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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY beginning band
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Beginning Band
Angels We Have Heard on High—arr. Michael
Story. This arrangement of the popular French
Christmas carol has been written with young
students in mind. It's scored using just the first few
notes presented in most beginning band methods,
has only quarter-, half-, and whole-note rhythms in
the winds, and is without a written key signature.
Your percussionists will have opportunities for
playing, and your lows will even get some time on
the melody!
11354886 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .47.00
Bad Elf!—arr. Bryce Newton. A humorous and
creative holiday selection combining Up on the
Housetop and Good King Wenceslas. Using the
first six notes introduced in most method books,
here is a piece that is educational and fun for your
musicians' first holiday performance. The limited
instrumentation works well for more mature groups
with limited rehearsal time. Festive and entertaining!
11355432 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Bad Elf!—arr. Bryce Newton. A humorous and
creative holiday selection combining Up on the
Housetop and Good King Wenceslas. Using the
first six notes introduced in most method books,
this will be an educational and fun piece for your
musicians' first holiday performance. The limited
instrumentation works well for many ensembles.
Festive and entertaining!
11355455 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Band on the Housetop—Benjamin R. Hanby/
arr. Timothy Loest. You've heard of the fiddler on
the roof? Well, how about a Band on the Housetop!
Feature the entire band, section by section, at your
next winter concert. Using just six notes, this old
holiday favorite is cleverly scored so that any group,
including ensembles with limited instrumentation,
will sound rich and full.
10907726 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
A Celtic Christmas—Douglas Wagner. This
lullaby carol will set the mood for your very first
holiday program!Most notably used in the film score
for "Empire of the Sun," this theme is actually from
the 19th century.The simple beauty of the melody
is well suited for young players.
10046823 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Chant de Noel—arr. Michael Story. Composed
in the 1500s, the popular French carol Sing We
Now of Christmas is the basis for this fresh holiday
arrangement. A steady pulse is established in the
percussion while the band presents the jaunty
melody, all of which relaxes to the peaceful
conclusion. A most appealing seasonal selection
with a multicultural flair.
10601484 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Christmas Around the Band Room—Lisa
Galvin. Easy can be fun, and here's proof! This
satisfying medley of Up on the Housetop; Jingle
Bells and Jolly Old St. Nicholas gives every section
an opportunity to be featured with the melody.
Beginning ensembles will gain independence and
confidence in playing this arrangement that uses
only the first six notes of instruction, perfect for that
first holiday concert.
11001982 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Christmas Mash-Up—Larry Clark. Take lots of
familiar Christmas tunes, mix them all together in a
march style and you have the perfect mash-up for
holiday concerts. It uses only the first six notes and
the most difficult rhythm in the winds is a quarter
note, perfect for performing after as little as ten
weeks of study. This mash-up will help turn your
band into a pop culture sensation!
10368053 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Christmas Race—John M. Pasternak. Ever
wonder what it would sound like to mash-up the
William Tell Overture with a variety of familiar
Christmas songs? This creative arrangement is pure
holiday fun for beginning bands and audiences alike!
11392830 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Click, Click, Click—arr. Amy Riebs Mills. This
clever version of the holiday classic Up on the
Housetop is a brilliant addition to your students'
first holiday concert. This piece offers many
opportunities to work on section independence
as well as plenty of fun with sound effects! Your
percussionists will enjoy the exposure, and the
winds will enjoy the fun click-click-click sounds!
11346006 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Deck the Holidays—Rob Romeyn. Look no
further for the perfect holiday concert opener for
your beginning band's very first performance.
Bright, festive, and very playable, it uses only the
first six notes they learn! Contrasting styles and
interesting melodic lines in every part will keep the
interest level high and the preparation time low.
10609497 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Feliz Navidad—arr. Paul Lavender. Add a touch
of Spanish culture to your holiday concert with
this delightful arrangement of Jose Feliciano's
famous Christmas song. Lots of fun for beginners
and their parents!
