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A Crystal Snowfall—Susan H. Day. A
gentle winter mood unfolds in this Grade
2 string orchestra piece with optional
piano, shaped by a flowing 3/4 meter and
lyrical melodies shared by every section.
The writing supports work with vibrato,
bow placement, and bow distribution, and
introduces the third position to the upper
strings. Dissonant moments provide an
engaging sense of tension and relief
throughout the piece. A thoughtful middle
school winter selection that blends skill
reinforcement with calm, engaging musical
flow.
11680878 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Deck the Hall of the Mountain King—
Edvard Grieg/arr. Richard Meyer. This very
unique and somewhat crazy selection will
be the hit of your holiday concert! Your
audience will be delighted when they hear
what happens when the festive Welsh carol
Deck the Halls is combined with the dark
and mysterious In the Hall of the Mountain
King from Grieg's "Peer Gynt Suite." Many
key playing skills - accidentals, tempo
changes, and important balance issues -
are reinforced throughout. Sleigh bells and
crash cymbals add just the right amount of
color to this fun, good-natured seasonal
work.
10738925 String Orchestra . . ME 49.00
Deck the Halls with Jingle Bells—Bryan
Sanguinito. Celebrate the holiday season
with this easy string orchestra mashup that
playfully weaves together Deck the Halls;
Jingle Bells and a touch of The Twelve
Days of Christmas. Every section shares
the melody across all four strings of their
instruments, with repeated sixteenth-note
groups creating an easy introduction to
faster notes. Optional sleigh bells add
sparkle and pulse to the familiar themes.
A lively winter choice for middle school, it
builds rhythmic confidence while keeping
the mood light, joyful, and festive.
11680753 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Edge of Winter—Sarah Siegler. A quiet
stillness opens this orchestra piece,
capturing the cold pause before the first
snowfall. Calm, reflective lines give way to
a bright burst of motion as winter arrives,
shifting into a joyful, driving melody that
brings energy and lift. Touches of minor
color in the middle section add stylistic
contrast before the upbeat theme returns.
A fitting winter concert opener, it helps
students explore mood changes, ensemble
balance, and clear bow articulation across a
variety of tempos.
11680755 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Elf (Main Title)—John Debney/arr. Michael
Kamuf. The lighthearted opening theme
from the classic holiday movie "Elf" is an
ideal selection for your holiday concert! Your
students and audiences will love the iconic
relaxed march feel and soaring melodies in
this accessible and fun arrangement. This is
sure to be a favorite!
11643549 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
The Elf's Day Off—Kevin Sluder.
Sparkling holiday imagery sets a joyful
tone for this Grade 2.5 string orchestra
piece that imagines Santa's elves enjoying
a rare day off. Light, off-the-string bowing
accompaniment patterns create bounce and
lift, while playful melodies reinforce the one-
octave E-flat major scale with just first-finger
pattern. Optional glockenspiel and sleigh
bells add a festive color to create a short,
cheerful winter selection that gives middle
or high school ensembles a rare chance
to perform confidently in E-flat major while
keeping rehearsals fun. Part of the Getting
in Gear Companion Series, this piece
reinforces the 1-octave Eb Major Scale,
using only one finger pattern the entire time.
Warm-up suggestions for left hand, bowing,
and rhythm are included in the score that
correlate with Getting in Gear: Fundamental
Warm-ups for String Orchestra.
11679144 String Orchestra E-ME 60.00
Falling Snow—Christopher Alan Schmitz.
Revel in the magic of a first winter snowfall!
Lyrical melodies pass from high to low
strings, giving everyone a chance to enjoy
the themes and accompaniment. Light
pizzicato moments contrast with full arco
statements, and the middle section provides
an exciting harmonic adventure. When the
main theme returns, it features a canon
that culminates in a powerful ending. Add
the optional percussion parts for dramatic
holiday flair! (3:00)
11619595 String Orchestra . . ME 55.00
Fezziwig's Festive Frolic (Deck the Hall
& Good King Wenceslas)—arr. Steve
Parsons. It sounds like it's straight out of
Broadway - this fun and harmonically rich
Christmastime romp for string orchestra has
tons of color and rhythmic verve!
