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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium-easy / medium to advanced
Swingin' Around the Menorah—arr. Mike
Collins-Dowden. Here's a really swingin' way to
celebrate Hanukkah on your holiday or winter
concert! Featuring jazzy treatments of Hanukkah,
Hanukkah and Festival of Lights in the style of the
great classic jazz bands, this one is easy to work up,
has no solos, and sounds great with younger bands!
10752087 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Swingle Bells—arr. Chris Sharp. The holiday
classic Jingle Bells is presented here in swing style
a la Benny Golson's Killer Joe. It's a Christmas
production chart that will be the highlight of a
holiday or winter jazz concert with its abundance
of big and full ensemble writing. Additional features
include a written or improvised tenor sax solo, a
superb low voice "horns only" section, and a grand
half-time vaudeville finale. The limited ranges and
rhythmic responsibilities make this arrangement
easily accessible to groups of most ability levels.
Highly recommended!
10910602 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
This Christmas—Donny Hathaway/arr. John
Berry. Recorded by Donny Hathaway in 1970 and
covered countless times since then, this appealing
and enduring pop hit features a funky, upbeat
rock style and is very approachable by developing
groups. This solid arrangement gives all the sections
an opportunity with the melody and includes a
suggested or improvised solo for alto sax. Great
change of pace programming for the holidays!
10033694 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4 The Wassail Song (Here We Come A-Caroling)
—arr. Ryan Fraley. The jaunty traditional melody
appears briefly in its original 6/8 time before you're
off on full ensemble, straight-ahead swing. A brief
sax soli and some short drum set interjections take
the role of soloist. Nothing but holiday cheer from
end to end. If you're looking for a unique adaptation,
try this one out!
11207408 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l We Wish You A Merry Christmas—arr. Tim
Waters. This driving Latin rock version of the
Christmas classic makes the perfect ending to your
holiday concert. The solo section features space for
ad-lib solos for trumpet, alto sax or tenor sax before
the entire band returns to rock the melody hard until
the end.
11202591 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
White Christmas—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
(Little Big Band) . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Winter Wonderland—arr. Victor Lopez. A wonderful
chart for jazz ensemble performances during the
Christmas season! This holiday favorite begins
with a swing introduction and settles in as a Latin
bossa at about 134 bpm. There are no solos, just
ensemble with a unison tutti section for all winds.
The lead trumpet range is up to written G on top
of the staff, and there are auxiliary percussion plus
optional flute and vibes parts included. You just
can't pass this one up!
11199010 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Medium to
Advanced
4 Angels We Have Heard on High—arr. Philip
Loewen. This much-revered Christmas carol set
to a Latin groove will serve as an ideal addition to
any holiday concert featuring your jazz ensemble.
There are opportunities to solo for the piano and
tenor saxophone. The arrangement takes a fresh
approach and is sure to be a hit with your students
and audience.
11199918 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 65.00
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The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on
an Open Fire)—Torme & Wells/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
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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
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
Deck the Halls with Jingle Bells—arr. Rich
DeRosa. It would be difficult to find a more ideal
holiday chart than this arrangement by Rich
DeRosa. It begins with a powerful, jubilant fanfare
that seamlessly melds into a fun calypso style.
Interweaving melodic lines from two holiday favorites
abound as the audience is taken on an ingenious
musical journey with a brief visit to a half-time funk
feel. There's ample solo space with cued background
figures for piano and baritone sax to share their
festive spirit. A must-have for the holiday season!
10999310 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . .MA 60.00
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
EDITORS' CHOICE
Christmas & Holiday • Medium-Easy & Medium
Each Year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases and choose the cream of the
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Angels We Have Heard on High—arr. Philip Loewen.
is much-revered Christmas carol set to a Latin groove will serve as an ideal addition to any
holiday concert featuring your jazz ensemble. ere are opportunities to solo for the piano
and tenor saxophone. e arrangement takes a fresh approach and is sure to be a hit with
your students and audience.
