Youth String Orchestra

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

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

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

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

Two endearing Christmas melodies have been combined into a gorgeous tableau for strings, piano and simple percussion. Simple to prepare, this will set a mood of quiet wonder for any December service,...

John Moss' delightful concert piece is light and fun with hints of The Twelve Days of Christmas cleverly worked into a contemporary, holiday waltz. A fresh, new approach to a holiday favorite, ideally...

Directors have long admired the musical arrangements of John Moss for their creativity and playability for younger players. Here's a new twist on the familiar holiday standard in a treatment that is p...

This simple, plaintive carol is yet another memorable moment from Mannheim Steamroller's Fresh Aire Christmas, and continues to be heard each holiday season. Robert's arrangement makes it approachable...

Using the favorite holiday carol Silver Bells as its centerpiece, here is a collage of bell tunes and effects, woven into a solid, accessible medley for developing string ensembles. Also includes Ukra...

John Moss' gentle setting (based on melodic sections of Silent Night) is the hallmark of this fresh new piece for holiday programming. As expected, John's scoring for younger players makes his writing...

This holiday ballad from the Carpenters is perfect for developing string ensembles, with an easy moving pop style and approachable melody, all in a well-crafted version by Larry Moore.

Recorded by the Beach Boys, this enjoyable swing tune certainly has that surfer sound and will add a nice touch for the Christmas season. Larry Moore's arrangement is nicely scored with the melody tra...

Henry Mancini's lovely carol is yet another memorable melody from his rich library of film music. The song was featured in the 1964 Joseph Mankiewicz film of the same name, a re-telling of Dickens' A...

Finding interesting and fresh material for holiday concerts is always a goal for many directors. Robert's appealing version of this old English carol is set in the keys of D and G, and features a cont...

Three festive carols are skillfully combined into a terrific showcase for holiday programming. The familiar strains of these bell songs will make a superb concert opening for your holiday needs.

Three beloved songs from the long history of European holiday celebrations have been skillfully woven together in this effective montage for strings. An ideal program number for holiday programs for y...

Here's a new twist, combining a traditional English carol with a festive, contemporary style that makes a new blend of new and old for your holiday programming. The mixture of key centers and creative...

James Curnow's setting of this traditional Czech carol is a gentle moving lullaby, well-known throughout Europe and a welcome holiday performance choice for strings. It also includes short, easy solo...

Designed for developing groups, this new holiday piece is a welcome addition for concert programming. Based on the familiar tune Oh How Joyfully, it brings a upbeat, festive flair, in a setting that r...

Composed as a concert fanfare or opener for an exciting holiday concert, this brief, energetic piece is a collection of snippets or motifs from many well-known carols. Included are: Good King Wencesla...

Perfect for first holiday concerts and a tune that brings a smile.

A set of sleigh bells, a simple rock style tune and all this needs is developing string players to make it a winter or holiday favorite on your program.

The addition of claves and egg shaker gives this traditional Christmas favorite an unexpected twist. No one will be able to resist the infectious atmosphere. In fact, they will want to hang mistletoe...

The spritely Bohemian Carol of the Shepherds gives first violins a chance to play in third position, and celli also have some fun stretches. The mood here is light and dance-like. Warning: the tune ma...

The spritely Bohemian Carol of the Shepherds gives first violins a chance to play in third position, and celli also have some fun stretches. The mood here is light and dance-like. Warning: the tune ma...