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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY easy
A Bellistic Christmas—arr. Timothy Loest.
Ring in the holiday cheer with this festive medley
of five bell-inspired carols: Ding Dong! Merrily on
High; Ukrainian Bell Carol; I Heard the Bells on
Christmas Day; Ring, Little Bell and Jingle Bells.
Feature the entire ensemble while directing the
musical spotlight on orchestra bells, chimes, and
sleigh bells. A superb, solid arrangement that works
equally well as a jubilant opener or a joyous closer!
11399622 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Bobsled Run—Lloyd Conley/arr. Clarence E.
Barber. This work vividly captures the feel of the
cold wind in your face as you careen down the
bobsled course. The magic of winter is evident in
this captivating work, with some mild technical
challenges such as repetitive eighth-note patterns
for all sections. An excellent choice for the holiday
concert, but you can program this work at any time of
the year. Take a ride with this flexible arrangement!
11355470E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . .40.00
Buckets Full of Christmas Joy—Larry Clark.
Feature your percussion section on such
instruments as paint cans, metal trashcans, and
metal pipes with this fun, Latin-influenced mashup
of holiday favorites. All sections have an opportunity
to shine on the melody, and some creative rhythmic
tricks will have the players and audience moving
in their seats.
11392866 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Canon for Christmas—Larry Clark. A terrific
blending of classical and seasonal that will be
the hit of the holidays. The famous Canon in D
by Johann Pachelbel is combined with popular
Christmas carols for a wonderful presentation that
brings together the best of both worlds. A very
special musical gift for all!
10521876 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Carol for Coventry—Robert W. Smith. This
powerful rendition of the Coventry Carol brings the
1940 cathedral setting to life with a powerful and
dramatic opening statement and a flowing, lyrical
setting of the classic carol. With its dark introduction
and countermelody, this is a very dramatic choice
for your holiday program! Exceptional!
11206908 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .49.00
Carol of the Bells—Mykola Leontovich/arr. Carol
Brittin Chambers. This fun, fresh, and flexible
arrangement of a beloved holiday classic can be
played with as few as five wind or string players!
The recognizable motifs are passed around the
ensemble, giving everyone something interesting
to play. Energetic grooves are incorporated with
the bass line and percussion as well as a new B
section melody that adds extra technique and a
fresh sound. Students and audiences will love
this fresh take on the classic in your next holiday
concert, and educators will love the attention to
pedagogical details. Use this piece to introduce
or reinforce steady pulse in a driving 3/4 meter,
definition of ostinato, accidentals (minimal), and
syncopated feel (minimal).
11335577 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Carol of the Bells—Peter Wilhousky/arr. Carl
Strommen. A four-measure triangle solo sets the
pulse and mood of this popular seasonal piece.
Light and flowing, the familiar melody floats lightly
throughout, supported by sparkling percussion.
After peaking dynamically, the work gradually
fades, ending quietly as it began.
10457028 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .70.00
A Cartoon Christmas—arr. Michael Story. Yes!
Your favorite holiday cartoon music wrapped up
in a sparkling, light-hearted medley perfect for
that first concert of the year! It's amazing how
much these timeless "toons" have become woven
into the lore of the holiday season. Included are:
Frosty The Snowman; Christmas Time Is Here
(from "A Charlie Brown Christmas") and Rudolph,
The Red-Nosed Reindeer. It's a perfect way to
bring a smile to every child in the audience,
young and old alike!
2700149 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .62.00
Celebrate the Season—Matt Conaway. The
opening notes of this vibrant holiday fanfare will
have your holiday concert sparkling! The melody of
Joy to the World is taken though a flurry of styles
and sounds that build to an exhilarating conclusion
to ring in the holidays with a flourish!
10459033 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .48.00
The Chipmunk Song—arr. Ted Ricketts.
