Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Percussion, Piano, Ride Cymbal, Sleigh Bells, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 2 SKU: CF.YAS104
Composed by Benjamin Hanby. Arranged by Carl Strommen. SWS FS. Christmas and Holiday, Young String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+8+5+5+5+2+2+8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS104. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS104). ISBN 9780825889110. UPC: 798408089115. 8.5 x 11 inches. Key: G major.
Get your orchestra swinging this year with a fun Christmas piece based on the ever-popular “Up On The Housetop.” Drawing from his jazz background, Carl Strommen delivers an arrangement that is unique and authentic to the idiom, but within the technical capabilities of the intermediate student. Oh what fun it will be to ride this sleigh – Ho, ho ho!.
Swingin’ Santa (Up on the Housetop) should be played lightly and, with the aide of the ride cymbal at m.11, with a slight “swing.” Attention to articulations and dynamics will ensure this cheerful and buoyant piece a first rate performance of this holiday favorite.
About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series
This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels
