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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY easy
The Night Before Christmas—James Swearingen.
A classic you will want in your library! This endearing
piece uses narration based on the poem 'Twas the
Night Before Christmas, and sets it amidst familiar
Christmas carols. Includes: Ding Dong! Merrily On
High; Jingle Bells; Up On the Housetop; Jolly Old
St. Nicholas and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
Perfect for featuring students, staff, or administration!
There are optional sound effects that can easily be
made by members of the band.
10008921 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
O Christmas Three—Traditional/arr. Vince Gassi.
As the title suggests, three popular carols combine
to create a cheerful holiday setting that's sure to
brighten the mood of the season. A festive rendition
of Good King Wenceslas opens, followed by a lyric
yet energetic presentation of God Rest Ye Merry,
Gentlemen. Musical and full-sounding, The First Noel
finishes with a warm and satisfying feeling for all.
10981985 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .47.00
The Polar Express—arr. Johnnie Vinson. From
the animated blockbuster holiday film, here is an
arrangement of the main theme. Sure to be enjoyed
year after year, this spirited version will sound great
with young groups.
2481784 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Reindeer Galop—Robert W. Smith. Santa's
reindeer are off and running with this playful holiday
selection. Featuring Jingle Bells and Up On The
Housetop, you can hear the hooves of the reindeer
as they race across the wintery countryside. Written
for young bands, as well as more advanced bands
with limited rehearsal time, it's an exciting addition
or finale to your holiday program.
10458937 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Russian Christmas Music—Alfred Reed/arr.
Story. A masterwork for concert bands since
1944, this scoring for young bands captures all
the intrigue of the original. Although abridged,
familiar material from all four distinct sections
is included and featured. A dynamic addition to
young band literature!
10094737 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .62.00
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
l S'vivon!—arr. Laura Estes. This arrangement is
a wonderful addition to the holiday repertoire. It's
got some spirit and features a few twists and turns
that make it unique. The percussion is featured,
including the use of finger cymbals. Your winds will
also enjoy the opportunity for rhythmic handclaps
that really bring an element of fun to this piece!
11346062 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
l Santa in the Mix—arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
Celebrate this mix of the beloved Christmas classics
Here Comes Santa Claus and Santa Claus Is Comin'
to Town with this upbeat, highly playable and
joyously energetic arrangement. You'll get sleigh
bells, chromatic lines, and a light swing feel that will
give your students an opportunity to play something
a little different.
11354914 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .63.00
Santa on Parade—arr. Gene Milford. Everyone
loves a parade, even Old St. Nick! Whether you
play this on Main Street or at the North Pole, you
know it's going to be a hit. The holiday favorites
Jolly Old St. Nicholas; Good King Wenceslas and
O, Christmas Tree are used with bits of High School
Cadets; The Thunderer; National Emblem and Stars
and Stripes Forever for a super holiday mash-up.
10908096 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .70.00
l Santa's Blizzard Escape—Rob Grice. Oh no! It's
Christmas Eve and Santa is caught in a blizzard!
Take your audience on a madcap adventure as
Santa tries to escape. This is a change-of-pace
Christmas work that your students may ask to play
year-round - it's that much fun!
11338686 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
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l Santa's Holiday Jam—arr. Todd Stalter. Are you
ready to rock, holiday style? Get ready to rock and
roll with this medley of three timeless favorites for
young players that is sure to put everyone in the
spirit of the season. This piece provides players
with comfortable ranges and familiar rhythms in a
comfortable key so they can focus on performing
the music in an authentic rock style. Featuring Up
on the Housetop; We Wish You a Merry Christmas
and Auld Lang Syne, get ready lay down that bass
line, turn up the volume, and shake off the winter
cold with this hot chart!
11354900 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
H Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson/Story. Don't miss
this great arrangement of Leroy Anderson's classic
wintry holiday song! Mike Story has crafted an
arrangement that is so much more musical than
previous editions at this level that we think everyone
should consider this for their next winter concert.
From the jingling of the sleigh bells to the clippity-
clop of the temple blocks to the easy but effective
countermelodies, everything in this arrangement
helps to make it a stand-out in holiday band
repertoire! Wonderful!
2418473 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .62.00
Snowfall—Chris Bernotas. Musically picturesque,
this lyrical offering allows us to reflect upon the
peacefulness of a quiet snowfall and playfulness of
a snow day. Beautiful melodic lines combine with
dynamic contours and texture changes which add
to the delightful character of this evocative piece.
10739113 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
A Song of Hanukkah—Traditional/arr. Robert
Sheldon. Brighten the holiday season with this joyful
setting that will delight all who hear. This special
arrangement is based on the tune Ma'oz Tzur which
has been a favorite song for the Festival of Lights
for generations. This spirited arrangement sparkles
with all the joy of the holidays.
10739057 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .49.00
Spirit of the Bells—Gary P. Gilroy. A touching
original selection that will highlight any young
band's holiday concert. The use of a very simple
sleigh bell part in the percussion section and slight
hints at familiar holiday melodies create a touching
work that can easily be part of a December or
winter concert. Wind parts are an octave or less,
and percussion parts are equally achievable.
11104019 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .69.00
Still, Still, Still—arr. Randall D. Standridge.
