Christmas and Holiday Music for String Orchestra

Are you ready for an exciting take on a familiar holiday classic? Your students will love the energy and enthusiasm required to perform this fast-paced adaptation of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.

A wonderfully subtle and evocative opening section sets up a faster, livelier section built upon themes presented in the first section. The interesting counterpoint will keep all the players as well as the

A skillfully arranged Christmas medley of themes from The Nutcracker along with familiar carols weaving in and out, this is your one-stop shop for all things Christmas - beautifully tied up with a

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

Using just the first six notes of the D major scale, this clever medley is an ideal choice for your first holiday concert. Everyone gets a moment in the melodic spotlight with the familiar carols Jolly

This exquisite lyrical work in D minor will evoke images of the beauty of a cold winter landscape with lush harmonies, beautiful melodies, and pleasing counterlines. The piano part is a gorgeous part of the

A clever piece combining the famous Ukrainian Bell Carol with the seminal We Three Kings, this setting infuses some excellent syncopated rhythms into the piece to give it a really nice

Popular holiday favorites Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Silent Night get a lively and fresh reimagining. Creative harmonic language and effective meter changes create a unique

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

Using only the first six notes of the D scale, this arrangement cleverly combines four classic carols into a delightful setting for the youngest of orchestra musicians. Your first-year students will shine

Experience a storybook Christmas with this medley of old English carols. Beginning in 4/4 time, Good King Wenceslas meets 12 Days of Christmas before violas sing O Come, O Come,

Enjoy this fresh take on a traditional favorite, drawing its name from the secular lyrics of the original song: "Greensleeves was my heart of gold." A gentle introduction flows into the familiar poignant

This creative arrangement combines the iconic Pachelbel theme with graceful melodies from The First Noel and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. This lyrical setting in D major includes just a

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

Mix it up for a fun first winter concert! This mash-up of familiar holiday tunes uses only quarter and half notes from the D major scale with no shifting in the bass. Melodies include Joy to the

This new string orchestra arrangement by James Kazik captures all the wonder (and waggish humor) of the hit 1990 movie Home Alone. Retaining many of the quirky rhythms and chromaticism of the original, this

The famous movement is brought to life in this accessible arrangement. Great for reinforcing 12/8 time as well as broadening your students' repertoire. Perfect for your next holiday program or even

Here's some fresh holiday music that's upbeat and cheerful, with march-like variations. Bring out the melody in all voices at all times. The sixteenth-note passages should have a natural and virtuosic sound

Translated "Let your animals graze," this 16th-century French Advent and Christmas carol is expertly arranged for intermediate string orchestra. A great teaching tool for 6/8 time.