SKU: AP.49905S

ISBN 9781470662332. UPC: 038081579535. English.

Using only the first six notes of D major and easy rhythms, Pizzicato Holidays, arranged by Chris M. Bernotas, is perfect for beginning string students' first concert. The introduction and ending bookends include a hint of O Christmas Tree, along with Up on the Housetop; The Dreydl Song; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; and Auld Lang Syne. All sections play the melody in turn and have interesting parts throughout. Violin 2 and viola are doubled, as are cello and string bass. A simple sleigh bell part is included but optional. A wonderful selection to ring in the holidays! (2:25).

SKU: AP.49905

ISBN 9781470662325. UPC: 038081579528. English.

Using only the first six notes of D major and easy rhythms, Pizzicato Holidays, arranged by Chris M. Bernotas, is perfect for beginning string students' first concert. The introduction and ending bookends include a hint of O Christmas Tree, along with Up on the Housetop; The Dreydl Song; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; and Auld Lang Syne. All sections play the melody in turn and have interesting parts throughout. Violin 2 and viola are doubled, as are cello and string bass. A simple sleigh bell part is included but optional. A wonderful selection to ring in the holidays! (2:25).

SKU: AP.43107S

UPC: 038081507712. English. Various.

By popular demand due to their extensive flexibility, Happy Holidays---Vol. Two is now available in this ingenious setting that can be used year after year. Suitable for both middle school and high school performances, and presented in a multipurpose format, you can choose to have a quintet (brass, woodwind, or both) perform in the lobby of the concert hall prior to the band concert or at a reception after the concert. Or choose to have the entire band perform it during the concert! Tremendous versatility permits preparation in small groups saving rehearsal time. This new version includes: Adeste Fideles, We Three Kings of Orient Are, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and Jingle Bells. (6:45) Also available, Happy Holidays---Vol. 1 (00-42178).