11199918 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
Christmas Favorites
Four Complete Arrangements in Contrasting Styles—arr. Blair Bielawski.
A value-packed addition to your seasonal programming, this set includes four complete
arrangements in contrasting styles. Included are unique arrangements of Hark, e Herald
Angels Sing; Joy to the World; Go Tell It on the Mountain and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
11198745
Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
First Funky Noel
Flexible Instrumentation—Erik Sherburne/arr. Bob Turner.
is funky version of the holiday favorite e First Noel, with its unique treatment of a
holiday standard, is accessible to younger jazz ensembles. Flexible instrumentation charts
are written for up to six horns and allow for the band director to mix and match the horn
section to the instrumentation that is available. Fieen individual parts are included.
11206064 Combo Flexible Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
First Funky Noel—Erik Sherburne.
is funky version of a holiday favorite is accessible to younger bands and will be a hit at
your holiday concert. With ad-lib solos for the winds, you will be able to give your students a
good opportunity for improvisation.
11206072
Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Greensleeves (What Child Is is?)—arr. Les Sabina.
A.K.A. What Child Is is?, Greensleeves is a great chart for the holidays or any season!
Arranged here as a light and airy jazz waltz, the features include a suggested or improvised
alto sax solo, a tempo of 158 bpm, a lead trumpet range to written A above the sta, and
an optional reduced instrumentation scoring. Great for developing jazz bands and easy to
rehearse and perform. Check it out!
11198976
Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Hallelujah Shout Chorus—George Frideric Handel/arr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
is chart is both original and fun! Using themes from Handel's "Messiah" woven
throughout exciting big band shout chorus writing, this chart is truly an inventive take on a
holiday classic! e solo section features space for anyone in the band to play written or ad-
lib solos over B-at blues changes. is will be one for audiences to remember!
11202582 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
It Came a Samba Midnight Clear—Edmund Sears/arr. Chris Sharp.
e beloved carol is recast as an infectious samba. e chart boasts some great saxophone
section writing and ensemble playing that will make this a tune to remember. A solo for
tenor sax can be played as written or improvised. is is a good selection for developing
medium-level groups - a perfect change of pace for your holiday programming!
11202337 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
O Little Town of Bethlehem—arr. Jim Mahaey.
Starting out with an eloquent brass chorale, this tender arrangement of the holiday standard
features some nice moments including a climactic lead trumpet soaring above the band. ere
are short written solos on the melody for the trumpet and alto sax paired with some nice
dynamic writing. is is a great treatment of a holiday classic that is original and eective.
11202585 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
O Swingin' Town of Bethlehem—Larry Neeck.
Wow, this upbeat, swinging arrangement checks all the boxes! e jazzy statement of the
tune features hip unison lines with some punchy ensemble support. Modest solo changes or
written solos will encourage your budding improvisers. e change-of-pace middle section is
established by the insistent tom-tom rhythm (sleighbells included!) while the band builds up
the ris to the restatement of the theme and a powerful climax. is unique arrangement of
this classic carol will get toes tapping and hands clapping with holiday spirit!
11206972 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
e Wassail Song (Here We Come A-Caroling)—arr. Ryan Fraley.
e jaunty traditional melody appears briey in its original 6/8 time before you're o on full
ensemble, straight-ahead swing. A brief sax soli and some short drum set interjections take
the role of soloist. Nothing but holiday cheer from end to end. If you're looking for a unique
adaptation, try this one out!
11207408 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Winter Wonderland—arr. Victor Lopez.
A wonderful chart for jazz ensemble performances during the Christmas season! is
holiday favorite begins with a swing introduction and settles in as a Latin bossa at about 134
bpm. ere are no solos, just ensemble with a unison tutti section for all winds. e lead
trumpet range is up to written G on top of the sta, and there are auxiliary percussion plus
optional ute and vibes parts included. You just can't pass this one up!
11199010
Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
