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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
Silver Bells—arr. Rick Stitzel. Recorded by
countless jazz artists through the years, this
holiday classic is arranged here in a medium
tempo swing style. It features your vocalist or
tenor sax soloist and will sound great with limited
rehearsal time. A guaranteed holiday concert
crowd pleaser! Vocal Key: F
10908986 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
CHRISTMAS CHARTS
for SMALL GROUPS
These flexible instrumentation combo charts
are ideal for many groups!
First Funky Noel
(Flexible Instrumentation)—
Erik Sherburne/arr. Bob Turner.
This funky version of the holiday favorite
The 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. Fifteen individual parts are
included.
11206064 Combo Flexible
Instrumentation . . . . .ME 50.00
The First Noel
(Flexible Jazz Ensemble)—
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 . . . . . .ME 48.00
Go Tell It on the Mountain
(Flexcel Jazz Combo)—
arr. Blair Bielawski.
This reimagining of a classic tune is set in
a swinging 3/4 gospel groove. After the
rhythm section sets up the driving feel
of the A section, a more open and airy
approach to the B section provides a
subtle contrast. This flexible arrangement is
highly adaptable and will work with a wide
variety of wind configurations.
11318282 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
(Flexcel Jazz Combo)—
arr. Blair Bielawski.
Based on the classic style of Killer Joe,
this chart really swings! One of the features
that make this arrangement special is
the great soli line for the winds after
the initial treatment of the melody. This
flexible arrangement is highly adaptable
and will work with a wide variety of wind
configurations.
11318284 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
H Jazz Combo Pak No. 27 (Christmas)—
arr. Frank Mantooth. Four terrific holiday
favorites for jazz combo including: Frosty
The Snowman; Silver Bells; Let It Snow, Let
It Snow, Let It Snow and I'll Be Home for
Christmas. Flexibly scored for three-plus
horns and rhythm section, parts are included
for Bb, Eb, and C instruments plus piano,
guitar, bass and drums. Great change-
of-pace programming! Audio tracks are
available online from the publisher.
2328458 Combo with Online Audio Access
(3-Plus Horns &
Rhythm Section). . . . .ME 45.00
Jazz Combo Pak No. 44 (Christmas)—
arr. Mark Taylor. Flexibility abounds in
this small group set including four beloved
holiday treasures. Containing parts for Bb,
Eb, and C Instruments plus Piano, Guitar,
Bass and Drums, the instrumentation can
accommodate almost any combination of
horns and rhythm section. This budget-
stretching set includes: Rudolph the
Red-Nosed Reindeer; I Heard the Bells on
Christmas Day; It Came Upon the Midnight
Clear and O, Little Town of Bethlehem.
Audio tracks are available online from the
publisher. Perfect for your holiday gigs! Very
highly recommended!
10759372 Combo with Online Audio Access
(3-Plus Horns &
Rhythm Section). . . . .ME 45.00
Jazz Combo Pak No. 47
(A Charlie Brown Christmas)—
Vince Guaraldi/arr. Mark Taylor.
Developing jazz players will have great fun
rehearsing and performing these Christmas
favorites from the immensely popular TV
special. The four complete songs include:
Linus and Lucy; Christmas Time Is Here;
What Child Is This? and Christmas Is Coming.
Arranged for three horns with flexible
instrumentation and rhythm section, parts are
included for B-flat, E-flat, and C instruments,
and piano, guitar, bass and drums. Audio
tracks are available online from the publisher.
Highly recommended!
10909042 Combo with Online Audio Access
(3-Plus Horns &
Rhythm Section). . . . .ME 45.00
Joy to the World
(Flexcel Jazz Combo)—
arr. Blair Bielawski.
The Neal Hefti composition Cute set the
standard for soft and sophisticated ensemble
work in the winds with the drummer playing
soloistic fills using brushes. This arrangement
of Joy to the World uses that style in a clever
way to highlight the ensemble and give your
drummer a chance to show off their brush
technique. The chart is very playable and
serves as a super introduction to the lighter
side of swing.
11318288 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
We Three Kings
(Flexible Jazz Ensemble)—
John Henry Hopkins Jr./
arr. Debra Stempien & Greg Turner.
This 5/4 presentation of a Christmas
classic is arranged in the style of Dave
Brubeck's Take Five. Modern jazz harmonies
throughout are built on both open fourths
and traditional thirds with upper extensions.
Students will have the opportunity to study
standard jazz articulations, rhythms, and
chord voicings. The solo section includes
a suggested written solo, with Dorian key
centers notated for improvisers.
11348694 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . .ME 48.00
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
(Flexcel Jazz Combo)—
arr. Blair Bielawski.
Using a light and breezy calypso vibe, this
arrangement will be as much fun to play as
it is to hear. There are several interesting
melodic and harmonic twists that will
keep everyone on their toes, but it is very
accessible and should require a minimum of
rehearsal time. This flexible arrangement is
adaptable and will work with a wide variety of
wind configurations.
11318286 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
