String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.835580 Composed by J. Baptiste Calkin. Arranged by Vincent Vitale. Christmas. Score and parts. 10 pages. Vincent Vitale #6052489. Published by Vincent Vitale (A0.835580). I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY is a Christmas carol based on the 1863 poem ‘Christmas Bells by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It was not until 1872 that the poem was set to music by John Baptiste Calkin, an English organist. It is written on a medium easy level for beginning string players in 3 part harmony with viola doubling 2nd violin and cello doubling string bass. In the event instrumentation is lacking this type of scoring will make your group sound fuller and give your players more confidence. This well known traditional carol will be a delightful addition to your Holiday line-up. . If this piece appeals to you please try others in this string series by typing VINCENT VITALE in the search bar located on the home page. I hope you and your students enjoy performing this piece and as always I thank you very much for your consideration and wish you and your students much musical success. …Copyright 2020.