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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY very easy
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Very Easy
African Noel—arr. Johnnie Vinson. Looking for a
unique sound in your next holiday concert? This is it!
The percussion get the African feel going as the band
joins in playing the simple traditional African carol.
Johnnie effectively layers melodies to make things
interesting. Highly recommended for young bands!
2445427 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
All I Want for Christmas Is You—arr. Johnnie
Vinson. First recorded by Mariah Carey, this holiday
favorite has remained popular every year since first
released. Arranged in a swing style similar to the
original, this minimizes the use of eighth notes,
making it playable by most second-year players.
11105360 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
All Through the Night—arr. Rob Romeyn.
Pure and beautiful, this traditional Welsh folksong
is better known today as a holiday carol.This
beginning band arrangement offers an outstanding
and uncommon opportunity for young students
to develop sensitive lyrical phrasing, since each
section gets to perform the melody.
10369205 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Angels We Have Remixed—arr. Brian
Bankston. Leave a lasting impression on your
band and audience using this familiar Christmas
tune with a twist. The tune is reharmonized in a
modern way and set to a pop beat complete with
a hip-hop breakdown. Your young ensemble will
have fun and feel confident with the limited ranges
and basic rhythmic ideas. This will be a hit at your
holiday concert!
11207578 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
At the Feast of Stephen—arr. Scott Watson.
Bring some energy to the concert hall this holiday
season with a novel setting of the traditional
carol. Up-tempo and upbeat, the Good King never
sounded so lively.
10066543 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .48.00
At the Feast of Stephen—arr. Scott Watson. This
novel setting of the traditional Good King Wenceslas
will musically transport you and your students to a
lively celebration of Christmas in the high Middle
Ages. This flex version is designed with maximum
adaptability for use by any mix of instruments -
wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or
mixed-ensembles with as few as four players. With
purchase, permission is granted to photocopy the
parts as needed for your ensemble. (2:30)
11385696 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .57.00
Belwin Beginning Band Kit #7 - Holiday
Edition—Jack Bullock. A complete program
has been skillfully prepared for your first holiday
concert. In this economical 'kit" format, you'll find
five holiday classics including: Up On the Housetop,
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Jingle Bells, Silent Night
and an encore setting of We Wish You a Merry
Christmas. A budget-busting holiday treat, your
complete concert in one package!
10279787 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Canon of Peace—arr. Paul Jennings.Dona
Nobis Pacem forms the basis of this very practical,
playable setting.The inherent beauty of this famous
canon is an inspiration for players and listeners
alike.This is truly an exquisite piece for very young
bands which will be very warmly received by your
audience.A rare holiday gem!
2266062 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Carol of the Bells—arr. Larry Clark. If you ever
wanted your elementary band to perform this
beloved Christmas carol, but couldn't find one to
suit their abilities, this amazing arrangement will
change that! Using six notes and easy rhythms,
the essence of the original is maintained. God Rest
Ye, Merry Gentlemen is combined with the Carol of
the Bells melody for a simply stunning piece. An
absolute must-have for your next holiday concert!
10012882 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Carol of the Boombuckets—arr. Joseph
Benjamin Earp. The Ukrainian Bell Carol has
never been so fun for the beginning band and
your elementary school musicians! Using tuned
percussion tubes and plastic buckets, this clever
arrangement features your percussion section and
provides an opportunity to invite the elementary
students to join the band at your holiday concert.
An invaluable recruiting tool as well as a fun and
entertaining performance opportunity!
11355459 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Carol of the Kings—arr. Mekel Rogers. Bring in
the holiday season with this clever arrangement that
combines the Ukrainian Bell Carol with We Three
Kings to create a stunning, yet playable work. Vivid
percussion writing and bold statements from the
winds create colorful effects that build to a powerful
climax. A very different take on two holiday classics!
10459799 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Celebrating Chanukah—arr. Sandy Feldstein.
This is the perfect way to round out your next
holiday program! Sandy's expert arranging makes
young bands sound great on this medley of
Chanukah tunes, including the familiar Dreidl Song
and Chanukah, Oh Chanukah. Enjoy!
