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Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 35-PK00134908
Price: 50.00 USD
Availability: InStock

As performed by Mannheim Steamroller / Arranged by Robert Longfield / Arranged by Chip Davis

Grade: 2

Item: 35-PK00134908

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Product	Price	Quantity
Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Full Score	$7.50
Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Violin 1	$7.00
Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Violin 2	$7.00
Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef)	$7.00
Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Viola	$7.00
Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Cello	$7.00
Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Bass	$7.00
Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Piano	$7.00
Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Percussion	$7.00

This simple, plaintive carol is yet another memorable moment from Mannheim Steamroller's "Fresh Aire Christmas," and continues to be heard each holiday season. Robert's arrangement makes it approachable by most any string ensemble and includes short solo moments to feature a young violin soloist. Dur: 4:00

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Publisher: Hal Leonard

SKU: 35-PK00134908

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About the Artist: Mannheim Steamroller

Mannheim Steamroller emerged in the 1970s as pioneers of the new age synthesizer movement, blending classical instrumental arrangements with electronic production to create a distinctive sound that reached mainstream audiences. Their "Fresh Aire" series became synonymous with contemporary classical music, and their holiday recordings established themselves as seasonal fixtures in millions of homes, proving that acoustic and electronic textures could coexist meaningfully within beloved traditional repertoire.

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Why we love this

Longfield's orchestration respects the contemplative nature of this Advent carol while stripping away excess; the Grade 2 difficulty makes it genuinely accessible without feeling simplified. The built-in violin solo opportunity gives young players a defined featured moment, transforming what could be a generic arrangement into something that serves your ensemble's developmental needs.

What to expect

Spare and meditative, this setting captures the quiet longing embedded in "O Come, O Come Emmanuel." The arrangement inhabits that reflective space between hope and waiting, letting silence speak as eloquently as the strings do.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the Grade 2 level looking for repertoire that carries genuine emotional substance without technical overreach. Directors building a winter concert program want pieces that resonate with audiences while remaining practical for students still developing ensemble cohesion and individual technique.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the string choir so the melody sings through without drowning in inner voices; this carol's power lies in its clarity rather than richness of sound.
Prepare your featured violin soloist early in rehearsals so they develop ownership of their part rather than viewing it as an added responsibility late in preparation.
Shape the phrasing across the four-minute duration with subtle tempo flexibility; resist the urge to hold back simply because the tempo marking suggests restraint.
Let vibrato develop gradually in the sustained passages; younger players often rush vibrato or apply it inconsistently under the emotional weight of a solo moment.

How to use it

Reserve this for the second half of a holiday concert, where its contemplative character offers necessary contrast to more festive selections. It works equally well as a standalone piece on a winter pops program or tucked into a service of lessons and carols where you need instrumental depth without vocal support.