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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium-easy / medium to advanced
White Christmas (Little Big Band)—Irving
Berlin/arr. Mark Taylor. Enhance any holiday
performance with this smooth, light bossa
treatment of perhaps Irving Berlin's most popular
song. Scored for six horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets,
1 trombone) and rhythm section, this arrangement
will sound great with a limited amount of rehearsal
time. For further instrumentation options, additional
parts are included for alto, tenor and trombone.
Very highly recommended!
10283066 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Whoa Christmas Tree! (How Funky Are Thy
Branches?)—arr. Mike Collins-Dowden. Not just
another Christmas chart, Whoa Christmas Tree!
is a funky, half-time treatment of the traditional
O Christmas Tree. The open solo section features
room for improvised solos from anyone in the band
while the full band writing is effective and laid-back
for the duration. This one will get your next holiday
concert groovin' hard!
10605806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Medium to Advanced
H A Child Is Born—Thad Jones. Composed and
arranged by Thad Jones, this is an absolutely
gorgeous ballad in 3/4 that is a "must" for any good
jazz library! It's one of the most "tasteful" jazz charts
ever written!
543421 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 48.00
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting
on an Open Fire)—arr. Mark Taylor. One of
the most iconic holiday tunes of all time, The
Christmas Song as composed by Mel Torme
and Robert Wells is treated here in a masterfully
constructed setting featuring a flugelhorn soloist.
In a traditional ballad style, this arrangement
features tasteful accompaniment figures, creative
harmonies, and brief interludes of double-time
swing in the solo section.
10617888 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
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Comfort and Joy—arr. Rick Hirsch. With Comfort
and Joy, the melody is generously passed around
the ensemble to keep everyone happy, plus there
is written solo space for tenor, alto, piano and
some drum fills, too. The lead trumpet range is
to written B-flat above the staff and an optional
vibes part is included. A superb holiday swinger at
around 180 bpm!
10452118 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
H Deck the Halls—arr. Ted Blumenthal. This
creative, funk style chart of the traditional
Christmas carol is featured on The Adventures In
Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Christmas CD. As the
arranger puts it, this is a party song and the party
has a really rockin' big band, making it one you
won't want to miss!
2475298 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00
4 Deck the Halls with All Sorts of Funky—arr.
Erik Sherburne. What do James Brown in a Santa
suit, this chart, and an ugly sweater party all
have in common? They make Christmas funky!
Deck the Halls with All Sorts of Funky is nothing
but holiday fun. Written so it works with optional
reduced instrumentation and including optional
suggested solos, it also features each section of
the group spreading holiday cheer that is fun for
the band and audience. Plus, it offers spots for
your band to really roar on a holiday chart! This
one is special!
10882824 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
Go Tell It on the Mountain—arr. Mat Montgomery.
Add some funk to your holiday program with this
soulful arrangement of the Christmas spiritual Go
Tell It on the Mountain. Featuring the baritone sax
player on partially written and improvised solos, it's
loaded with gospel-inspired elements and style. The
improvised solo section is over only one chord, and a
blues scale can effectively be used most of the time.
Your students will thank you for this opportunity to
get on down and play this chart for Christmas and
holiday performances!
10757076 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
Go Tell It on the Mountain—arr. Alan Baylock.
A creative and outstanding chart by Alan Baylock
on the traditional spiritual. Beginning with claps
and foot stomps, it builds throughout and features
a written alto solo and a lead trumpet range to
written B-flat above the staff. Adapted from a chart
originally written for the USAF Airmen of Note, this
jazz waltz will work for the holidays or any season...
it's outstanding!
10277752 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen—arr. Rich
DeRosa. Rich DeRosa provides yet another wonderful
Christmas arrangement to the big-band repertoire.
This delightful contemporary setting of God Rest
Ye Merry, Gentlemen has a moderate samba feel
and features the soprano saxophone throughout.
Originally arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany),
this chart has very reasonable brass ranges, an
optional brief piccolo double for alto sax 2, and some
solo space for drums. Highly recommended!
10607213 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00
H God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen—arr. Gordon
Goodwin. As recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat
Band, this hot chart features the saxophone section
in a chorale introduction, a full ensemble swing at
about mm 200, a sax soli, solo space for alto, tenor,
trumpet, trombone and piano, a modulation and a
big shout chorus. It's all here, it's Gordon Goodwin...
what else do you need? Highly recommended!
10028191 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 70.00
4 Good King What's His Name—arr. Bob Turner.
Don't miss this holiday rock chart based on Good
King Wenceslas! Beginning with an attention-
getting fanfare, it's a clever setting featuring
multiple styles and key changes throughout and
will add a lot of variety to any holiday or winter
concert. An open solo section is included with a
sample solo scored in the tenor sax 1 part with
chord changes in all parts. It works just as well by
omitting the solo section. It's also available as a
flexible instrumentation small group chart, Pepper
number 10882370.
10882382 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
Good Swing Wenceslas—arr. Sammy Nestico.
After a 35 year hiatus, Grammy winning composer
and arranger Sammy Nestico has joined forces with
the Count Basie Orchestra to arrange this chart for
their "A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas" CD. This
swing chart exemplifies the timeless Basie/Nestico
style and is a must-have for jazz ensembles. In
addition, improvised solo space is provided for 1st
Tenor Saxophone. This is the perfect addition to any
holiday performance!
10682763 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—arr. Rich
DeRosa. As arranged for the WDR Big Band, Rich
DeRosa's arrangement of the traditional Christmas
carol Hark, the Herald Angels Sing is a light, happy,
easy-swinging chart that is playable by almost any
band. Modest brass ranges, a laid-back tempo,
moderate rhythms and solo space for trumpet make
this a great chart to feature on any holiday concert.
