Christmas Songs for String Orchestra

This well-known holiday song performed by Elvis is given a stylistic face-lift with this creative arrangement from Ted Ricketts. In an infectious Latin style, it can give your holiday performance a un...

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

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Master arranger John Leavitt gives this favorite French carol a fresh, creative sound with this new arrangement for strings. Accompanied by sparkling percussion and piano as important parts of the orc...

Adding to the memorable repertoire of recordings heard each holiday season, Robert Longfield once again brings the distinctive interpretations of Mannheim Steamroller to the concert stage for string e...

Most notably performed by Celtic Woman, this marvelous work features a lilting Celtic style and a distinctive melody. This effective setting for strings includes the striking use of O Holy Night as he...

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

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...

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.

Chase - Grade 2

Chase - Grade 2