Christmas and Holiday String Orchestra Music

This intermediate arrangement blends a traditional approach to this holiday favorite with a popular twist somewhat reminiscent of the scores of Leroy Anderson. The melody is passed among all the sections as

After an elegantly understated opening, the treatment of this traditional carol then ebbs and surges again from one stanza to the next, employing articulation and dynamic contrast to propel the it to its

If you are looking for a grand closer for your Christmas concerts, this short yet climactic arrangement fits the bill. Following the tutti opening, the main theme enters simply stated as a quartet with one

This arrangement combines the traditional melodies The Holly and the Ivy and Good King Wenceslas. Every section has melodic lines, and the music becomes quite chromatic and adventurous

As the title implies, Merry, Merry, Merry was inspired by the Christmas holidays, with the light texture and melodies evoking the gentle images of falling snow and brisk winter walks. The work is a

The straightforward scoring makes this arrangement very playable, while containing a few flourishes that will challenge and excite players as well as audiences. This piece is well suited for orchestras with

After the lush opening bars, this medley opens with the whispered melody of Silent Night over pizzicato arpeggios and a leisurely shuffling bass. A seamless transition to 6/8 lifts us swiftly into the

Two fun and upbeat Jewish dances sung during the celebration of Hanukkah. Younger string musicians will play a few low first fingers, pizzicato, and simple sixteenth-note rhythms. All sections have

This very creative theme and variation arrangement of the famous Christmas Carol takes the popular melody through a variety of playing techniques, several key changes, and even a minor mode. An excellent