Mannheim Steamroller-Leave it to Mannheim Steamroller's Chip Davis to give Tchaikovsky's masterwork a new twist with an infectious funky bass line rock drums and a groove that takes ballet music to a different level. A perfect freshener for your holiday concert.

Composed as a concert fanfare or opener for an exciting holiday concert this brief energetic piece is a collection of snippets or motifs from many well-known carols. Included are: Good King Wenceslas Joy to the World Angels We have heard on Highand Jingle Bells.

This movie has been a yearly favorite and the recent remake includes a delightful holiday soundtrack from Bruce Broughton. Your audiences will instantly recognize the musical motifs and themes that are heard throughout this magical and heartwarming film.

Elliot Del Borgo uses this classic Christmas carol in a substantial piece for young musicians. The yuletide theme is present throughout but Elliot has incorporated additional music for directors who desire a piece with more teaching potential than traditional holiday arrangements at this grade level.

This symphonic treatment of Good King Wenceslas is perfect for your next holiday concert. Easy double stops will really make your ensemble sound brilliant. The piece is voiced in simple three-part harmony so you can play it with almost any combination of instruments. Exactly what you’ve come to expect from Elliot Del Borgo!

Here's your chance to perform the charming music from the holiday hit movie. Four songs from the film's soundtrack have been woven into a concert piece that includes Believe (Josh Groban) The Polar Express (performed by Tom Hanks) the heartwarming When Christmas Comes to Town and closes with the festive Spirit of the Season.

The leadoff tune from the Mannheim Steamroller CD Christmas Celebration is the perfect opener for any winter or holiday concert. The beginning fanfare gives way to a driving Mannheim groove combining original themes with quotesfrom Deck the Halls Hallelujah Chorus and Joy to the World. Festive and powerful!

Score and Parts-This beloved Appalachian carol by the Dean of American Balladeers is simply exquisite in the skillful hands of arranger Bob Krogstad. Here's a chance to put a fresh breathtaking and memorable moment into your nextholiday program. (G. Schirmer Inc.) Dur: 6:45 Does not include Vocal part.

Each of the 12 days brings a snippet from a different holiday tune in this fun arrangement that uses the easy keys of G and D. As the days are added, it becomes a fun-filled challenge. Surprise comes on the12th day with 'Hallelujah Chorus'! (7:00) / Orchestre A Cordes

S'vivon (se-vi-vohn) is the Hebrew word for dreidl, a four-sided top that is popular with children during the celebration of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. In this arrangement by Brendan McBrien, variations are created through the subtle use of motivic rhythms from within the melody, presenting the theme in different voices and keys in both arco and pizzicato, using the A section of the tune as an accompaniment for the B section, and, finally, changing the modality to major, which creates (for a short time) a very different feeling from the traditional minor setting. (2:50) / Orchestre A Cordes

This carol is often heard at the holidays with its Renaissance-like tune and simple harmony. Lloyd Conley's version for young strings brings interesting lines that work with the melody changing dynamics and textures and tasteful optional percussion. Dur: 1:50

Hal Leonard is pleased to introduce the first in a new series of publications by renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin long known for his commitment to music education. Leonard's arrangements feature a piano soloist with youthorchestra accompaniment each in a non-traditional creative way that brings a new and fresh approach to your Christmas repertoire. Let your students enjoy the musical touch of one of our most esteemed orchestra conductors in thislovely collection of familiar carols including Carol of the Kings; Silent Night; The Twelve Days of Christmas; Veni veni Emmanuel; Moonlight Carol; The First Noel; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Oh Come All Ye Faithful;Pat-a-Fum; and Deck the Halls with Joy. (Grade 2)Also available for $5.95 each:04490776 Violin 104490777 Violin 204490778 Violin 3 (Vla TC)04490779 Viola04490780Cello04490781 Bass04490782 Piano ($8.95)04490783 Percussion

This festive medley combines three joyful melodies into a cheerful Celtic tapestry. Centering on 'The Sussex Carol,' it also takes the listener on a colorful romp through 'Good Christian Men, Rejoice,' as well as an Irish fiddle tune entitled 'A Merry Christmas.' The work can be performed with strings alone, but the addition of hand drum, guitar, and whistle give a distinctive 'fiddle band' sound without significantly increasing rehearsal preparation. (2:40) / Orchestre A Cordes