Ding Dong! Merrily on High: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Carrie Lane Gruselle
Grade: 2.5
Item: 98-DST6128
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| Ding Dong! Merrily on High: Score | $5.00 | |
| Ding Dong! Merrily on High: Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Ding Dong! Merrily on High: Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Ding Dong! Merrily on High: Violin 3 (Viola T.C.) | $7.00 | |
| Ding Dong! Merrily on High: Viola | $7.00 | |
| Ding Dong! Merrily on High: Violoncello | $7.00 | |
| Ding Dong! Merrily on High: Double Bass | $7.00 | |
| Ding Dong! Merrily on High: Rehearsal Piano | $7.00 |
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Description
This spirited work is certain to make its way into libraries everywhere. Listeners can hear the bells chiming right away as this fantastic arrangement unfolds. With several textural changes and an easily achievable fugue, the arrangement includes a wealth of interesting harmonies and teaching opportunities. An instant classic not to be overlooked!
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Developing Strings
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DST6128
More about this title
About the Arranger: Carrie Lane Gruselle
Carrie Lane Gruselle earned her Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and her Master of Music Education from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, where she specialized in Suzuki pedagogy. She teaches elementary and middle school strings in the Appleton Area School District and maintains a cello studio through the Lawrence University Arts Academy in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Why we love this
Gruselle's arrangement captures the infectious energy of this beloved carol while respecting the technical reality of developing orchestras. The fugue section gives students genuine musical problem-solving without overwhelming them, and the textural variety keeps both players and listeners engaged throughout.
What to expect
Bright, joyful, and surprisingly sophisticated. The opening immediately evokes Christmas morning, and as the piece unfolds through its harmonic progressions and fugal writing, it reveals depth that belies its modest difficulty level. Students feel like they're playing something genuinely thoughtful, not just a simplified novelty.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level who need accessible holiday repertoire with real musical substance. This works equally well for directors seeking a single concert opener or a complete holiday program centerpiece.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening bell figures with clean articulation and consistent tone so the chiming effect lands immediately. This sets the festive character that carries the whole piece.
- Balance the harmonic layers throughout the arrangement so inner voices don't disappear. Grade 2.5 students often need a gentle reminder that their lines matter to the overall sound.
- Approach the fugue as a logical unfolding rather than a race. Let each voice entry breathe, and trust that the contrapuntal texture will emerge naturally if everyone stays with the steady pulse.
How to use it
Open a winter concert with this piece to establish an upbeat tone, or place it midway through a program to reset audience energy. It pairs naturally with slower carols or classical arrangements if you're building a full holiday concert.
Skills your students will build
- Fugal voice independence and the coordination of entering voices at staggered points
- Harmonic listening and balance across four or five string parts simultaneously
- Stylistic interpretation of bell sounds through articulation and rhythmic clarity
- Reading and maintaining steady tempo while tracking textural changes