Christmas and Holiday String Orchestra Music

Here is a stunning cinematic reimagining of the classic carol. Reminiscent of Vaughan Williams, this arrangement is packed with dramatic suspensions, dense harmonies, and a little Golden Age of

Opening with an unaccompanied solo set for any instrument, this beautiful arrangement weaves Angels We Have Heard on High with Once in Royal David's City to create a breathtaking

"Giddy-up little donkey! Hurry, because we’re late getting to Bethlehem!" The image of the traveler is vividly portrayed in this Spanish children’s carol, arranged to depict the clip-clop of the

The well-known Ukrainian Bell Carol gets a rock mash-up in this high-energy arrangement that includes drum set. Optional chimes add even more color.

Lush and rich harmonies surround this inventive arrangement of Silent Night. Each section is featured through interwoven melodies and changing time signatures in the contrasting "calm" and "bright"

Add a unique work to your winter concert! This Celtic-sounding arrangement incorporates Joy to the World and O Come All Ye Faithful with the sounds of bagpipe drones and slight variations

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

The classic holiday gems I Saw Three Ships and Sussex Carol come together in this lilting arrangement, ideal to focus on 6/8 rhythms (with a dash of 9/8) and bowing. A joyful celebration

Taken from Act II of Tchaikovsky's timeless "Nutcracker" ballet, Carrie Lane Gruselle's arrangement of Dance of the Reed Flutes is a sugar-sprinkled "plum" for string orchestras. It's a lively way

This fresh and joyous piece is sure to bring some winter cheer to your audience. Optional percussion parts pair with tuneful melodies to give this work a unique charm that is both engaging and

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

This setting will be a welcome addition to any holiday concert. Students get into the action as they march while sitting, and all sections take turns playing the melody. Students and teachers will be

This is unique! This arrangement masterfully combines the sultry Arabian Dance from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" with We Three Kings of Orient Are for a work that will amaze your

Handel meets Beethoven for a little holiday cheer! Blending well-loved themes from both masters, Carrie Gruselle crafts a regal work for the holiday season that's sure to spread joy year after year.

Expand the reach of your holiday program with this wonderful arrangement of the medieval carol Personet Hodie (Latin: "Let resound today"). Often relegated to choir, this version for strings and

This arrangement of In the Bleak Midwinter captures the sentiment of the holidays by placing Holst’s beautiful melody in a lush string orchestra atmosphere. Each section contributes with

A great choice for the holidays or any time of year! These timeless melodies are set entirely in first position. Sections include March; Waltz of the Flowers; Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy