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Christmas & Holiday Selections medium & medium-advanced
H 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 in the CaribbeanTraditional/arr.
Victor Lopez. Written in a bossa-nova style, this
fresh take on the classic O Tannenbaum will add
a little Caribbean flavor to your Christmas concert
while being easy to learn.
10594769 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 56.00
n The Christmas Symphony No. 3Jeffrey
Bishop. This is the third movement of a four-
movement work celebrating the holiday season.
We Three Kings serves as the primary theme, and I
Saw Three Ships serves as the secondary theme in
the minuet. The trio section features Bring a Torch,
Jeanette, Isabella. Great for teaching form and
analysis, and perfect for holiday concerts.
10523476 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 52.00
n 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 . . . . . . M 52.00
l Christmas Symphony: II. AndanteJeffery
S. Bishop. This is all about Good King Wenceslas
meets Haydn's Surprise Symphony! It has the
familiar holiday theme, then the music lets loose
with an array of festive and showstopping variations.
10616597 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 52.00
A Christmas TriptychIan David Coleman. If you
are looking for a fresh arrangement of traditional
Christmas carols, this unique three-movement
work will beautifully showcase all sections of your
orchestra. Includes Carol of the Bells; The Holly and
the Ivy; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; We Three
Kings; Veni, Veni Emmanuel; Let All Mortal Flesh
Keep Silence; Good King Wenceslas and Angels We
Have Heard on High.
10500788 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 95.00
4 Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 8 (Christmas
Concerto)Arcangelo Corelli/arr. Todd Parrish.
Subtitled Fatto per la notte di Natale, or "made
for the night of Christmas," Corelli's Christmas
Concerto stands as one of the finest concerti
grossi of the Baroque era. All solo parts have
been incorporated into a string orchestra version
that retains the original key signatures. This
collection contains three of the movements in
fast, slow, fast format.
10594937 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 56.00
n Coventry CarolTraditional/arr. David Bobrowitz.
Traditionally performed in Coventry, England as part
of a mystery play, this carol dates back to the 16th
century. The author of the music is unknown, but
provides one of the best known examples of the
Picardy third. Although a lesser-known Christmas
selection, it has a catchy melody that is easily
absorbed and enjoyed.
10520411 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 40.00
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 Halls with Boughs of Holly (A Merry
Fugue)arr. Hershy Kay & adapted by Paul
Lavender. A longtime favorite in symphony concert
halls, Hershy Kay's ingenious treatment of this
holiday favorite includes variations in a delicious
fugal style, ideal for string ensembles as well. A
truly memorable rendition that will fit any holiday
string program.
10630924 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 55.00
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
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 63.00
English Carol CollageTraditional/arr. Brian
Holmes. This inspired holiday medley begins with a
fiddle tune and quickly introduces the familiar songs
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
H 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 49.00
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 49.00
n
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
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenarr. 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
H Happy Holiday/White ChristmasIrving Berlin/
arr. Ricketts. Two classic songs by America's
greatest songwriter are showcased in Ted Ricketts'
newest arrangement for string groups. Ted's
combination creates a great holiday mood with
the light-hearted two-beat feel of Happy Holiday,
followed by the quintessential Christmas ballad.
Christmas programming at its very best.
10077999 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
H
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmasarr.
Calvin Custer. This is an exceptionally refined
setting of the familiar holiday classic! Fresh
harmonies with tasteful accompaniment parts for
piano and optional guitar and drums make for a
silky smooth sound that really works for orchestra.
Technical demands are limited, but more advanced
orchestras will want to play it just because it sounds
so good!
2351674 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 61.00
Highland Holidayarr. 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 49.00
l
Hodie Christus Natus EstJan Pieterszoon
Sweelinck/arr. Bud Caputo. This extremely popular
Renaissance a cappella choral work by Jan Pieters
Sweelinck (1562-1621) has been transcribed
for string orchestra. Although the work is usually
associated with the Christmas season, it is a
timeless piece that can be programmed at any time
during the year.
