Holiday & Christmas Music for String Orchestra

This creative arrangement develops the iconic rhythmic motif from first movement of Vivaldi's Winter from "The Four Seasons." Arpeggiated patterns in the lower strings realize the implied harmonies

Two Christmas classics have been masterfully rearranged into a harmonic minor mode providing a new twist on these holiday favorites for string orchestra. Joy to the World; Deck the

This musical celebration of the season is an upbeat, creative mix of five traditional, school-friendly carol tunes: Ding! Dong! Merrily on High; Deck the Hall; Good King Wenceslas; Here We Come

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

Are you ready for an exciting take on a familiar holiday classic? Your students will love the energy and enthusiasm required to perform this fast-paced adaptation of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.

A wonderfully subtle and evocative opening section sets up a faster, livelier section built upon themes presented in the first section. The interesting counterpoint will keep all the players as well as the

A skillfully arranged Christmas medley of themes from The Nutcracker along with familiar carols weaving in and out, this is your one-stop shop for all things Christmas - beautifully tied up with a

This exquisite lyrical work in D minor will evoke images of the beauty of a cold winter landscape with lush harmonies, beautiful melodies, and pleasing counterlines. The piano part is a gorgeous part of the

Popular holiday favorites Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Silent Night get a lively and fresh reimagining. Creative harmonic language and effective meter changes create a unique

Bold, brisk melodies describe thrilling adventures in this exciting concert overture in D minor. Intermediate-level players will enjoy the vivid and expressive style, but the real focus is on triple-meter

This new string orchestra arrangement by James Kazik captures all the wonder (and waggish humor) of the hit 1990 movie Home Alone. Retaining many of the quirky rhythms and chromaticism of the

Translated "Let your animals graze," this 16th-century French Advent and Christmas carol is expertly arranged for intermediate string orchestra. A great teaching tool for 6/8 time.

This exciting and contemporary arrangement blends two traditional carols, We Three Kings and O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Opening in a slow and mysterious 6/8,

This elegant arrangement blends the familiar Christmas carols It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and The First Noel. The melody is passed to all sections of the orchestra with

Smith's popular setting of the traditional carol O Holy Night has been flexibly scored for string orchestras of any size. Featuring the percussion section, we are musically transported to the

Create a lasting memory with this processional that combines Dona Nobis Pacem with Grant Us Peace and Silent Night. Easily memorized parts allow your string players to

Fum, Fum, Fum is a popular 16th- or 17th-century Christmas carol from Catalonia in northeast Spain. This well-crafted arrangement includes a series of variations that conclude with an energetic

Here's a bubbly multilevel arrangement of this seasonal favorite with a dollop of holiday tradition and a dash of contemporary rock. Middle-level students work on their spiccato skills and pass the

A brilliant, accurate, and very playable adaptation for young string orchestra of the classic Mozart masterpiece. With meticulous editing of bowings and fingerings, your ensemble will gain invaluable

A clever and unexpected mash-up of Ukrainian Bell Carol and House of the Rising Sun - wait until you hear them played together! A fun addition to your holiday