String Orchestra Music with Percussion

"All Through The Night" is a traditional Welsh folk song which is well-known today as a holiday carol. This lush string arrangement offers an outstanding opportunity for students to develop lyrical phrasing

A beautiful and memorable melody is first introduced by the violins and gradually grows amid changing textures and harmonies, ultimately leading to a soaring and dramatic climax. The music then ends as it

Once you hand out this effective blues-rock tune to your young players they will want to play it every day! Set in first position only and skillfully arranged to sound authentic, while playable for young

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

Low strings set the pizzicato bass line while the rest of the orchestra snaps their fingers to start off this piece. Introduce your students to the fun style and feel of light jazz!

This quirky holiday piece describes a scenario in which all the orchestra music is mixed up just before a Christmas concert begins. This delightful novelty captures the music of that fateful concert in an

An entertaining pizzicato piece that is totally cool! Lots of easy syncopation and it includes optional snare drum and piano parts. Fun for the whole group.

One of the most famous and best-loved paso dobles ever written in a setting for string orchestra! Fiery rhythms and sweeping Spanish melodies make this an outstanding change of pace for concert or festival

A novel arrangement of Jingle Bells that will brighten up your holiday performances! It's a great programming choice for middle school or high school groups wanting to put a holiday selection

Robert W. Smith's setting of the traditional African-American hymn is simple, elegant and beautiful. Lyrical, flowing lines provide a welcome opportunity to teach and reinforce phrasing. "Sanctus" is a

Santa begins his joyful Christmas Eve journey, but as the ride progresses, things become a bit hectic! Featuring frantic rhythms, percussion effects, humorous dissonance, and familiar holiday melodies, this

Here's a real showstopper for your next Christmas or Holiday performance! A delightful composition which will add luster to any concert. Includes optional sleigh bells, wood blocks, and piano parts and even

This unique work combines two traditional Irish folk tunes in a very musically satisfying piece. Teachable moments abound; the beautiful, lyrical theme of "Slane," contrasts nicely with the faster, 6/8