11615400 String Orchestra . . ME 65.00
The First Noel—arr. Yukiko Nishimura.
Bring a fresh and jazzy twist to your holiday
program with this gorgeous arrangement
of the beloved carol. Featuring vibrant
harmonies and accessible rhythms, this
piece is perfect for intermediate-level
musicians. The intro alone is worth the price
of admission.
11562039 String Orchestra . . ME 65.00
Four Character Dances from "The
Nutcracker"—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Michael
Hopkins. The complete "Nutcracker" is
performed every year during the Christmas
season, and the orchestral suite is
also a holiday favorite. This accessible
arrangement for string orchestra contains
four popular character dances from Act II
of the ballet, where Clara and the Prince
travel to the Land of Sweets that is ruled by
the Sugar-Plum Fairy. These light pieces of
dance music celebrate sweets from around
the world and include chocolate from Spain,
coffee from Arabia, tea from China and
candy canes from Russia.
10608532 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Ghoultide Bells—James Pierpont/arr.
Steve Parsons. What if your yuletide
celebrations were a Tim Burton movie,
complete with a quirky, creepy soundtrack?
This clever reimagining of the classic
Jingle Bells tune takes a ghoulish turn into
the curious and eccentric with plenty of
unexpected chromatic twists. It's a weird
and wonderful winter concert feature, fun
for fall concerts as well!
11608225 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
The Great Holiday Gift Hunt!—William
Owens. Your young orchestra gets a
spirited seasonal adventure with this
narrative medley, complete with optional
percussion and narrated storyline. A kid's
search for hidden presents ties together
minor-mode takes on Up on the Housetop;
Deck the Halls and Good King Wenceslas,
leading to a bright major-key Ode to Joy.
Key changes and shifting styles keep
every section involved while offering solid
opportunities to teach contrast, phrasing,
and ensemble coordination.
11673568 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Greensleeves (Flexcel Concert Works)—
arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. Expertly rescored
for flexible instrumentation, this piece
features a creative waltz setting, fresh, lush
and effective harmonies, and great contrast
between pizzicato and legato style playing.
An excellent choice for your next concert!
11315886 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Hallelujah Hootenanny—Erika Svanoe. A
lively mix of call-and-response writing and
a boot-stompin' groove gives this string
orchestra piece with optional percussion a
barn-dance feel while weaving in familiar
material from Handel's Hallelujah Chorus.
The blend of original music and the classical
melody keeps the arrangement playful
and approachable, creating a fun, upbeat
selection that adds personality and charm
to any holiday program.
11666740 String Orchestra . ME 100.00
Hanerot Halalu (These Candles)—arr.
Paul Riggio. Beautiful harmonies and
lush scoring form the basis of this lovely
arrangement of this lesser-known traditional
Hanukkah song. Every section has the
opportunity to play the melody. Excellent
for teaching part independence. A perfect
addition to a well-rounded holiday program!
11354982 String Orchestra . . ME 50.00
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—
Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane/arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. A perennial holiday favorite,
this lush arrangement has a rich sound
yet is surprisingly playable. Melodies
are thoughtfully woven throughout the
ensemble amid modern harmonies and
easy chromatics. At the same time, it offers
plenty of opportunities to work on dynamic
sensitivity and vibrato on longer notes.
Absolutely lovely. (2:45)
11511817 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
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often by directors.
Inverno (Scenes from Vivaldi's
"Winter")—Antonio Vivaldi/
arr. Todd Parrish.
10444015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Falling Snow—
Christopher Alan Schmitz.
11619595 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Fezziwig's Festive Frolic
(Deck the Hall & Good King
Wenceslas)—arr. Steve Parsons.
11615400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
In Winter—Antonio Vivaldi/
arr. Todd Parrish.
11559088 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Thundersnow!—Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11392948 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Winter Wisps—Tyler Arcari.
11615089 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Elf (Main Title)—John Debney/
arr. Michael Kamuf.
11643549 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Ghoultide Bells—James Pierpont/
arr. Steve Parsons.
11608225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Carol of the Bells—
arr. Michael Hopkins.
10078874 String Orchestra
opt. Perc. . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
The First Noel—arr. Yukiko Nishimura.
11562039 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
