Holiday & Christmas Music for String Orchestra

The straightforward scoring makes this arrangement very playable, while containing a few flourishes that will challenge and excite players as well as audiences. This piece is well suited for orchestras with

After an elegantly understated opening, the treatment of this traditional carol then ebbs and surges again from one stanza to the next, employing articulation and dynamic contrast to propel the it to its

Composed as a concert fanfare or opener for an exciting holiday concert, this brief, energetic piece is a collection of snippets or motifs from many well-known carols. Includes Good King Wenceslas; Joy

Everyone knows this holiday classic that is perfect for intermediate-level holiday concerts. It's a tune that is sure to bring a smile.

Designed for developing groups, this holiday piece is a welcome addition for concert programming. Based on the familiar tune Oh How Joyfully, it brings an upbeat, festive flair, in a setting that

One of the all-time favorite winter and holiday tunes, here is a festive and well-designed easy arrangement for string ensembles. Brighten up any winter concert with this familiar toe-tapping classic.

A longtime favorite in symphony concert halls, Hershy Kay's ingenious treatment of this holiday favorite includes variations in a delicious fugal style, ideal for string ensembles as well. A truly memorable

This energetic piece captures the essence of a small child's excitement on Christmas morning. With a timeless sleigh bell accompaniment and very accessible rhythms and harmonies, this piece is sure to add a

The music is a pentatonic Scottish folk melody that was probably originally performed moderately fast. The song gradually became a worldwide tradition at New Years' celebrations. This beautiful and

This arrangement captures a sense of anticipation found in the meaning of this popular carol. Contrasting moods are created, shifting between long, sustained playing and more energetically rhythmic

The complete "Nutcracker" is performed every year during the Christmas season, and the orchestral suite is also a holiday favorite. This accessible arrangement for string orchestra contains four popular

Snowy hilltops, timeless family traditions, and the atmosphere of a Smoky Mountain Christmas is captured in this arrangement of three traditional Appalachian carols. The simple modal melodies of Star of

A bright, sparkling setting of O, Come Little Children that will delight audiences and players. This arrangement includes optional sleigh bells.

Nothing says "noel" better than a 16th-century courtly dance. This carol was originally performed for the French nobility. The variations in this setting will lift your spirits as they pass from a joyous

"S'vivon" is the Hebrew word for dreidel, a four-sided top that is popular with children during the celebration of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. In this arrangement, variations

Showcase your cellos! Featuring What Child Is This?; Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel and Angels We Have Heard on High, this is a perfect training exercise for third and fourth positions for the

Subtitled Fatto per la notte di Natale, or "made for the night of Christmas," Corelli's Christmas Concerto stands as one of the finest concerti grossi of the Baroque era. All solo parts have been

A terrific multicultural addition to any beginning holiday concert, this spirited rendition contains three traditional yet contrasting German carols. Young string players will have fun while being

Written in a bossa-nova style, this fresh take on the classic O Tannenbaum will add a little Caribbean flavor to your Christmas concert while being easy to learn.

A joyful departure from tradition, now set in 4/4 time, this fresh setting of the beloved carol is sure to add sparkle to any holiday celebration. Across the silent night, the blazing star of a solo cello

Carol of the Bells Variant for string orchestra is an interesting adaptation of the popular Christmas classic. The opening three-note ostinato is presented in 4/4 time and immediately sets the tone

Two of the most popular of Chanukah tunes are arranged here for the youngest of students. Although simple, it gives the very young player the chance to sound wonderful for their parents at the very first

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