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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium-easy / medium to advanced
I'll Be Home for Christmas—arr. Peter Blair.
Here's an ideal holiday chart that will sound great
and be easy to rehearse. Start with a holiday classic
played around 92 bpm in a light rock groove, add
written melody solos, plus easy ranges, and it's a
win-win for everyone! Optional parts are included
for augmented instrumentations as well as an
optional part for vibes. This Christmas classic is the
perfect addition to your holiday or winter concert
repertoire. Highly recommended!
10753981 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
It Came a Samba Midnight Clear—Edmund
Sears/arr. Chris Sharp. The beloved carol is recast
as an infectious samba. The chart boasts some
great saxophone section writing and ensemble
playing that will make this a tune to remember.
A solo for tenor sax can be played as written or
improvised. This is a good selection for developing
medium-level groups - a perfect change of pace for
your holiday programming!
11202337 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
It's the Holiday Season—Kay Thompson/arr.
Roger Holmes. Here's an appealing and well-known
holiday standard set in a medium swing style. It
features classic tutti big band figures and will be
quick to assemble during the hectic Christmas
season. This contemporary Christmas tune is
perfect for any holiday occasion!
10052580 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Jazzin' Merry Gentlemen—arr. Larry Neeck.
Jazzin' Merry Gentlemen presents a hip and
swinging version of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
that really cooks! A powerful full-ensemble intro
sets the table for the soli trombone statement of
the tune which is punctuated by colorful brass
riffs and unison sax lines. Next, a catchy low tom
drum riff builds to the solos where changes are
modest, with suggested solos included. A hard-
hitting restatement of the theme then builds to a
powerful conclusion. Playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. Jazzin' Merry Gentlemen will be
the hit of your holiday concert!
11002303 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Jazzin' the World—arr. Victor Lopez. You'll
want to play this superb holiday medley featuring
Joy to the World; Silent Night; Deck the Halls and
Greensleeves for sure! This chart can be performed
with each tune played individually or as the full
medley in a variety of styles and tempos. The
features include a lead trumpet range to written G
on top of the staff, an auxiliary percussion part, and
optional parts for flute, clarinet, and vibraphone.
This arrangement will cover all your holiday needs,
plus it will sound great! Highly recommended!
10593769 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Mary Did You Know?—arr. Rich Sigler. This
extremely popular, contemporary Christmas
standard has been set here for developing jazz
ensembles as a beautiful rock ballad to be played
around 98 bpm. The opening melody is written to
feature a tenor saxophonist on this tender ballad.
The lead trumpet range is to written F top line and
optional parts are included for flute, clarinet and
vibes. A very sweet and appropriate chart for the
holiday season, this will be the centerpiece of your
holiday or winter concert!
10869806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year—arr.
Paul Murtha. Composed in 1963 and initially
recorded by Andy Williams, this holiday favorite
has remained immensely popular through the
years and has been recorded by countless artists.
Treated here in a light jazz waltz style, this chart for
developing players adds a nice festive touch to any
holiday or winter concert. Highly recommended!
10523758 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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
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
A Swingin' Silent Night—arr. Larry Neeck. This is
the perfect chart to open your holiday program! Larry
Neeck brings this classic Christmas hymn to life with
this swing arrangement that is full of excitement and
energy. A must-have for your library.
11402254 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.00
Swingle Bells—arr. Chris Sharp. The holiday
classic Jingle Bells is presented here in swing style
a la Benny Golson's Killer Joe. It's a Christmas
production chart that will be the highlight of a
holiday or winter jazz concert with its abundance
of big and full ensemble writing. Additional features
include a written or improvised tenor sax solo, a
superb low voice "horns only" section, and a grand
half-time vaudeville finale. The limited ranges and
rhythmic responsibilities make this arrangement
easily accessible to groups of most ability levels.
Highly recommended!
