J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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4Editors' Choice (Best of 2017 Publications) lNew for 2017 HPepper Basic Library Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 62 string orchestra Go to cart Christmas & Holiday Selections medium-easy l Appalachian CarolTraditional/arr. Jerry Brubaker. This beautiful, treasured carol originated as an anonymous lullaby associated with the Nativity. In this arrangement, the harmonies are lush with a contemporary feel. Widely used in many different choral settings and even on jazz albums. 10739917 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 4 Bass-ically ChristmasJames Lord Pierpoint/ arr. Bob Phillips. This cute, simple arrangement features the bass section and makes them sound great! Have some fun with this cool medley featuring Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells- it will brighten any holiday concert. 10738918 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 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 Boreas (The Cold North Wind)Todd 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 4 Canon for ChristmasJohann Pachelbel/arr. Larry Clark. Pachelbel's Canon in D has long been one of the most popular classical pieces. In this arrangement, the Canon is combined with popular Christmas carols Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and The First Noel, whose melodies fit nicely over the harmonic progression. This arrangement will work nicely with strings alone or with the optional choir. 10739228 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 H Carol of the Bellsarr. Michael Hopkins. Your students will be rockin' out with this uptempo arrangement of the traditional Ukrainian Christmas carol. Set in a contemporary rock style, it contains strong material for all and includes some We Three Kings excerpts to keep things really interesting. Maintaining good balance between the melodic and supporting parts will be important for best results. 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 and Linus and Lucy! These are songs that have become a family tradition for several generations. 2473240 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 l A Child for Three KingsTraditional/arr. Jim Palmer. Combining Greensleeves and We Three Kings, this beautiful arrangement creates a Christmas selection that will be loved by students and audiences. All string parts are interesting and include both melodic and accompaniment figures. The rich harmonies and beautiful melodies will be a great addition to any holiday performance. 10738944 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 n 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 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 instrumentation.) 2267466 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . 75.00 n The Christmas SongMel Torme & Robert Wells/arr. James 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 H Dance of the Reed FlutesP.I. Tchaikovsky/ arr. Carrie Lane 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 school performers. 10091971 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 n Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (from "The Nutcracker")P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Robert 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 it can be played on celesta or keyboard with great results. Begin your own holiday tradition with this accessible setting! 10283734 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 4 Deck the Hall of the Mountain KingEdvard Grieg/arr. Richard Meyer. This totally unique (and somewhat crazy!) selection will be the hit of your holiday concert! Your audience will be delighted when they hear what happens when the festive Welsh carol Deck the Halls is combined with the dark and mysterious In the Hall of the Mountain King from Grieg's "Peer Gynt Suite." Many key playing skills including accidentals, tempo changes, and important balance issues are reinforced throughout. Sleigh bells and crash cymbals add just the right amount of color to this fun, good-natured seasonal work. 10738925 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 n 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 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 n Four Character Dances from "The Nutcracker" P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Michael Hopkins. The complete "Nutcracker" is performed every year during the Christmas season, and the orchestral suite is also a holiday favorite. This accessible arrangement for string orchestra contains four popular character dances 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. These light pieces of dance music celebrate sweets from around the world and include chocolate from Spain, coffee from Arabia, tea from China and candy canes from Russia. 10608532 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 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. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 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 or Full Orchestra . . . . . 65.00 n 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 H 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. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 n 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 or Full Orchestra . . . . . 58.00 4 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Eddie Pola & George Wyle/arr. Bob Cerulli. The Christmas classic It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year has stood the test of time. This bright, fun arrangement goes together easily and will delight audiences. It was originally recorded by Andy Williams and later by Garth Brooks. 10695973 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 53.00 BEST SELLERS 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 (The Cold North Wind)—Todd Parrish. 10453642 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 10453642E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 48.00 Inverno (Scenes from Vivaldi's "Winter")— Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Todd Parrish. 10444015 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10444015E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 50.00 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 10454269E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 55.00 Christmas Cello-bration— Traditional/arr. Bob Phillips. 10594935 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10594935E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 46.00 Mary, Did You Know?—Mark Lowry & Buddy Greene/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. 10563862 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 53.00 10563862E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 53.00 Somewhere in My Memory (from "Home Alone") —John Williams/arr. Larry Moore. 2481829 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Sleepers Wake—J.S. Bach/arr. Jerry Brubaker. 2478060 String or Full Orchestra. . . . . 65.00 2478060E String or Full Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63.00 How the Grinch Stole Christmas— arr. Jerry Brubaker. 2467033 String or Full Orchestra. . . . . 65.00 A Charlie Brown Christmas—arr. Larry Moore. 2473240 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00