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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY very easy / easy
Greensleeves—arr. Michael Sweeney. With its
modal harmonies and hauntingly beautiful melody,
this holiday favorite will add reverence to any
winter concert.
10052919 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Groovin' Kings Three—arr. Jon Bubbett. Enjoy
this fresh new groove on the holiday classic We
Three Kings. Students will love to play this work,
and audiences will keep tapping their feet out the
door! The melody is in the low voices and is set on
top of a great percussion groove. You'll even find
snippets of Carol of the Bells. If you're looking for
something to shake things up for your next holiday
concert, look no further!
11346028 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Hanukkah Is Here—Scott Watson. This original
melody musically conveys both the reflection and
joy of Hanukkah with colorful scoring and expressive
writing.Add wonder to your holiday performance this
year with this creative Hanukkah selection.
2703039 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Have a Swingin' Merry Christmas!—arr.
Douglas E. Wagner. Incorporating Deck the Halls
and Jolly Old Saint Nicholas along with a tip of the
hat to Jingle Bells, this beginning band medley
helps teach basic swing style in a fun holiday
presentation. It never feels like Christmas until the
music starts playing, and this is sure to get the
holiday season off to a swingin' good start and put
a smile on Santa's face!
11000084 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .51.00
Holiday Short Cuts for Beginning Band
Vol. 1—arr. Michael Story. This special edition
of Short Cuts provides great teaching points all
wrapped up with popular holiday carols. Included
are: Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride; Rockin' Around
the Christmas Tree; Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It
Snow! and Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town. This is
superb instructional performance material that will
warm the hearts of everyone at your beginning or
developing band's winter program.
10520334 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year—
arr. Michael Story. Set in a bright 3/4 tempo, this
sparkling number will add a most wonderful moment
to your program! Michael's warm interpretation of
the timeless holiday standard sits just right for young
bands. You'll be glad you looked at this one!
2470907 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
Jolly Old King Jingle Bells—arr. Heather Hoefle.
A charming mash-up of three holiday classics and
a perfect addition to your holiday concert! Quarter-
note melodies in the winds make this piece
accessible to the young band. Have fun identifying
the three carols with your students. Celebrate the
holiday spirit with this fun and clever piece!
11400958 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Jolly on the Housetop—arr. Gary Gilroy. Based
on the holiday favorites Jolly Old St. Nicholas and
Up on the Housetop with a rousing nod to Joy to
the World as the finale, this delightful and engaging
arrangement is perfect for a young band's first
holiday concert. The two main themes creatively
intertwine, with each section getting a chance
to play the melody. A trumpet countermelody,
glissandos, and even playful woodblock and
cowbell solos make this a festive treat for musicians
and concertgoers. This work will help develop
technique as well as balance and blend.
11343838 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11343839 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Joy Through The Holidays—Robert W. Smith.
A joyous fanfare setting of the beloved Christmas
classics Joy to the World and Deck the Halls. Young
players will ring in the holidays while reinforcing
staccato accents, dotted rhythms, and a variety
of dynamics. Great percussion writing. The perfect
way to open your holiday concert!
11402294 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Joy!—arr. Patrick Roszell. A spirited holiday setting
that you can use to open or close your concert on a
celebratory note. This rousing fanfare setting of two
holiday favorites includes Angels We Have Heard on
High and Joy to the World. Lively and cheerful, it's a
delightful way to usher in the season.
10882082 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .51.00
A Joyous Christmas—Randall D. Standridge.
This is an irrepressibly cheerful holiday opener that
incorporates the familiar carol Joy to the World and
portions of Beethoven's Ode to Joy. The sense
of celebration and happiness that both of these
melodies evoke compliment each other and help
to create a festive seasonal work. Young musicians
and audience members will enjoy the mash-up of
these well-known classics!
10520932 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Joys of Christmas—Rob Romeyn. A festive
and fresh holiday concert opener for beginning
band. Good King Wenceslas is used as the basis
for this well-crafted, powerful and effective setting
with a creative and lyrical interlude of Jingle Bells
providing a beautiful musical moment before the
piece ends, as it began, on a festive note. Easy
to play and easy to put together, this wonderful
selection can also be used with more advanced
groups with limited rehearsal time.
