No Rest for the Merry

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. Lower and middle strings begin this exciting arrangement with intense driving, interweaving rhythms which establish the foundation for this intriguing take on this standard Christmas carol. While first violins present an elaborate variation on the familiar melody, the constant frenetic underlying energy offers intermediate string orchestra students a fun challenge and offers directors a fresh addition to winter concert repertoire. With the addition of an advanced violin part, students of all abilities can be engaged in this exciting tune!