By Traditional. Arranged by Braz. For orchestra and optional chorus. Score and parts. Duration 20 minutes

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.42063S

Arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Christmas; Folk; Traditional; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Duration 3:30. Highland/Etling #00-42063S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.42063S).

UPC: 038081484044. English. Traditional Irish Carol.

In this sensitive arrangement of one of the world's oldest Christmas carols, the haunting melody is passed throughout the orchestra. Changing textures combine with shifting modes to create a lyric and peaceful atmosphere that surely will be remembered long after the concert is over. (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.49901

Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Christmas; Holiday Pops; Traditional. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:05. Belwin Music #00-49901. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49901).

ISBN 9781470657376. UPC: 038081575520. English. Traditional Carol Tunes.

This musical celebration of the season is an upbeat, creative mix of five traditional, school-friendly carol tunes that include (in order of appearance): Ding! Dong! Merrily on High, Deck the Hall, Good King Wenceslas, Here We Come A-Caroling, and Jingle Bells. Fresh and varied scoring techniques create a seamless two-minute work perfectly suited as a program or set opener that rings out with unbridled joy from beginning to end. (2:05).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.45848

Arranged by Jerry Brubaker. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 94 pages. Duration 2:45. Belwin Music #00-45848. Published by Belwin Music (AP.45848).

UPC: 038081529240. English. Traditional.

This beautiful, treasured carol originated as an anonymous lullaby associated with the Nativity. In this arrangement by Jerry Brubaker, the harmonies are lush with a contemporary feeling. Widely used in many different choral settings and even on several jazz albums, Appalachian Carol will be loved by all. (2:45).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.45848S

Arranged by Jerry Brubaker. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:45. Belwin Music #00-45848S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.45848S).

UPC: 038081529257. English. Traditional.

This beautiful, treasured carol originated as an anonymous lullaby associated with the Nativity. In this arrangement by Jerry Brubaker, the harmonies are lush with a contemporary feeling. Widely used in many different choral settings and even on several jazz albums, Appalachian Carol will be loved by all. (2:45).

Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.44781

Arranged by Sandra Dackow. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Orchestra Expressions. Christmas; Multicultural; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 88 pages. Duration 1:45. Alfred Music #00-44781. Published by Alfred Music (AP.44781).

UPC: 038081516929. English. Traditional German Carols.

A terrific multicultural addition to any beginning holiday concert, this arrangement by Sandra Dackow is a spirited rendition of three traditional German carols. These contrasting carols---Lasst uns froh und munter sein, O Come Little Children, and an unnamed traditional tune---are a fun way to introduce cut time and reinforce bow lifts to young string players. (1:45).

About Orchestra Expressions

Play great songs such as Over the Rainbow, Batman, This Land Is Your Land, and Star Wars (Main Title). Listen to and play a variety of styles of music: popular, traditional, classical, folk and patriotic. Read and write music; compose and improvise. Perform in a concert and play for your family and friends. Be a conductor of the orchestra. Learn about composers, such as Antonin Dvorak, Johann Pachelbel, Jacques Offenbach, Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Giuseppe Verdi, George M. Cohan, George Frideric Handel, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giacomo Puccini, Georges Bizet, Neal Hefti, and John Williams. Discover how music and art are related. Learn about a variety of musical ensembles including string orchestra, full orchestra, mariachi band, steel drum band, dixieland jazz band, rock band, and more. Play music from around the world, including North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.48079

Composed by Turlough O'carolan. Arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Explorer. Folk; Traditional. Score and Part(s). 140 pages. Duration 4:40. Highland/Etling #00-48079. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48079).

UPC: 038081557106. English.

Filled with enchanting melodies and harmonies, O'Carolan's Draught is a lyrical air by Ireland's beloved Baroque-era composer, Turlough O'Carolan, and arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Truly a crossover piece, it is a tune often played by folk and classical musicians alike. An optional harp/piano part enhances this arrangement and makes it a centerpiece for any program for intermediate or advanced players. Correlated to String Explorer, Book 1, Unit 13. (4:40).

Till Morning Is Nigh. By J.E. Spillman And Martin Luther. Setting by Robert W. Smith. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate Full Orchestra. Conductor Score and Parts. 136 pages. Duration 3:50. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: 2.5 (grade 2.5).

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.BFOM00012C

Till Morning Is Nigh. Composed by J. E. Spillman, Martin Luther, and setting by Robert W. Smith. Full Orchestra; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Intermediate Full Orchestra. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Score. 16 pages. Duration 3:50. Belwin Music #00-BFOM00012C. Published by Belwin Music (AP.BFOM00012C).

UPC: 654979184683. English. Setting by Robert W. Smith.

Based upon the traditional carol Away in a Manger, this setting for full orchestra explores contemporary harmonies and textures. The carol is structured in 4/4 time as opposed to the customary 3/4 time, which allows the listener to enjoy the melody from a totally new perspective. This innovative arrangement will complete any holiday program. (3:50).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.46693S

Composed by Leroy Anderson. Arranged by Leroy Anderson and orchestrated by Douglas E. Wagner. Full Orchestra; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Concert Full Orchestra. Form: Medley; Suite. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score. 36 pages. Duration 6:25. Belwin Music #00-46693S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.46693S).

UPC: 038081535198. English. Orchestrated by Douglas E. Wagner.

A brilliant six-and-a-half minute tour de force that will add excitement and sparkle to any December concert that includes three of the six movements found in the original Suite of Carols. Wonderful played as one piece or individually and now available for full orchestra, this arrangement by Douglas E. Wagner includes Pastores a Belén (Spanish), O, Little Town of Bethlehem (American), and Wassail Song (British).

Arranged by Leroy Anderson, orch. Douglas E. Wagner. Full Orchestra; Part(s); Score. Belwin Concert Full Orchestra. Form: Medley; Suite. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. 194 pages. Published by Belwin Music

Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Traditional. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Belwin Concert Full Orchestra. Conductor Score. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: 3 (grade 3).