"Alvin!" Your audience will instantly recognize
this tune made famous by those fun-loving
furry cartoon friends, "The Chipmunks!" And,
this creative setting has a new twist! It opens
with the familiar waltz melody, then things get
interesting as your band breaks out kazoos and
cuts loose! It's easy to learn, and it will certainly
give everyone a reason to smile!
2701384 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Christmas Bells and Brass—arr. Larry Neeck.
Get everyone into the holiday spirit with this
unique and very playable work! Carols included
are O Come, All Ye Faithful; Deck the Halls; Silent
Night and Jingle Bells. You'll find this special
edition is perfect for ensembles with incomplete
or nontraditional instrumentations, making it an
excellent holiday choice for groups of all sizes.
10908399 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
A Christmas Canon—arr. Michael Green.
This is unusually nice! Combining the famous
Pachelbel Canon with the festive carol The First
Noel, this clever treatment provides a very playable
arrangement with lots of class!
2244358 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
A Christmas Fantasy—arr. Paul Clark. A swingin'
and rockin' version of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
and Greensleeves scored for flexible instrumentation.
11402226 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Christmas Festival—Leroy Anderson/arr. R.
Smith. This classic holiday treasure can now be
performed successfully by younger players. Robert
W. Smith has carefully removed challenging key
signatures and complex rhythms while keeping all
the charming melodies from the original. A holiday
programming "must-have!"
10032864 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .67.00
A Christmas Festival—arr. Jason Scott. Here is
a real treat for the holidays! Highlights from Leroy
Anderson's classic holiday overture have been
carefully scored for younger players. This is sure
to be a must-have on your young bands' holiday
programs for years to come, requiring a minimum
of rehearsal time for maximum audience appeal.
11205850 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .57.00
Christmas Grace—arr. Larry Clark. Intertwining
folk songs and Christmas carols gives this piece
a unique voice! Great for expressive playing, this
work includes Silent Night; Away in a Manger;
Greensleeves and Amazing Grace. This piece will
be a certain winner with such a line-up of well-
known tunes!
11198512 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Christmas Time with Charlie Brown—Vince
Guaraldi/arr. John Moss. The Peanuts gang has
become a holiday institution, thanks in large part
to the wonderful music of Vince Guaraldi. Here,
John Moss arranges three of the most beloved
tunes for your young band, Christmas Time Is
Here; Linus and Lucy and O Tannenbaum. Filled
with the lush harmonies and catchy rhythms, this
is sure to become a holiday tradition with your
band! Highly recommended!
2470772 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Christmas Train—Gene Milford. All aboard! The
percussion section serves as the engineer that
drives this fun and festive arrangement of beloved
Christmas classics will be a highlight of your next
holiday concert. All sections are featured, great
contrast in dynamics as well as rhythmic variation.
Expect some toes tapping and some heads nodding.
11393459 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy—Tchaikovsky/
arr. Robert W. Smith & Michael Story. A holiday
treasure for your developing band! Join in the
celebration of music and dance with this classic
theme from "The Nutcracker." Written to be
performed by bands in the middle of the second
year of instruction.
10031465 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
December Sky—Erik Morales. A lovely selection
for your winter concert! Lyrical melodic lines
with nice accompaniment and dynamic changes
provide a great opportunity to teach balance within
an ensemble. Good choice for bands with few
percussionists. Clarinets get the opening theme,
and the ending is sweet with flutes, oboes, clarinet,
and bells portraying twinkling stars.
2480685 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Deck the Halls with Chips and Salsa—arr. Ed
Huckeby. The title says it all! Spice up your holiday
concert with this groovin' version of Deck The Halls!
The catchy Latin-rock beat uses tons of percussion
instruments to get things cookin' and gives your
drummers a chance to shine. As long as your first
trumpet players can hit the occasional G, this will
come together very easily. A tasty holiday treat!
2468478 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Dreidl Adventure—arr. Scott Watson. Playing
with a dreidl at Hanukkah can be more than a
game, in the mind of a child it can be an adventure.
