This musical celebration of the season is an upbeat, creative mix of five traditional, school-friendly carol tunes: Ding! Dong! Merrily on High; Deck the Hall; Good King Wenceslas; Here We Come

Expansive harmonies and soaring tunes combine to present an imaginative musical landscape that explores the tonal facets of the orchestra. This dynamic and colorfully scored original is playable by strings

Instantly recognizable Christmas standards Deck the Hall and Jolly Old Saint Nicholas along with a hint of Jingle Bells come together in this lighthearted medley arranged in a

Scored in authentic Classical style, excerpts from "A Little Night Music"; "The Marriage of Figaro" and "The Magic Flute" intertwine with the traditional nursery tunes Jack and Jill; Three Blind

Offering variety and multicultural flavor, this upbeat, joyous folk song will be at home on any concert program. Though scored for less-experienced players, there is a remarkable fullness and sophistication

A warm and embracing low string sound throughout provides support to this ageless ballad. The individual parts are easy to learn, with no subdivision of the beat and careful attention given to the needs of

All the jazz is in the piano! The string parts are a straightforward arrangement of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas that your students could handle after only a few months of instruction. Some pizzicato

This medley incorporates three of the best-known songs from the popular band: American Idiot; Wake Me Up When September Ends and Boulevard of Broken Dreams. Stretch your orchestra's

Here is a very beautiful setting of the traditional Chinese folk song Molihua. This tune is a vital part of Chinese New Year celebrations and was featured at the 2004 Summer Olympics. The soothing

A delightful collection of three original tunes in the style of French folk songs that can be performed as a full suite or as individual movements. A good balance of unison and independent rhythms and

These familiar uplifting themes, written for 13 wind instruments, can now be enjoyed by strings in this first-time arrangement. This is a true showpiece with many teaching opportunities.

This highly recognizable work is a sure bet for success as a first experience in full orchestra, but it may also be performed by strings alone. The parts are not difficult and the rondo form should shorten

Morton Gould's iconic 1943 set of orchestral variations on the Civil War tune When Johnny Comes Marching Home has been recorded and performed by major orchestras around the world. This truly

The keyboard music of English composer William Byrd (1543-1623) has long been regarded as some of the most representative works produced during the late Renaissance period. The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book,

A delightful musical bonbon from Gabriel Pierne's Album for My Little Friends. This piece presents a refreshing out-of-the-box programming opportunity for any string orchestra concert. This arrangement,

This finely arranged medley of excerpts from "Carnival of the Animals" not only gives young orchestras access to this classic masterpiece, but every section has a movement where they are the