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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium-easy
H Big Noise from the North Pole—arr. Mike
Collins-Dowden. Jingle Bells meets Big Noise
from Winnetka, complete with minor key and the
drummer laying down a Krupa groove! It swings
hard from top to bottom, has no solos, and is
very clever. With limited brass ranges, this
arrangement is playable by groups of almost any
age and provides a great way to feature a drummer.
This chart will be the most fun you have playing a
Christmas tune all year! Highly recommended!
10517403 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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A Charlie Brown Christmas—Vince Guaraldi/
arr. Paul Murtha. Vince Guaraldi's music provided
a level of jazz sophistication for the popular Charlie
Brown television specials, and his holiday offerings
were some of the best! This appealing medley
includes Linus and Lucy; Skating; O Tannenbaum
and Christmas Time is Here. Highly recommended
as the hit of the season!
2702201 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
A Child Is Born—Thad Jones/arr. John Denton.
This wonderful jazz standard by Thad Jones moves
smoothly through a few styles - first as a ballad, then
as a moderate jazz waltz, then as a bossa in four,
and back to the jazz waltz feel - all the while keeping
the beauty and integrity of the original. Written or
ad lib solos are for alto sax and trumpet. Gorgeous
chord voicings and tasty contrapuntal lines support
this beautiful tune in a very tasteful way!
2701948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Christmas Favorites—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, The Herald Angels
Sing; Joy to the World; Go Tell It on the Mountain
and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
11198745 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
First Funky Noel—Erik Sherburne. This 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 . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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l The First Noel—arr. Debra Stempien & Greg
Turner. This traditional Christmas carol begins
with the familiar melody set to jazz harmonies in a
chorale style before moving into a medium-tempo
jazz waltz. Students will have the opportunity to
study standard jazz articulations and rhythms as
well as idiomatic chord voicings. The solo section
includes suggested written solos and chord
symbols for students who want to improvise.
11348690 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Greensleeves—arr. Les Sabina. A.K.A. What
Child Is This?, 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 staff, and
an optional reduced instrumentation scoring. Great
for developing jazz bands and easy to rehearse and
perform. Check it out!
11198976 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—arr.
Alan Baylock. As recorded by the USAF Airmen of
Note and arranged by Alan Baylock in the style of Li'l
Darlin', this slow swing chart is an ideal selection for
the holidays. It features no improvised solos but it has
a written trumpet melody solo, lead trumpet range
to written G on top of the staff, and it's technically
a very easy chart to play. Get the slow groove, and
it's a lock! Another superb Baylock arrangement,
this chart will be the centerpiece of any holiday
performance! Our highest recommendation! Option
expanded instrumentation.
10093165 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
(There's No Place Like) Home for the
Holidays—arr. John Wasson. Few holiday songs
have had the staying power and popularity of this
familiar classic, known primarily from the recordings
by Perry Como in the 1950s but also The Carpenters
in 1984. Here is a lush and easy-flowing bossa-nova
setting sure to get everyone into the holiday spirit.
With written or improvised solos for alto sax and
flugelhorn, this will be a memorable addition to any
Christmas performance. Highly recommended!
11105132 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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l I Saw Three Ships—arr. Ryan Fraley. Understated,
straight-ahead swing a la Dave Brubeck meets
traditional English Christmas carol. There's mostly
full-ensemble playing with a brief, written trumpet
solo, cued for trombone. Features drums played
with brushes and optional bells. The brass create
some great color with muted playing. The top
trumpet note is G5. A charming addition to your
holiday library.
11347653 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
I'll Be Home for Christmas—arr. Peter Blair.
Here's an ideal holiday chart that will sound great
and be easy to rehearse. Start with a holiday classic
played around 92 bpm in a light rock groove, add
written melody solos, plus easy ranges, and it's a
win-win for everyone! Optional parts are included
for augmented instrumentations as well as an
optional part for vibes. This Christmas classic is the
perfect addition to your holiday or winter concert
repertoire. Highly recommended!
10753981 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
It Came a Samba Midnight Clear—Edmund
Sears/arr. Chris Sharp. The beloved carol is recast
as an infectious samba. The 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. This is a good selection for developing
medium-level groups - a perfect change of pace for
your holiday programming!
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It's the Holiday Season—Kay Thompson/arr.
