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.
SKU: AP.47478
UPC: 038081544847. English.
This lovely setting of three timeless and lively holiday tunes forms a festive trio of toe-tapping fun. Jaunty, rhythmic carols from Victorian-era England---Good King Wenceslas, Deck the Hall, and Here We Come A-Caroling---help form the cornerstone of traditional Christmas music. Set with both traditional and contemporary harmonies, and including optional percussion, your musicians and audience will be filled with the joy and pleasure of the season.
SKU: AP.47478S
UPC: 038081544854. English.
SKU: LO.30-1899L
UPC: 000308093391.
This is a creative worship experience built around prayers (both sung and spoken) for our world's leaders as well as elusive goals such as peace, the end of terrorism and racism, and prayers for the needy in our world. It is global rather than nationalistic in scope and is distinctively Christian in nature, with prayers that the church may take the lead in responding to a world in need. It is an appropriate consideration for a missions or global focus, any national or patriotic thrust, as well as any general observance where an inspirational worship experience is desired.
SKU: KN.8731
UPC: 822795087314.
This holiday classic by Handel has been creatively arranged for string orchestras. Containing almost all the themes from Handel's Messiah, the block scoring will help younger players build confidence as they prepare to perform this arrangement. An optional piano part is provided.
SKU: 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).
SKU: AP.44852S
UPC: 038081518572. English. Traditional Hanukkah.
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).
SKU: AP.44852
UPC: 038081518565. English. Traditional Hanukkah.
SKU: AP.45880
UPC: 038081523835. English. Traditional Hanukkah.
This traditional Hanukkah song, My Candles (sometimes known as In the Window), is a lovely and haunting melody written in strophic form. Strophic music is a song that has only one phrase of melodic material with changing text to give variation. Now combined by arranger Brendan McBrien with an original melody that appears between verses, this piece is a beautiful addition to the holiday repertoire! (3:00).
SKU: AP.45880S
UPC: 038081523842. English. Traditional Hanukkah.
SKU: AP.43790S
UPC: 038081505138. English. The music of Antonio Vivaldi; a traditional carol.
Imagine howling winds and bitter cold as musicians rehearse. Good King Wenceslas arrives with gifts of food and fuel! Spirits are lifted, the music is transformed, and everyone chills out. Blending and transforming both Good King Wenceslas and Winter, this arrangement will jazz up any holiday program. (2:00).
SKU: AP.44781S
UPC: 038081516936. 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).
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SKU: AP.44781
UPC: 038081516929. English. Traditional German Carols.
SKU: AP.38393S
UPC: 038081438597. English. Traditional.
Have a rockin' good time at your holiday concert with this fun arrangement! Written for first-year string players, with both arco and pizzicato opportunities, as well as optional piano and hand percussion parts, this will be a favorite with both your students and your audience!
SKU: AP.44799S
UPC: 038081517322. English.
A joyful departure from tradition, now set in 4/4 time by Jeffrey Turner, this fresh setting of the beloved carol is sure to add sparkle to any holiday celebration. Across the silent night, the blazing star of a solo cello beacons. A violinist follows, and the glory of a string orchestra suddenly bursts across the heavens. A twinkling piano announces that a child has been born unto the world; then, the high strings enter like angels singing from above. With its ending in 3/4, sure to put a smile on everyone's face, there's never been a happier birthday. (3:20) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: KJ.O1057C
Tintinabulations is a light novelty piece containing the stylistic variations from the familiar holiday song Jingle Bells. The first portion of the piece goes back in time to the early 1800's and adopts the style of Gioacchino Rossini. This it seques to the elegance of waltz music from the days of the Strauss family. Progressing into the twentieth century, Jingle Bells becomes a jazzy delight featuring a special tuba solo. As the piece comes to a climatic ending, the familiar melody takes on the lively sound of Country-Western music. With bells in the background throughout most of the piece, the definition of tintinabulations comes to mind; the ringing sound of bells.
SKU: AP.33649S
UPC: 038081379968. English.
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!
SKU: AP.48048
UPC: 038081554273. English.
A Christmas Canticle by Vince Gassi features three timeless carols expertly woven together. A dash of Once in Royal David's City, a pinch of Good King Wenceslas, and a half teaspoon of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen melodically intertwining throughout afford you the opportunity to adorn your holiday concert with the resplendent sounds of Christmas. Like snow falling gently on treetops, the harmonies will seem like warmth on a crisp winter's night. Crackling fire not included. (2:25) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.48048S
UPC: 038081554280. English.
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