Christmas Vignettes: Winter & Holiday for String Orchestra Wednesday, October 06, 2021
recommended by Megan W., Orchestra Specialist
Christmas Grace arr. Larry Clark, Grade 1.5
Intertwining folk songs and Christmas carols gives this piece a unique voice! Great for expressive playing, this work includes “Silent Night,” “Away in a Manger,” “Greensleeves,” and “Amazing Grace.” This piece will be a certain winner with such a line-up of well-known tunes!
Christmas Vignettes by David Bobrowitz, Grade 2
This delightful Christmas medley includes full versions of “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas,” “Silent Night,” “Oh Come All Ye Faithful,” and “Deck The Halls” along with hints of “Angels We Have Heard On High” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” With a sophisticated, mature quality, it is an absolute must for your next Winter Concert!
Christmas Day, Christmas Night arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle, Grade 2.5
The classic holiday gems “I Saw Three Ships” and “The Sussex Carol” come together in this lilting arrangement, ideal to focus on 6/8 rhythms and bowing. A joyful celebration of the holiday season in a musically rewarding adaptation that moves seamlessly between the two carols.
What Child Is This? arr. Jeffrey E. Turner, Grade 3
This timeless classic is loved all over the world. Using chord substitutions, the harmonic structure of the piece sounds much more advanced than expected at this grade level. The musicians play con sordino, adding to the transcendent feel of the work, and two key changes give the students experience in shifting tonalities. This delicate, enchanting carol is a beautiful addition to any holiday concert.
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Megan W., originally from Pittsburgh PA, is happy to call Columbus and Stanton’s Sheet Music “Home.” As a musician, Megan has played in marching and concert bands, youth orchestras, full orchestras, small ensembles, and a few choirs. Her interests include fiddling, reading, writing, martial arts and yoga.