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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY easy
Get Off My Housetop (A Christmas Felony)
—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 (A Mallet
Percussion Feature)—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!
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God Rest Ye Merry, Peeps! (Flexible
Instrumentation)—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
The Good King's Groove—arr. Jon Bubbett.
Here's a fresh and funky mash-up of the holiday
classics Good King Wenceslas and Deck the
Halls, with a dash of Jingle Bells. Young bands
will reinforce dotted quarter rhythms, eighth
rests, and staccato articulations while learning
the infectious groove. Plenty of percussion
including some hip drum roll patterns add the
perfect amount of seasoning. Sure to be the hit
of your holiday program!
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Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer—
arr. Chris Sharp. It's not Christmas without
Grandma or this contemporary classic! It is
scored for young bands, but will work well as
a novelty number for groups of all experience
levels. A well-written arrangement that will add
lots of light-hearted fare to any holiday concert.
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Hanukkah Dances—arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
Liven up your holiday concert with a medley
of four familiar Hanukkah tunes: Hanukkah,
Hanukkah; Sivivon; Dreidel and Maoz Tzur. All
students have melodic opportunities equally in
this spirited arrangement that is perfect for
any level. Students and audiences alike will
love hearing familiar melodies introduced and
then intertwined among all the voices of
the band. (2:10)
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Hanukkah Holiday—arr. David Marshall. Good
Hanukkah pieces are few and far between, and
this is a good one! David Marshall's spirited
arrangement of three traditional Jewish folk
songs will give your holiday program a very
special feeling! Included in the medley are: O
Hanukkah; Maoz Tzur and Zum Gali Gali.
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—
arr. Victor Lopez. Don't miss out on this one!
Lush and solidly scored for young band,
this setting will be a warm addition to your
holiday program. The soaring melody travels
throughout the sections of the band, keeping
everyone interested. A really nice selection!
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—
Hugh Martin/arr. Ryan Nowlin. This stunning
yet highly playable arrangement truly captures
the spirit of this beloved Christmas classic.
This work strikes the perfect balance between
simplicity and lush harmonies as the music
develops, allowing for an incredible musical
experience. Sure to make a heartfelt impact on
your audience. (3:15)
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Holiday Flutecake—David Shaffer. What
a better way to celebrate the season than
enjoying a piece of Holiday Flutecake! As the
title suggests, the flute section is featured in a
clever medley of all time favorite holiday tunes.
Easier brass and woodwind parts, along with
interesting percussion sound effects, make this
piece a breeze to prepare. Everyone will LOVE
this novelty piece and it's a sure bet to be the
hit of your holiday concert.
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A Holiday Sing-Along—Audrey Snyder/arr.
John Moss. Involve your whole school with
this spectacular holiday medley for choir with
optional band or orchestra accompaniment.
A superb concert finale, this joyful tapestry
of secular holiday favorites is guaranteed to
have your audience singing along and sure
to bring merriment and festive cheer to your
auditorium! Simple to prepare and to perform,
this four-minute package includes Deck the
Hall; Jingle Bells; O Christmas Tree and
We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Our very
highest recommendation!
3296923 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
House of the Rising Bells (Ukrainian Bell
Carol, House of the Rising Sun)—arr. Tyler
Arcari. Open your next holiday concert with
this impactful and clever pairing of two folk
tunes: House of the Rising Sun and Ukrainian
Bell Carol. It begins ominously and proceeds
to combine both tunes in a special way.
Arranged for developing band, this is sure to
add something unique to your winter program.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas—arr.
Michael Story. Dr Seuss' timeless Christmas
tale comes alive in this holiday medley!
Michael's expert arranging keeps things
playable and retains the impish fun of the
theme. Featuring Welcome Christmas; Trim
Up The Tree and You're a Mean One Mister
Grinch, the sounds of these familiar tunes will
bring a smile to the faces of young and old alike!
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I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas—arr.
James Kazik. Add some big fun to your holiday
festivities with this classic novelty song from
the '50s. This easy arrangement is guaranteed
to put a smile on everybody's face and maybe
cause a few youngsters to add a certain extra
large gift to their wish list.
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Instant Holiday Encore—arr. Mark Lortz.
Throw some Hanukkah and Handel into a
lively and festive holiday mash-up. The melody
is effectively passed around each section while
the percussion keeps the momentum moving.
With relatively simple rhythms, this piece
makes an effective quick addition. Send your
audience home in the holiday spirit!
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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year—
Michael Story. Here' s a seasonal favorite that
will fit any program. Graceful and buoyant, it
can be put together in no time. You just can't
miss with this one.
