Product Description
Christmas String Orchestra Book 2
This Christmas String Orchestra collection of progressively re-harmonized carols is a unique offering for sheet music enthusiasts, designed to elevate holiday performances with sophisticated arrangements and flexible musical textures.
Distinctive Features
Each carol in the collection begins with a familiar, classic harmonization and evolves throughout the arrangement, featuring creative chord substitutions and engaging jazz voicings for a fresh, contemporary twist. The progressive re-harmonization ensures ensembles can deliver both traditional warmth and exciting new colors, ideal for both festive concerts and church services. Arrangements are suitable for intermediate to advanced players, making them a perfect choice for those looking to challenge themselves musically and impress their audiences.
Musical Experience
Carols are presented with clear, lyrical melodies and harmonies that build in complexity, allowing players to explore new techniques and expressive possibilities.
Each selection provides opportunities for dynamic musical storytellingperfect for ensembles seeking memorable, emotionally rich holiday performances.
Product Details
Instantly delivered PDF downloads offer immediate access for rehearsal and performance.
Complete sets include parts for violin I & II, viola, violoncello, and contrabass; optional conductor/keyboard scores are also available for added versatility.
The collection features 20 beloved titles such as Carol of the Bells, I Saw Three Ships, and Good King Wenceslas, each newly arranged to shine with progressive harmonic depth.
Bring fresh life to holiday concerts and delight audiences with a string quartet collection that blends tradition with innovation. Perfect for players eager to expand their musical horizons while celebrating the spirit of the season.
Table of Contents
Title Page #
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella 1
Carol of the Bells 16
Deck the Halls 28
Ding Dong Merrily on High 37
Good King Wenceslas 47
Here We Come A-Wassailing 59
I Saw Three Ships 67
In the Bleak Midwinter 76
Infant Holy Infant Lowly 82
Jingle Bells 89
Jolly Old St. Nicholas 95
O Christmas Tree 104
Once in Royal Davids City 116
Patapan 127
Quelle Est Cette Odeur Agréable 138
The Twelve Days of Christmas 153
The Coventry Carol 163
The Holly and The Ivy 172
Tu scendi dalle stelle 181
Up on the Housetop 194
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.