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From the Matt Riley Epic Christmas Series

The Definitive Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Cinematic. Virtuosic. Unforgettable. The arrangement performed by major symphonies, now available for your ensemble.

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Instant PDF Downloads • Professional Backing Tracks • Lexye Thiele Masterclass

Feature	Soloist $39	Ensemble $89	String Orch $149	Standard $399	Premiere $649	Deluxe $899
Total Value	$280	$945	$1,250	$1,800	$2,100	$2,300
Six solo violin editions & six piano scores (PDF)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Lexye Thiele video masterclass	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Reference recordings & performance backing track	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fourteen chamber editions (duo, trio, quartet)		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Audio Vault: 16 mixes, 4 split tracks, 6 rehearsal mixes		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
String orchestra score & parts, two arrangements			✔	✔	✔	✔
MusicXML & MIDI source files			✔	✔	✔	✔
Full orchestra score & parts, Philharmonic and Rock				✔	✔	✔
Finale, MusicXML & MIDI for both orchestrations					✔	✔
15 multi-track audio stems (WAV)					✔	✔
Printed & bound conductor’s score and parts						✔

One accompaniment, any front line. The orchestration does not change with the soloist, so every pairing in the Ensemble Suite plays over the string orchestra and over either full orchestra. Learn the accompaniment once and re-cast the solo for years. Each configuration is a complete engraved edition with its own score and parts, not a reduction of the orchestral version.

Soloist Suite

Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Violin) Soloist Suite

Epic Christmas Series VIOLIN SOLOIST PERFORMANCE & STUDY SUITE The Definitive Edition, $39 A $280 Total Value A cornerstone of the Epic Christmas Series, this is the exact arrangement of the Carol of the Bells / God Read more

Epic Christmas Series

VIOLIN SOLOIST PERFORMANCE & STUDY SUITE

The Definitive Edition, $39

A $280 Total Value

A cornerstone of the Epic Christmas Series, this is the exact arrangement of the Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Medley performed by major symphonies. Play it as a traditional acoustic work with live piano, or as a full production with world-class session players.

The Music Library (PDF):

Six Solo Violin Editions: Philharmonic, Philharmonic with the classic ending, the virtuosic Samuel Antunes Alternate, the polished Jacob Tudor Edit, the original legacy version, and an Intermediate edition.
Three Piano Accompaniments: the piano part on its own at Early Intermediate, Late Intermediate and Advanced, for the pianist's stand.
Three Violin & Piano Combined Scores: both staves on the page at the same three piano levels, for rehearsing together. They print the Rock Orchestra violin line, which runs the same bar count as every other solo edition, so the combined score works whichever edition you play.
Rhythm Section Charts: a Chords and Slashes chart plus a Lead Line and Chords chart.

Audio & Video Assets:

Standard Mix 2.0 with piano and guitar: a hybrid production featuring the St. Petersburg String Orchestra, Steve Goold on drums, Cory Wong on guitars, and programming by Michael Nelson Rizzo.
Pure Piano Accompaniment: a high-fidelity rehearsal and performance track.
Two Reference Recordings: with orchestra and with piano, so you can hear the shape of the whole piece before you start.
Performance Masterclass: a 35-minute video with Lexye Thiele on aggressive bow technique, shift accuracy, and playing to rhythmic loops.

World-Class Production:
Produced & Arranged by: Matt Riley
Drums: Steve Goold • Guitars: Cory Wong • Orchestra: St. Petersburg String Orchestra • Synth/Loops/Programming: Michael Nelson Rizzo (Epic Soul)

$39.00

Ensemble SUITE

Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Violin) - Ensemble Suite

Epic Christmas Series PROFESSIONAL ENSEMBLE SUITE Fourteen Chamber Editions, $89 A $945 Total Value The widest chamber library in the Carol line. Fourteen separately engraved editions across eight instrumentations, so the Read more

Epic Christmas Series

PROFESSIONAL ENSEMBLE SUITE

Fourteen Chamber Editions, $89

A $945 Total Value

The widest chamber library in the Carol line. Fourteen separately engraved editions across eight instrumentations, so the same medley fits a duo, a trio, a quartet, or a quartet with piano without anyone reading from a reduction.

Every Way You Can Program It:

Two Violins at Advanced or Intermediate, as a straight duo with no pianist or with piano at two levels, plus a Concert Revision in the Philharmonic style.
Three Violins & Piano in the Revised 2026 Edition, with the legacy edition archived alongside it.
Two Violins, Cello & Piano, standard and Concert Revision.
Violin, Cello & Piano and Violin, Viola & Piano, each at Intermediate and Advanced.
Violin, Viola, Cello & Piano, String Quartet on its own, and String Quartet with Piano.
Any of the above with the accompaniment tracks instead of live piano.