10758903 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .49.00
Mary, Did You Know?—arr. Douglas E.
Wagner. A relaxed, soft rock feel sets the
foundation for this classic holiday ballad. Several
sections are featured with the poignant melody,
and the phrasing and dynamics enhance the
overall musical quality of the setting. The tune
was an overnight hit when it premiered in 1991
and has been a favorite ever since.
10733607 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
Que Verdes Son—arr. Zachary B. Poulter.
Beginning with simmering Latin percussion, this
energetic, rhythmic arrangement of the Spanish
version O Tannenbaum explores the beauty and
meaning of one of the holiday's most beloved
symbols, the Christmas tree - celebrating its
beautiful lights, fresh aroma, and especially its
lovely color. Playable by beginning students and
using an extended percussion section, this will be
an audience and student favorite!
11205056 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Ring, Ring, Ring!—arr. Brian Beck. Bring the best
of two worlds to holiday performances with this
swinging setting of a holiday favorite. Written in the
swing style of the Big Band era, this arrangement
presents the traditional Ukrainian Bell Carol in a real
crowd-pleasing and stylish presentation for your
next holiday concert.
10739099 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Rockin' St. Nick—arr. Patrick Roszell. Let your
elementary band rock in the season with this
hopping fresh treatment of a holiday favorite.
Easy to learn and easy to prepare, it uses only the
rhythms and notes learned in the first year. Hang
the stockings and trim the tree while you rock out
with old St. Nick.
10733609 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .51.00
Santa the Barbarian—Randall D. Standridge.
The jolly old elf from the North Pole gets an
aggressive makeover in this wonderfully tongue-
in-cheek work for young band. Beginning with a
movie-trailer narration, Santa is reimagined as
a warrior from the winter wastes as Up on the
Housetop; Jingle Bells and Jolly Old St. Nicholas
are given a barbaric twist. Sure to be the hit of your
next winter concert!
11349004 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Santa the Barbarian—Randall D. Standridge.
The jolly old elf from the North Pole gets an
aggressive makeover in this wonderfully tongue-
in-cheek work for young band rescored for
flexible instrumentation. Beginning with a movie-
trailer narration, Santa is reimagined as a warrior
from the winter wastes as Up on the Housetop;
Jingle Bells and Jolly Old St. Nicholas are given
a barbaric twist. Sure to be the hit of your next
winter concert!
11376190 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Santa's Midnight Sleigh Ride—Rob Grice.
Capture the imagination of your young musicians
this holiday season with this madcap musical
escapade. Santa's running late! It's midnight
and he's just leaving on his long night's journey,
delivering toys to all the good children. The
descriptive music is most entertaining in telling the
story of this wild Christmas Eve ride.
11001963 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Santa's Spring Break—Larry Clark. Take a fun
and engaging trip with Santa as he enjoys his spring
vacation! This creative piece is a treasure of musical
concepts wrapped up in one accessible package!
Spring from "The Four Seasons" is cleverly woven
amongst a medley of popular holiday songs.
Creative orchestration puts the music in a variety
of settings from festive to march-like to Middle
Eastern. Beginning players will reinforce a wide
variety of musical concepts, and young trombonists
will work on developing first to sixth position. A
guaranteed holiday favorite!
11392836 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Secret Agent Sugar Plum—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Scott Watson. This clever arrangement fuses
themes from Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
with well-known classic spy music idioms. Set
to a driving rock beat, this is sure to be a band
and audience favorite to play... while solving your
holiday capers!
10515908 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Three Miniature Nutcrackers—arr. Michael
Story. "The Nutcracker" is one of the most
popular ballets and contains some of the best-
loved Christmas music. This suite of three short
movements scored especially for beginners
includes March; Dance of the Reed Flutes and
Russian Dance (Trepak). The movements can
be performed individually or together. A superb
transcription for programming during the holidays
or any time of the year.
10601520 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
Tidings!—arr. Robert Sheldon. This setting of
the popular holiday classic God Rest Ye Merry,
Gentlemen revisits the old English carol with
modal interludes and a nod toward Elizabethan
dance rhythms. Everyone gets a chance to play the
melody, and this arrangement even incorporates a
simple fugue to engage all players.
