| 52626 | Pizzicato Holidays |
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| (Arr. Bernotas, Chris M.) |  Score
 mp3 audio
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| Category: String Orchestra |
| Grade: Easy |
| Duration: 2:00 |
| Instrumentation: str=8.8.5.5.5,(1 perc),(pf accomp) |
| Comments: Traditional. Key of D. Violin II and Viola double. Cello and Bass double. Up on the Housetop; Dreydl Song; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Auld Lang Syne. Also includes a snipet of O Christmas Tree. |
| Description: Using only the first six notes of D major and easy rhythms, Pizzicato Holidays, arranged by Chris M. Bernotas, is perfect for beginning string students' first concert. The introduction and ending bookends include a hint of "O Christmas Tree," along with "Up on the Housetop"; "The Dreydl Song;" "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"; and "Auld Lang Syne." All sections play the melody in turn and have interesting parts throughout. Violin 2 and viola are doubled, as are cello and string bass. A simple sleigh bell part is included but optional. A wonderful selection to ring in the holidays! |