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Concert Band
e At the Feast of Stephen (featuring Good King
Wenceslas)—arr. Scott Watson. Bring some
energy to the concert hall this holiday season with a
novel setting of the traditional carol. Up-tempo and
upbeat, the Good King never sounded so lively.
10066543 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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An Austrian Carol—Robert Sheldon. The melody
of this beautiful Austrian Christmas carol and lullaby
actually is from a folk tune from the region around
Salzburg. This lovely setting of the familiar carol for
young band provides a splendid opportunity to add
a touch of expression and lyricism to any holiday
concert. It's correlated to Sound Innovations for
Concert Band, Book 2, Level 2.
10311310 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
e Belwin Beginning Band Kit #7 - Holiday
Edition—Jack Bullock. A complete program
has been skillfully prepared for your first holiday
concert. In this economical 'kit" format, you'll
find five holiday classics including: Up On the
Housetop, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Jingle Bells,
Silent Night and an encore setting of We Wish
You a Merry Christmas. A budget-busting holiday
treat, your complete concert in one package!
10279787 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Calypso Bells—arr. Todd Phillips. In this new
twist on the old classic Jingle Bells, your beginning
band students will have a blast as the Latin
rhythms and percussion instruments combine
with the traditional melody. Familiar Latin themes
seamlessly weave with the popular carol to create
a unique holiday treat. Bring an enjoyable change
of pace to concerts this holiday season!
10280807 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
Canon of Peace—arr. Paul Jennings. Dona
Nobis Pacem forms the basis of this very
practical, playable setting. The inherent beauty
of this famous canon is an inspiration for players
and listeners alike. This is truly an exquisite piece
for very young bands which will be very warmly
received by your audience. A rare holiday gem!
2266062 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l A Carol Francais—arr. Robert Sheldon. The
charming French carol Bring a Torch, Jeanette,
Isabella is the basis of this enchanting setting. In
the carol, visitors to the manger speak in hushed
tones so as not to wake the sleeping child. This
gentle arrangement re-creates that touching
scene and highlights the spirit of the season with
warm harmonies enveloping the peaceful melody.
10604466 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
Carol of the Bells—arr. Larry Clark. If you ever
wanted your elementary band to perform this
beloved Christmas carol, but couldn't find one to
suit their abilities, this amazing arrangement will
change that! Using six notes and easy rhythms,
the essence of the original is maintained. God
Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen is combined with the
Carol of the Bells melody for a simply stunning
piece. An absolute must-have for your next
holiday concert!
10012882 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Carol of the Kings—arr. Mekel Rogers. Bring in
the holiday season with this clever arrangement
that combines the Ukrainian Bell Carol with We
Three Kings to create a stunning, yet playable
work. Vivid percussion writing and bold
statements from the winds create colorful effects
that build to a powerful climax. A very different
take on two holiday classics!
10459799 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
e Christmas Fanfare—Randall Standridge. The
perfect selection that will delight and impress on
that very important first holiday performance. The
melodies of In Excelsis Deo and Deck the Halls
are combined to create a spirited holiday fanfare
and the piece still stays well within the abilities
of young musicians. Written primarily with the
first six notes that most band students learn,
it provides excellent opportunities to develop
ensemble playing, dynamic expression, style, and
percussion techniques.
10276455 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
A Christmas Proclamation (A Holiday
Flourish for Band)—Robert W. Smith. Open
or close your holiday concert with brilliance!
While the ranges are limited to a single octave, it
doesn't diminish the striking effect of this holiday
work. Developing bands of all levels will find this
musical statement to be a valuable addition to
their performances.
10050155 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
l The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on
an Open Fire)—Mel Torme & Robert Wells/arr.
Johnnie Vinson. Masterfully arranged for very
young players, this timeless holiday favorite will
be a hit on any Christmas concert. This version
retains chromatic elements inherent in the original,
however ranges and rhythms have been simplified
to make this one very manageable to learn.
10629641 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Christmas Stomp—arr. Sandy Feldstein & Larry
Clark. Up On the Housetop, Jingle Bells and We
Wish You a Merry Christmas have never sounded
like this before! This swing style arrangement
features three percussion soloists playing plastic
garbage cans or buckets. Easy to prepare and fun
for all, you may want to dress up your soloists or
feature a "special" guest performer. Ho, Ho, Ho!