5866652 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
A Christmas Dream—Rob Romeyn. Pure and
beautiful, "A Christmas Dream" is a creative, lyrical
setting of "Angels We Have Heard On High" for
beginning band. A fresh harmonic "twist" gives this
a new age feel, adding a lot of interest and intrigue
for both the performer and listener. Snippets of
other carols are added in creative and subtle ways.
It's also very appropriate for more experienced
groups that are looking for a change of pace for
the holiday concert, but may have limited rehearsal
time. A beautifully sensitive holiday selection!
11206851 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Christmas Encore—Robert W. Smith. Close your
holiday concert with a flourish. Beginning with a
heralding brass fanfare statement, this arrangement
quickly transitions into a fun and energetic interplay
between the wind sections. The fanfare returns,
leading to a classic orchestral ending that will bring
the audience to their feet. This could become a
tradition on annual holiday programs.
10758917 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Christmas Holiday March—arr. Michael Story.
This march setting of the 16th-century traditional
English folk song is an outstanding fusion piece for
beginners. The well-known Greensleeves melody is
treated with a variety of contrasting articulations and
phrasing, making this is a wonderful selection to
march into the holiday season. This flexible version
comes with supplemental parts and permission
is granted to photocopy as needed. A percussion
accompaniment track is also available as a free
download. String parts have been edited with extra
fingerings and bowings to support students in mixed
ensembles playing in less familiar keys.
11315465 Band Set & Score
With String Parts . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Christmas Holiday March—arr. Michael Story.
This march setting of the 16th-century traditional
English folk song is an outstanding fusion piece for
beginners. The well-known Greensleeves melody
is treated with a variety of contrasting articulations
and phrasing, making this is a wonderful selection
to march into the holiday season.
11205874 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
A Christmas Proclamation—Robert W.
Smith. Open or close your holiday concert with
brilliance!While the ranges are limited to a single
octave, it doesn't diminish the striking effect of this
holiday work.Developing bands of all levels will find
this musical statement to be a valuable addition to
their performances.
10050155 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Christmas Spectacle—arr. Robert W. Smith. A
true musical spectacle for young bands, it's Up on
the Housetop featuring optional lighting effects! Each
band member can decorate their stand with electric
lights - as notated, each section turns on their lights
before their feature, drawing both musical and
visual focus. During the percussion feature, the on
and off lighting effects create a dazzling light show.
The arranger also suggests the band wear holiday
decorative glasses to complete the Christmas
Spectacle. Fun, educational and entertaining, this
will be the highlight of your holiday performance!
11207626 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Christmas Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi &
Lee Mendelson/arr. Michael Sweeney. Bring back
warm melodies of the holidays with Charlie Brown,
Snoopy, and the whole gang! Now in an easy flexible
version, you will be able to perform this with small
groups and groups with unusual instrumentation.
11324982 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Christmas Time Is Here—arr. Michael Sweeney.
From the popular animated TV special comes this
marvelous tune, that works surprisingly well for
bands at the very easy level! The familiar song
brings back memories of Snoopy, Charlie Brown,
and the gang. It's sure to be recognized and
enjoyed by all!
2701392 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Christmas Truce of 1914—Gustav Holst
& Franz Gruber/arr. Michael Story. Tell the story
of The Christmas Truce of 1914, where opposing
soldiers engaged in World War I combat laid down
their arms and celebrated the Christmas holiday
together! Fragments of Gustav Holst's Mars, The
Bringer of War and the beautiful carol Silent Night
make this a musical study of dramatic contrasts that
when combined with the engaging story, is sure to
provide a special moment for holiday concerts.
10453359 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
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 . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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 arrangement means success for
beginning groups. This arrangement is on the upper
side of this level.
2356889 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Elfie Stick—arr. Robert W. Smith. Santa has just
received a new phone for the holidays! The elves
are fascinated with the new technology and are
having a great time taking "elfies" as they prepare
for Santa's big trip. This fun arrangement of holiday
favorites provides a great opportunity for interactive
performance with the audience. Your favorite
holiday character can join the band with ample
opportunity to engage and photo your musicians
and audience throughout. The performance
concludes with a large audience selfie using our
"elfie stick," kicking off the holiday season with
smiles and shareable media. Your students and
audience will treasure that final photo!
