(Featuring "Sleigh Ride," "Winter Wonderland," and "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!") Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Conductor's score and set of performance parts for concert band (1 - solo vocal, 1 - optional solo alto saxophone, 1 - optional solo trumpet, 3 - 1st flute, 3 - 2nd flute, 2 - oboe, 3 - 1st clarinet, 3 - 2nd clarinet, 3 - 3rd clarinet, 1 - alto clarinet, 2 - bass clarinet, 2 - bassoon, 2 - 1st alto saxophone, 2 - 2nd alto saxophone, 1 - tenor saxophone, 1 - baritone saxophone, 3 - 1st trumpet, 3 - 2nd trumpet, 3 - 3rd trumpet, 1 - 1st horn in F, 1 - 2nd horn in F, 1 - 3rd horn in F, 1 - 4th horn in F, 2 - 1st trombone, 2 - 2nd trombone, 2 - 3rd trombone, 2 - euphonium, 1 - baritone treble clef, 4 - tuba, 1 - string bass, 1 - mallet percussion, 1 - timpani, 2 - percussion I, 5 - percussion II). Series: Belwin Symphonic Band. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Percussion, Piano, Ride Cymbal, Sleigh Bells, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YAS104

Composed by Benjamin Hanby. Arranged by Carl Strommen. SWS FS. Christmas and Holiday, Young String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+8+5+5+5+2+2+8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS104. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS104).

ISBN 9780825889110. UPC: 798408089115. 8.5 x 11 inches. Key: G major.

Get your orchestra swinging this year with a fun Christmas piece based on the ever-popular “Up On The Housetop.” Drawing from his jazz background, Carl Strommen delivers an arrangement that is unique and authentic to the idiom, but within the technical capabilities of the intermediate student. Oh what fun it will be to ride this sleigh – Ho, ho ho!.
Swingin’ Santa (Up on the Housetop) should be played lightly and, with the aide of the ride cymbal at m.11, with a slight “swing.” Attention to articulations and dynamics will ensure this cheerful and buoyant piece a first rate performance of this holiday favorite.

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 Bass, Cello, Percussion, Piano, Viola, Violin I, Violin II, Violin III (Viola T.C.) - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YAS104F

Composed by Benjamin R. Hanby. Arranged by Carl Strommen. SWS. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS104F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS104F).

ISBN 9780825889127. UPC: 798408089122. 8.5 x 11 inches.

Get your orchestra swinging this year with a fun Christmas piece based on the ever-popular “Up On The Housetop.” Drawing from his jazz background, Carl Strommen delivers an arrangement that is unique and authentic to the idiom, but within the technical capabilities of the intermediate student. Oh what fun it will be to ride this sleigh – Ho, ho ho!

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