Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Percussion, Piano, Sleigh Bells, Triangle, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2 - Grade 0.5
SKU: CF.BAS87F
Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Kathryn Griesinger. Full score. 8 pages. Duration 1 minute, 35 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #BAS87F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BAS87F).
ISBN 9781491162934. UPC: 680160921683. Key: D major.
Mix it up for a fun first winter concert! This mash-up of familiar holiday tunes uses only notes from the D major scale with frequent stepwise motion and no shifting in the bass. With unison quarter note and half note rhythms and simple 3-part harmony, this arrangement will help beginners play with confidence and success. Melodies include Joy to the World, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Good King Wenceslas, and Jolly Old St. Nicholas. Add extra sparkle with optional piano and percussion.
About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series
This 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