String Orchestra

Rosenhaus - Grade 3

Four Christmas favorites combine to create a sparkling showcase for holiday programs. Perform with band alone or with chorus and strings for a fabulous concert finale! Includes: Deck the Hall, Ding Dong! Merrily on High, I Saw Three Ships and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

This toe-tapping, light and fanciful tune from composer John Moss features the violin section for your holiday programming. The parts lay well for all players and little rehearsal should be needed. Add the sleigh bells and your orchestra is good to go!

Here's a terrific suite arranged for school string ensembles by the original fiddler from the Broadway show, Herbert Baumel.Mr. Baumel's carefully crafted collection is presented in separate movements that can be performed in various combinations.Includes: Tradition, Anatevka, If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker, Sunrise, Sunset, and To Life.

Sting's gentle moving song has become an airwave favorite and works great for strings. Easy to play and quick to rehearse, it is a perfect choice for any program.

Here's a fun way to teach simple syncopation in a style that students love to play. Fiesta for Strings also lends itself to some clever staging and includes simple, pattern-oriented percussion to add to the festive, rhythmic feel.