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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium-easy
Nutcracker, Scenes From—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Story. Instantly recognized as a classical holiday
standard, this arrangement for concert band is
effective and easy to prepare. Using four numbers
from the original suite, it will fit any program and be
a welcome addition to seasonal programming.
10094858 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .72.00
The Nutcracker Suite—Peter Tchaikovsky/arr.
Huckeby. Wow! Here's a sophisticated yet very
playable rendition of music from Tchaikovsky's
famous ballet. Ed Huckeby did all developing bands
a service by making this splendid arrangement
accessible to developing bands. Themes included
are the Overture; March; Arabian Dance and
Russian Dance. You'll want to have this in your
library! We give this our highest recommendation!
2417426 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
O Come All Ye Faithful—arr. Paul Clark. A fresh
and unique rock treatment of this well-known
carol is guaranteed to add spirited excitement to
your holiday concerts. Celebrate the season by
powering up this impressive and upbeat selection.
Rearranged for flexible instrumentation.
11402227 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Of Kings And Christmas—Larry Neeck. This
flexible version of the original arrangement cleverly
combines three "King" holiday songs. March of the
Kings is of course regal and martial; then We Three
Kings starts as a delicate setting that crescendos
to a bold finish. Good King Wenceslas caps off the
piece in an exciting, driving mixed-meter style that
will thrill your audience!
11402225 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Oh, What Fun!—James Swearingen. A flex
version of the original arrangement. Everyone will
enjoy the celebration of the season with this joyous
setting of holiday favorites. Jingle Bells; I Heard
the Bells on Christmas Day and other seasonal
works are featured in this traditional march-style
arrangement. A great way to welcome that special
visitor from the North Pole.
11402228 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
On A Cold Winter's Night—arr. James
Swearingen. A beautiful and delicate setting
of two popular Christmas carols scored for
flexible instrumentation.
11402222 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
On This Day Earth Shall Ring—arr. Robert W.
Smith. If you choose one holiday selection to add
to your band's library this year, make it this one!
This setting of the glorious first movement of Holst's
"Winter Suite" is made accessible to a wide range
of school bands! The work incorporates the striking
16th century carol and features antiphonal trumpets
in the opening for interesting staging possibilities.
The real beauty of this work lies in its regal and
joyous mood, sure to brighten any holiday program.
2700133 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .72.00
Patapan—arr. Kurt Heinecke. This sprightly
arrangement of the well-known French carol
imagines shepherds playing their harps as they
celebrate the news of a baby born in Bethlehem.
What begins as whispers from the flute and drum
grow as word spreads and a fugue-like melody
bounces between instruments. The piece builds
to a powerful climax as the shepherds gather
and march down from their pastures together. A
perfect holiday choice for any high school or well-
developed middle school band.
11400990 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . .100.00
The Polar Express—arr. Audrey Snyder &
Paul Murtha. This enchanting holiday movie has
become a yearly classic, and the memorable
score contributes to its unending popularity. This
fast-paced, well-scored medley can be performed
by band alone or with optional choir for a truly
spectacular holiday event. The songs included are:
Believe; Hot Chocolate; The Polar Express and Spirit
of the Season.
10606356 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .75.00
The Polar Express—arr. Paul Lavender. Don't
miss this wonderful medley from the blockbuster
holiday film! This well-crafted, straightforward
arrangement will come together with a minimum
of rehearsal time. Titles include: The Polar Express;
Believe; When Christmas Comes to Town and Spirit
of the Season.
2480044 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
The Polar Express—arr. Mike Story. Featuring
the memorable tunes: The Polar Express; When
Christmas Comes to Town; Hot Chocolate; Believe
and Spirit of the Season, this Glen Ballard and Alan
Silvestri film score to the animated movie "The
Polar Express" will arrive in the station just in time
for your exciting holiday program. Sure to be an
instant classic!
