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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
n 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
n 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
n 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
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
4 Christmas Cello-brationTraditional/arr. Bob
Phillips. Showcase your cellos! Featuring What
Child Is This?; Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel and
Angels We Have Heard on High, this is a perfect
training exercise for third and fourth positions for
the cellos. This lovely medley also includes a bit of
easy third position for the first violins. The melody
for the cellos is mostly on the A string.
10594935 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.)
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")P. 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
l Dreidl VariantsTraditional/arr. Brendan
McBrien. "S'vivon" is the Hebrew word for dreidel,
a four-sided top that is popular with children during
the celebration of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.
In this arrangement, variations are created through
the subtle use of motivic rhythms from within the
melody, presenting the theme in different voices
and keys in both arco and pizzicato.
10594939 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
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
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
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
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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
A Charlie Brown Christmas—arr. Larry Moore.
2473240 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Bell Carol Rock—
Mykola D. Leontovych/arr. Ryan Fraley.
10512556 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
Sweet Petite Winter Suite—Brian Balmages.
10454269 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
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
Carol of the Bells/Greensleeves—
arr. Larry Clark.
10013391 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Winter Solstice—Todd Parrish.
10092412 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
10092412E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
