Holiday & Christmas Music for String Orchestra

This moving original work paints vivid images of a dark evergreen forest after a winter snowfall. A lyrical main theme in A minor transitions to a contrasting staccato middle section before returning to the

The classic holiday gems I Saw Three Ships and Sussex Carol come together in this lilting arrangement, ideal to focus on 6/8 rhythms (with a dash of 9/8) and bowing. A joyful celebration

This delightful Christmas medley includes full versions of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; Silent Night; O Come, All Ye Faithful and Deck the Halls along with hints of Angels We Have Heard

This beautiful original work will warm the audience and players with delight. A beautiful melody and colorful harmonies combined with lush and expert scoring will make the developing orchestra sound full. A

Nineteenth-century England meets 1950s Cuba in this clever Latin-style arrangement of a traditional carol! Optional percussion create an authentic Latin sound as the orchestra celebrates the holidays in

Lush and rich harmonies surround this inventive arrangement of Silent Night. Each section is featured through interwoven melodies and changing time signatures in the contrasting "calm" and "bright"

The joy of the Christmas season flows through every measure of this energetic holiday reel. Good King Wenceslas and Deck the Hall are intertwined with the classic reel Christmas

Expand the reach of your holiday program with this wonderful arrangement of the medieval carol Personet Hodie (Latin: "Let resound today"). Often relegated to choir, this version for strings and

This fresh and joyous piece is sure to bring some winter cheer to your audience. Optional percussion parts pair with tuneful melodies to give this work a unique charm that is both engaging and

Energize your holiday program with a hip hop version of the Nutcracker! This rhythmically syncopated mashup of favorites from Tchaikovsky's ballet include: Overture, March, Arabian Dance,

It's a winter evening filled with anticipation of a fun jaunt gliding through the snow on a horse-driven sleigh. This catchy melody accompanied by optional percussion follows the ride through the snowy

Kick off the holiday season with a festive Hanukkah piece that ends with Deck the Halls! This arrangement explores "gypsy-style" music at an ever-changing, whirling dance tempo, and the traditional

The reimagining of this medieval carol reflects the timeless nature of the Christmas season. Players will work on sustaining long tones and tuning nontraditional chords in this choral-like setting for

This elegant and nostalgic piece depicts gentle snow falling as twilight fades on a winter's eve. The legato theme features slurred phrases and sustained pedal-tone pitches to help develop tone and

This beautiful medley offers a fresh alternative to traditional holiday programming. Vaughan Williams used three folk carols from his native country of England: The Truth Sent from Above; Come All You

Inspired by music of the Italian Baroque period, this reflective piece merges traditional harmonies with contemporary major seventh chords to create a whimsical and wistful mood. Simple rhythms and

This French carol tells the Christmas story from the perspective of shepherds out in the field playing simple instruments. Beginning with a rhythmic drone in the low strings, countermelodies and

This 16th-century Christmas carol originated in the Catalonian region of northeastern Spain. This string orchestra arrangement is the theme followed by four variations featuring cello and bass melody,