By Anonymous. Arranged by Elliot Del Borgo. String ensemble. For Violin I, Violin II, Violin III, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Piano. Carl Fischer Performance Series for String Orchestra - Concert String Orchestra. Classical. Level: medium easy. Score and parts. 19 pages. Published by Carl Fischer.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YAS206

Composed by Kathryn Griesinger. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Set of Score and Parts. 8+1+1+2+5+5+5+2+2 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 12 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS206. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS206).

ISBN 9781491159194. UPC: 680160917778.

Take a sparkling ride through the snow aboard an express train, headed straight for the North Pole. In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement, developing players will travel through several holiday tunes, including Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas, O Christmas Tree, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Students can work on staccato bow technique, easy dotted rhythms, and low 2 / low 1 finger patterns, but all while staying in first position. Be sure to use the included percussion and train whistle to make the journey come alive.
Take a sparkling ride through the snow aboard an express train, headed straight for the North Pole. In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement, developing players will “travel” through several holiday tunes, including Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas, O Christmas Tree, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Students can work on staccato bow technique, easy dotted rhythms, and low 2 / low 1 finger patterns, but all while staying in first position. Be sure to use the included percussion and train whistle to make the journey come alive.
Take a sparkling ride through the snow aboard an express train, headed straight for the North Pole. In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement, developing players will “travel” through several holiday tunes, including Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas, O Christmas Tree, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Students can work on staccato bow technique, easy dotted rhythms, and low 2 / low 1 finger patterns, but all while staying in first position. Be sure to use the included percussion and train whistle to make the journey come alive.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BAS77

Composed by Shaker Tune. Arranged by Deborah Baker Monday. Beginning String Orchestra (BAS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+8+5+5+5+2+8 pages. Duration 1 minute, 49 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #BAS77. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BAS77).

ISBN 9781491151228. UPC: 680160908721. 9 x 12 inches.

As the title suggests, there is a trumpet-like motive which is tossed among instrument sections.  The source of this tune from the Shaker history can be performed as a holiday piece or any time of year.  It is an easy D major with easy rhythms which offers a great selection for concert or festival.
This piece offers so many opportunities to do cross curricular activities with your students.  The arrangement offers very equal playing among sections.  Let each section shine during their highlighted part.The original tune is called Mother's Golden Trumpet and appears in a collection of Shaker tunes for Christmas. This arrangement is not specified for holiday only but can be used in either setting,In addition to this great teaching point, it is a strong piece in D major for young string players.

About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Limited parts (often 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are same part)
• Limited keys and rhythms - only simple 8th note patterns
• Limited independence of parts
• Playable after limited study time
• First position and natural bowings
• Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BAS77F

Composed by Shaker Tune. Arranged by Deborah Baker Monday. Beginning String Orchestra (BAS). Full score. With Standard notation. 8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #BAS77F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BAS77F).

ISBN 9781491151594. UPC: 680160909094. 9 x 12 inches. Key: D major.

As the title suggests, there is a trumpet-like motive which is tossed among instrument sections.  The source of this tune from the Shaker history can be performed as a holiday piece or any time of year.  It is an easy D major with easy rhythms which offers a great selection for concert or festival.
This piece offers so many opportunities to do cross curricular activities with your students.  The arrangement offers very equal playing among sections.  Let each section shine during their highlighted part.The original tune is called Mother's Golden Trumpet and appears in a collection of Shaker tunes for Christmas. This arrangement is not specified for holiday only but can be used in either setting,In addition to this great teaching point, it is a strong piece in D major for young string players.

About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Limited parts (often 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are same part)
• Limited keys and rhythms - only simple 8th note patterns
• Limited independence of parts
• Playable after limited study time
• First position and natural bowings
• Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YAS206F

Composed by Kathryn Griesinger. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Full score. 8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS206F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS206F).

ISBN 9781491159361. UPC: 680160917945.

Take a sparkling ride through the snow aboard an express train, headed straight for the North Pole. In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement, developing players will travel through several holiday tunes, including Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas, O Christmas Tree, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Students can work on staccato bow technique, easy dotted rhythms, and low 2 / low 1 finger patterns, but all while staying in first position. Be sure to use the included percussion and train whistle to make the journey come alive.
Take a sparkling ride through the snow aboard an express train, headed straight for the North Pole. In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement, developing players will “travel” through several holiday tunes, including Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas, O Christmas Tree, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Students can work on staccato bow technique, easy dotted rhythms, and low 2 / low 1 finger patterns, but all while staying in first position. Be sure to use the included percussion and train whistle to make the journey come alive.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

(Flexible Four-Part Christmas Concert Pieces). Composed by Various. Arranged by James Rae. For 4-part flexible ensemble (Part 1: flute / oboe / violin / clarinet / alto saxophone, Part 2: flute / oboe / violin / clarinet / alto saxophone, Part 3: violin / clarinet / tenor saxophone / viola / french horn, Part 4: cello / double bass / bassoon / bass clarinet, piano (ad. lib)). Score and part(s). 70 pages. Universal Edition #UE021582. Published by Universal Edition