Christmas Songs for 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...

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

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

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

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

Here is a stunning, cinematic reimagining of the classic carol What Child is This? Reminiscent of Vaughan Williams, this arrangement is packed with dramatic suspensions, dense harmonies, and a little...

This is an exciting new setting of three famous traditional carols - Good King Wenceslas, The First Noel, and God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman. Using fresh contemporary harmonies, and often surprising rhyt...

No Rest for the Merry - Are you ready for an exciting take on a familiar holiday classic? Your students will love the energy and enthusiasm required to perform this fast-paced adaptation of “God Rest...

Leicht spielbare Liederfolge (auch für Schülerorchester geeignet). Solo-Violine, Vl1, Vl2, Vla(Vl3), Ce

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,...

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...

In true Mannheim Steamroller style, this gently moving carol has a great pop-style hook that students love to play. Yet another outstanding edition for string ensemble, expertly adapted from the Mannh...

This Mannheim Steamroller favorite is an energetic movement that features a solo violin throughout. - The mixture of contemporary and Renaissance style also set it apart, making it a solid choice to a...

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...

Experience the festive joy of the holiday season with Christmas Celebration by John Leavitt, a spirited composition based on the traditional Celtic Christmas carol, I Saw Three Ships. Perfect for addi...

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...

Two familiar carols (Up on the Housetop, Jolly Old St. Nicholas) have been combined in this sparkling holiday number from John Leavitt. Creative treatments with key shifts and skilled orchestration gi...

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...