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n Carol of the Bells—Larry 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 ......... .40.00
H Chanukah Festival—arr. John O'Reilly. Absolutely perfect for your beginning orchestra! Familiar melodies of the Chanukah season are skillfully presented in an arrangement that stays right within the requirements of students working in their first method book. 2375426
String Orchestra ......... .42.00
n Christmas Favorites for Strings—Lloyd Conley. A collection of Christmas arrangements that can be played by the entire string group or by individual soloists with optional CD accompaniment. Each song is correlated with a specific level in the "Essential Elements" method books, but can be used no matter what string method you use. Includes: Frosty The Snowman; A Holly Jolly Christmas; Jingle-Bell Rock; Jingle Bells; Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!; Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree; Silver Bells; The Hanukkah Song; Up on the Housetop; We Wish You a Merry Christmas and White Christmas. The Starter Package includes: 12 Violin; 4 Viola; 4 Cello; 2 Bass; 1 Percussion, 1 Piano and 1 Conductor Book/CD. 5583570 5583588 5583596 5583604 5583612 5594742
Violin ................... .6.99 Viola.................... .6.99 Cello.................... .6.99 String Bass .............. .6.99 Piano .................. .12.99 Percussion............... .6.99
5583562 Conductor Book/CD...... .24.99 5583620
Starter Pack ........... .165.99 5583646 CD .................... .12.99
H Christmas Sampler—arr. Mark Williams. Here's the piece you need for that very first holiday concert! Using only a one-octave D major scale and no eighth notes, Mark Williams has combined several favorite carols and provided interesting parts for all instruments to ensure a motivational concert experience. Includes: Jolly Old St. Nick; O Come, Little Children; Jingle Bells and Good King Wenceslas. 2375434
String Orchestra ......... .40.00
H First Christmas March—John O'Reilly. It just doesn't get any easier than this! Using only six notes, this creative medley of familiar holiday tunes is perfect for that first concert that your beginners will play. Stringing together O Come, All Ye Faithful; Good King Wenceslas; God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen and Jolly Old St. Nicholas, this super piece has no tempo changes, which virtually guarantees success! 2346286
String Orchestra ......... .40.00
n Jazzy Old Saint Nick—Douglas Wagner. All the jazz is in the piano! The string parts are a straightforward arrangement
of Jolly
Old Saint Nicholas that your students could handle after only a few months of instruction. Some pizzicato sections add a delightful change and are fun for the students. This is a winner at their first holiday concert! 2478026
n Ode to Joy—Ludwig van
String Orchestra ......... .40.00 Beethoven/arr.
Del Borgo. Absolutely essential! Every single student should be exposed to this stirring work as early as possible, and Elliot Del Borgo's simple, basic arrangement lets you do that with the assurance that beginning students will experience success. A recommended selection that should be in every library! 2351633
String Orchestra ......... .50.00
n Celtic Christmas Fantasy—Brian Balmages. Add a unique work to your winter concert! This Celtic-sounding arrangement incorporates Joy to the World and O Come All Ye Faithful with the sounds of bagpipe drones and slight variations in melody and harmony throughout. This creates a lively and likeable change of pace for your holiday concert! It's a refreshing addition to the repertoire for your youngest orchestra musicians. 10047913 String Orchestra ......... .40.00
n Christmas Symphony—Elliot Del Borgo. Here is an easy holiday work featuring four works that make a mini-symphony! Angels We Have Heard on High; Hark! the Herald Angels Sing; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and O Come, All Ye Faithful. Each piece flows directly into the next for a joyous medley that's not too hard and serves as a great opener or closer. 2480756
String Orchestra ......... .45.00
n Christmas Time Is Here—arr. 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 ......... .40.00
n Dance of the Reed Flutes—P. I. Tchaikovsky/ arr. Story. This timeless holiday classic from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" is one that will be immediately recognized by all. The famous dance adds a touch of class to your holiday concert. The piano adds that extra bit of support your beginners will appreciate. 2478028
String Orchestra ......... .40.00
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n Two Winter Sketches—Brian Balmages. A thoughtful interlude comprising two traditional songs: The Holly and the Ivy and Jingle Bells. But don't be fooled by the titles, Brian Balmages' arrangement focuses less on the melodies of the holiday warhorses but more on the underlying harmonies, by inverting the melodies and conventional rhythms. 10091954 String Orchestra ......... .40.00
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4 Angels on Parade—Carl Strommen. Beginning students will love this march arrangement of the beloved Christmas carol Angels We Have Heard on High. Your young players will ring in the next holiday season with the festive sound of angels marching in parade. 10308785 String Orchestra ......... .40.00
n Burgundian Carol—arr. Sandra Dackow. This beloved ancient carol is tastefully arranged with all parts remaining in first position and no extended fingerings
percussion parts add a Renaissance sound and are playable by members of the orchestra. 10066572 String Orchestra ......... .40.00
required. Optional n Greensleeves—arr. John Caponegro.
Gaelic melody is one every child should know and play, particularly at holiday time. With a Celtic raised 6th in the melody, this arrangement will provide a bit of a challenge for the youngest musicians. But the rewards are definitely worth the effort in this expressive and mature- sounding orchestration. 10279661 String Orchestra ......... .42.00
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n Fantasy on Greensleeves—Mark Williams. Finally, an arrangement of Greensleeves that beginning string orchestras can play! Set in E minor, it uses notes familiar to beginners and, through clever arranging, avoids new accidentals and difficult string crossings. This is ideal for holiday concerts and year-round performances. Your students will love sounding this good! 2470424
String Orchestra ......... .40.00
H Frosty the Snowman—arr. Bruce Chase. Don't pass this up! This all-time winter favorite is an absolute "must" for holiday concerts! Enjoy! 2138527
String Orchestra ......... .30.00
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n Holiday Celebrations—Bob Phillips. Celebrate three holidays with one song! A simple medley for beginners that includes The Dreidl Song; an African melody known in the USA as Let Us Break Bread Together; and Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (and just for fun, strains of Jingle Bells close the tune!) With the exception of a few notes on the violin, all notes are found on the D and A strings and there are no eighth notes. Truly perfect for beginners! 10049856 String Orchestra ......... .40.00
n It's Holiday Time—arr. John O'Reilly. Celebrate the holiday season with this sparkling medley of popular melodies, including Up on the Housetop; Dreydl, Dreydl; Jingle Bells and Deck the Hall. Your audience will enjoy this bright, accessible arrangement that will make your beginning strings shine! 10280278 String Orchestra ......... .45.00
l O Christmas Tree—arr. Jack Bullock. This familiar German song is a favorite during the holiday season because of the stately melody and the message of the lyrics, "O Christmas Tree, You stand in verdant beauty." This arrangement is presented in a simple form, honoring the Christmas symbol. 10302984 String Orchestra ......... .40.00
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