Holiday & Christmas Music for String Orchestra

Energize your holiday program with a hip hop version of the Nutcracker! This rhythmically syncopated mashup of favorites from Tchaikovsky's ballet include: Overture, March, Arabian Dance,

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

This French carol tells the Christmas story from the perspective of shepherds out in the field playing simple instruments. Beginning with a rhythmic drone in the low strings, countermelodies and

This 16th-century Christmas carol originated in the Catalonian region of northeastern Spain. This string orchestra arrangement is the theme followed by four variations featuring cello and bass melody,

The lights, the tree, and quiet anticipation of Christmas are captured in this beautiful rock ballad. As seen in the Trans-Siberian Orchestra stage show The Christmas Attic, this

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

This famous Austrian folk carol is set in a unique and inviting style which will be perfect for your next holiday concert. Subtle melodic lines in this lullaby paint a calm and serene musical portrait of

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

A fun arrangement of a beloved holiday classic closely follows the original, set in the key of B-flat. Optional percussion parts are included; however, other than the sleigh bells, all parts can be covered

Energize your next holiday concert! Funky Christmas is a fun mashup of Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, and Hark the Herald Angels Sing, with a little bit of

Pops Specials for Strings. Medium level arrangement of the most popular holiday song of 1994. Includes optional piano, electric bass, and percussion.

This arrangement for string orchestra features three abridged movements of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; March and Trepak. These abridged

Santa's reindeer are off and running with this playful holiday selection. Featuring Jingle Bells and Up on the Housetop, you can hear the hooves of the reindeer as they "galop" across the

This emotional and reflective work paints a poignant picture of the holiday season as seen through the eyes of a homeless person on a street corner. The juxtaposition of the melodies Ukrainian Bell

This is an exciting new setting of three famous traditional carols: Good King Wenceslas; The First Noel and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman. Using fresh contemporary harmonies and

Catalonia (the northeastern region of Spain) boasts a long and varied history of music making. This work taps into that deep well of inspiration to create a rich and musical setting for strings. It utilizes

Get your students set for the winter season with this fun arrangement of Jingle Bells! Filled with energetic accompaniments to the main tune, this piece is a great chance for your students to build

The classic winter and holiday choral work transforms wonderfully into a terrific showcase for string orchestra. The festive, ethnic dance style is filled with energy and enthusiasm for both players and

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

After the lush opening bars, this medley opens with the whispered melody of Silent Night over pizzicato arpeggios and a leisurely shuffling bass. A seamless transition to 6/8 lifts us swiftly into the

The straightforward scoring makes this arrangement very playable, while containing a few flourishes that will challenge and excite players as well as audiences. This piece is well suited for orchestras with

After an elegantly understated opening, the treatment of this traditional carol then ebbs and surges again from one stanza to the next, employing articulation and dynamic contrast to propel the it to its

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

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