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The Yuletide RagBy Richard Meyer
Grade Level: 2 1/2
T h e H i g h l a n d / E t l i n g S t r i n g O r c h e s t r a S e r i e s
A DIVIS ION OF
I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N
Conductor Score 1Violin I 8Violin II 8Viola 5Cello 5String Bass 5Sleigh Bells 1
YULETIDE RAG
What would it sound like if Scott Joplin had
written “Jingle Bells?” Your students and
audience will find out when they hear this
delightful holiday piece in ragtime style. The rag
begins with the violins presenting a jazzed-up
version of “Jingle Bells” using syncopation and
turn-of-the-century harmonies. Sleigh bells join
in at the chorus of the tune. Violas and cellos
then introduce “Deck the Halls” in ragtime style,
trading four-measure phrases with the violins.
Basses and cellos are briefly featured before
“Jingle Bells” reappears. This arrangement is full
of great teaching opportunities (chromatics and
syncopated rhythms), and has a mature, polished
sound that orchestras of all levels will enjoy. All
parts are playable in first position throughout.
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