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Jingle Bells and Jungle Drums—Mark
Williams. Mark Williams does it again! This
"Gene Krupa meets Jingle Bells" novelty may
well be the hit of your holiday concert! Using
a minor setting of Jingle Bells with all sorts of
creative percussion writing in the tom-tom style
of Sing, Sing, Sing, you'll have your audience
swinging to the beat and grinning ear-to-ear
by the time you finish. Jingle Bells And Jungle
Drums will really make your program distinctive
this year!
2345601 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .49.00
Jingle Wish March—James Pierpont/arr.
Andrew Guarrine. What would a concert be
without a march? This holiday toe-tapper has
a familiar melody, tuneful harmonies, an easy-
to-play countermelody, and a typical march
bass line. The trio features your students
spelling out the words "jingle bells" before
the band transitions into We Wish You a
Merry Christmas. Use this arrangement to
teach all the march style elements while also
entertaining audiences at holiday concerts.
A perfect closer!
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Jolly Ol' St. Stickolas—arr. Todd Phillips.
Put your percussion section front and center
with this Latin-inspired version of Jolly Old St.
Nicholas with a dash of Pachelbel's Canon. A
wonderful treat for your next holiday concert!
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Joyous Festival—Jeanne Vultaggio. Celebrate
the warmth and joy of family and community
with Joyous Festival, by Jeanne Vultaggio,
an original work for Hanukkah inspired by
Klezmer style and depicting a lively celebration.
Syncopated rhythms and repetition create
a festive folk dance feel accessible to your
developing musicians. A slower legato section,
offering expressive opportunities, represents
the sunset gathering to light the menorah's
candles, with a gradually building ascending
scale motif in the bells representing the lighting
of one additional candle on each of the eight
days of Hanukkah. (2:10)
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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—
Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne/arr. Michael Kamuf.
With its familiar melody, this arrangement
of the iconic classic is the perfect way to
introduce easy swing style to your beginning
band students, and it even includes teaching
techniques to meet this goal. Percussionists
will mimic the drum set, and lows get a chance
at the melody on the bridge. Composed in 1945
during a Hollywood heat wave, this cherished
holiday classic is sure to be a favorite of
students and audiences alike!
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Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming—arr. Larry
Kerchner. A lovely, subdued arrangement
of the beautiful Christmas chorale. Good for
teaching phrasing, balance and intonation, and
also for creating a moment of hushed emotion
in your concert.
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March of the Sad Santas—arr. Brandon
Robinson. Are you looking for a new twist on
some familiar holiday favorites? This creative
and fun arrangement takes several holiday
classics and transposes them to minor keys.
You will hear ominous versions of Jingle Bells;
Joy to the World; Good King Wenceslas and
Jolly Old St. Nicholas. Great for introducing and
teaching march style, this will be an instant hit
with your audiences.
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A Mariachi Christmas—arr. Jorge Vargas.
Drawing from his own experience as a mariachi
musician, composer Jorge Vargas has created
this amazing medley of classic Christmas tunes
with a mariachi twist! A perfect introduction to
the huapango, joropo, and son jalisciense
rhythms that are played by mariachi groups
all across Mexico and the United States, this
arrangement will make a wonderful addition to
your next winter or holiday concert.
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A Marshmallow World—Carl Sigman & Peter
de Rose/arr. Michael Story. This bright swing
holiday tune with a subtle rock beat has been
recorded by many artists over the years but
was first released by Bing Crosby. A super
teaching opportunity to introduce swing style to
your developing band, be sure to include this
whipped cream treat on your holiday program.
Simply delightful!
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Minka's Sleigh Ride—arr. Pierre La Plante.
Don your hat and scarf for this wintry medley.
Two Ukrainian folk tunes, Minka and The
Birch Tree, are combined with sleigh bells,
tambourines and wood blocks to create the
setting of a snowy Russian sleigh ride. Adds a
fun touch to any winter concert.
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A Minor Holiday Celebration—arr. Robert
W. Smith. Two Christmas classics have been
masterfully rearranged into a harmonic minor
mode providing a new twist on these holiday
favorites. Quotes from Joy to the World and
Jingle Bells are interwoven with quotes from
other familiar melodies, including The Dreidel
Song and Hallelujah Chorus. A very effective
holiday repertoire addition for developing bands.
11100262 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
The Night Before Christmas (based on the
poem by Clement Clarke Moore)—James
Swearingen. A classic you will want in your
library! This endearing piece uses narration
based on the poem 'Twas the Night Before
Christmas, and sets it amidst familiar Christmas
carols. Includes: Ding Dong! Merrily On
High; Jingle Bells; Up On the Housetop; Jolly
Old St. Nicholas and We Wish You a Merry
Christmas. Perfect for featuring students, staff,
or administration! There are optional sound
effects that can easily be made by members
of the band.
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