Each one is a complete engraved edition with its own score and parts, not a cut-down of the big version. You are choosing a lineup, not a size.

The Complete Soloist Suite Is Included

All six solo violin editions, the piano accompaniment at three levels, three violin and piano combined scores, both rhythm charts, the reference recordings, and the 35-minute masterclass with Lexye Thiele.

Audio Vault:

16 accompaniment mixes across seven distinct beds, including the Premium 2.0 Hybrid and the Pro 1.0 Cinematic mixes.
4 split tracks for in-ear monitors, click left and track right.
6 rehearsal mixes at 120 and 150 bpm.
8 arrangement demos so you can hear each chamber edition before you rehearse it.

Production: Matt Riley (Arranger) • Steve Goold (Drums) • Cory Wong (Guitars) • St. Petersburg Strings • Michael Nelson Rizzo (Synths)

$89.00

String Orchestra Suite

Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Violin) - String Orchestra Suite

Epic Christmas Series VIOLIN SOLOIST + FULL STRING ORCHESTRA Full Ensemble Rights, $149 A $1,250 Total Value Put the Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Medley in front of your whole string section, with the Read more

Epic Christmas Series

VIOLIN SOLOIST + FULL STRING ORCHESTRA

Full Ensemble Rights, $149

A $1,250 Total Value

Put the Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Medley in front of your whole string section, with the editable source files to fit it to the players you actually have.

The Orchestra Library:

Two String Orchestra arrangements: Violin & String Orchestra, and Violin, Piano & String Orchestra. Conductor's score and full section parts for each, Violin I, Violin II, Violin III, Viola, Cello and Contrabass.
Two solo violin versions in both arrangements, Standard and Philharmonic.
Editorial source files: MusicXML and MIDI for every arrangement in the Soloist, Ensemble and String Orchestra tiers, so you can rewrite bowings, split a part, or adapt the scoring.
Audio demos of both string orchestra arrangements.

Program a Different Soloist Every Season

The string orchestra accompaniment does not change with the front line. The same parts on the same stands back a single violinist, two violins, three violins, violin and viola, violin and cello, or two violins and cello. Learn the accompaniment once and re-cast the solo for years.

Every Way You Can Program It:

Solo violin with string orchestra.
Solo violin with string orchestra and piano.
Any Ensemble pairing fronting the string orchestra.
Any of the fourteen chamber editions on their own.
Solo violin with piano, at three piano levels.

Each of these is a complete engraved edition with its own score and parts, not a reduction of the orchestral version.

Everything Below Is Included

The complete Professional Ensemble Suite, all fourteen chamber editions, and the complete Soloist Suite, plus the full Audio Vault of 16 accompaniment mixes, 4 split tracks and 6 rehearsal mixes.

Production: Matt Riley (Arranger) • Steve Goold • Cory Wong • St. Petersburg Strings • Michael Nelson Rizzo

$149.00

Yours to keep and perform forever. Buy it once and you own it. Perform it as many times as you want, season after season, with no rental, no per-performance fees, and nothing to license again each time you program it. A full orchestra work this size is normally rental only, billed every night you take the stage. Not this one. It is yours.

Symphony Master Library

Symphony Master Library - Standard

Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Violin) - Symphony Standard

Epic Christmas Series SYMPHONY MASTER LIBRARY (STANDARD DIGITAL) Two Full Orchestra Versions, $399 An $1,800 Total Value The performance library for symphonies, universities and professional organizations. Two complete Read more

Epic Christmas Series

SYMPHONY MASTER LIBRARY (STANDARD DIGITAL)

Two Full Orchestra Versions, $399

An $1,800 Total Value

The performance library for symphonies, universities and professional organizations. Two complete orchestrations of the medley, and every asset from the tiers below is included.

The Full Orchestra Library:

Philharmonic Version: 11x17 conductor's score with cover, and the complete part set at 9x12, plus a merged all-parts PDF at Letter for quick printing.
Rock Orchestra Version: 11x17 conductor's score, complete part set at Letter including rhythm section and piano, plus a merged all-parts PDF.

Program a Different Soloist Every Season

The orchestration does not change with the front line. The same 40-plus parts back a single violinist, two violins, three violins, violin and viola, violin and cello, or two violins and cello. One library, a different soloist every year.