10592954 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 55.00
n Holiday of Hanukah OvertureTraditional/
arr. David Bobrowitz. Guaranteed to be a hit with
players and audience alike, this selection is perfect
for your winter concert.
10520413 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
I'll Be Bach for Christmasarr. Michael Hopkins.
Students will love playing this fun Christmas medley
that combines traditional Christmas carols with the
music of J.S. Bach. Snippets 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
H
In the Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst/arr.
Leavitt. A haunting, elegant carol is beautifully
rendered by John Leavitt in this compelling setting
for strings. Holst's classic Christmas piece makes a
memorable centerpiece for a holiday program; one
you'll want to perform year after year.
10033625 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . M 40.00
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
n It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Edward Pola & George Wyle/arr. Morales. Written
in 1963, this holiday standard has been covered
by everyone from Johnny Mathis to the Muppets.
Arranged for strings and simple percussion, this
jazzy rendition sparkles and shines like the tree in
Times Square!
10307195 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . M 55.00
n Joyeux Noelarr. John Leavitt. Capture the
holiday spirit with this bright and lively selection that
incorporates parts of Sing We Now of Christmas
and is complete with pizzicato, percussion, piano
and pizzazz!. An excellent way to open a holiday
concert! An optional Violin 3 part (Viola Treble Clef)
is included.
10378395 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . M 45.00
A Mad Russian's ChristmasPaul O'Neill,
Robert Kinkel & P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Phillips. As
performed by Trans-Siberian Orchestra, experience
Trepak from "The Nutcracker" as you never have
before. Though greatly enhanced by adding a
rhythm section, the piece can be played by strings
alone. An optional electric violin part provides the
perfect spot to feature an electric instrument.
Exciting music for your holiday concert!
10310336 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 61.00
n Nutcracker DancesTchaikovsky/arr. McAllister.
Here is a charming arrangement of well-known
dances from "The Nutcracker": The March;
Arabian Dance and Russian Dance (Trepak). This
arrangement is part of the new Stringmasters
series of transcriptions that brings full orchestra
music into the world of the string orchestra
repertoire! This is lively and popular music that
can be played all year long!
2480549 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 55.00
l O Come, O Come EmmanuelTraditional/arr.
Brian Holmes & J. Cameron Law. This arrangement
captures a sense of anticipation found in the
meaning of this popular carol. Contrasting moods
are created, shifting between long, sustained
playing and more energetically rhythmic passages.
A portion of the popular Ukrainian Bell Carol is also
mixed into the work.
10609934 String Orchestra . . . . . . M 50.00
O Holy NightAdolphe Charles Adam/arr. Turner.
An enchanting young ensemble arrangement of this
beautiful classic! Written in 3/4, it begins with a
solo cello delicately accompanied by upper strings,
evolving majestically into the full string orchestra
angelically singing praises. An optional percussion
part is included for added effect. Stunning!
10364397 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . M 46.00
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Inverno (Scenes from Vivaldi's "Winter")—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Todd Parrish.
10444015 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
10444015E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24—
arr. Bob Phillips.
10092657 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 64.00
10092657E String Orchestra, Percussion
Req. ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 64.00
Siberian Sleigh Ride—
Paul O'Neill/arr. Bob Philips.
10522597 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 64.00
Cantique de Noel—
arr. Chip Davis/adapt. Robert Longfield.
10430141 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
10430141E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
A Christmas Triptych—Ian David Coleman.
10500788 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 95.00
10500788E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . . . . . . M 95.00
Silent Night—
Franz Xavier Gruber/arr. Erik Morales.
10454283 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 50.00
A Christmas Festival (Adapted for String
Orchestra)—Leroy Anderson/arr. Story.
10092198 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 64.00
10092198E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . . . . . . M 64.00
Coventry Carol—
Traditional/arr. David Bobrowitz.
10520411 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 40.00
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—
arr. Calvin Custer.
2351674 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 61.00
2351674E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
A Mad Russian's Christmas—Paul O'Neill,
Robert Kinkel & P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Phillips.
10310336 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 61.00
10310336E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . . . . . . M 58.00
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