10012377 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Christmas Time Is Here (from A Charlie
Brown Christmas)—arr. Michael Sweeney.
From the popular animated TV special comes
this marvelous tune, that works surprisingly well
for bands at the very easy level! The familiar song
brings back memories of Snoopy, Charlie Brown,
and the gang. It's sure to be recognized and
enjoyed by all!
2701392 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
e The Christmas Truce of 1914—Gustav Holst
& Franz Gruber/arr. Michael Story. Tell the story
of The Christmas Truce of 1914, where opposing
soldiers engaged in World War I combat laid
down their arms and celebrated the Christmas
holiday together! Fragments of Gustav Holst's
Mars, The Bringer of War and the beautiful carol
Silent Night make this a musical study of dramatic
contrasts that when combined with the engaging
story, is sure to provide a special moment for
holiday concerts.
10453359 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
Colors of Christmas—Robert W. Smith.
Featuring a number of standard holiday favorites,
this seasonal offering provides a grand musical
experience for the beginning band and their first
holiday audience! Using only the first six notes
introduced in most band methods, each section
of the band is featured with the melody. Scored
for success and audience impact, this overture
for the holiday season will be a concert favorite
for years to come!
10311874 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
l Come, Rejoice!—Scott Watson. From the bright,
spirited opening to the majestic conclusion,
listeners will revel in this musical celebration of
the joy of the season. This festive fanfare based
on the traditional carol Adeste Fideles is the
perfect opener or closer for your young band's
winter concert.
10604486 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Diary of a Grumpy Elf—Timothy Loest.
Twas the week before Christmas and Leon, a
disgruntled elf who has just started working
in Santa's workshop, is writing journal entries
about each difficult day. The band replies with
a humorously arranged Christmas carol that
provides a snapshot of all the unfortunate events
taking place, such as wooden soldiers who break
rank and fight to defective reindeer harnesses
that accidentally come with cowbells. But in the
end, Leon realizes that his work is important and
that being a Christmas elf has its rewards. Perfect
to feature an administrator or teacher as narrator.
Simply delightful!
10279371 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Do You Hear What I Hear—arr. Michael
Sweeney. This beautiful carol is always a favorite
with students and audience alike, and Michael
Sweeney's solid writing means success with
beginning groups. This arrangement is on the
upper side of this level.
2356889 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Fanfare Noel! (A Holiday Celebration)—
David Shaffer. Featuring the winds and
percussion, this dramatic fanfare will be an
impressive opener and a real crowd pleaser.
Built around the familiar Christmas carol Angels
We Have Heard on High, this exciting fanfare
is perfect for young bands at their very first
holiday concert. Ring in the holidays with this
musical proclamation!
10280811 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
l Fiesta on the Housetop—arr. Brian Beck. A
very clever "South of the Border" setting of a
familiar holiday melody that makes this festive
selection even more fun for your beginners. Easy
enough to play on their first concert, the Latin
beat gives this arrangement a distinctive flair and
allows your percussionists to really shine.
10604482 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
e Greensleeves—arr. Michael Sweeney. With
its modal harmonies and hauntingly beautiful
melody, this holiday favorite will add reverence to
any winter concert.
10052919 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
e Hanukkah Is Here—Scott Watson. This original
melody musically conveys both the reflection
and joy of Hanukkah with colorful scoring
and expressive writing. Add wonder to your
holiday performance this year with this creative
Hanukkah selection.
2703039 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4e Holiday Bells—Traditional/arr. Robert E. Foster,
Jr. This well-known holiday favorite receives a
new twist in this arrangement for first-year
players. The clever setting is written to be
performed as a full-band piece or, for further
variety, as a percussion ensemble feature for
seven players. Another option is to have the
band play the opening followed by just the
percussion performing the first time through.
On the repeat the band can join in for a full-
ensemble finish that's perfect for any holiday or
winter band concert.
10570622 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Holiday Short Cuts for Beginning Band
Vol. 1 (I. Sleigh Ride II. Rockin' Around the
Christmas Tree III. Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Let It Snow! IV. Santa Claus Is Comin' to
Town)—arr. Michael Story. This special edition
of Short Cuts provides great teaching points
all wrapped up with popular holiday carols.
Included are: Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride;
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree; Let It Snow!
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! and Santa Claus Is
Comin' to Town. This is superb instructional
performance material that will warm the hearts
of everyone at your beginning or developing
band's winter program.
10520334 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
