All Holiday TitlesSecular Holiday

Works for orchestra and chamber ensemble (no chorus)

“The parts are idiomatic for each instrument and are a pleasure to play”
— Karen, English horn, NE Pennsylvania Philharmonic

Rich with beautiful, idiomatic writing and solo/soli passages showcasing different instruments and sections, these instrumental works present some of the holiday season’s most beguiling melodies.


Greensleeves, arr. Ryan James Brandau

A beautifully orchestrated, sumptuous arrangement of the traditional English melody. Lovely passages for low strings, double reeds, and more. Works beautifully before Gesu Bambino.


I Wonder as I Wander by Niles, arr. Ryan James Brandau

A captivating, atmospheric arrangement of John Jacob Niles’s enigmatic Appalachian melody, with beautiful solos for cello, horn, and clarinet. Available for full orchestra or chamber ensemble.


Jingle Bells, arr. Ryan James Brandau

A bright and ebullient setting of an indispensable holiday classic. Can be performed as an orchestral work, or with SATB, or as a singalong.