Strategy is plotted, risks are taken and the battle
ensues. This fanciful premise inspired this spirited
setting with intense rhythmic drive of the beloved
melody S'Vivon (The Dreidl), all within the ability
level of younger players.
10449842 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Elf Dance—Matt Conaway. This charming dance
represents the Christmas Day after-party for the
hardworking elves in Santa's workshop. Musical
quotes from Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Up on the
Housetop demonstrate that even the "big man in
red" joins in the celebration after another job well
done. A nice addition to holiday performances.
10609505 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Fantasia on a Catalonian Carol—arr. Michael
Story. Woodwinds are featured in this creative and
attractive setting of Fum, Fum, Fum. The melody
is then shared by various sections and developed
through a series of variations that conclude with
an energetic flourish. Contrasting articulations
combine with syncopated rhythms to provide a
musical vitality that will deliver an abundance of
holiday cheer.
11205902 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .63.00
A Festive Holiday Overture—arr. Joe Snyder. Be
sure to add this sparkling setting to your seasonal
programs for young band. Based on the traditional
carols Joy to the World; Deck the Halls; Angels We
Have Heard on High and O Come, All Ye Faithful,
this work showcases crisp brass fanfares, gentle
woodwind lines, and colorful percussion to create
a real musical treat for the holiday season.
11177071 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .47.00
Flight of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas—James R.
Murray/arr. John M. Pasternak. This theme and
variations on Jolly Old Saint Nicholas provides an
excellent opportunity to explore this famous musical
form. Your students and audience will enjoy how it
hearkens back to the style of famous pieces such
as A Christmas Festival. Follow Santa's adventure
with this fun and educational holiday work!
11346022 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Get Off My Housetop—arr. Evan W. Bradley. This
somewhat twisted musical perspective provides a
new take on the concept of Santa Claus. This
student-approved arrangement uses Up On the
Housetop and Jolly Old St. Nicholas - along with
a host of fun percussion effects - to offer some
new thoughts on Santa. You've never played a
Christmas piece quite like this before!
11206713 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .59.00
God Rest Ye Merry Mallets—arr. Robert W.
Smith. Feature your entire percussion section on
your holiday concert with this unique arrangement
of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Mysterious at
times, exciting throughout, this is a fun and unique
opportunity to focus on keyboard percussion
while creating a musical highlight for all. Your
percussionists will love being in the starring role.
Very highly recommended!
10280759 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
God Rest Ye Merry, Peeps!—Traditional/arr.
Ed Kiefer. Screaming synthesizers, handclaps,
and syncopated bass fill out the electronic
accompaniment to this holiday favorite. The flexible
band parts alone work great with or without the
electronics, but don't you want your audience to
get up and dance in the aisles? This flexible version
makes this work accessible to various sizes of
ensembles and instrumentations!
11315197 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
The Polar Express (Flex Band)—Glen Ballard
and Alan Silvestri/arr. Johnnie Vinson.
11324995 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
Ukrainian Bell Carol (Flex Band)—
arr. Richard L. Saucedo.
10921954 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . .E-M 60.00
Swingin' Wonderland—arr. Michael Kamuf.
11205952 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . E 61.00
A Minor Holiday Celebration—
arr. Robert W. Smith.
11100262 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson/Story.
2418473 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . E 62.00
House of the Rising Bells (Ukrainian Bell
Carol, House of the Rising Sun)—
arr. Tyler Arcari.
11198554 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
African Bell Carol (Percussion Section
Feature)—arr. Robert W. Smith.
2700105 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . E 62.00
Christmas Festival—
Leroy Anderson/arr. R. Smith.
10032864 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . E 67.00
All I Want for Christmas Is You—
Mariah Carey & Walter Afanasieff/
arr. Michael Brown.
10530798 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
White Christmas (Flex Band)—
arr. Michael Sweeney.
10022305 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