Roger Holmes. Here's an appealing and well-known
holiday standard set in a medium swing style. It
features classic tutti big band figures and will be
quick to assemble during the hectic Christmas
season. This contemporary Christmas tune is
perfect for any holiday occasion!
10052580 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Jazzin' Merry Gentlemen—arr. Larry Neeck.
Jazzin' Merry Gentlemen presents a hip and
swinging version of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
that really cooks! A powerful full-ensemble intro
sets the table for the soli trombone statement of
the tune which is punctuated by colorful brass
riffs and unison sax lines. Next, a catchy low tom
drum riff builds to the solos where changes are
modest, with suggested solos included. A hard-
hitting restatement of the theme then builds to a
powerful conclusion. Playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. Jazzin' Merry Gentlemen will be
the hit of your holiday concert!
11002303 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Jazzin' the World—arr. Victor Lopez. You'll
want to play this superb holiday medley featuring
Joy to the World; Silent Night; Deck the Halls and
Greensleeves for sure! This chart can be performed
with each tune played individually or as the full
medley in a variety of styles and tempos. The
features include a lead trumpet range to written G
on top of the staff, an auxiliary percussion part, and
optional parts for flute, clarinet, and vibraphone.
This arrangement will cover all your holiday needs,
plus it will sound great! Highly recommended!
10593769 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Mary Did You Know?—arr. Rich Sigler. This
extremely popular, contemporary Christmas
standard has been set here for developing jazz
ensembles as a beautiful rock ballad to be played
around 98 bpm. The opening melody is written to
feature a tenor saxophonist on this tender ballad.
The lead trumpet range is to written F top line and
optional parts are included for flute, clarinet and
vibes. A very sweet and appropriate chart for the
holiday season, this will be the centerpiece of your
holiday or winter concert!
10869806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year—arr.
Paul Murtha. Composed in 1963 and initially
recorded by Andy Williams, this holiday favorite
has remained immensely popular through the
years and has been recorded by countless artists.
Treated here in a light jazz waltz style, this chart for
developing players adds a nice festive touch to any
holiday or winter concert. Highly recommended!
10523758 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
O Little Town of Bethlehem—arr. Jim Mahaffey.
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. There are
short written solos on the melody for the trumpet
and alto sax paired with some nice dynamic writing.
This is a great treatment of a holiday classic that is
original and effective.
11202585 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
O Swingin' Town of Bethlehem—Larry
Neeck. Wow, this upbeat, swinging arrangement
checks all the boxes! The 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. The
change-of-pace middle section is established by
the insistent tom-tom rhythm (sleighbells included!)
while the band builds up the riffs to the restatement
of the theme and a powerful climax. This unique
arrangement of this classic carol will get toes
tapping and hands clapping with holiday spirit!
11206972 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Santa's Crazy Dance Party—arr. Erik Sherburne.
Santa loves to spread the Christmas cheer! This
chart is a medley of familiar Christmas tunes all
done up in four distinctive dance formats. Whether
it's disco dancing with the jingle bell reindeer,
waltzing on a housetop, showing how jolly he is
with his samba moves, or a kick-line with the whole
North Pole crew, Santa's dance party has something
for every Christmas-loving dancing machine. This
chart is written to give each section a chance to
play the melody, with rhythm section parts fully
notated and a big-time Christmas finish that's sure
to please a festive audience. There are no solos, and
it's playable with optional reduced instrumentation.
Great fun, and highly recommended!
11002317 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Silent Night—arr. Tim Waters. This easy jazz-rock
ballad takes a nice eloquent twist on the holiday
standard with just the right amount of subtle
funkiness to keep things exciting. With beautiful
counterlines in the saxophones and a short written
trumpet solo on the melody, you will charm your
audience with this cool Christmas classic!
11202588 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
The Wassail Song—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
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Jazzin' Merry Gentlemen—arr. Larry Neeck.
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Big Noise from the North Pole—
arr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
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(There's No Place Like) Home for the
Holidays—arr. John Wasson.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas—
Vince Guaraldi/arr. Paul Murtha.
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year—
arr. Paul Murtha.
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Mary Did You Know?—arr. Rich Sigler.
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Big Band Holiday—arr. Carl Strommen.
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This Christmas—
Donny Hathaway/arr. John Berry.
10033694 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Santa's Crazy Dance Party—
arr. Erik Sherburne.
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It's the Holiday Season—
Kay Thompson/arr. Roger Holmes.
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