11399696 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
A Torch Was Brought—arr. Tyler Arcari.
This setting of the 17th-century Christmas
carol Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella brings
a tranquil moment of quiet reflection to holiday
performances. Abrupt dynamic changes and
swelling waves of textures bring out the inherent
beauty of this touching melody.
11001004 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Waltz of the Carols—arr. Sean O'Loughlin.
Introduce your students to 3/4 time with this
clever mashup of Christmas carols, including
Deck the Halls; Jingle Bells and Joy to the World in
waltz style. Each section gets a turn to shine with
the melody. This will definitely be a memorable
experience at your next holiday concert! This
flexible arrangement is highly adaptable - all of the
parts can be played by most instruments, providing
you as the director maximum versatility.
11220578 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
We Waltz You a Merry Christmas—arr. Brian
Bankston. Here is a clever arrangement of a well-
known holiday classic. Each section of music is
skillfully orchestrated to present contrasting small
and large ensemble moments. With very limited
technical demands, this is a tool to teach style,
balance, and intonation to your young musicians
and is a perfect addition to any holiday concert.
11355436 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Welcome Christmas—arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the animated
television adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic,
has become standard viewing for children of all
ages. The joyous sounds rising from Whoville,
with its undaunted residents affirming the deeper
meaning of the season, are recreated in this solid
arrangement for beginning players. The imaginative
musical score, together with an endearing cast of
characters, is part of America's Christmas tradition.
10348649 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Easy
The 3-Minute Nutcracker—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr.
Lloyd Conley. Here are all your favorite "Nutcracker"
themes rolled into a clever, lighthearted medley. For
added excitement, appoint an official timekeeper to
track your progress as the band frantically races to
finish under three minutes.
10098019 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
African Bell Carol—arr. Robert W. Smith. If you're
looking for a completely fresh sound for your holiday
concert, don't miss this fascinating work! Your
percussion section will love all the action they get on
this truly unique holiday setting. Robert has taken
the beloved Ukrainian Bell Carol and dressed it up
with African percussion effects to deliver a wonderful
holiday selection you'll want to program year after
year. It's a real treat for the ears! Impressive!
2700105 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .62.00
All I Want for Christmas Is You—Mariah Carey
& Walter Afanasieff/arr. Michael Brown. The pop hit
from 1994 recorded by Mariah Carey continues to
be a holiday favorite year after year. Starting with a
moderate tempo and lyrical introduction, this very
effective arrangement for young bands moves into
an upbeat swing style with nice variety in scoring
textures and dynamics.
10530798 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
All Is Calm—arr. Robert W. Smith. The cherished
carol Silent Night is found here in a serene, slightly
contemporary setting that is in a word, magnificent.
The delicate, soothing lines are a seamless match
to the understated elegance of the carol. Allowing
for great flexibility in performance, solo parts are
offered for any member of the band. While not
difficult technically, the inherent musicality in this
work makes it worthy of your serious consideration.
Highly recommended.
2472318 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .62.00
Angels in the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/
arr. Clark. In this gorgeous holiday medley, your
students will get to play not only Holst's hauntingly
lovely In the Bleak Midwinter, but also the joyous
Angels We Have Heard on High. This is the perfect
piece to end your holiday concert with a feeling of
warmth and joy.
10279541 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Believe—arr. Michael Story. One of the most
memorable selections from "The Polar Express."
This beautiful ballad will make a touching
program addition throughout the year. And you'll
want to make this an important part of your
performance library.
2482231 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
Bell Carol Rock—arr. Ryan Fraley. Take a time-
honored Christmas song, the style of Mannheim
Steamroller, a horn riff from Chicago, the rock
flair of Green Day, mix them together and you
get a really cool version of Carol of the Bells.
This rockin' arrangement will really liven up any
holiday concert and have the crowd humming it
through the whole season!
10091617 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Bell Carol Rock—Mykola D. Leontovych/arr.
Ryan Fraley. Rock out with this hip new version
of Ukrainian Bell Carol that has been rearranged
for flexible ensemble! Modern harmonies, great
use of mallet instruments, and optional drum set
all combine to make this a true showstopper!
Incredibly colorful writing for developing bands and
a modern twist on a classic!
11399634 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
