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American Grade 1+ Standard Strings with opt. piano

Given the popularity of Frank Halferty fiddle tunes, you won't want to miss this new arrangement featuring Deck the Halls and brief references to Up On The Housetop. Set includes an optional 3rd Violin/Viola TC and piano part. Key: D Duration 2:20

Collection Contains: DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH; JINGLE BELLS.

In the Bleak Midwinter was written by English poet Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) for inclusion in her collection 'Poetical Works.' This text then gained great popularity when it was paired with Cranham in The English Hymnal, 1906. Written by Gustav Holst (1874-1934), Cranham was composed specifically for this text. This grade 1 setting of the tranquil tune uses muted strings to portray the quiet calm of the winter season. Duration 2:55.

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS; UP ON THE HOUSETOP; JINGLE BELLS
This grade 1+ arrangement features a medley of three holiday tunes: We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Up On The Housetop, and Jingle Bells. Foot stomping and shuffling sections add fun for the players in addition to improving coordination. An optional piano and sleigh bells part is provided in each set, as well as 3 copies of the 3rd Violin/Viola T.C. part. Duration 1:55.

A fantastic introduction to five-part harmony for young orchestras! This arrangement of the much beloved Ukrainian folk song will sound wonderful and will provide opportunities to work on bow placement. Duration: 2:00