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Three holiday favourites are combined into this solid ensemble setting for strings by Jon Bauman. Careful part writing makes this medley a solid piece to teach and perform with confidence. Includes: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, O Little Town of Bethlehem and O Come, All Ye Faithful. Dur: 4:15

Perfect for any spot in a Christmas concert, it includes short, fresh treatments of 5 traditional songs: Joy to the World, O Come All Ye Faithful, Up On the Housetop, Silent Night, and Jingle Bells.

Essential Elements for String Orchestra Series Master Level (2)

The song that has become a worldwide Christmas tradition has been skillfully arranged to be simple enough for young players, but the Latin rock rhythmic experience will thrill ensembles of all ages. Both your students and audiences will enjoy the “catchy” melody and percussive interludes of this piece. Warning! Don’t try to stop the audience from singing and dancing down the aisle. A drumset part is included but hand percussion may also be added for even more flair.

A new medley that includes several contrasting carols from the rich German musical heritage. Includes: Gloria, Bells Never Sounded Sweeter, O Christmas Tree, Ring, Little Bells, and O, How Joyfully.

Here is a refreshing, simple treatment of the tradional carol that can give younger players performance success. Lloyd Conley's writing for developing groups is always a solid choice for directors. Dur: 2:25

The favourite English carol in a new treatment for young players.

A lovely arrangement of the familiar Christmas carol that will delight all. Play it as close to a Brandenburg tempo and style as possible!

Open or close your winter concert with this fun collection of bits and pieces of eleven popular carols. Solidly scored for your young orchestra, the arrangement also includes an optional piano accompaniment for either rehearsal or performance. This is a great opportunity for your string orchestra to demonstrate their holiday spirit and the audience will love to recognize the tunes as they go by!

Based on O Christmas Tree/O Tannenbaum. Listen for the surprise after the initial brief introductory statement of “O Tannenbaum.” The groove is set and the melody flows freely throughout the ensemble. This tune is so hot, your students will want to be playing it in the summer!

Essential Elements for String Orchestra Series Master Level (2)

Strings 8/8/4/4/4/4 plus Piano; Percussion 1 (Bells); Percussion 2 (Sleigh Bells)

Such a beloved tune! Perfect for a young ensemble providing fantastic technical practice in a setting that everyone enjoys

Here's a simple, tuneful holiday piece that you can easily add to your next program. Easy, diatonic lines and conventional harmony also make it suitable teaching material for your developing string groups. The optional, simple percussion can add to the festive flavour.

Traditional Mexican Christmas tunes in an exciting mariachi setting! Perfect for the young orchestra, using easy rhythms in the keys of D and G. Includes the tunes Campaña Sobre Campaña, Este Noche Es Noche Buena and Ándale Juana.

John Moss has transformed this traditional festive tune by placing it in a lighthearted duple meter style (not 6/8), making it more playable by younger players. Dur: 2:10

John Moss' delightful concert piece is light and fun with hints of The Twelve Days of Christmas cleverly worked into a contemporary, holiday waltz. A fresh, new approach to a holiday favorite, ideally scored for younger string players.

Essential Elements for String Orchestra Series Expert Leve (2)

Imagine spending the Christmas holidays in an old wild west town, with cowboys and Indians, wagon rides, gunfights, and, of course, a visit from Old St. Nick. Based on “Jingle Bells” with snippets of other well-loved Christmas tunes woven in, this piece is sure to make the audience smile as they experience Christmas and the Old West in a new way!

Set in a traditional “country” waltz style from the glory days of the great women country music singers, this new arrangement for your beginning strings allows everyone to have the opportunity to perform the melody. This is not meant to be performed as a parody of this genre, but in a sweet, gentle cantabile swing style. While the swing eighths prevail throughout, your young musicians will have the opportunity to play in both arco and pizzicato techniques. Highly recommended!

Essential Elements for String Orchestra Series Expert Leve (2)

A lighthearted winter or holiday tune that's quick and easy to learn. Duration: 2:00

A warm and easy arrangement of Still, Still, Still and The First Noel that will grace your Christmas concert stage as well as broaden your students' listening and technical abilities. Both tunes are presented on their own and then combined to conclude this lyrical arrangement. Rhythmically it is quite easy, which will enable your young players to focus on achieving a good balance between melody and harmony.

Written in the keys of G and C major, interest is sustained through repetition using contrasting styles and accompaniments, tempo changes, and scoring techniques. The music is light and spirited and lies well within the abilities of the grade 2+ string orchestra. The arranger provides the opportunity for all to play the melody. An optional piano part is provided in each set, as well as 3 copies of the 3rd Violin/Viola T.C. part. Duration 2:00

Enjoy a timeless arrangement that incorporates a narrator reading the familiar words while the orchestra provides sound effects and performs traditional and pop holiday songs. Invite your superintendent or principal to read the cued narration part for added fun. Titles include: Jingle Bells, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Lullaby, Overture to William Tell, Up On the Housetop, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer, Sleigh Ride, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, I Gave My Love a Cherry, and Let It Snow! DURATION: 7:00