10759918 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 60.00
H Hot Chocolate (from "The Polar Express")—
Ballard & Silvestri/arr. John Berry. Here is an
up-tempo and entertaining swing chart from the
hit movie "The Polar Express." Including crisp
ensemble writing with a sprinkling of band vocals,
this is a great addition to a holiday concert, or for
any time of the year!
2481655 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day—arr.
Gordon Goodwin. If you're looking for a more
substantial holiday offering for better groups, this
Gordon Goodwin chart is it! It's a medium-slow
swing take on this Johnny Marks standard with a
few modulations, outstanding ensemble passages,
terrific shout choruses, and solo space for all saxes,
trumpet 4 and trombones 1 and 2. Very creative!
10513956 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 70.00
4 It Swings Upon a Midnight Clear—arr. Larry
Neeck. This breezy, swinging arrangement in 3/4
meter, of the classic carol It Came Upon a Midnight
Clear will be a hit on any Christmas or winter
concert! The melodies are nicely stated over colorful
unison lines and some punchy brass support. The
change-of-pace middle section is established by
the insistent tom-tom rhythm (a la Krupa), while
the band builds up the riffs to a powerful climax.
Included suggested solos along with modest
solo changes will encourage students to give
improvising a try. It's also playable with optional
reduced instrumentation. This very appealing
holiday chart is perfect for that jazz moment in your
holiday concert!
10882822 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
Jingle Bells—arr. Sammy Nestico. Sammy
Nestico, one of the most important figures in the
evolution of the big band sound, has arranged
this holiday classic for the Count Basie Orchestra
recording "A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas." This
great swing chart exemplifies the timeless Basie/
Nestico tradition, and is a must-have for any holiday
performance or gig. Additionally, improvised solo
space is provided for 2nd Trumpet. This is one you
won't want to miss!
10682765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00
H Jingle Bells (as recorded by the Glenn Miller
Orchestra)—arr. John LaBarbera. From the
popular CD In The Christmas Mood recorded by the
esteemed Glenn Miller Alumni Band, this swingin'
chart in the classic Miller style has been used in
several recent motion pictures. Your audiences and
players will enjoy this throw back to the glory years
of the swing era!
10017009 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00
Joy to the World—arr. Rich DeRosa. Rich DeRosa
once again provides us with his clever take on one
of the most popular Christmas carols, Joy to the
World. As arranged for the WDR Big Band, DeRosa
sets this traditional tune in a zydeco feel that
provides an entertaining journey from beginning to
end. Focusing entirely on the ensemble, there is no
improvisation in this chart. Rather, DeRosa builds
and builds the ensemble through creative rhythms,
harmonies, key changes, and grooves. This will be
an absolute crowd favorite!
10759932 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 60.00
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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—Jule
Styne/arr. Alan Baylock. This swinging holiday
arrangement is a slightly easier version of the
chart that Alan Baylock did for the USAF Airmen
of Note. It features the saxes in a "four brothers"
setting with written solo space provided for each
of the five saxes if desired. The lead trumpet range
is to written B above the staff and there are parts
included for optional expanded instrumentations.
Here's a Christmas chart with substance!
10311437 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—Jule
Styne/arr. Gordon Goodwin. In the style of Basie
and Hefti, this Gordon Goodwin adaptation of the
wonderful holiday classic is set in a medium swing
style. Not a drum showcase, but the drummer has
plenty of solo space beginning on brushes, then to
sticks as the intensity rises. There is a flute part on
second alto (can be omitted) and a percussion part
for vibes. The optional solo space is for alto, tenor,
trumpet, trombone, and the lead trumpet range is
to written high E. A great sax section soli rounds out
this excellent chart. This one is so nice, you'll want
to play it year 'round! Highly recommended!
10093207 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 70.00
The Little Drummer Boy—arr. Rob Holmes.
Here's a very clever arrangement of this holiday
gem! It's a drum set on brushes feature at
around 172 bpm in the style of Hefti's Cute with
a written or ad lib trumpet 2 solo. There's tons of
nice ensemble work and a lead trumpet range up
to written A above the staff. A nice sax soli and a
unison interlude complete this Christmas package!
10513909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming—arr. Bob
Curnow. With a nod to the wonderful Dave Maddux
arrangement written for the vocal group First Call,
Bob Curnow has created a gorgeous version for big
band. Every jazz group needs Christmas charts to
perform, and this one is beautiful in its simplicity and
overall effect. It begins quietly in a jazz chorale style
and gradually builds to a dramatic climax followed by
a sonorous ending. There are no solos. Turn off the
house lights, put the spotlight on your band, and you
will be able to hear a pin drop when you finish this
beautiful arrangement. Very highly recommended!
10185714 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
BEST
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Christmas & Holiday
Medium &
Medium-Advanced
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
The Christmas Song
(Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)—
arr. Mark Taylor.
10617888 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Joy to the World—arr. Rich DeRosa.
10759932 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
Go Tell It on the Mountain—
arr. Mat Montgomery.
10757076 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Comfort and Joy—arr. Rick Hirsch.
10452118 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—
Jule Styne/arr. Alan Baylock.
10311437 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—
arr. Rich DeRosa.
10759918 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
Jingle Bells—arr. Sammy Nestico.
10682765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
Good Swing Wenceslas—arr. Sammy Nestico.
10682763 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day—
arr. Gordon Goodwin.
10513956 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 70.00
We Three Kings—arr. Chris Sharp.
10752091 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 50.00
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