A Charlie Brown Christmas: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Larry Moore
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00478726
$60.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| A Charlie Brown Christmas - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas - Violin 3 (Viola T.C.) | $7.00 | |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas - Viola | $7.00 | |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas - Cello | $7.00 | |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas - String Bass | $7.00 | |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas - Piano | $7.00 | |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas - Percussion | $7.00 |
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Description
America's beloved comic character is remembered with this musical montage that features memorable songs. Larry Moore's arrangement is designed for string groups to sound their very best on a holiday program and includes: "Christmas Time Is Here, O Tannenbaum, Skating," and "Linus and Lucy."
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00478726
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About the Arranger: Larry Moore
Larry Moore has built a reputation as an arranger who understands what school orchestras need: music that sounds polished and professional without demanding virtuosic technique. His arrangements prioritize musicality and ensemble balance, making them reliable choices for concert programs across all levels.
Why we love this
Moore's gift here is taking material that audiences instantly recognize and reshaping it so your string section actually sounds like a unified ensemble rather than separate instruments reading notes. The song selections create a natural arc through the program, opening warm and closing with rhythmic energy, which means your winter concert never drags.
What to expect
Charming and accessible, with the kind of melodic warmth that makes you hear why these songs endured. The arrangement feels spacious rather than crowded, allowing each line to breathe while maintaining the gentle humor and sincerity of the source material.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the Grade 3 level looking for holiday repertoire that connects with audiences of all ages. Directors want recognizable material that builds ensemble confidence without unbalanced ranges or technical complications.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across your first violins and violas in "Christmas Time Is Here" to avoid a top-heavy sound; this tune needs warmth, not brightness.
- Establish a clear pulse early in "Skating" because the rhythmic energy is what makes this arrangement drive forward.
- Bring out the countermelody in cellos during "Linus and Lucy" so the piece feels full even if your bass section is thin.
- Use the conductor score to mark exact divisi points for violins; Moore's voicing relies on clean section splits to achieve transparency.
How to use it
Pair this as your centerpiece holiday medley, giving it a full five to seven minutes on your winter concert so the arc of songs can unfold naturally. It works especially well early in the second half of a program where audiences need something familiar and inviting before moving to more challenging work.
Skills your students will build
- Voicing and balance across four-part string writing
- Sustaining warm tone quality in lyrical passages
- Reading divisi parts with confidence
- Maintaining consistent intonation across changing harmonic contexts
- Coordinating rhythmic precision in a multi-sectional arrangement