Christmas and Holiday String Orchestra Music

"Giddy-up little donkey! Hurry, because we’re late getting to Bethlehem!" The image of the traveler is vividly portrayed in this Spanish children’s carol, arranged to depict the clip-clop of the

Warm, nostalgic emotions mean this selection is an enduring favorite. This arrangement repeats the melody several times over harmonic variations, creating a perfect concert piece or sing-along.

The music is a pentatonic Scottish folk melody that was probably originally performed moderately fast. The song gradually became a worldwide tradition at New Years' celebrations. This beautiful and

A nice approachable arrangement for young orchestra featuring an often-requested and famous song. This music is about getting together with old friends, remembering great times, and toasting those days of

This folk song from Scotland, is a favorite for ringing in the New Year! Recognized around the world this well-loved folk song is set in a rich and full-sounding arrangement that includes fun sound effects

A beautiful new setting that combines both of the Christmas carols with the same name into one complete arrangement. This is an exceptionally colorful arrangement of these beautiful carols, with flowing

Known for its simplistic beauty, this melody is supported by a simple but beautiful harmonization.

This is the "other" version of Away in a Manger, the beloved Christmas carol, written by William J. Kirkpatrick. It features a string quartet within the orchestra, and its haunting beauty is

A humorous and creative holiday selection combining Up on the Housetop and Good King Wenceslas, this clever arrangement uses only the first six notes of the D major scale. Fun and

Gabriel's Message, a 13th- or 14th-century Basque carol, is set in a warm and joyous cinematic style combined with rich, thickly textured string voicings inspired by composer Ralph Vaughn Williams.

This cute, simple arrangement features the bass section and makes them sound great! Have some fun with this cool medley featuring Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells -it will brighten

This beautiful ballad from "The Polar Express" makes a wonderful addition to your performance library. Lots of doublings and unisons will give your young players the confidence they need to play this in

The well-known Ukrainian Bell Carol gets a rock mash-up in this high-energy arrangement that includes drum set. Optional chimes add even more color.

This spirited mashup combines the well-known holiday tunes Carol of the Bells and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. Set in E Dorian, this arrangement avoids passages with

Have a yo-ho-ho holiday concert when you program this pirate version of Ukrainian Bell Carol. Any tricky parts have been adapted into a pirate style your students will love! Easy rhythms and

Cleverly combining the holiday favorites We Three Kings and Carol of the Bells, this very accessible arrangement gives all sections the opportunity to perform the melody. The piece