2306967 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .40.00
First Holiday Concert—arr. John O'Reilly. What
more could you want for that very first holiday
concert! This charming number is simple, effective,
and uses three songs that students encounter in
most every band method available! Jingle Bells;
The Dreydl Song and Jolly Old St. Nicholas are
combined in such an enjoyable fashion that parents
will be beaming with pride!
2375376 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .48.00
First Holiday Fanfare—arr. Matthew R. Putnam.
The holiday season is a time of joy, merriment,
excitement, and traditions. One such tradition is
the holiday band concert, which is often the debut
performance of young musicians. This nice addition
to the young band holiday repertoire is a great way
to start that very important first concert.
11001042 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Gingerbread Men on Parade—Len Orcino.
There will be miles of smiles of delight when you
unveil this holiday treat!Using only the first six notes
students learn, this clever novelty piece is just the
thing for that all-important first Christmas concert.
10031931 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Holiday Rock—arr. Chris Bernotas. This holiday
mash-up of familiar carols uses only the first six
notes of the B-flat scale. Angels We Have Heard
on High; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Deck the
Halls; Dreydl Song and Jingle Bells are presented in
an arrangement playable by the youngest of bands.
11205911 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Holiday Rock—arr. Chris M. Bernotas. This
holiday mash-up of familiar carols uses only the first
six notes of the B-flat scale. Angels We Have Heard
on High; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Deck the
Halls; Dreydl Song and Jingle Bells are presented in
an arrangement playable by the youngest of bands.
This flexible version comes with supplemental
parts; 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.
11315485 Band Set & Score
With String Parts . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
I Saw Santa Dance the Samba on His Sleigh—
arr. Robert W. Smith. Based on the holiday classic
Jingle Bells, this clever arrangement is based on the
story of a young child hearing a bit of a commotion
in the living room on Christmas Eve. Upon sneaking
down the stairs, the child is surprised to see Santa
having a great time dancing the samba as he
delivers the gifts and then soars out of sight. Fun
and entertaining, especially for percussionists, this
will be a hit!
11355431 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
iJingle—Larry Clark. In a world filled with iPhones,
iPads, and iPods, it was only a matter of time
before a tune like this would turn up! Designed to
be played by beginners on their very first holiday
concert, it invites audiences to participate also.
Using any of the free sleigh bell apps available,
audience members can shake their cell phones to
create an especially seasonal and fun atmosphere
for the festivities.
10521904 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Little Drummer Boy—arr. Gerald Sebesky.
This will be a super choice for your young
students'first holiday concert!The arrangement
is right at that beginning band level, with only
a few eighth notes and lots of supportive block
scoring, virtually guaranteeing you a great
performance!Parents will just love hearing their
children play this charming seasonal favorite!
2377851 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
Merry Kisimusi—arr. Victor Lopez. The intriguing
title means "Merry Christmas" in Zimbabwe and the
music will fascinate your students and audience
this holiday season. Utilizing only the first six notes
introduced in most beginning band method books,
this piece is extremely easy to learn and teach,
making it perfect for the first holiday concert!
10520348 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Nicholas Variations—arr. Michael Kamuf.
Complete your first holiday concert with an
energetic setting of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas in three
brief variations that use only six notes and no key
signature. All instruments get a real gift with the
opportunity to play the festive melodic material. A
real holiday treat for all!
11001279 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .46.00
The Nutcracker—Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky/arr.
Balmages. Now even the youngest of players
can perform this seasonal classic! Two of the
most famous themes from Tchaikovsky's beloved
"Nutcracker Suite" make up this delightful medley
that is perfect for your beginner's very first concert.
The Overture and Trepak are sure to brighten
everyone's spirits this holiday season.
10047812 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Old St. Nicholas Had a Farm—Larry Clark.
