Holiday & Christmas Music for String Orchestra

Lively themes in the classical style create a picturesque landscape of galloping through a snow-packed forest. The melody of this thrilling ride begins in the first violin and travels around the ensemble. A

Follow the picturesque journey of the three wise men across a continent. At the center is a round melody played by all instrument groups using arco and pizzicato with straightforward rhythms. Optional

What's that tapping sound? It's the elves working away in this novel string orchestra work that showcases pizzicato, arco, and even col legno as we enter Santa's busy holiday workshop. Optional percussion

While the song is now usually called the Glouster Wassail and was certainly copied down from a Gloucestershire resident by Ralph Vaughan Williams, it existed in many versions in most of the

This arrangement changes from the waltz-like Toyland to the military-style March of the Toys and its 6/8 rhythms. There are opportunities for better cellists to shine, and moving

This setting of Handel's masterpiece is skillfully arranged for string orchestra. Its fugue-like nature is the perfect setting for a chamber ensemble or orchestra. Each part is masterfully structured for

Originally written to be played by an unaccompanied keyboard instrument, this perfectly scored arrangement will make a great addition to your young orchestra's holiday program. Sleigh bells are optional but

Performers and audiences alike will love this arrangement of Ding, Dong Merrily on High. In this delightful piece, each section delivers the melody or countermelody accompanied by the rockin' bass

This whimsical and spirited original work is infused with snippets from a variety of holiday favorites and includes optional percussion to bring even more cheer. A fantastic way to usher in the holiday

This lighthearted arrangement of the holiday favorite is very approachable and includes melodic material that weaves its way throughout the ensemble. Optional easy percussion is quite effective, especially

Spend Christmas on the high seas! The piece begins with a joyful jig and sleigh bells to portray the joy of sailing and the kids waiting for Captain Santa to arrive. The second violins then play a Norwegian

This popular holiday tune has had many iterations. In this unique Grade 2 version, its three main themes are arranged in a new and somewhat altered way, with the familiar melodic and rhythmic motifs passed

This clever arrangement uses the well-known and loved Christmas carols Good King Wenceslas and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen as its motivic inspiration. Cinematic and perfect

This clever work uses the popular Christmas carols Jingle Bells and Up on the Housetop as a backdrop. Pocketed around the original polka, the carols peak out from behind the pine

This clever arrangement takes the beloved carol Up on the Housetop and turns it upside down with a spooky twist. Perfect for introducing your very young players to the minor scale, and a fresh new