The Polar Express: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Audrey Snyder / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Item: 35-PK00342400
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| The Polar Express - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| The Polar Express - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| The Polar Express - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| The Polar Express - Viola | $7.00 | |
| The Polar Express - Cello | $7.00 | |
| The Polar Express - Bass | $7.00 |
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Description
Now available in a 6-minute medley for choir, band and strings, the music from "The Polar Express" simply sparkles! A great all-school concert closer, it is easily learned and includes: "Believe, Hot Chocolate, The Polar Express, Spirit of the Season." Dur: 6:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00342400
More about this title
About the Artist: Audrey Snyder
Audrey Snyder is a composer and arranger whose work spans choral, instrumental, and vocal music for educational ensembles. Her arrangements are known for making familiar material accessible to student musicians while preserving the emotional core of the original compositions. Snyder has established herself as a trusted voice in school music programming, consistently delivering pieces that excite performers and audiences alike.
Why we love this
String orchestras rarely get festival-ready material that lands as a concert closer, and this medley nails that assignment. Snyder layers four instantly recognizable melodies into a cohesive arc that builds momentum without feeling stitched together, and the arrangement respects both beginning and advanced string programs by keeping the writing singable while offering genuine textural interest.
What to expect
Nostalgic and luminous. The piece captures the whimsical charm of the film while maintaining enough musical substance to engage serious players. Warm strings carry the familiar melodies with a gentle sparkle, creating an arrangement that feels both celebratory and intimate.
Who it's for
String orchestras looking for a crowd pleasing holiday finale that doesn't require a massive ensemble or significant technical demands. Schools with mixed instrumentation will appreciate that this works as a digital download with clean, performance ready parts. It suits programs that want something current and recognizable rather than traditional carol arrangements.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across your first violins and violas during the transitions between songs; some string players instinctively pull back when they're not carrying the primary line, so mark those moments in rehearsal.
- Treat each of the four sections as a distinct mood rather than racing through them as a single medley; this allows your ensemble to reset and gives the piece architectural clarity.
- Invest rehearsal time in the accompanimental figures in the lower strings, which ground the familiar melodies and prevent the arrangement from feeling thin when divisi writing kicks in.
How to use it
Close your winter concert with this medley after a program of more demanding repertoire; its familiarity and positive energy send audiences home happy without requiring your ensemble to sustain technical intensity. It also works well as a concert opener for informal holiday events or pops concerts where accessibility matters more than virtuosity.
Skills your students will build
- Playing through key changes within a continuous medley structure
- Balancing melody and accompaniment in divisi string writing
- Executing smooth transitions between contrasting musical ideas
- Responding to interpretive direction for phrasing and dynamics across familiar material