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Christmas Music for Beginning Orchestra Thursday, November 03, 2011

Do you need some more selections for your Holiday concert? Try one of these educationally valid and highly programmable pieces recommended by Stanton’s Sheet Music:

NORTHPOLE WORKSHOP
Doug Spata
35965 Gr. 1.5 $45.00
Fun polka depicting Santa's elves. Teaching Elements: string crossing • staccato • elementary arpeggios • 8th notes

JAPANESE CHRISTMAS
Keiko Yamada
FAS69 Gr. 1.5 $40.00
Unique Bring a Torch + Holly & Ivy. Teaching Elements: Asian pentatonic harmony • subtle dynamics • multiculturalism

GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER
Arr. Bob Cerulli
35912 Gr. 2.5 $45.00
Fun! Sprinkled with Xmas quotes. Teaching Elements: D.S. al Coda concept • 16th/8th/16th rhythm • F & Bb

NUTCRACKER…IN ABOUT 3 MINUTES
Arr. Doug Wagner
35896 Gr. 2.5 $45.00
5 tightly woven ballet movements. Teaching Elements: Romantic chromaticism • tempo & meter changes • caesuras

For more recommendations from Stanton's, contact Dan in Orchestra!

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