Every Way You Can Program It:

Solo violin with full orchestra, Philharmonic.
Solo violin with full orchestra, Rock Orchestra, with rhythm section.
Any Ensemble pairing fronting either orchestra.
Solo violin with string orchestra, with or without piano.
Any of the fourteen chamber editions on their own.
Solo violin with piano, at three piano levels.

Every one of these is a complete engraved edition with its own score and parts. The smaller configurations are not reductions of the orchestral version, so you are not buying down when you program one.

Everything Below Is Included

The String Orchestra Suite with both string arrangements and the MusicXML and MIDI source files, the Professional Ensemble Suite with all fourteen chamber editions, the complete Soloist Suite, and the full Audio Vault.

$399.00

Symphony Master Library - Premiere

Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Violin) - Symphony Premiere

Epic Christmas Series SYMPHONY MASTER LIBRARY (PREMIERE) Everything in Standard, plus Source Files and Stems, $649 A $2,100 Total Value The production tier. Everything in the $399 Standard Library is included, plus the Read more

Epic Christmas Series

SYMPHONY MASTER LIBRARY (PREMIERE)

Everything in Standard, plus Source Files and Stems, $649

A $2,100 Total Value

The production tier. Everything in the $399 Standard Library is included, plus the editable notation files for both orchestrations and the isolated audio stems.

Multi-Track Audio Stems (WAV): 15 isolated tracks from the master session, including the solo violin stem, for building custom rehearsal mixes or reinforcing sections you are missing on the night.
Notation Master Files: Finale, MusicXML and MIDI for both the Philharmonic and Rock Orchestra versions, for full editorial control and custom engraving.

Program a Different Soloist Every Season

The orchestration does not change with the front line. The same parts back a single violinist, two violins, three violins, violin and viola, violin and cello, or two violins and cello. With the source files you can also rewrite a part for a player you actually have.

Every Way You Can Program It:

Solo violin with full orchestra, Philharmonic or Rock Orchestra.
Any Ensemble pairing fronting either orchestra.
Solo violin with string orchestra, with or without piano.
Any of the fourteen chamber editions on their own.
Solo violin with piano, at three piano levels.
Your own re-orchestration, built from the source files and mixed against the stems.

Every one of these is a complete engraved edition with its own score and parts, not a reduction of the orchestral version.

Everything Below Is Included

Both full orchestra versions with scores and parts, the String Orchestra Suite and its source files, the Professional Ensemble Suite with all fourteen chamber editions, the complete Soloist Suite, and the full Audio Vault.

Usage License: Audio stems are licensed for rehearsal and live performance use only. A separate Master Use License is required for commercial releases or digital distribution.

$649.00

Symphony Master Library - Deluxe Print

Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Violin) - Symphony Deluxe

Epic Christmas Series SYMPHONY MASTER LIBRARY (DELUXE PRINT & SHIP) Everything in Premiere, plus Physical Printing, from $899 A $2,300 Total Value The full institutional solution. Immediate digital access to both Read more

Epic Christmas Series

SYMPHONY MASTER LIBRARY (DELUXE PRINT & SHIP)

Everything in Premiere, plus Physical Printing, from $899

A $2,300 Total Value

The full institutional solution. Immediate digital access to both orchestrations, and a professionally printed and bound set for your library.

Physical Fulfillment:

Choose your printed version from the menu below, Philharmonic or Rock Orchestra.
Bound master set: one professionally bound 11x17 conductor's score and one full set of printed parts on premium archival paper.
Want both in print? One printed version is included. If you need both the Philharmonic and the Rock Orchestra printed and shipped, contact me and I will set up a custom order for the second set at an additional $200.

Program a Different Soloist Every Season

The orchestration does not change with the front line. The same parts back a single violinist, two violins, three violins, violin and viola, violin and cello, or two violins and cello. The printed set you put on the shelf this year works for whichever soloist you program next.

Every Way You Can Program It:

Solo violin with full orchestra, Philharmonic or Rock Orchestra.
Any Ensemble pairing fronting either orchestra.
Solo violin with string orchestra, with or without piano.
Any of the fourteen chamber editions on their own.
Solo violin with piano, at three piano levels.

Every one of these is a complete engraved edition with its own score and parts, not a reduction of the orchestral version.

Everything Below Is Included

Full digital download of the Symphony Premiere library: all PDFs for both orchestra versions, the 15 multi-track audio stems, the Finale, MusicXML and MIDI source files, the String Orchestra Suite, all fourteen chamber editions, the complete Soloist Suite, and the full Audio Vault.