10910602 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
This Christmas—Donny Hathaway/arr. John
Berry. Recorded by Donny Hathaway in 1970 and
covered countless times since then, this appealing
and enduring pop hit features a funky, upbeat
rock style and is very approachable by developing
groups. This solid arrangement gives all the sections
an opportunity with the melody and includes a
suggested or improvised solo for alto sax. Great
change of pace programming for the holidays!
10033694 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
The Wassail Song—arr. Ryan Fraley. The jaunty
traditional melody appears briefly in its original 6/8
time before you're off on full ensemble, straight-
ahead swing. A brief sax soli and some short drum
set interjections take the role of soloist. Nothing but
holiday cheer from end to end. If you're looking for
a unique adaptation, try this one out!
11207408 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
White Christmas—Irving Berlin/arr. Mark Taylor.
Enhance any holiday performance with this smooth,
light bossa treatment of perhaps Irving Berlin's
most popular song. Scored for six horns (3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone) and rhythm section, this
arrangement will sound great with a limited amount
of rehearsal time. For further instrumentation
options, additional parts are included for alto, tenor
and trombone. Very highly recommended!
10283066 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Winter Wonderland—arr. Victor Lopez. A
wonderful chart for jazz ensemble performances
during the Christmas season! This holiday favorite
begins with a swing introduction and settles in as a
Latin bossa at about 134 bpm. There are no solos,
just ensemble with a unison tutti section for all
winds. The lead trumpet range is up to written G on
top of the staff, and there are auxiliary percussion
plus optional flute and vibes parts included. You just
can't pass this one up!
11199010 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Medium to Advanced
The Christmas Song—Torme & Wells/arr.
Mark Taylor. One of the most iconic holiday tunes
of all time, The Christmas Song as composed
by Mel Torme and Robert Wells is treated here
in a masterfully constructed setting featuring a
flugelhorn soloist. In a traditional ballad style, this
arrangement features tasteful accompaniment
figures, creative harmonies, and brief interludes of
double-time swing in the solo section.
10617888 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Christmas Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi/arr.
Mike Tomaro. Here is a fresh, relaxed swinging
arrangement of the beloved Charlie Brown
Christmas favorite. Set in 4/4 and scored for small
jazz ensemble, this setting shows off rich harmonic
writing, hip swinging figures, and open solos for
all instruments. Instrumentation: alto, tenor, bari,
trumpet 1 & 2, trombone, and rhythm section,
optional vibes.
11373262 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 45.00
Comfort and Joy—arr. Rick Hirsch. With Comfort
and Joy, the melody is generously passed around
the ensemble to keep everyone happy, plus there
is written solo space for tenor, alto, piano and
some drum fills, too. The lead trumpet range is
to written B-flat above the staff and an optional
vibes part is included. A superb holiday swinger at
around 180 bpm!
10452118 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
Deck the Halls with All Sorts of Funky—arr.
Erik Sherburne. What do James Brown in a Santa
suit, this chart, and an ugly sweater party all
have in common? They make Christmas funky!
Deck the Halls with All Sorts of Funky is nothing
but holiday fun. Written so it works with optional
reduced instrumentation and including optional
suggested solos, it also features each section of
the group spreading holiday cheer that is fun for
the band and audience. Plus, it offers spots for
your band to really roar on a holiday chart! This
one is special!
10882824 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
BEST
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Christmas & Holiday
Medium-Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors like you.
Winter Wonderland—arr. Victor Lopez.
11199010 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Big Noise from the North Pole—
arr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
10517403 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
O Swingin' Town of Bethlehem—
Larry Neeck.
11206972 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Big Band Holiday—arr. Carl Strommen.
10028071 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
First Funky Noel—Erik Sherburne.
11206072 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year—
arr. Paul Murtha.
10523758 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
It Came a Samba Midnight Clear—
Edmund Sears/arr. Chris Sharp.
11202337 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—
arr. Alan Baylock.
10093165 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Jazzin' Merry Gentlemen—arr. Larry Neeck.
11002303 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Mary Did You Know?—arr. Rich Sigler.
10869806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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