Holiday & Christmas Music for String Orchestra

The iconic Carol of the Bells is a favorite winter melody, and this easy arrangement puts the spirited theme within reach of young string players. Simple rhythms, ranges, and finger patterns in E

This original piece is written in the style of a cheery Victorian carol! Using only simple rhythms and first-finger patterns the D and A strings (G in bass), this bright winter tune is perfect for students

This charming suite for beginning orchestra brings the magical joy of snowy scenes to life. In three short movements, players will experience the delicate lightness of Snowflakes, an all-pizzicato

A humorous and creative holiday selection combining Up on the Housetop and Good King Wenceslas, this clever arrangement uses only the first six notes of the D major scale. Fun and

One of the most well-known pieces from the Renaissance and a staple of holiday programming, this is an excellent introduction to Dorian mode as well as the perfect introduction to basic syncopation.

Your students and audiences will enjoy this masterful mashup of the familiar carols The First Noel; The Holy and the Ivy; Greensleeves and Silent Night along with the

Imagine, if you will, that Bach decided to infuse the popular Christmas carols Angels We Have Heard on High; Jingle Bells and Joy to the World into the fabric of his famous Brandenburg

Feel the frigid chill of winter winds and brittle ice! This contemporary-sounding work features quarter- and half-note rhythms in basic stepwise motion. Cello and bass sections have prominent lines, and all

Have some toe-tapping fun with this rocking arrangement of Jolly Old St. Nicholas for young string orchestra. All sections get to play the melody, and students have the opportunity to

This spirited mashup combines the well-known holiday tunes Carol of the Bells and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. Set in E Dorian, this arrangement avoids passages with

Waking up on a cold winter day. Sledding. Hot chocolate. It's a snow day! This warmhearted original work is craftily designed using only the notes of the D major scale. With its bright melodies and jingle

How does Santa spend Spring Break? With Vivaldi of course! Audiences and musicians will love this clever and well-scored mash-up of favorite holiday tunes intertwined with Spring from

This beautiful original work will warm the audience and players with delight. A beautiful melody and colorful harmonies combined with lush and expert scoring will make the developing orchestra sound full. A

This creative setting of Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells for beginning string orchestra will make you feel like you are sitting around the campfire having a yuletide

The holiday season is a time of joy, merriment, excitement, and traditions. One such time-honored tradition is the holiday string concert, which is often the debut performance for young musicians. This

This easy medley of three holiday favorites gives every section in the orchestra an opportunity in the spotlight with the melody. Young ensembles will gain independence and confidence as they prepare this

Nineteenth-century England meets 1950s Cuba in this clever Latin-style arrangement of a traditional carol! Optional percussion create an authentic Latin sound as the orchestra celebrates the holidays in

This setting for developing string students offers an opportunity to work on expressive playing with limited technical demands. The melody is passed between sections, and optional percussion adds a unique

Inspired by music of the Italian Baroque period, this reflective piece merges traditional harmonies with contemporary major seventh chords to create a whimsical and wistful mood. Simple rhythms and

Based on the Christmas carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, this arrangement features easy rhythms, melodic lines in all parts, a pizzicato section, divisi double stops in cello, and an optional

Jingle in the new year with this simple pairing of Auld Lang Syne and Jingle Bells for young string orchestra. Lots of tutti playing will make for a successful and enjoyable experience at

Set in the key of G major in 3/4 time, this easy, yet lush arrangement of the traditional holiday carol will bring out the best in your young players.

The holiday season is a time of joy, merriment, excitement, and traditions such as the holiday string concert, which is often the debut performance for young musicians. Angels in the Halls