Christmas and Holiday String Orchestra Music

Imagine four soloists playing eight Boomwhackers on the heads of eight brave audience members. That's the scenario of this hilarious show-stopper. Includes: Jingle Bells; Good King Wenceslas and

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

A new take on a beloved traditional carol, this Trans-Siberian Orchestra hit will delight at the holidays. With optional electric violin, guitar, bass, keyboard, and the original TSO drumset part, let your

Add a unique twist to your next holiday concert with this vibrant, dance-like piece. Students will use both arco and pizzicato while learning interesting Latin rhythms and harmonies. Optional percussion,

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

Set in the key of G major in 3/4 time, this easy, yet lush arrangement of the traditional holiday carol will bring out the best in your young players.

This beloved ancient carol is tastefully arranged with all parts remaining in first position and no extended fingerings required. Optional percussion parts add a Renaissance sound and are playable by

Lush and rich harmonies surround this inventive arrangement of Silent Night. Each section is featured through interwoven melodies and changing time signatures in the contrasting "calm" and "bright"

This creative arrangement combines the iconic Pachelbel theme with graceful melodies from The First Noel and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. This lyrical setting in D major includes just a

Pachelbel's Canon in D has long been one of the most popular classical pieces. In this arrangement, the Canon is combined with popular Christmas carols Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and The

Experience a storybook Christmas with this medley of old English carols. Beginning in 4/4 time, Good King Wenceslas meets 12 Days of Christmas before violas sing O Come, O Come,

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

Teaching opportunities abound in this creative arrangement of the carol We Three Kings. The music depicts the kings' famous trek across the desert and is a great way to introduce your students to

Henry Mancini's lovely carol is yet another memorable melody from his rich library of film music. The song was featured in the 1964 Joseph Kankiewicz film of the same name, a retelling of Dickens' A

Your students will be rockin' out with this up-tempo arrangement of the traditional Ukrainian Christmas carol. Set in a contemporary rock style, it contains strong material for all and includes some We

Here's one of the holiday season's most beloved classics scaled down for beginning string groups! While making the most of the simple repetitive melody, this version avoids tricky accidentals and keeps the

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

Carol of the Bells Variant for string orchestra is an interesting adaptation of the popular Christmas classic. The opening three-note ostinato is presented in 4/4 time and immediately sets the tone

Arranged by Matt Riley as part of his Epic Christmas Series. Beautifully orchestrated with an epic cinematic sound, this highly acclaimed arrangement for advanced violin soloist and string orchestra will

A clever piece combining the famous Ukrainian Bell Carol with the seminal We Three Kings, this setting infuses some excellent syncopated rhythms into the piece to give it a really nice