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n 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........ .40.00
n 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
4e First Carols of Christmas—arr. Joseph Compello. Your young band will shine at the next holiday concert with this delightful arrangement featuring the popular tunes Up on the Housetop and O Come, Little Children. Melodic material is shared by all sections of the band, including low brass. A charming medley to play in the season. 10312408 Band Set & Score........ .45.00
e Fum, Fum, Fum—arr. Michael Story. The title of this traditional Spanish carol doesn't come from the Spanish language, but from the sound of strumming a stringed instrument. Castanets are used to add Spanish flavor for an authentic setting for your beginners. Bring a multicultural flair to holiday programs! 10094806 Band Set & Score........ .45.00
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........ .35.00
e Hanukah 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........ .42.00
l Hark! (A Holiday Celebration)—arr. William Owens. The beloved carol Hark! The Herald Angels Sing is the focus of this festive holiday selection.
Modern harmonies bring out a
contemporary perspective, with short snippets of other carols heard throughout the piece. A challenging work, worth the effort for very easy level players. 10312616 Band Set & Score........ .40.00
n Holiday Bells Are Ringing (A Holiday Fanfare based on Ding Dong Merrily On High)—Robert W. Smith. Ring in the holiday season with this joyous concert opening fanfare! This is the perfect way to open that very first holiday concert performance for your beginners. This joyous setting allows you to feature your mallet percussion with easy parts that will add sparkle to the festive sounds of the ensemble. A sure holiday hit! 10094298 Band Set & Score........ .44.00
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l Saxes We Have Heard on High—arr. Michael Story. Let your beginning saxes lead the way this holiday season! Craftily scored for young players, this is a very playable setting of the cherished French carol. Remove the angels and bring on your saxes! What better way to herald in the holidays? 10310918 Band Set & Score........ .50.00
4 Holiday Chips and Salsa—Michael Story & Robert W. Smith. How about something different for the holidays? Here We Come A-Wassailing has been given a medium Latin beat to spice things up a bit. This charming arrangement permits your percussion section to set the groove and is written to be performed after only a few months of instruction. What's not to like for your first holiday program? 10311643 Band Set & Score........ .50.00
n Silent Night (for Band and Optional Chorus)—arr. David Shaffer. This favorite carol can be performed with or without choir, but once the audience hears this lovely setting they're sure to want to sing along. Lush and full, this holiday arrangement brings out the lyric beauty and tranquil nature of the beloved melody. Whether performed with chorus, band alone or with audience participation, it will be the concert highlight of seasonal performances. 10094285 Band Set & Score........ .46.00
e Snow Globe—Robert Sheldon. This gentle piece will remind everyone of the wistful and whimsical feelings that we get when gazing into a snow globe. Soaring melodies and colorful accompaniments recall the warm memories of friends and family during this special time of year. 10093319 Band Set & Score........ .45.00
n Tango Bells (Tango All the Way)—arr. Timothy Loest. Get your dancing shoes on and get ready to "tango all the way" to this adorable arrangement of the holiday favorite Jingle Bells. Lots of latin percussion instruments and syncopated rhythms perfectly represent the popular dance style. The melody is briefly heard in a traditional manner before returning with latin- flavored flair to end this entertaining piece. 10091609 Band Set & Score........ .40.00
4 Jingle Bones—Andrew Glover. Ring in the holiday season by featuring your beginning trombone section in this delightful Christmas novelty! Your trombones will shine as they get to take center stage and show off at your holiday concert! With ranges limited to an octave, this selection is playable and great fun from start to finish. Oh what fun! 10311859 Band Set & Score........ .44.00
n The Kings Flourish (A Holiday Fanfare for
Band)—Robert W. Smith. Based on Good King Wenceslas, this exciting work is a festive opening or closing for any holiday concert. Featuring each instrumental choir including percussion, the piece is written using only the first six notes introduced in most band methods. Highly recommended for any beginning or developing band! 10280799 Band Set & Score........ .42.00
l Old Fashioned Sleigh Ride—Scott Watson. If this were a painting it could be a Currier & Ives print: a warm, nostalgic musical portrait of a one-horse open-sleigh ride. Woven into the easygoing theme are the clip-clop of horse's hooves, the regular ringing of bells on bobtails, and the occasional whip and horse's whinny. This piece is sure to become an instant holiday classic for young bands! 10311361 Band Set & Score........ .45.00
l Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer—arr. Jack Bullock. Guiding that sleigh with the bearded driver in the red suit, this mystical but famous animal makes the highly anticipated trip every year. This solid arrangement also offers superb teaching opportunities in a jolly setting for holiday performances. Get ready to take off and celebrate! 10311622 Band Set & Score........ .55.00
l Samba for Santa—Andrew Balent. Even Santa likes a little spice in his holiday tunes. The percussion section opens with a light Latin beat, followed by the ensemble playing Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Deck the Halls. A fun little tune with a touch of zest. 10312126 Band Set & Score........ .45.00
4 Troika (from "Lieutenant Kije Suite")— Sergei Prokofiev/arr. Bullock. This music is taken from the musical score of one of the most famous works written by this composer. Its running melody has great charm, and the simplicity of this music, with its playful and cheerful melodic line, is wonderful as both film background music and concert band programming. 10311586 Band Set & Score........ .50.00
l Victorian Christmas—Aric Branchfield. Ring in the holiday season and rejoice in the many teachable moments with this festive, jubilant offering of carols from England: Deck the Halls; Good King Wenceslas; Joy to the World and Jingle Bells. Comfortable ranges and familiar rhythms give confidence to even the youngest bands while bringing all the joy of the season to your audience. 10316918 Band Set & Score........ .60.00
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l We Wish You a Coolcat Christmas— Gary P. Gilroy. Very young players will have a blast performing this fun holiday selection! The percussion parts include optional parts in case there are plenty of players, and virtually all sections of the band get to play the melody at one point or another. Carefully chosen notes and rhythms make the work very playable while students continue developing their skill. Cool music for cool cats! 10312261 Band Set & Score........ .40.00
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