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Christmas & Holiday Selections medium-easy
n A Christmas Auld Lang Synearr. James
Swearingen. If there's one thing you can count on
every holiday season, it's reminiscing about fond
memories with dear friends as you hear the familiar
Auld Lang Syne. This beautiful and lush setting drops
in glimpses of We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and
provides good solo opportunities for euphonium and
trumpet. Comfortable ranges and lovely harmonies
will let your band sound phenomenal. An outstanding
choice! Very highly recommended!
2478360 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
n Christmas Can-CanLarry Neeck. In this
humorous and light-hearted romp, this famous
melody is paired with Jingle Bells, a few other
Christmas carols and other well-known musical
quotes. The variety of settings allow all sections of
your band to shine and the grand finale will bring
down the house. A clever twist to a well-known
theme, it's a real crowd-pleaser for your next
holiday concert.
10311805 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24Paul O'Neill &
Robert Kinkel/arr. Bob Phillips & George Megaw. As
seen in the mind-boggling Trans-Siberian Orchestra
stage show! This thought-provoking medley of
Christmas tunes portrays a lone performer playing
Christmas carols in the midst of the Bosnian war,
reflecting on the power of music to bring hope. The
rock rhythm section contributes to an intense and
very hip musical experience for the holidays.
10453289 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 77.00
Christmas FanfaresTodd Stalter. Festive and
lively, this concert opener adds the perfect seasonal
touch to any holiday program. The percussion and
strong brass scoring give a unique energy to the
traditional carols Hark the Herald Angels Sing; O
Come All Ye Faithful and Joy to the World. Jubilant
and joyful!
2478622 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 68.00
A Christmas Fantasyarr. Roland Barrett.
A glorious addition to holiday programs! This
seasonal montage of holiday favorites is just what's
needed for bringing the Christmas spirit to concert
audiences. Includes: Joy to the World; What Child
is This; The Twelve Days of Christmas; Angels We
Have Heard on High and more!
10094860 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 72.00
Christmas FestivalLeroy Anderson/arr. R.
Smith. True to the classic original, this masterfully
edited arrangement is far more playable for mid-
level bands and retains all the sparkle and appeal
of the more difficult version. It's a great idea and
arrives just in time to help celebrate the centennial
celebration of Leroy Anderson's birth.
10032970 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 82.00
n Christmas Finalearr. Joyce Eilers & Paul
Jennings. Here's the perfect way to end a concert
that features every music group in your school. This
easy, impressive medley will allow you to combine
your band and/or orchestra with choirs for a unique
closer. And to make it more practical, it is carefully
arranged to work with just your band alone if you
want to use it for a performance without the choir.
It includes: Joy To The World; It Came Upon A
Midnight Clear and Adeste Fideles.
2211860 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
4 A Christmas FlourishRandall Standridge.
This arrangement welcomes this very special
time of year by taking a beloved holiday classic
and giving it a bright and shiny new coat of
paint. Primarily based on O Come, All Ye Faithful
in a delightfully spirited way, it includes parts
of We Three Kings; Ukrainian Bell Carol and
I Saw Three Ships sprinkled in to add to the
festivities. The perfect opening selection for your
holiday concert.
10700039 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Christmas Is Coming!Rob Romeyn. Look
no further for the perfect opening to your holiday
concert. Here's a festive and upbeat holiday
opener using musical fragments from popular
carols creating a "musical buffet" of holiday cheer.
The fun, swingin' middle section provides a great
contrast to the joyful beginning and ending of the
piece, and it's all very playable. Let the holiday
season begin!
10311808 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
Christmas PipesBrendan Graham/arr. Michael
Brown. Most notably performed by Celtic Woman,
this marvelous song features a lilting Celtic style
and a distinctive melody. This effective setting for
band includes the striking use of O Holy Night, as
heard in the original. It's sure to be a highlight of
any holiday concert!
10460783 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Christmas Pop Sing-Alongarr. James Ployhar.
This is an absolute must for your holiday concert!
Your audience will have a wonderful time singing
along with the band, and everyone will already
know the words to the songs (a songsheet is
supplied for those who don't). Featured are: Santa
Claus Is Comin' to Town; Silver Bells; Rudolph, the
Red-Nosed Reindeer and Have Yourself a Merry
Little Christmas. This is guaranteed to be the hit of
your holiday season!
2283018 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 72.00
n Christmas PrismRobert W. Smith. Feature
all sections of the band in this creative setting
for the holiday season. The full band introduction
is followed by individual choirs within the band
presenting short holiday tunes. Each feature flows
directly into the next, giving the audience a "prism"
musical experience with the full band finishing the
performance in a glorious celebration!
10458995 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 72.00
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Christmas Sing-Alongarr. James Ployhar.
This is a must for your library! Designed for band
alone or band with audience participation, this
perfect Christmas sing-along" includes: Hark! The
Herald Angels Sing; O Come, All Ye Faithful; Deck
the Halls; Silent Night; The First Noel; Joy to the
World and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. This
can be put together with a minimum of rehearsal
and is appropriate for almost any Christmas
performance. It's exceptionally good, and we
recommend it highly!
2004950 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 72.00
H Christmas Sketches (Good King Wenceslas)
arr. Sean O'Loughlin. A holiday favorite woven
in a tapestry of styles! The familiar carol begins as
a flute and drum feature reminiscent of fife and
drum corps. From there, your band will transform
the tune through styles described in the score as
intense, jolly, triumphant and reflective. What a
great way to teach expression while programming
a holiday standard!
