Holiday & Christmas Music for String Orchestra

Students will love playing this fun Christmas medley that combines traditional Christmas carols with the music of J.S. Bach. Snippets of Christmas pieces include: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; God Rest

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

This breathtaking arrangement may quite possibly be the highlight of your winter program. Lush harmonies support a gorgeous presentation of the melody that goes through a series of haunting and magical

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

Often heard during Chanukah, this lilting melody is memorable and loved by all. Its simplicity will capture you and linger on.

Warm, nostalgic emotions mean this selection is an enduring favorite. This arrangement repeats the melody several times over harmonic variations, creating a perfect concert piece or sing-along.

Featuring a "guest soloist" playing smart phone or tablet, this one is fun as well as beautifully stirring! Gorgeous string parts intertwine with the simple bell part; invite an administrator to play

This festive medley combines three joyful melodies into a cheerful Celtic tapestry. The addition of optional hand drum, guitar, and whistle give the tune a distinctive "fiddle band" sound.

This medley is a true holiday treat. Includes: Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming; The Holly and the Ivy, and Break Forth, O Beauteous, Heavenly Light.

In Greek mythology, Boreas is the cold north wind, making this piece a great addition to any winter concert. The mysterious opening leads to an exciting finale. Students will experience spiccato and legato

In this sensitive arrangement of one of the world's oldest Christmas carols, the haunting melody is passed throughout the orchestra. Changing textures combine with shifting modes to create a lyric and

Imagine four soloists playing eight Boomwhackers on the heads of eight brave audience members. That's the scenario of this hilarious show-stopper. Includes: Jingle Bells; Good King Wenceslas and

Arranged for strings in easy first position, this medley includes optional parts for SATB choir and percussion. Each of these three favorite madrigals provides an opportunity to delve into music history. As

This work uniquely transforms the beauty of the second movement of Vivaldi's famous "Winter" concerto and weaves it into the excitement of the first movement. The perfect selection for your winter

This inspired holiday medley begins with a fiddle tune and quickly introduces the familiar songs I Saw Three Ships; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and eventually Lo, How a Rose E'er

"For the night is God's cathedral" and the stars visit in "dreams of fireflies." This piece will be greatly enhanced by adding a rhythm section and electric instruments, but can be played by strings

Pure enjoyment ahead with this fantastic melody set in varied styles: a serenade, a waltz, a march, and even a pizzicato passage. It showcases the entire string section.

Perfectly set for strings and true to the original stage show, this piece will be greatly enhanced by adding a rhythm section and electric instruments, but can be played by strings alone.

Travel south with Frosty and enjoy the trip before he melts! Though playable with strings alone, the addition of the optional percussion will add spice and have them dancing.

Bringing the distinctive interpretations of Mannheim Steamroller to the concert stage for strings, this beautiful setting of the well-known French carol will add a touch of serenity and splendor to any

This fresh holiday setting for strings provides a new sound to a familiar tune. The melodic Il Est Ne is charming in this new treatment, which can be enhanced with optional, simple percussion.

Here's a new twist, combining a traditional English carol with a festive, contemporary style that makes a nice blend of new and old. The mixture of key centers and creative scoring make it a super choice

This lesser-known Christmas carol dating from around 1550 is rhythmic and colorful, with melody in several voices. The opening is a call and response between the solo cello and the remainder of the group.