2479942 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .70.00
Rejoice the Season!—Rob Romeyn. This very
clever festive arrangement is the perfect opener or
closer for your holiday concert! Familiar carols are
creatively woven together, capturing the true joy of
the season. An expressive and beautiful treatment
of Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella provides a
wonderful contrast to the energetic beginning and
ending of the piece. Sure to be a holiday favorite
with school bands and adult community groups.
10609573 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .74.00
Repeat the Sounding Joy—Steve Parsons. Joy
to the band! This lovely work begins with a holiday
fanfare with punchy brass, using the Joy to the
World theme which continues throughout. Key
changes help to vamp up the energy while imitation
and shifting textures help to keep things interesting.
A great opener for a holiday concert!
11346052 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
A Rollicking Hanukkah—arr. Randall D.
Standridge. Hang on tight as this whimsical work
puts you in the saddle of a horse galloping across a
snowy plain to a Hanukkah celebration. The songs
Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah; The Dreidel Song and
Sevivon, Sov, Sov, Sov are heard as you draw closer
and closer to the celebration. A riotous musical
Hannukah celebration unlike any other!
10907720 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Santa Rocks the House—arr. Paul Clark. With
this fun medley of Up on the Housetop; Jolly Old
St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells, it will be your house
that Santa rocks! This chart is straight-ahead
rock and roll that's fun and easy to play. Your
musicians and audiences will be all smiles when
Santa Rocks the House at your holiday concerts
with this ultra-cool arrangement!
11206917 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Santa's on His Way—James Swearingen. If
you'd like Santa at your annual Christmas concert,
be sure to perform this newly composed holiday
classic! Add a group of singers (optional) and this
piece has all the possibilities of becoming a favorite
for years to come. Children of all ages, even adults,
will find themselves captivated by the spirit of the
music and its wonderful message of holiday cheer!
11206776 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .72.00
Santa's Workshop Samba—Bryce Newton.
The popular holiday melody Toyland provides the
basis for this entertaining take on elves at work.
An exceptional change from traditional holiday fare,
your students will have a blast putting this one
together for their holiday assemblies and concerts.
Keep an ear out for several holiday melodies that
the mischievous elves have woven throughout this
sure hit.
11100303 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .80.00
Santa's Workshop Samba—arr. Bryce Newton.
The popular holiday melody Toyland provides the
basis for this entertaining take on elves at work.
An exceptional change from traditional holiday fare,
your students will have a blast putting this one
together for their holiday assemblies and concerts.
Keep an ear out for several holiday melodies that
the mischievous elves have woven throughout this
sure hit. Now available in a flexible format!
11355452 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .75.00
Silent Night—Charles Booker. Certainly one of
our most beloved and most performed Christmas
carols. This fresh arrangement is very musical, from
its opening with solo chimes through the creative
development, and will make a remarkably lyric
addition to any holiday concert. This flexible version
is easily adaptable for various sizes of ensembles
and instrumentations.
11315418 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .38.00
Silent Night—arr. James Swearingen. This
tasteful arrangement is sure to win the hearts of
all ages.Scoring techniques have been carefully
crafted and will allow you to put this piece together
in a timely manner.The expressive writing, lush
harmonies and gentle ending will leave your
audience wanting more.Extremely effective!
10050016 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .68.00
Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson/arr. James
Ployhar. Here's the perennial Leroy Anderson
holiday favorite in a very playable but exceptionally
satisfying and rewarding arrangement by Jim
Ployhar. An exceptionally good selection!
2065407 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
A Solitary Wish—Brian Balmages. Emotional
and reflective, this work paints a poignant picture
of the holiday season as seen through the eyes of a
homeless person. The music uses Carol of the Bells
and Greensleeves to depict a lonely person who is
eventually joined by others. Ultimately, a quartet
performs before switching to a final duet, leaving
the homeless person with his holiday wish granted,
revealing the true spirit of the season.
10907717 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol—Percy
Grainger/arr. Stotter. An exquisite new setting of
Percy Grainger's beloved Christmas gift to the world.
