Infant Holy for String Orchestra or String Quartet - PDF Download

Bring expressive beauty to your winter concert with this lyrical arrangement of the Polish carol Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, arranged by Myanna Harvey.

Soaring melodies and warm harmonies are interwoven with rich original material, creating a musical tapestry that feels both classic and fresh.

Each part in the ensemble gets a chance to shine with the melody, keeping every player engaged and expressive.

Perfect for developing ensemble balance and musical sensitivity, this arrangement works beautifully for string orchestra or string quartet at the intermediate level.

The arrangement includes an optional piano part that can support rehearsals or performances.

Have a smaller group? The Violin I, Violin II, Viola, and Cello parts can be played together as a string quartet!

Note: this is a PDF download of the score and parts; not a printed set. This music can be saved to your computer and printed. This license includes the rights to print out as many copies as needed for your ensemble. 

The level of this piece is "2-3" or "Intermediate".

Level descriptions for each part:

• Violin 1 is all in first position with a short, optional third position section.
• Violin 2 is all in first position, with high and low 2nd finger.
• Violin 3 is all in first position, with high and low 2nd finger.
• Viola is all in first position, with high and low 2nd finger.
• Cello is all in closed first position. 
• Double Bass is all in first position.
  Double Bass part should be omitted when playing as a string quartet.
• Piano accompaniment (optional) enriches the sound of the group and helps with solidifying rhythms.

Score and parts
Traditional Tune
arranged by Myanna Harvey
CHPD381