5878178 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 80.00
The Christmas Song (Flex Band)arr. Michael
Sweeney. It's just not Christmas without this
beloved holiday song. This flowing arrangement
with flexible scoring features a distinctive and
creative harmonic approach that gives this
wonderful tune a contemporary and rich sound.
10283914 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
n The Christmas SongMel Torme & Robert Wells/
arr. Snyder & Higgins. Featuring an alto sax solo or
optional chorus, this gorgeous, lush setting of one
of the all-time favorite secular Christmas songs is a
truly exceptional selection for your holiday concert.
John Higgins' stunning arrangement is so warm
and smooth that you'll think Mel Torme himself
was singing along!
2353621 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
A Christmas Tale (Beware the Krampus)
Randall Standridge. In some European Christmas
traditions, Saint Nick does not work alone, he
travels with Krampus who doles out punishment to
bad boys and girls. This work serves as a darkly
delightful Christmas piece, intended to educate,
entertain, and creep out your audience. The spooky
narration helps frame the piece as The Ukranian
Bell Carol; Up on the Housetop; Jolly Old St.
Nicholas and other holiday favorites are carefully
distorted, adding to the entertaining musical effect.
10604512 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 58.00
n Christmas TroikaJames Curnow. The crack
of a whip, the sound of sleigh bells and a joyous
ride across the snow, just right for winter concert
programs! This musical sleigh ride makes a
delightful opening selection but works in any spot
on your program. An optional string pak allows the
orchestra to join in an extra-special experience.
10051664 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 69.00
Christmas Vacationarr. Patrick Roszell. Since
its release in 1989, "National Lampoon's Christmas
Vacation" has become a modern cult classic at
Christmas. Re-create those hilarious memories
musically with this delightful arrangement of the
charismatic theme song. Join Clark and the rest
of the Griswold family in celebrating the holiday
season with humor and good cheer.
10601486 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 77.00
n A Crazy Mixed-Up Christmas Concertarr.
David Shaffer. A holiday concert gone wrong is
the theme of this humorous number! It's as if the
band members got their parts all confused! Beloved
carols, familiar tunes, and zany effects, courtesy of
well-placed glissandos, ratchets, bird whistles, and
a slew of other things, get all mixed up. Finally, the
conductor bangs the stand with his baton to get the
attention of the band, and manages to pull it together
for the ending. Imagine the staging possibilities!
2478405 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
Do You Hear What I Hear?Noel Regney &
Gloria Shayne/arr. Jay Bocook. Few holiday songs
can boast being recorded by so many varied artists,
or maintaining a high level of continued popularity,
as this masterful song composed in 1962. Based
on the version recorded by the cast of Glee on
their second Christmas album, here is a standout
arrangement for young band that's sure to be a
holiday favorite.
10460788 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
Dreams of Fireflies (On a Christmas Night)
arr. Bob Phillips & George Megaw. Let this
arrangement from Trans-Siberian Orchestra
repertoire add a bit of holiday spice to your winter
concert. For even more authenticity and variety
you can add the optional electric violin and electric
guitar, but it can also be performed effectively by
concert band alone. It's driving and energetic, just
as you would expect!
10601488 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 72.00
n Faeries (from "The Nutcracker")Chip Davis/
arr. Longfield. Adapted from Tchaikovsky's Dance
of the Sugar Plum Fairy, this interesting and unique
version is funky, yet tastefully sophisticated.
Classical charm with a contemporary Mannheim
Steamroller attitude!
2479191 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Fairytale of New YorkJeremy Finer & Shane
MacGowen/arr. Sean O' Loughlin. Recorded by
Celtic punk band The Pogues and featuring singer
Kirsty MacColl, Fairytale of New York was released
in 1987 and has remained an enduring and popular
holiday favorite ever since. Comprising two main
sections, the opening is melancholic and lyrical,
followed by the second part in a driving and energetic
Irish-flavored groove. Sure to be a distinctive and
appealing addition to any holiday concert!
10530788 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Fantasy on a Burgundian Carol (Patapan)
arr. Michael Story. This work is based on the old
French Christmas carol Patapan first published
around 1700. This contemporary setting explores a
variety of textures from simple to intricate, providing
variety that is sure to appeal to all listeners. A
worthy addition to your holiday program that is
comfortably accessible.
10520322 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 67.00
Feliz NavidadJose Feliciano/arr. Sharp. Treat
your audience to this popular holiday tune by Jose
Feliciano. Retaining all the Latin feel of the original,
the percussion section drives the piece. This modern
classic is sure to be a band and crowd pleaser!
10279411 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
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Christmas and Holiday
Medium-Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (Selections)—
arr. Michael Brown.
10052099 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
10052099E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . .65.00
Brazilian Bell Carol—arr. Robert W. Smith.
10609475 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .75.00
A Christmas Tale (Beware the Krampus)—
Randall Standridge.
10604512 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .58.00
10604512E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . .58.00
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24—
Paul O'Neill & Robert Kinkel/
arr. Bob Phillips & George Megaw.
10453289 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .77.00
10453289E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . .77.00
Christmas Vacation—arr. Patrick Roszell.
10601486 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .77.00
Christmas at the Movies—arr. John Moss.
10016582 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
All Is Calm—arr. Robert W. Smith.
2472318 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .62.00
2472318E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . .62.00
A Charlie Brown Christmas (Flex Band)—
Vince Guaraldi/arr. Paul Murtha.
10373796 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Adventum—arr. Jared Barnes.
10360933 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .78.00
10360933E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . .78.00
Rejoice the Season!—Rob Romeyn.
10609573 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .74.00
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