International Customers: shipping rates for 11x17 scores vary, so please contact us for a quote before purchasing. Usage License: Audio stems are licensed for rehearsal and live performance use only. A separate Master Use License is required for commercial recordings or digital distribution. Shipping Note: UPS shipping rates for the US are calculated at checkout.

$899.00

Single Digital Part: Carol of the Bells Medley (Violin Version)

Custom Instrumentation Service Single Digital Part (PDF), $10.00 Violin Version Note: These individual parts are designed to be used in conjunction with a Soloist Suite, Ensemble Suite, or String Orchestra Suite purchase. Read more

$10.00

Soloist Suite Demos

Violin & Piano

Violin & Accompaniment Track

Ensemble Suite Demos

Two Violins

Three Violins & Piano

Violin, Cello, & Piano

String Orchestra Demos

String Orchestra with Piano & Tracks

String Orchestra

Symphony Demos

Rock Orchestra

Philharmonic

Audio & Performance Specifications

Every tier from the Ensemble Suite ($89) and up includes this comprehensive professional audio library, delivered in high-quality MP3 format for universal compatibility.

THE AUDIO VAULT: 16 PERFORMANCE ACCOMPANIMENT MIXES

High-fidelity stereo MP3 mixes designed for live performance or rehearsal.

Premium 2.0 Hybrid Mixes:

Featuring Steve Goold (Drums) & the St. Petersburg String Orchestra.

Standard Mix 2.0 (Guitar Intro)
Standard Mix 2.0 (Piano & Guitar Intro)
Orch & Band/Rhythm Mix 2.0 (Guitar Intro)

Standard 1.0 Cinematic Mixes:

High-energy cinematic production and synth programming.

Standard Mix 1.0 (Guitar, Piano, or Sleigh Bells)
Hot Mix (Standalone, Guitar, or Piano)

Symphonic & Rhythm Group Mixes:

Orchestral Mix (Standalone, Piano, or Loops/FX)
Orch & Band/Rhythm Mix 1.0 (Standalone, Guitar, or Piano)

PROFESSIONAL SPLIT TRACKS (CLICK/SYNC TRACKS)

High-quality MP3s designed for in-ear monitor use. Panned LEFT (Click/Vocal Cues) and RIGHT (Cinematic Track).

Standard Mix Split Track
Hot Mix Split Track
Orchestral Mix Split Track
Hybrid (Orch/Synths/Loop/FX) Mix Split Track

More about using the four included Split Tracks

(from http://churchfront.com/blog-churchfront/how-to-get-started-with-a-click-and-backing-tracks-for-your-worship-band)

First, you are going to need a device that is going to play your click and backing tracks. If you are a beginner, the simplest device to use is a laptop, iPhone or iPad.

The cheapest piece of gear to split the signal coming from your phone, tablet, or laptop, is this 3.5mm TRS to dual quarter-inch cable you’ll find on Amazon for five bucks. You’ll plug the 3.5mm TRS end into your device and then plug the red and black quarter ends inch into two separate channels on your mixer. The Red will be the right channel containing the backing tracks, and the Black will be the left channel containing the click. If you would rather have your phone on stage, then you will need a stereo DI box which you can plug the dual quarter-inch ends into, and then out of the box, you will have two XLR cables that run to your stage snake and then to your soundboard.

Now that the signal from the smartphone is at the soundboard, you need to send the click and backing tracks to your musician's in-ear monitors.

From the Matt Riley Epic Christmas Series

The Definitive Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Choose Your Performance Experience

Soloist Suite

Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Violin) Soloist Suite

Ensemble SUITE

Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Violin) - Ensemble Suite

String Orchestra Suite

Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Violin) - String Orchestra Suite

Symphony Master Library

Symphony Master Library - Standard

Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Violin) - Symphony Standard

Symphony Master Library - Premiere

Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Violin) - Symphony Premiere

Symphony Master Library - Deluxe Print

Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Violin) - Symphony Deluxe

Version to print & ship

Single Digital Part: Carol of the Bells Medley (Violin Version)

Soloist Suite Demos

Violin & Piano

Violin & Accompaniment Track

Ensemble Suite Demos

Two Violins

Three Violins & Piano

Violin, Cello, & Piano

String Orchestra Demos

String Orchestra with Piano & Tracks

String Orchestra

Symphony Demos

Rock Orchestra

Philharmonic

More about using the four included Split Tracks