Everyone will have some holiday fun with this
mash-up of the classic song Old MacDonald with
popular Christmas carols. Using only the first six
notes of the B-flat scale and only two repeated
eighth-note rhythms, students will feel comfortable
playing to the sound of sleigh bells, Santa's whip, and
the thunder of reindeer hoofs. A perfect fun addition
to your beginning band's first holiday concert.
10759677 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Patapan Fantasy—Bernard de la Monnoye/arr.
Michael Story. On the charts for 300 years, this
classic French carol was first published in 1720.
This modern setting is designed for students
halfway through their first year in band, using
the first few notes presented in most beginning
methods and no written key signature. It's perfectly
crafted for your students' first holiday performance.
11205927 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .47.00
A Rather Bumpy Sleigh Ride—arr. Mekel Rogers.
Here's an outstanding choice for your band's first
winter concert. This clever and carefully written
work takes snippets of several holiday favorites and
combines them into a fun, unpredictable winter ride
through the woods. Using only six pitches and simple
eighth-note rhythms, this very playable arrangement
is a pure seasonal delight.
10758181 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Ringtone Christmas—arr. Tyler Arcari. Set your
beginners up for success this Christmas with this
interactive work! Full of theatrics and audience
participation, it's a winning combination of function
and flair! Using only the first six notes in the B-flat
scale (and a few random ringtones on your personal
device), this piece is perfect for reinforcing musical
fundamentals as well as being a great icebreaker
for your beginners' first performance. A definite
crowd pleaser!
11198576 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Santa Stomp!—Rob Grice. Get ready to clap
your hands and stomp your feet! This fun novelty
selection is perfect for your young band's first
Christmas concert. The writing, which is accessible
and appropriate for young musicians, makes
it easy for beginning bands to sound great by
Christmas. With the stomp-and-clap effects, it's
sure to leave a smile on everyone's face. Don't
miss out on this one!
11207668 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Santa's Angry Elves—Rob Grice. Not everybody
is excited about the holidays! Santa's elves are
angry, they're overworked, underpaid and Santa
gets all the credit! This humorous change-of-
pace selection for first-year players is great
entertainment for holiday concerts!
10459009 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Snowflake Dance—Dennis O. Eveland. Imagine
that first winter snowfall, where magic turns the
snowflakes to life! Using a lighthearted original
theme mixed with a few familiar holiday tunes, this
takes your first-year band on a magical journey
where snowflakes dance happily about. Bundle up
and have fun with this delightful holiday music!
11206848 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Winter Winds—Randall Standridge. Energy
and beauty are on full display in this warm and
uplifting original work. A secular winter piece for
young players, it uses primarily the first six notes
that beginners learn to create a dazzling winter
wonderland of sound. The piece also features
optional short and long endings to further tailor the
piece to your group's ability. A wonderful selection
for your developing ensemble.
11400066 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
BEST
SELLERS
Christmas and Holiday
Beginning
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Holiday Rock (for any combination of
instruments)—arr. Chris M. Bernotas.
11315485 Band Set & Score
With String Parts . . . . . . . . . . . .B 55.00
Deck the Holidays—Rob Romeyn.
10609497 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . .B 42.00
First Holiday Fanfare (Angels We Have Heard
on High/Deck the Halls)—
arr. Matthew R. Putnam.
11001042 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . .B 45.00
Holiday Rock—arr. Chris Bernotas.
11205911 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . .B 50.00
Bad Elf!—arr. Bryce Newton.
11355455 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . .B 50.00
Nicholas Variations—arr. Michael Kamuf.
11001279 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . .B 46.00
Santa Stomp!—Rob Grice.
11207668 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . .B 50.00
Christmas Around the Band Room
(Up on the Housetop; Jingle Bells;
Jolly Old St. Nicholas)—Lisa Galvin.
11001982 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . .B 45.00
iJingle—Larry Clark.
10521904 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . .B 50.00
Snowflake Dance—Dennis O. Eveland.
11206848 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . .B 45.00
