Christmas and Holiday String Orchestra Music

Energize any holiday concert with this Trans-Siberian Orchestra hit! The energy of the accented, syncopated rhythms will engage students and audiences alike. An optional electric violin part provides the

In Greek mythology, Boreas is the cold north wind, making this piece a great addition to any winter concert. The mysterious opening leads to an exciting finale. Students will experience spiccato and legato

Nothing says "noel" better than a 16th-century courtly dance. This carol was originally performed for the French nobility. The variations in this setting will lift your spirits as they pass from a joyous

Bringing the distinctive interpretations of Mannheim Steamroller to the concert stage for strings, this beautiful setting of the well-known French carol will add a touch of serenity and splendor to any

This wonderful medley includes many beloved folk songs that create a festive musical montage honoring the spirit and traditions of Chanukah. The original symphonic version has been skillfully adapted for

As seen in the mind-boggling Trans-Siberian Orchestra stage show, this thought-provoking medley of Christmas tunes describes a lone cellist playing Christmas carols in the midst of the Bosnian war. The

Leroy Anderson's ever-popular holiday medley arranged for string orchestra in a faithful adaptation of the original first performed by the Boston Pops. This spectacular nine-minute concert feature includes

This beautiful, flowing piece is a nice change for your next holiday concert. Made popular by the group Celtic Woman, it will touch your audience with the beauty of Christmas. Optional percussion gives it

This is the third movement of a four-movement work celebrating the holiday season. We Three Kings serves as the primary theme, and I Saw Three Ships serves as the secondary theme in the

Get in the holiday spirit with this unique Christmas selection. Combining well-known carols with echoes of Haydn, this work achieves the perfect union of familiarity and novelty.

Written in a bossa-nova style, this fresh take on the classic O Tannenbaum will add a little Caribbean flavor to your Christmas concert while being easy to learn.

This lively fantasy of traditional English carols captures scenes of Charles Dickens' snowy London at the holidays. The lilting 6/8 arrangement modulates through several keys, featuring the timeless

Subtitled Fatto per la notte di Natale, or "made for the night of Christmas," Corelli's Christmas Concerto stands as one of the finest concerti grossi of the Baroque era. All solo parts have been

This fresh holiday setting for strings provides a new sound to a familiar tune. The melodic Il Est Ne is charming in this new treatment, which can be enhanced with optional, simple percussion.

A longtime favorite in symphony concert halls, Hershy Kay's ingenious treatment of this holiday favorite includes variations in a delicious fugal style, ideal for string ensembles as well. A truly memorable

This setting of the perennial Christmas favorite has a refreshing quality about it with creative style and key changes. Available with an orchestration, it is ideal for a variety of ensembles.

"For the night is God's cathedral" and the stars visit in "dreams of fireflies." This piece will be greatly enhanced by adding a rhythm section and electric instruments, but can be played by strings

It's a winter evening filled with anticipation of a fun jaunt gliding through the snow on a horse-driven sleigh. This catchy melody accompanied by optional percussion follows the ride through the snowy

Scored for strings, harp (keyboard) and two violin soloists, this ethereal setting retains the form and texture of the original while bringing it to a student-friendly level. Melodic material is passed

This lovely setting of three timeless holiday tunes forms a festive trio of bright Christmas cheer. Lively, rhythmic carols from Victorian-era England include Good King Wenceslas; Deck the Hall and

Perform this famous setting of the beloved traditional English carol scored for string orchestra with piano or harp accompaniment. The piece can stand alone or be paired with Dan Forrest's choral setting