Hal Leonard is pleased to introduce the first in a new series of publications by renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin long known for his commitment to music education. Leonard's arrangements feature a piano soloist with youthorchestra accompaniment each in a non-traditional creative way that brings a new and fresh approach to your Christmas repertoire. Let your students enjoy the musical touch of one of our most esteemed orchestra conductors in thislovely collection of familiar carols including Carol of the Kings; Silent Night; The Twelve Days of Christmas; Veni veni Emmanuel; Moonlight Carol; The First Noel; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Oh Come All Ye Faithful;Pat-a-Fum; and Deck the Halls with Joy. (Grade 2)Also available for $5.95 each:04490776 Violin 104490777 Violin 204490778 Violin 3 (Vla TC)04490779 Viola04490780Cello04490781 Bass04490782 Piano ($8.95)04490783 Percussion

The 'ch'in' is a traditional Chinese seven-stringed plucked zither which was associated with sages and scholars. The sophisticated technique of 'ch'in' playing involves various ways of plucking the strings as well as range timbre and the use of ornaments. In this composition for string quartet Zhou captures the essence of these special musical gestures frequently found in 'ch'in' music.

From the Mannheim Steamroller CD Christmas Extraordinaire here is a captivating setting of this traditional Scottish favorite. This string orchestration includes a beautifully elongated melody a violin solo and a sensitive dramatic ending.

This is a version for string quartet of Erkoreka's saxophone quartet Duduk II. It is the last of the four Duduk pieces which are based on the traditional modes/scales of Armenia.

Paperback-Vaughan Williams fist encountered the old English folk song Dives and Lazarus when he was 21 and here presents five variants that are in his own words 'not exact replicas of traditional tunes but rather reminiscences of various versions in my own collection and those of others'.The work was premiered in Carnegie Hall as part of the 1939 New York World's Fair and is a wonderful example of the sumptuous string textures and modal tonalities that have become the composer's trademarks.

Paperback-Vaughan Williams fist encountered the old English folk song Dives and Lazarus when he was 21 and here presents five variants that are in his own words 'not exact replicas of traditional tunes but rather reminiscences of various versions in my own collection and those of others'.The work was premiered in Carnegie Hall as part of the 1939 New York World's Fair and is a wonderful example of the sumptuous string textures and modal tonalities that have become the composer's trademarks.

Paperback-Vaughan Williams fist encountered the old English folk song Dives and Lazarus when he was 21 and here presents five variants that are in his own words 'not exact replicas of traditional tunes but rather reminiscences of various versions in my own collection and those of others'.The work was premiered in Carnegie Hall as part of the 1939 New York World's Fair and is a wonderful example of the sumptuous string textures and modal tonalities that have become the composer's trademarks.

The traditional tunes Banana Boat Song and Tingalayo explore not only syncopation and hooked bowings but students also get to play the role of auxiliary percussion! Tapping col legno and stomping all combine to fill your audience’s imagination with warm breezes and gently rolling waves while being immersed in the calypso style. Written by a string educator this will work well with any developing ensemble

This medley features three songs in traditional Celtic/Irish fashion with a melancholy ballad and two rhythmic folk tunes in triple and duple meter. The interest in folk and Celtic/Irish style continues to grow and your playersand audience will love this one! Includes: Aignish on the Machair As I Roved Out and Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms.

A traditional Israeli folk song with text from the Torah Hashivenu means “Cause Us to Return ” and is scored sensitively for strings in this stirring rendition by John Leavitt. Here's a chance to give yourstudents the opportunity to perform and understand some meaningful cultural music from another land. Dur: 2:40

This treatment of the holiday standard alternates between 4/4 and the traditional 3/4 meter in another of Robert Longfield's many well-scored arrangements for younger players. Your players can perform this with ease and confidence. Dur: 2:40

Perfect for any spot in a holiday program it includes short fresh treatments of 5 traditional songs: Joy to the World O Come All Ye Faithful Up On the Housetop Silent Night and Jingle Bells.

Everyone will recognize this famous tango (also known as “The Dove”) and its signature traditional tango rhythms that mix triplets against dotted duple figures. Roberts new arrangement is well designed for stringensemble superblywritten with effective use of pizzicato easy tremolo and melody moments for all sections.

Once again James Curnow provides another of his skilled medleys of traditional folk melodies this time taken from the rich musical history and culture of Japan. This terrific multi-cultural performance and teaching pieceincludes: Sakura (CherryBlossoms) Hotaru Koi (Come Firefly) and Mizuguruma (The Water Wheel).