Basic Library Titles for Orchestra

First it was the choral masterpiece from Lauridsen. Then it took the instrumental world by storm as a concert band arrangement.  But it has never been available for strings - until now! A serene and

This fun arrangement incorporates a special guest narrator reading the familiar Christmas poem while the orchestra adds sound effects and holiday melodies, including: Jingle Bells; Santa Claus Is Coming

Not two or three, but six authentic Chanukah songs make up this delightful medley: Maoz Tsur, Oseh Shalom, Svivon, Mi Yamaiel, Chanukah, and My Dreydl are Hebrew folk songs that

Here's one of the holiday season's most beloved classics scaled down for beginning string groups! While making the most of the simple repetitive melody, this version avoids tricky accidentals and keeps the

Add a unique work to your winter concert! This Celtic-sounding arrangement incorporates Joy to the World and O Come All Ye Faithful with the sounds of bagpipe drones and slight variations

An excellent medium-easy arrangement of the beloved chorus from Handel's "Messiah." Some shifting is required in first violin, celli, and bass parts, with divisi in upper string parts as well. 

This beloved ancient carol is tastefully arranged with all parts remaining in first position and no extended fingerings required. Optional percussion parts add a Renaissance sound and are playable by

Two classic songs by America's greatest songwriter are showcased in Ted Ricketts' arrangement for string groups. Ted's combination creates a great holiday mood with the light-hearted two-beat feel of

Your students will be rockin' out with this up-tempo arrangement of the traditional Ukrainian Christmas carol. Set in a contemporary rock style, it contains strong material for all and includes some We

A thoughtful interlude comprising two traditional songs: The Holly and the Ivy and Jingle Bells. But don't be fooled by the titles, Brian Balmages' arrangement focuses less on the melodies

Taken from Act II of Tchaikovsky's timeless "Nutcracker" ballet, Carrie Lane Gruselle's arrangement of Dance of the Reed Flutes is a sugar-sprinkled "plum" for string orchestras. It's a lively way

Leroy Anderson's ever-popular holiday medley arranged for string orchestra in a faithful adaptation of the original first performed by the Boston Pops. This spectacular nine-minute concert feature includes

This artfully crafted medley brings to the stage several of Holst's best-loved Christmas titles, including In the Bleak Midwinter; Lullay My Liking and excerpts from Christmas Day. The

This great-selling work describes the wonder and adventure of the winter season. Exciting eighth-note passages are contrasted with lyrical melodies throughout. All sections alternate between both melody and

Scored for strings, harp (keyboard) and two violin soloists, this ethereal setting retains the form and texture of the original while bringing it to a student-friendly level. Melodic material is passed

As seen in the mind-boggling Trans-Siberian Orchestra stage show, this thought-provoking medley of Christmas tunes describes a lone cellist playing Christmas carols in the midst of the Bosnian war. The

Handel meets Beethoven for a little holiday cheer! Blending well-loved themes from both masters, Carrie Gruselle crafts a regal work for the holiday season that's sure to spread joy year after year.

This Gaelic melody is one every child should know and play, particularly around the holidays. With a Celtic raised sixth in the melody, this arrangement will provide a bit of a challenge for the youngest