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Christmas & Holiday Selections easy
Believearr. Mike Story. This beautiful ballad
from "The Polar Express" makes a wonderful
addition to your performance library. Lots of
doublings and unisons will give your young players
the confidence they need to play this in concert.
Combine this with Rockin' on Top of the World and
you'll have a mini-medley for the season
2481108 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 51.00
A Boomwhacker Christmasarr. Richard
Meyer. Imagine four soloists playing eight
Boomwhackers on the heads of eight brave
audience members. That's the scenario of this
hilarious show-stopper. Includes: Jingle Bells; Good
King Wenceslas and Deck the Halls.
10453629 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
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 . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Carol of the Bells VariantPeter Wilhousky/
arr. Bill Calhoun. Carol of the Bells Variant for string
orchestra is an interesting adaptation of the popular
Christmas classic. The opening three-note ostinato
is presented in 4/4 time and immediately sets the
tone for this intriguing variation. The piece is built
on driving rhythms; the musicians should take an
aggressive performance approach.
10592915 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n 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.
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H
A Christmas Canonarr. Michael Green.
In this peaceful arrangement for the young
orchestra, Pachelbel's highly popular Canon
provides a perfect introduction and backdrop
against which the carol, The First Noel, is
prominently displayed. Clever contrapuntal
treatment of the two melodies, rich harmonies
and forward momentum make for a very classy
and effective holiday concert selection!
2266120 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Christmas Fiddlers in the Hallarr. Frank
J. Halferty. You won't want to miss this holiday
party for fiddlers based on Deck the Halls. It's a
spunky, festive tune that folks can hum along to
all season long.
10093700 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Christmas in the RenaissanceTraditional/arr.
Robert A. Curry. This exciting work uses three songs
originating during the Renaissance: Riu, Riu, Chiu;
Dadme Albricias Hijos d'Eva and Ding, Dong Merrily
on High. All three songs began their lives as dances,
so the music should be light and energetic. The
percussion part adds to the character of the music.
10568183 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Christmas March (Joy to the World)G.F.
Handel/arr. Meyer. The ever-popular carol Joy
to the World is cleverly transformed into a stately
march at the perfect level for your second-year
players' holiday concert! It was designed by Richard
Meyer to teach his own students dotted half and
dotted eighth notes, hooks, slurs, and notes on
the G string. Refreshing harmonies, dovetailed
phrases and interesting countermelodies give this
arrangement a sophisticated and "contemporary"
sound! With a first violin part that is just a bit more
challenging than the other parts, your entire string
orchestra will grow musically after rehearsing and
performing this wonderfully educational work.
Highly recommended!
10050358 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
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 Christmas Time Is HereVince Guaraldi/arr.
Kazik. The tender ballad from A Charlie Brown
Christmas is a perfect jazz-flavored choice for
younger orchestras. With its smooth harmonies,
moving lines, skilled ensemble writing, piano and
drum set parts, it's hard to go wrong with this
perennial favorite!
10294597 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Cornwall Christmas Tidings (God Rest Ye
Merry, Gentlemen)arr. Jeff Frizzi. This creative
interpretation of the great Christmas favorite God
Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen will be the highlight of
your next holiday concert. The minor key lends
itself well to this intense setting that is sure to be a
favorite of the orchestra and audience alike.
10337909 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
December FanfareAndrew Dabczynski. Here
is a high-energy opener or closer for that holiday
performance! Containing a vigorous rhythmic drive
and unexpected appearances of familiar melodic
ideas, this work makes for a great change of pace
on your holiday concert. Even though individual
technical demands are not extensive for most
students, the piece's expressiveness, dynamic
contrasts, and carefully placed articulations can
challenge even advanced students.
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n Ding Dong Merrily on Higharr. Carrie Lane
Gruselle. This joyous piece will have them whistling
all the way home! The half-note "bells chiming"
in the upper strings is only the beginning. The
famous descending sequence (Gloria) makes
its way through all the parts and soon there is
imitation, counterpoint and more, all over some
beautiful harmonies. And all of this happens at a
level that is achievable to hard-working groups at
the easy level, and easily played by groups at the
medium easy level. This is an excellent choice for
your concert!
10027359 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Dreidl AdventureScott Watson. The imagery of
the spinning dreidl is aptly portrayed in this spirited,
rhythmically charged Hanukkah song. An ideal
selection for the season.
10304015 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Feliz Navidadarr. Steven Rosenhaus. Add a
Spanish touch to your holiday concert with this
excellent arrangement of Jose Feliciano's popular
holiday wish. If you listen closely, you might hear
Joy To The World right after the key change.
2231496 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Fum, Fum, Fumarr. Michael Story. The title
of this popular Spanish carol comes not from the
Spanish language but rather from the sound of
strumming a stringed instrument. This authentic
setting for your beginning string orchestra is
complete with strings alone, but comes with
optional piano and percussion parts (castanets and
triangle). It will give a festive multicultural flair to
your holiday program!
10280088 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Holiday Short Cuts No. 1arr. Michael Story.
Featuring a set of four arrangements that can
be performed individually or as a complete
program. Each piece reinforces specific musical
objectives. Includes: Sleigh Ride; Rockin' Around
the Christmas Tree; Let it Snow! and Santa Claus
Is Comin' to Town.
