Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.44781S

Arranged by Sandra Dackow. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Orchestra Expressions. Christmas; Multicultural; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Duration 1:45. Alfred Music #00-44781S. Published by Alfred Music (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).

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 3

SKU: AP.48052

Arranged by Dan Forrest and string orchestra setting by Kirk Moss. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Christmas; Traditional. Score and Part(s). 128 pages. Duration 4:45. Belwin Music #00-48052. Published by Belwin Music (AP.48052).

ISBN 9781470652319. UPC: 038081554297. English. Traditional English Carol.

Perform this famous setting of the beloved traditional English carol, The First Noel, newly scored for string orchestra with piano or harp accompaniment by Kirk Moss. The piece can stand alone or be paired with Dan Forrest's choral setting, and its captivating musical message will touch the hearts of performers and listeners alike. The setting sits so well for strings that either a younger ensemble or the most advanced students can perform it. Highly recommended! (4:45).

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.38516

Arranged by Vince Gassi. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Christmas; Light Concert; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 134 pages. Duration 2:35. Highland/Etling #00-38516. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.38516).

UPC: 038081439761. English. Traditional.

Take one traditional English carol, change the meter, insert a slow middle section, add a dash of counterpoint, and sprinkle liberally with sparkly Christmas dust. Mix with orchestra and audience members and you have the perfect recipe for your next holiday concert. Good cheer is guaranteed to follow.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.45818

Sing We Now of Christmas. Arranged by Michael Story. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 76 pages. Duration 1:45. Belwin Music #00-45818. Published by Belwin Music (AP.45818).

UPC: 038081524306. English. Traditional French Christmas Carol.

Make your holiday concert sparkle with this terrific new arrangement called Chant de Noël, based on the popular Christmas carol Sing We Now of Christmas and arranged by Michael Story. Varying textures and colorful harmonies abound in this easy to play, yet sophisticated piece. (1:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.44830S

Three Appalachian Carols. Arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Explorer. Christmas; Folk; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Duration 3:30. Highland/Etling #00-44830S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.44830S).

UPC: 038081518213. English. Traditional American.

Snowy hilltops, timeless family traditions, and the warmth of a hearth---the atmosphere of a Smoky Mountain Christmas is captured in this arrangement of three traditional Appalachian carols arranged by Andrew Dabcyznski. The simple modal melodies of Star of the East and Babe of Bethlehem are passed throughout the orchestra, before concluding with the stirring spiritual Rise Up Shepherd and Follow. The keys, meters, and bowings are all playable by second-year string students, but intermediate and advanced students also will find this to be a satisfying holiday concert piece. (3:30).

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.43852S

Arranged by Deborah Baker Monday. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Christmas; Traditional; Winter. Score. 8 pages. Duration 7:00. Highland/Etling #00-43852S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.43852S).

UPC: 038081506951. English. Traditional.

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).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.44808S

Featuring O' Tannenbaum. Arranged by Victor Lopez. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Christmas; Novelty; Secular; Traditional; Winter. Score. 8 pages. Duration 2:20. Belwin Music #00-44808S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.44808S).

UPC: 038081517384. English. Traditional.

Written in a bossa nova style, this fresh take on the classic O' Tannenbaum, arranged by Victor López, will add a little Caribbean flavor to your Christmas concert, and will be easy to learn and teach. (2:20).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.1-ADV40026

For String Orchestra. Arranged by Sigi Busch. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Advance Music: Holiday Celebration Series. Christmas; Secular; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). Advance Music #01-ADV40026. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV40026).

UPC: 805095400267. English. Traditional.

This cheerful arrangement of a German Christmas carol, Morgen Kinder wird's was geben, or Tomorrow, Children, Just Wait! is to be executed at a moderate tempo. The setting is easy yet effective. The well-known melody is framed by amusing interludes and it is well suited for opening or closing a concert. Arranged for string orchestra.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.48040

The Holly Bears a Berry. Arranged by Michael Kamuf. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Christmas; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 76 pages. Duration 2:00. Belwin Music #00-48040. Published by Belwin Music (AP.48040).

UPC: 038081553863. English. Traditional English Carol.

Sans Day Carol arranged by Michael Kamuf, is a beautiful setting for beginning string students that offers an opportunity to work on expressive playing with limited technical demands. The melody is passed around the ensemble and includes optional percussion parts. This arrangement is fitting for both holiday and festival performances. (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.47435S

Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Performance Music Ensemble; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Christmas; Folk; Traditional; Winter. Score. 16 pages. Belwin Music #00-47435S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.47435S).

UPC: 038081542119. English.

This arrangement of lovely ballads, vigorous fiddle songs, and simple shaped-note tunes is deeply rooted in early-American folk traditions. The three Christmas tunes The Babe of Bethlehem, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, and Star in the East will carry you to the wind-swept, snow-covered Appalachian Mountains. Beautiful orchestral scoring will provide a full sound for any ensemble.