626E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 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 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 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 H 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 10083784E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 GIVE A MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CONCERT! Chip Davis' modern take on traditional Christmas Carols has been popular for many years now, and they are becoming tradition for many. Program one or two for your next holiday concert. Music on Approval Keep what works, return the rest.

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