10496082 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
A Holiday WaltzRichard Meyer. Jingle Bells has
been transformed into a Viennese-style waltz and
combined with We Wish You a Merry Christmas in
this charming selection perfect for your second-
year players' holiday concert. In the keys of D and
G major, this light-hearted dance features every
section of the orchestra and reinforces hooked
bowings, eighth note runs, and a variety of triple-
meter rhythmic patterns. A fun and educational way
to challenge your students technically, while taking
your orchestra to that next level of maturity.
10310503 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
l A Holly Jolly ChristmasJohnny Marks/arr.
Bob Cerulli. A new take on a time-tested standard,
this easy arrangement features the cellos and first
violins. Enjoy!
10563844 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 53.00
n Light the Candles!Deborah Baker Monday.
Here is an original composition with a catchy theme
to celebrate Hanukkah! Music from the Jewish
tradition is very attractive in its unique tonality
and syncopated rhythms. The figures in this piece
are not complex, but create a momentum which
drives the piece. There are lots of fun changes and
textures to keep the music building strongly to a
thrilling finish! It will add a nice contrast to any
concert or festival program!
10308842 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 The Little Drummer BoyKatherine Davis,
Henry Onorati & Harry Simeone/arr. Bob Cerulli. A
true Christmas classic, this piece is a great way to
introduce col legno and double stops to your string
players. Easy to put together and fun to play, it's a
must for any holiday concert!
10563874 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Make a Joyful NoiseG. F. Handel & Ludwig
van Beethoven/arr. Gruselle. Handel meets
Beethoven for a little holiday cheer! Blending well-
loved themes from both masters, Carrie Gruselle
crafts a regal work for the holiday season that's
sure to spread joy year after year.
10277836 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H March (from "The Nutcracker")Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky/arr. Robert Longfield. This accessible
arrangement of the March from "The Nutcracker"
is a welcome addition to classic holiday literature for
string orchestra at the easy level. Sensibly adapted
to the capabilities of the developing group, it is sure
to delight your audience for years to come. A "must"
for the December performance with your ensemble!
10283731 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n The Nutcracker (Themes)P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Gruselle. A great choice for the holidays or
any time of year! These timeless melodies from
"The Nutcracker" are set entirely in first position.
Sections include March; Waltz of the Flowers;
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; and Russian Dance.
Directors will enjoy the great deal of performance
flexibility, as they program the entire work or
choose from individual selections to customize a
program suitable for any ensemble.
10008676 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Pacem Noelarr. Larry Clark. The gentle tune
Dona Nobis Pacem is merged with the beloved
carol The First Noel into an exquisite arrangement,
with the title suggesting that we all have "Peace for
Christmas." Your students will feel the spirit of the
season while playing this heartwarming work for the
holidays. Breathtaking!
10093772 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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Sleigh RideLeroy Anderson/arr. Cerulli. There's
nothing quite like a Leroy Anderson number to set a
positive mood, and this holiday favorite is certainly
no exception! The original style and harmonies are
there, even though simplified for young players, and
it takes only minimal rehearsal time to prepare! This
is nice! It's playable by full or string orchestra.
2246130 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 65.00
l Smoky Mountain ChristmasTraditional/arr.
Andrew H. Dabczynski. Snowy hilltops, timeless
family traditions, and the atmosphere of a Smoky
Mountain Christmas is captured in this arrangement
of three traditional Appalachian carols. The simple
modal melodies of Star of the East and Babe of
Bethlehem are passed throughout the orchestra
before concluding with the stirring spiritual Rise
Up, Shepherd, and Follow. The keys, meters and
bowings are all playable by second-year string
students, but intermediate and advanced students
will also find it a satisfying holiday concert piece.
10594967 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n SnowflakeYukiko Nishimura. Floating and
delicate, this gorgeous piece features long melody
lines and plenty of sustaining harmonies. It evokes
the feeling of taking a walk during a gentle snowfall.
The first violin part leads with the main melody, as
the other sections have an inner melody. Each line
should be played espressivo at all times. A stunning
selection for winter concerts.
10093756 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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Trepak (from "The Nutcracker")Tchaikovsky/
arr. Gruselle. This exciting classic is an excellent
choice for programs at all times of the year! The
masterful arranging retains all the interest of
Tchaikovsky's original, yet remains easy to play.
Everyone is sure to be familiar with the lively
melody, making this a favorite for audiences and
orchestra alike!
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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
Holiday Short Cuts No. 1—arr. Michael Story.
10496082 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
The 12 Musical Days of Christmas—
Traditional/Deborah Baker Monday.
10520861 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
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 49.00
Classic Christmas Medley—arr. Susan H. Day.
10370761 Multi-Level Orchestra. . . . . . . . B-VE 60.00
A Very Viola Christmas—
Traditional/arr. Bob Phillips.
10520805 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
Carol of the Bells—Larry Clark.
10046232 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Christmas Symphony—Elliot Del Borgo.
2480756 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Holiday Fiddling—
Traditional/arr. Michael Hopkins.
10520047 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
