Youth String Orchestra

Practical ensemble writing has been a trademark of veteran arranger John Cacavas. His treatment of this traditional carol is designed to give your beginning players confidence and success with those f...

What a clever idea! Of all the versions this carol has seen, what better than a Viennese waltz with all the trademark characteristics, including the oom-PAH-pah - accenting the second beat for authent...

A new medley that includes several contrasting carols from the rich German musical heritage

The favorite English carol in a new treatment for young players.

The favorite English carol in a new treatment for young players.

Solid ensemble writing for your holiday performances.

This lighthearted holiday favorite is arranged specifically for younger groups with careful use of syncopation, solid inner part writing, and optional festive, entertaining percussion parts. Add a fro...

This lighthearted holiday favorite is arranged specifically for younger groups with careful use of syncopation, solid inner part writing, and optional festive, entertaining percussion parts. Add a fro...

Take a longtime favorite song with a toe-tapping two-beat, add sleigh bells and you've got the necessary elements for an effective holiday program number. Larry's new version for younger players will...

John Moss' version of this gentle carol demonstates why his writing for young string groups has been a staple for directors who enjoy skilled and creative arranging that makes teaching a pleasure. You...

For the holidays, here is a refreshing, simple treatment of the tradional carol that can give younger players performance success. Lloyd Conley's writing for developing groups is always a solid choice...

Three holiday favorites are combined into this solid ensemble setting for strings by Jon Bauman. Careful part writing makes this medley a solid piece to teach and perform with confidence. Includes: Ha...

This treatment of the holiday standard alternates between 4/4 and the traditional 3/4 meter, in another of Robert Longfield's many well-scored arrangements for younger players. Your players can perfor...

This treatment of the holiday standard alternates between 4/4 and the traditional 3/4 meter, in another of Robert Longfield's many well-scored arrangements for younger players. Your players can perfor...

Here's a lighthearted original piece from veteran composer James Curnow that is perfect for a holiday string program. James' simple, tuneful melody is backed by fresh, contemporary harmony and sleigh...

This German carol continues to appeal to all audiences with its melodic simplicity and adaptability to instrumental settings. James Curnow's arrangement is skilled in every way, offering a superb prog...

Well known for his fresh settings for holiday works for strings, John Leavitt once again provides a new sound and sense to a familiar tune. The tuneful Il Este Ne is charming in this new treatment for...

What would it sound like if Scott Joplin had written "Jingle Bells?" Your students and audience will find out when they hear this delightful holiday piece in ragtime style. Full of great teaching oppo...

Everyone is sure to recognize this tune which gained popularity in the late '50s and early '60s. This stunning arrangement is sure to engage your audience with it's universal message: "Let There Be Pe...

Irish Yuletide blends three ancient Irish Christmas melodies into a lovely Celtic medley that touches the heart. 'Our Savior Thee' ('Taladh ar Slanair' in Gaelic), 'A Merry Christmas Jig' and 'Christm...

Although Grainger first elected to set this carol tune for piano solo after hearing and collecting it in the early 1880's, it is in an arrangement for string orchestra that the sumptuous harmonic banq...

Although Grainger first elected to set this carol tune for piano solo after hearing and collecting it in the early 1880's, it is in an arrangement for string orchestra that the sumptuous harmonic banq...

A great way to rock the holiday concert! Featuring 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' and 'Jingle Bell Rock,' this medley will be fun to play and will go together easily. At the same time, it wi...

A great way to rock the holiday concert! Featuring 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' and 'Jingle Bell Rock,' this medley will be fun to play and will go together easily. At the same time, it wi...

This delightful arrangement is sure to become a seasonal favorite with students and audiences alike. The joyous harmonies and cheerful rhythms will immediately put you in the Christmas spirit. (2:30)