Christmas and Holiday String Orchestra Music

Students confidently tell their story as though from the mountaintops in this African-American spiritual. With straightforward rhythms and pitches, the right arm and bow hand can be the focus to achieve a

This setting will be a welcome addition to any holiday concert. Students get into the action as they march while sitting, and all sections take turns playing the melody. Students and teachers will be

Everyone knows this holiday classic that is perfect for intermediate-level holiday concerts. It's a tune that is sure to bring a smile.

This movement uses two Advent melodies, Veni Veni Emmanuel and the French melody Picardy, the tune most often used with Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence. One never hears either

Expertly rescored for flexible instrumentation, this piece features a creative waltz setting, fresh, lush and effective harmonies, and great contrast between pizzicato and legato style playing. An excellent

This well-known folk tune for developing strings is set in a clever waltz style. An easy and musical introduction to pizzicato playing, with all the lush arco sections that make Greensleeves a

This Gaelic melody is one every child should know and play, particularly around the holidays. With a Celtic raised sixth in the melody, this arrangement will provide a bit of a challenge for the youngest

Just for strings, at a perfectly playable level, this arrangement is sure to become a mainstay of your library. It is quite faithful to Handel's choral setting, which has become a perennial addition to

From "Messiah," this impressive standard work will be a strong addition to any Christmas concert. To help students deliver an inspiring performance of this immortal theme, all parts include an abundance of

Beautiful harmonies and lush scoring form the basis of this lovely arrangement of this lesser-known traditional Hanukkah song. Every section has the opportunity to play the melody. Excellent for teaching

Hanukkah - the Festival of Lights - has a rich musical tradition that has been celebrated for centuries. Based on the traditional song Sevivon, Hanukkah Dance begins with a straightforward

Liven up your holiday concert with a medley of four familiar Hanukkah tunes that are perfect for intermediate to advanced levels. Everyone gets a chance to play the melody in this exciting arrangement.

A unique Hanukkah selection, this piece embodies traditional Jewish music with its haunting melodies in 4/4 time. This arrangement uses easy rhythms, lifts, tremolo, and two-note slurs and ties along with

Two classic songs by America's greatest songwriter are showcased in Ted Ricketts' arrangement for string groups. Ted's combination creates a great holiday mood with the light-hearted two-beat feel of

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

The traditional Hebrew melody has been arranged for string orchestra in the key of D minor. Includes a piano part.

A perennial holiday favorite, this lush arrangement has a rich sound yet is surprisingly playable. Melodies are thoughtfully woven throughout the ensemble amid modern harmonies and easy chromatics. At the

Instantly recognizable Christmas standards Deck the Hall and Jolly Old Saint Nicholas along with a hint of Jingle Bells come together in this lighthearted medley arranged in a