Publisher Desc.  Another easy holiday arrangement for your budding string orchestra. This arrangement of Jingle Bells has a unique flavor while requiring minimal rehearsal time. The entire piece is in first position and the key of D with one accidental (E string G#) in the first violin. Violin II and violas do use the G string, but C# is used sparingly. Violins and violas have similar parts with a few note variations to fill out chords. Melodic and rhythmic motion is generally in two parts between upper and lower strings. Cello and bass are pizzicato throughout with some fingerboard slaps (notated with an X). Having half the cellos or basses play arco would also be a great sound. The last few measures quote the melodic line "And a Happy New Year!" for a fun surprise ending.