Holiday & Christmas Music for String Orchestra

Have a yo-ho-ho holiday concert when you program this pirate version of Ukrainian Bell Carol. Any tricky parts have been adapted into a pirate style your students will love! Easy rhythms and

A fun piece to help "ring" in the holiday season! An original theme based on the sound of chimes in D major recurs throughout the work (and includes a very simple vocal part if you choose to add choir!) In

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

A bright concert selection to showcase developing playing skills! This lighthearted tune sparkles with simple rhythms and easy string crossings using notes of the D and G scales (no low 2). Every section of

Set in first position with simple rhythms, this contemporary arrangement includes the familiar carols Deck the Hall; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Ding, Dong, Merrily on High.

This beautiful, treasured carol originated as an anonymous lullaby associated with the Nativity. In this arrangement, the harmonies are lush with a contemporary feel. Widely used in many different choral

This is the "other" version of Away in a Manger, the beloved Christmas carol, written by William J. Kirkpatrick. It features a string quartet within the orchestra, and its haunting beauty is

Make your holiday concert sparkle with this terrific arrangement called Chant de Noel, based on the popular Christmas carol Sing We Now of Christmas. Varying textures and colorful

This fun medley features a baker's dozen of favorite holiday carols, including Good King Wenceslas; Deck the Hall; O Come, All Ye Faithful; Here We Come A-Caroling; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; O

In a delightful setting that is incredibly accessible, this arrangement of In the Bleak Midwinter allows young ensembles to play a holiday alternative by Holst.

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

Take lots of familiar Christmas tunes, mix them all together, and you have a Christmas Mash-Up. The setting is ideal for beginning players with the most difficult rhythm being a quarter note. This

Beginning string players will delight in playing this energetic rendition of the well-known Christmastime spiritual Go Tell It on the Mountain. Paired with Children Go Where I Send Thee,

Combining Greensleeves and We Three Kings, this beautiful arrangement creates a Christmas selection that will be loved by students and audiences. All string parts are interesting and

This cute, simple arrangement features the bass section and makes them sound great! Have some fun with this cool medley featuring Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells -it will brighten

This totally unique (and somewhat crazy!) selection will be the hit of your holiday concert! Your audience will be delighted when they hear what happens when the festive Welsh carol Deck the Halls

Sometimes known as In the Window, this traditional Hanukkah song is a lovely and haunting melody written in strophic form - having only one phrase of melodic material repeated for each verse. Here

Have the cookies left out on Christmas Eve mysteriously vanished? Does it seem like the nutcracker and toy soldier figurines have moved by themselves overnight? Are you experiencing strange visions of

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 Christmas classic It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year has stood the test of time. This bright, fun arrangement goes together easily and will delight audiences. It was originally recorded

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

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

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