Belwin Pizzicato Holidays - Bernotas - String Orchestra - Gr. 0.5

Featuring Up on the Housetop; Dreydl Song; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; and Auld Lang Syne

Music: Traditional
Arranger: Chris M. Bernotas
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: String Orchestra
Level: 0.5

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!
Duration: 2:25