Orchestra Music

String Orchestra

Christmas & Holiday

Audio Available

Component

Copyright Year

Delivery

Eprint Folders

Format

Grade

Instrument

Item Sequence

Large Print Edition

Marketed Status

Minimum Sell Quantity

MINTS Data Available

Product Line

Prop65

Score Available

Video Available

Southern Music Company

This medley contains some of the most popular and authentic Jewish folk songs associated with this holiday. Included in the medley are Maoz Tzur, Ose Shalom, Shivon, Mi Yamaiel, Chanukah, and My Dreidel. Students will be challenged and must watch their conductor closely for tempo changes and be aware of the several key changes that are present.

Chanukah Celebration

String Orchestra Score & Parts

Editors Choice Year

FJH Music Company Inc

This contemporary and spirited arrangement is based on Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella. As the title suggests, the entire work thrives on rhythmic pulse. As the piece develops, pieces of the two carols are increasingly woven together, shifting seamlessly between the two at times. From the rhythmic opening to the sweeping lines that ensue, this is certain to be a memorable part of your winter program!

Rhythmic Snapshots of Christmas

Alfred Publishing Belwin Division

Three timeless carols Once in Royal David's City; Good King Wenceslas and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen are expertly woven together in this joyous offering. Adorn your holiday concert with the resplendent sounds of Christmas.

A Christmas Canticle

RBC Publications

A delightful suite of pieces for intermediate string orchestra, depicting the beautiful snowy mountains of Colorado. All the festivities of winter scenes are presented in contrasting movements named for well-known cities, I. Aspen II. Breckenridge III. Keystone and IV. Vail. All parts remain in first position, with minimal accidentals and dotted rhythms. The perfect selection for your winter concert! Includes optional 3rd violin and piano parts.

Winter Wonderland Suite

Series

Wingert-Jones Publications

Your young orchestra gets a spirited seasonal adventure with this narrative medley, complete with optional percussion and narrated storyline. A kid's search for hidden presents ties together minor‑mode takes on Up on the Housetop; Deck the Halls and Good King Wenceslas, leading to a bright major‑key Ode to Joy. Key changes and shifting styles keep every section involved while offering solid opportunities to teach contrast, phrasing, and ensemble coordination.

The Great Holiday Gift Hunt!

Here is an easy holiday work featuring four carols that make a mini-symphony: Angels We Have Heard on High; Hark! the Herald Angels Sing; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and O Come, All Ye Faithful. Each piece flows directly into the next for a joyous medley that's not too hard and serves as a great opener or closer.

A Christmas Symphony

Kendor Music Publishing

In this unique and memorable treatment, lush chords and expressive lines combine to create a beautiful backdrop for the simple, elegant melody.

All Is Calm, All Is Bright

Alfred Music Publishing

This popular work describes the wonder and adventure of the winter season. Exciting eighth-note passages are contrasted with lyrical melodies throughout. All sections alternate between both melody and accompaniment while staying mainly in first position. The viola part is particularly interesting and challenging.

Winter Solstice

Hal Leonard Corporation

This popular song from "The Sound of Music" has also become known as a favorite holiday song.  Conley's easy setting also lets you teach several of the basic rhythm patterns needed in 3/4 meter,  including those with a rest on beat one.

My Favorite Things

A lovely take on a classic tune, this arrangement is extremely accessible and easy to put together – it will resonate with your young musicians!

In the Bleak Midwinter

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. Every section of the orchestra is featured, and the energetic cello/bass groove is driven by optional drum set and sleigh bells. An exuberant finale for your holiday concert!

Rock the Halls!

String Orchestra with Percussion Optional and piano

Finally, an arrangement of Greensleeves that beginning string orchestras can play! Set in E minor, it uses notes familiar to beginners and, through clever arranging, avoids new accidentals and difficult string crossings. This is ideal for holiday concerts and year-round performances. Your students will love sounding this good!

Fantasy on Greensleeves

This short four-movement suite pays homage to the composer's favorite winter treats! A delightful, spritely opening depicts Candy Canes before moving into a heartwarming lyric movement to portray Hot Chocolate. The playful Peppermint Bark third movement has a dance-like quality with mixed meter (4/4 and 3/4). The final movement runs as fast as it can, depicting the Gingerbread Man chased by a slew of holiday carols.

Sweet Petite Winter Suite

March with Santa's elves to the North Pole with this charming holiday piece for beginning strings! Easy rhythms from the D major scale are used as the jolly melody is passed to every section. Optional sleigh bells add festive cheer to this perfect winter concert selection.

North Pole March

String Orchestra with Percussion Optional

This clever arrangement takes the beloved carol Up on the Housetop and turns it upside down with a spooky twist! Perfect for introducing your very young players to the minor scale, and a fresh new work for those first concerts.

Nightmare on the Housetop

As seen in the mind-boggling Trans-Siberian Orchestra stage show, this thought-provoking medley of Christmas tunes portrays the drama of a lone cellist playing Christmas carols in the midst of the Bosnian war, reflecting on the power of music to bring hope. The rock rhythm section contributes to an intense and very hip musical experience!

Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24

String Orchestra with Percussion Required

That jazzy Vince Guaraldi sound made A Charlie Brown Christmas stand out from any other show. Now your strings can play Christmas Time Is Here; O Tannenbaum and Linus and Lucy! These are songs that have become a family tradition for several generations.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Grand Mesa Strings

Based on the French Canadian Huron Carol, this lush, expertly scored work will be perfect to include on a winter holiday concert. Includes an optional hand drum part. This dramatic work features a driving rhythm underneath the soaring tune, punctuated by flowing legato moments. Really nice!

'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime

String Orchestra Score & Parts with opt. Hand Drum

Highland/Etling Publishing

Teaching opportunities abound in this creative arrangement of the carol We Three Kings. The music depicts the kings' famous trek across the desert and is a great way to introduce your students to low finger patterns (B-flats and E-flats), simple meter changes, and the concept of tone painting. Optional percussion parts enhance the exotic Middle Eastern harmonies. A real change of pace for your next holiday concert!

A Caravan of Kings

A lushly orchestrated arrangement of a beloved song, ideal for holiday or year-round performances. Great for teaching simple pop rhythms while captivating audiences.

Mary, Did You Know?

Global Sections - CORE [DO NOT TOUCH]*

Favicon

Need Help? Contact Us or call 1-800-345-6296    Live Chat

Header

Don't have a business account? Create one

Products