Holiday & Christmas Music for String Orchestra

A fresh and very creative reimaging of this timeless Christmas classic that is a delightful departure from the typical holiday arrangements. Very colorful chromatic harmony along with two key changes create

The classic holiday gems I Saw Three Ships and Sussex Carol come together in this lilting arrangement, ideal to focus on 6/8 rhythms (with a dash of 9/8) and bowing. A joyful celebration

This delightful Christmas medley includes full versions of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; Silent Night; O Come, All Ye Faithful and Deck the Halls along with hints of Angels We Have Heard

This clever version of the classic Christmas carol Up on the Housetop is a brilliant addition to the beginning string orchestra repertoire with opportunities to work on strengthening pizzicato.

Intertwining folk songs and Christmas carols gives this piece a unique voice! Great for expressive playing. Also reinforces dotted quarter-note/eighth-note rhythms as well as low second finger. Perfect for

Intended for use for Christmas or winter concerts, this work is based on a modernized version of Jingle Bells.

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 delightful medley of holiday favorites "strung" together in a very accessible arrangement will make an excellent and festive addition to your holiday program. Perfect as a light and easy treat for high

This beautiful original work will warm the audience and players with delight. A beautiful melody and colorful harmonies combined with lush and expert scoring will make the developing orchestra sound full. A

This creative setting of Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells for beginning string orchestra will make you feel like you are sitting around the campfire having a yuletide

3/4 meter and open harmonies place the listener in a medieval court. A great tribute to the modal Christmas music of the Middle Ages.

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

The holiday season is a time of joy, merriment, excitement, and traditions. One such time-honored tradition is the holiday string concert, which is often the debut performance for young musicians. This

This arrangement combines the traditional melodies The Holly and the Ivy and Good King Wenceslas. Every section has melodic lines, and the music becomes quite chromatic and adventurous

This beautiful setting of the familiar carol will be the centerpiece of your holiday concerts. Lush harmonies and flowing counterlines combine to give a new, fresh sound to the timeless melody. Encourages

Santa begins his joyful Christmas Eve journey, but as the ride progresses, things become a bit hectic! Featuring frantic rhythms, percussion effects, humorous dissonance, and familiar holiday melodies, this

This easy medley of three holiday favorites gives every section in the orchestra an opportunity in the spotlight with the melody. Young ensembles will gain independence and confidence as they prepare this

This quirky holiday piece describes a scenario in which all the orchestra music is mixed up just before a Christmas concert begins. This delightful novelty captures the music of that fateful concert in an

A fun, original holiday work for string orchestra that will bring joy to your winter program.

This ancient Basque Christmas carol originates from the 13th century and tells the story of the Angel Gabriel's Annunciation to the Virgin Mary. This carol is also known by the title Gabriel's

Nineteenth-century England meets 1950s Cuba in this clever Latin-style arrangement of a traditional carol! Optional percussion create an authentic Latin sound as the orchestra celebrates the holidays in