All the tempo, dynamic and expressive markings of
the 1911 version are painstakingly duplicated in this
glowing tribute.A breathtakingly beautiful setting that
reminds us why we love this composer.
10015697 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .72.00
Three Ships—arr. David R. Gillingham. This noted
composer has focused his talents on the holiday
season with this delightful musical treat. In this work
he has masterfully merged the Christmas carols I
Saw Three Ships and In the Bleak Midwinter to create
a rollicking original arrangement for wind band that
students and audiences will find irresistible.
11100514 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .80.00
Tuba Christmas—arr. Robert W. Smith. Feature
your tuba and euphonium sections! This is a
delightful take on the holidays featuring classic
melodies in creative settings. The arrangement
is musically effective and well crafted for the
entire band. The tubas and euphoniums will be
the stars of your holiday performance when they
end with a farewell coda based on We Wish You a
Merry Christmas!
11207638 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .75.00
Twas the Night before Christmas—arr. Jack
Bullock. Here's an easy-to-assemble work that will
be a wonderful addition to every holiday program.
A narrator reads the traditional poem while musical
vignettes that "answer" each are played.Ranging
from comical to lush and musical, this is an ingenious
and entertaining tongue-in-cheek holiday treat.
10051184 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .77.00
Ukrainian Bell Carol—arr. Richard Saucedo.
Captivating and contemporary, this setting of the
popular traditional carol is filled with driving energy
and fresh sounds. Sure to put a sparkle in your
holiday performances!
2479132 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Up on the Hip-Hop Housetop—arr. Bryce Newton.
Santa may be "up on the housetop," but certainly all
is not calm... in fact, it's kind of funky! This clever
and very fresh arrangement takes the familiar tune
and adds unique twists and turns that your ensemble
and audiences will find entertaining and just plain
fun. Lively percussion writing and interesting wind
parts provide each musician with something exciting
to play. Some other holiday favorites are sprinkled
throughout. This is a surefire way to add variety and
depth to your next holiday program!
11400967 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .85.00
We Wish You a Klezmer Christmas—arr.
Lauren Bernofsky. Christmas and Hanukkah
come together in this humorous and musically
satisfying option for your winter program. Four
popular Christmas melodies are set in distinct and
characteristic klezmer styles with hilarious musical
commentary along the way. The Dreidel Song
makes a cameo appearance at the end, adding to
the holiday fun.
11002283 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Wexford Carol—arr. Rob Romeyn. A beautiful
arrangement of one of the oldest known Christmas
carols. Beginning with a lyrical piccolo solo, the
work then utilizes excellent scoring and color to
put this lovely Irish melody in a gorgeous setting
that the musicians and audience will love. Very
engaging and playable.
11402235 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .72.00
When It's Christmas Time Down South—arr.
Chris Sharp. Ring in the holiday season in real New
Orleans style with this swingin' holiday setting. The
full concert band playfully trades passages with a
traditional-style New Orleans combo consisting of
clarinet, trumpet, tenor sax, trombone, tuba, and
drum set. A great combo feature that will be the hit
of the season.
11202329 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .75.00
White Christmas—Irving Berlin/Moss. This
timeless song is the one every audience wants to
hear during the holiday season.This sparkling John
Moss version can be performed with either a vocal
soloist or alto sax soloist, backed by a shimmering
concert band accompaniment.
2406676 Band Set &
Score Solo ME, Band ME. . . . .65.00
White Christmas—Irving Berlin/arr. Mac Huff &
John Moss. The ideal finale to your holiday concert!
Combine your choir, concert band and optional
strings in this sparkling setting of Irving Berlin's
Christmas classic and you will give your audience
and your entire music department an experience
that they will remember for years!
2325389 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Wintertide—Randall D. Standridge. This
festive work has all of the trimmings of a classic
holiday piece - running staccato eighth notes,
heartwarming and joyous melodies, dramatic
scoring, and sleigh bells and woodblocks. There's
just one difference: it's completely original! Make
this fun, festive, and accessible tune a part of your
next holiday concert!
11393471 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
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