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99 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com jazz ensemble Go to cart Christmas & Holiday medium-easy / medium to advanced n 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 Medium to Advanced n Adeste Fidelisarr. Richard DeRosa. Arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany), Richard DeRosa has written a beautiful masterpiece on this traditional Christmas favorite. Scored as a full ensemble chorale, this moving piece is filled with fluid cantabile lines, engaging counterpoint, lush harmonies, interesting modulations and gorgeous ensemble climaxes. The use of the rhythm section is kept to a minimum, with only bass and drums/ triangle, as the focus is on a pure chorale sound. Soaring trumpets glide this Christmas favorite to a pleasing finale. DeRosa's interpretation of Adeste Fideles is a fantastic addition to any holiday concert program, and will surely stun and move your audiences with its allure. 10519910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00 n Angels We Have Heard on Higharr. Richard DeRosa. Set as a bright swinger at about 200 bpm, and originally arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany), Richard DeRosa's arrangement of the traditional Christmas song Angels We Have Heard on High is an adventure from beginning to end! Reminiscent of Neil Hefti's arrangement of Cute for the Count Basie Orchestra, DeRosa starts off with some interplay between the wind melody and drums. There's solo space for drums and piano or guitar, and the lead saxophone is on soprano. Replace the first "Gloria" section with a great bebop sax soli and this arrangement already has audiences waiting to hear what comes next. Inventive and creative! 10519912 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00 H A Child Is BornThad 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 Comfort and Joyarr. 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 Hallsarr. 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 56.00 l Go Tell It on the Mountainarr. 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 H Go Tell It on the Mountainarr. 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 H God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemenarr. 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 n God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemenarr. 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 l Good Swing Wenceslasarr. 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 56.00 H Greensleeves (What Child is This?)arr. Greg Yasinitsky. Greensleeves begins as a jazz waltz with baritone sax, piano, and bass laying down the groove and later goes on to introduce a contrasting swing section with a written-out solo for tenor sax. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. This will be a superb crowd pleaser for your holiday concert! 10011957 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00 H Hark! The Herald Angels Singarr. Gordon Goodwin. More accessible than some of his charts, Gordon Goodwin gives this traditional holiday tune a jazz waltz treatment. The features include: a soprano sax lead part (alternate alto 1 part included), a 2nd alto part with flute double (alternate 2nd alto sax only part included) and solo space for soprano sax (or alto), alto 2, and tenor 1. The lead trumpet range is only to a high D. While not recorded by The Big Phat Band, it's a holiday staple for live performances. Here's holiday programming in true big band jazz style! 10311465 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 70.00 4 Hark, the Herald Angels Singarr. 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 Dayarr. 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 l Jingle Bellsarr. 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 56.00 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 4 Joy to the Worldarr. 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 H 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 H 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 Boyarr. 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 The Little Drummer Boyarr. Gordon Goodwin. Here's Gordon Goodwin's slow, funky version of the holiday classic that's very clever with the initial melody line played by bass trombone and bari sax. The tempo is 110 bpm, it has soprano sax lead, and solo space for all saxes, trumpet 4, and trombones 1 and 2. The lead trumpet range is up to high A-flat. Very cool chart! 10513954 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 70.00 BEST SELLERS Christmas and 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 Comfort and Joy—arr. Rick Hirsch. 10452118 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00 A Child Is Born—Thad Jones. 543421 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 48.00 Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer— Johnny Marks/arr. Chris Sharp. 2700682 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00 The Little Drummer Boy—arr. Rob Holmes. 10513909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00 Hot Chocolate (from "The Polar Express")— Ballard & Silvestri/arr. John Berry. 2481655 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00 Deck the Halls—arr. Ted Blumenthal. 2475298 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . MA 56.00 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen— arr. Rich DeRosa. 10607213 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . MA 60.00 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day— arr. Gordon Goodwin. 10513956 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . MA 70.00 Angels We Have Heard on High— arr. Richard DeRosa. 10519912 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . MA 60.00 Same Day Shipping Order by 5 and it ships today.