11400957 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Fanfare for the Faithful—arr. Michael Kamuf. The
opening fanfare starts this work off in a spectacular
manner with a motif based on melodic fragments of
the familiar melody. This setting of Adeste Fidelis
puts a fresh spin on this beloved classic that greets
the holiday season on a festive note and makes a
solid programming choice as an opening or closing
selection for your next holiday program.
11205900 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
A Festival of Carols—Randall D. Standridge. Ring
in the holiday season with this delightful medley
carefully scored to make young and developing
players sound mature beyond their years. Clever
combinations of carols abound in this offering which
balances challenge with accessibility. Reproducible
melody sheets are included for all instruments to
help develop your performers even further.
11203532 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
A Festival of Carols—Randall D. Standridge. Ring
in the holiday season with this delightful medley
carefully scored to make young and developing
players sound mature beyond their years. Melody
sheets, which you may copy, are included for all
instruments to help develop your performers even
further. This is a great selection for your next
holiday-themed concert. Optional click and backing
tracks as well as parts that you may copy make this
an ideal choice for ensembles looking for ultimate
flexibility in live or online rehearsal and performance.
11219015 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
A Festive Fanfare—Brian Balmages. Kick off
your holiday program with this powerful and festive
overture that's an outstanding concert opener.
Featuring a mix of original themes and snippets of
holiday favorites from lyrical to emphatic, this work
does not sound like a medley but an echoing fanfare.
10758179 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
A Festive Finale—Brian Balmages. This thrilling
closing number pairs perfectly with A Festive
Fanfare and brings your elementary band holiday
program full circle. Loosely based on opening notes
of the fanfare, this thrilling and energetic seasonal
closer is a great way to tie your entire program
together and end in a truly festive fashion.
11002165 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
A Fireside Christmas—arr. Rob Romeyn.
Beautiful and expressive, the traditional carol
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella is the basis for
this lovely, lyrical holiday selection for beginning
band. This arrangement was carefully written so
groups with limited instrumentation can perform
it successfully. It allows for development of lyrical
phrasing as each section has the opportunity to
perform melodically. The perfect change-of-pace
selection for your next holiday concert.
10908272 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .49.00
First Christmas Fanfare—arr. Robert E. Foster,
Jr. Beginners will be able to perform this holiday
setting at their very first concert. Based on the carol
Angels We Have Heard on High, it makes a great
concert opener for elementary bands. Repeated
eighth-note rhythms, full scoring, and active
percussion parts make this energetic setting easy to
rehearse and perform and will have young players
feeling and sounding confident and proud.
11177117 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Frosty the Snowman—arr. Gerald Sebesky. What
tune is full of the child-like wonder of the Christmas
season more than "Frosty?" This delightful
arrangement, complete with sleigh bells and slide
whistle, will add sparkle to your concert program!
2700081 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
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Christmas and Holiday
Very Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Santa the Barbarian—Randall D. Standridge.
11349004 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
A Festival of Carols (Flexible
Instrumentation)—Randall D. Standridge.
11219015 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . VE 65.00
A Festive Fanfare—Brian Balmages.
10758179 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Joy!—arr. Patrick Roszell.
10882082 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . VE 51.00
Christmas Holiday March (Based on
Greensleeves - for any combination of
instruments)—arr. Michael Story.
11315465 Band Set & Score
With String Parts . . . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
A Festive Finale—Brian Balmages.
11002165 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Fanfare for the Faithful (based on Adeste
Fidelis)—arr. Michael Kamuf.
11205900 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . VE 52.00
A Festival of Carols—Randall D. Standridge.
11203532 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . VE 60.00
Carol of the Boombuckets—
arr. Joseph Benjamin Earp.
11355459 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Welcome Christmas—
arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
10348649 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . VE 56.00