The simple, compelling beauty of the old German
carol is captured in this gorgeous arrangement for
band. From the sweet sounding clarinet solo, to
the musicbox-like setting heard in the mallets, to
the lush harmonies of the full ensemble, this lovely
piece is destined to become a holiday classic.
10281239 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Swingin' Bell Carol—Mykola Leontovych/arr.
Michael Story. The inspiration of this setting comes
from composer Mykola Leontovych's original
work for mixed choir. The four-note ostinato is
known worldwide by several different titles and
is performed in a wide variety of styles including
classical, metal, country, rock, and pop. This jazz
setting allows this classic to take on yet another
fresh and updated styling.
11001308 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .57.00
Swingin' Wonderland—arr. Michael Kamuf.
This medley of two iconic holiday tunes, Winter
Wonderland and Jingle Bell Rock, will serve as a
great vehicle to teach swing-style to beginning band
students. The arrangement can be programmed as
written or each tune can be performed separately.
Great for both beginners and less-experienced
developing bands, this one is will be a great holiday
crowd-pleaser!
11205952 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .61.00
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
l The Polar Express—Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri/
arr. Johnnie Vinson. From the blockbuster animated
holiday film, here is an arrangement of the main
theme. Sure to be enjoyed year after year, this
spirited version will sound great with young groups.
It has been adapted for flexible instrumentation for
use with many groups.
11324995 Band Set & Score Flex-Band . .55.00
Toboggan Run—Matt Conaway. Your beginning
band will love this exhilarating race down a snow-
covered sled run! With every section joining in on
the melody, this exciting holiday chart will provide
all your young students a great chance to be heard
on their first winter concert. See you at the bottom
of the hill!
10280781 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .49.00
Trouble at Santa's Workshop—Traditional/arr.
Porter Eidam. Santa's newfangled toy assembly
machine has the elves doing all they can to keep
it running! Percussion takes center stage as they
portray this contraption continually breaking down
despite the elves' frantic efforts to keep the beast
going. Jolly Old St. Nicholas (with a nod to Mr.
Pachelbel) acts as the musical adhesive that holds
this amusing holiday adventure together.
10981989 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .47.00
Twenty Carols in 2 Minutes—arr. Mark Williams.
Yes, you heard right! That's twenty carols in just
two minutes! This showstopping arrangement will
have your audience (and students) playing "name
that tune" as excerpts from twenty familiar carols
are presented sequentially, and sometimes even
simultaneously. You may even have to play this
one twice in your concert, just so the audience
can catch all the tunes. Great fun, and a perfect
selection for your next holiday program!
2398493 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Ukrainian Bell Carol—arr. Richard L. Saucedo.
Based on Saucedo's popular setting for standard
concert band, this holiday favorite has been
adapted for the flex-band format. This sparkling
version features a seasonal energy throughout
as well as an ingenious quote of Jingle Bells in a
minor key that will sound great with bands of any
sizes or instrumentation.
10921954 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Up on the Housetop - Down in New Orleans—
arr. Michael Kamuf. Better watch out, the Big Guy is
coming and he's hungry for some Jambalaya! This
reworking of the famous holiday carol incorporates
jazz harmonies and a New Orleans inspired second
line feel for a fun and memorable holiday blast.
Students and audiences will love it, so let the good
times roll!
11205967 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .63.00
Veni, Veni Emmanuel—Michael John Trotta/arr.
James Meredith. Conceived as a dialogue between
old and new and associated with the Christmas
season, this work is suitable for year-round
performance. The light and buoyant treatment of
the familiar melody grows and subsides in musical
swells, providing unmistakable forward motion.
Counterlines envelope the main tune, dancing
and growing as all voices blend together for a
resounding finish.
10908126 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .70.00
Vespers of Light—Robert W. Smith. Liturgical
ceremonies throughout the year provide images
of beautiful lights in sacred and solemn settings.
Shimmering candles provide a musical metaphor
for this beautiful work, ideal for the holidays, Easter,
or any candlelit vesper. Beautiful and lush, young
bands will sound mature and accomplished in
displaying their expressive performance skills.
11002074 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .49.00
We Wish You a Scary Christmas!—arr. Randall
D. Standridge. Reviving the tradition of telling ghost
stories during the holidays, this stellar arrangement
combines holiday favorites (Jingle Bells; Deck the
Hall and We Wish You a Merry Christmas) with the
famous The Hearse Song ("The worms crawl in, the
worms crawl out") as well as ghoulish sound effects
and a brief narrative introduction. Sure to be a truly
unforgettable concert moment. Merry Christmas to
all, and to all a good fright!
11203076 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
White Christmas—arr. Michael Sweeney. Even
small bands can ring in the holiday season when
they play this Irving Berlin classic! The audience
is sure to dream of a white Christmas when you
conclude your winter concert with this beloved song.
10022305 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
A Winter Celebration—arr. Michael Story.
Open or close your winter concert with this
medley of three well-known holiday carols. Deck
the Halls; The First Noel and We Wish You a
Merry Christmas are presented in contrasting
styles and keys for a reverent and joyous addition
to every holiday program.
10601472 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .62.00
You're a Mean One Mister Grinch—arr. Mike
Story. Every Who down in Whoville will be whistling
this theme song of the dastardly character from the
Dr. Seuss TV Special! Mr. Grinch will be the perfect
addition to your next holiday concert, and is sure to
lift the spirits of everyone in the audience!
2388148 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .62.00
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