Beginner holiday orchestra music
Holiday Medley
What Is This Book?
Holiday Medley is a cheerful elementary orchestra arrangement of three classic Christmas carols for first-year musicians. Students will play Good King Wenceslas, Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly, and Ding Dong, Merrily on High in an easy, carefully graded medley. Designed for developing ensembles, it makes an ideal centerpiece for your holiday concert or winter program. (See the conductor’s score to learn more.)
Who Is This Book For?
This book is for elementary-age students in their first year of playing in orchestra.
It’s ideal for school orchestra programs, youth orchestras, church or community ensembles, and beginner string and band programs that perform together.
Directors can use it with full ensembles, small groups, or combined classes, and it also works well for private studios preparing students for holiday performances.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The arrangement uses easy and preparatory parts so even brand-new players can participate successfully.
Lines are written with comfortable ranges, simple rhythms, and logical finger patterns for first-year students.
Clear, consistent part writing helps young musicians stay together and build confidence in reading and ensemble playing.
Balanced scoring ensures every section has approachable material while still sounding full and festive.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This medley features three beloved Christmas carols arranged for beginning elementary orchestra:
Good King Wenceslas
Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly
Ding Dong, Merrily on High
The carols are woven into a single, cohesive holiday medley that works beautifully as a concert feature or finale.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
Yes. This book includes online MP3 play-along tracks so students can practice with full-sounding accompaniments at home or in class.
These professional recordings bring the festive melodies to life and make practice more fun and engaging for young players. Also, check out live video performances of this and other beginning arrangements.
What’s Inside the Book?
Easy and preparatory parts for first-year elementary orchestra students
Carefully graded lines so all players can participate with confidence
Compatible keys for both strings and winds for balanced full-orchestra performance
Accessible scoring that allows every section to be heard clearly
A festive three-carol Christmas medley ideal for holiday concerts
Online MP3 play-along tracks for practice and performance support
Part of The Beginning Elementary Orchestra Series
Permission to duplicate student parts for your ensemble
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Playing in an ensemble with others
Keeping a steady beat and basic rhythmic accuracy
Reading simple notation in friendly keys
Listening across the orchestra for balance and blend
Developing tone on their instrument at a beginner level
Following a conductor and watching musical cues
Building confidence through successful holiday performances
Experiencing musical phrasing within familiar carols
How to Use This Book
Directors can introduce each carol separately, then combine them into the full medley as students gain confidence.
Use the easy and preparatory parts to include every student, differentiating by ability while keeping the group together.
In class or rehearsal, play along with the MP3 tracks to help students internalize tempo, style, and ensemble precision.
Assign sections of the medley for home practice using the online play-along tracks as a guide.
Use it as the anchor piece for a winter concert, school assembly, or community holiday performance to showcase your beginning orchestra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this arrangement suitable for true beginners?
Yes. It is written specifically for first-year elementary orchestra students with limited experience.
Can strings and winds play together with this music?
Yes. The keys are chosen to be compatible for both string and wind players, making it ideal for combined ensembles.
Do I have permission to copy the parts for my students?
Yes. Like all titles in The Beginning Elementary Orchestra Series, this book includes permission to duplicate parts for your students.
Are the MP3 tracks included or separate?
The book provides access to online MP3 play-along tracks that you can stream or download for practice and performance support.
Can I perform this medley at school and community events?
Yes. It is designed for school concerts, assemblies, holiday programs, and community performances.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.