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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY easy / medium-easy
Veni, Veni Emmanuel—Michael John Trotta/
arr. James Meredith. Conceived as a dialogue
between old and new and associated with
the Christmas season, this work is suitable
for year-round performance. The light and
buoyant treatment of the familiar melody grows
and subsides in musical swells, providing
unmistakable forward motion. Counterlines
envelope the main tune, dancing and growing as
all voices blend together for a resounding finish.
10908126 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .70.00
Vespers of Light—Robert W. Smith. Liturgical
ceremonies throughout the year provide
images of beautiful lights in sacred and
solemn settings. Shimmering candles provide
a musical metaphor for this beautiful work,
ideal for the holidays, Easter, or any candlelit
vesper. Beautiful and lush, young bands will
sound mature and accomplished in displaying
their expressive performance skills.
11002074 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .49.00
We Wish You a Scary Christmas!—arr.
Randall D. Standridge. Reviving the tradition
of telling ghost stories during the holidays, this
stellar arrangement combines holiday favorites
(Jingle Bells; Deck the Hall and We Wish
You a Merry Christmas) with the famous The
Hearse Song ("The worms crawl in, the worms
crawl out") as well as ghoulish sound effects
and a brief narrative introduction. Sure to be
a truly unforgettable concert moment. Merry
Christmas to all, and to all a good fright!
11203076 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
White Christmas (Flex Band)—arr. Michael
Sweeney. Even small bands can ring in the
holiday season when they play this Irving
Berlin classic! The audience is sure to dream
of a white Christmas when you conclude your
winter concert with this beloved song.
10022305 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
A Winter Celebration—arr. Michael Story.
Open or close your winter concert with this
medley of three well-known holiday carols.
Deck the Halls; The First Noel and We Wish
You a Merry Christmas are presented in
contrasting styles and keys for a reverent and
joyous addition to every holiday program.
10601472 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .62.00
You're a Mean One Mister Grinch—arr.
Mike Story. Every Who down in Whoville will
be whistling this theme song of the dastardly
character from the Dr. Seuss TV Special! Mr.
Grinch will be the perfect addition to your next
holiday concert, and is sure to lift the spirits of
everyone in the audience!
2388148 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .62.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Medium-Easy
'Tis the Season (Variations on Deck the
Halls)—arr. Brian Beck. Delight your holiday
audiences with a charming and colorful set of
variations on this popular Christmas carol. This
jolly setting leads to a colorful Spanish bolero, a
rousing march, and a Bach-style fugue, ending
with a traditional setting full of holiday spirit!
11001380 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .52.00
A Christmas Carol—Randall Standridge.
Bring the classic Dickens tale to life with this
engaging attacca suite. A narrator guides
the audience through the story of Ebenezer
Scrooge as he encounters Marley's ghost and
the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet
to Come before finally arriving at an epiphany
of joy and triumph on Christmas morning. Sure
to be a perennial holiday favorite for performers
and audiences alike!
11400080 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Adventum—arr. Jared Barnes. Ring in the
holidays with style! A peaceful setting of O
Come, O Come Emmanuel contrasts nicely
with the colorful and energetic rendition of
the Ukrainian Bell Carol that follows. The
arrangement then draws to an exciting
conclusion against a background of ringing bells.
10360933 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .78.00
African Holy Night (featuring the Percussion
Section)—arr. Robert W. Smith. The traditional
carol O Holy Night has been reimagined in
a completely fresh and creative setting. The
percussion section is featured as we are
musically transported to the Serengeti and
jungles of Africa to explore the well-known
seasonal melody in both time and texture.
A unique and exciting selection for your
holiday concert!
10758931 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .75.00
All Is Calm—arr. Robert W. Smith. The
cherished carol Silent Night is found here in
a serene, slightly contemporary setting that is
in a word, magnificent. The delicate, soothing
lines are a seamless match to the understated
elegance of the carol. Allowing for great
flexibility in performance, solo parts are offered
for any member of the band. While not difficult
technically, the inherent musicality in this work
makes it worthy of your serious consideration.
Highly recommended.
2472318 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .63.00
And All the Bells Shall Ring!—arr. Rob
Romeyn. Based on the traditional carol Ding,
Dong, Merrily on High, this festive arrangement
is the perfect opening or closing statement for
your holiday concert! The sparkling introduction
is based on Ding, Dong, Merrily on High, which
is contrasted by the dramatic middle section
of The Ukranian Bell Carol. Sure to be a
holiday favorite with school groups as well as
community bands.
10369207 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .58.00
And There Were Angels...—arr. Clifton Jones.
This festive collection of the beloved Christmas
favorites Angels We Have Heard on High;
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Angels from
the Realms of Glory has plenty of flair, pomp,
and some very fresh harmonic choices. The
perfect medley to kick off your holiday program!
11501998 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .85.00
Appalachian Snowfall—arr. Bob Phillips &
George Megaw. From their popular Christmas
album, this driving and energetic Trans-
Siberian Orchestra holiday treasure will bring
the house down. Optional electric violin, guitar,
and bass parts will make your performance an
even bigger hit. Bring some hard rockin' cheer
to the ears this holiday season!
10733573 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .72.00
As All the Angels Sing—Rob Romeyn.
Based on the traditional carol Angels from the
Realms of Glory, this setting is the perfect way
to usher in the holidays. The sparkling theme
is creatively enhanced by snippets of other
festive, well-known carols, leading to a heartfelt
setting of Still, Still, Still. The music then closes
as it began, festive and strong, for a brilliant
finish. Let the holiday season begin!
11001834 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .59.00
Beyond the Bell Carol—arr. Robert W. Smith.
This rock-and-roll-themed arrangement of the
traditional Ukrainian Bell Carol is intertwined
with other classic holiday melodies to bring a
fresh new sound to your winter concerts. Along
with optional solo guitar, bass guitar, and
drum set parts, there's opportunity to feature
your entire band included throughout this
arrangement. A solo section can be opened
up to feature individual wind soloists for an
incredible holiday closer!
10910341 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .85.00
Brazilian Bell Carol—arr. Robert W. Smith.
Feature your percussion section in this sizzling
holiday arrangement! Beginning with percussion
grooves and solo fragments, the traditional
bell carol quickly transforms into a decidedly
nontraditional setting - a lively Brazilian street
parade accompanied by a complete samba
school. A guaranteed holiday favorite!
10609475 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .75.00
Brazilian Sleigh Bells (Flex Band)—arr.
Johnnie Vinson. Add a little Latin flair to
your next holiday concert with this light and
clever treatment of a holiday classic. Skillfully
scored for flex band, groups with varied
instrumentation can achieve success.
10771787 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Candlelight Carol—John Rutter/arr. Jay
Dawson. John Rutter's lovely Candlelight Carol
has become a standard in the choral canon,
and now, this lovely, graceful work is available
for the concert band. Lyrical and soothing, it will
add a sophisticated touch to your program.
2476525 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .70.00
Carol of the Drum—arr. Floyd Werle/ed. R.
Mark Rogers. This longtime holiday favorite
is now available in an edition that will make it
more popular than ever for use on seasonal
programs. Effectively cross-cued and scored,
this setting will embellish any concert with the
touching musical tale of a child's wonderment
and the real meaning behind the tradition of
sharing and giving.
10909124 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Carols! (Pictures of the Holidays)—David
Shaffer. How can you make Christmas carols
more exciting and fun? Add lots of percussion,
of course! This medley of God Rest Ye Merry,
Gentleman; The Holly and the Ivy; He Is Born,
the Holy Child and O Come, All Ye Faithful
includes driving percussion, exciting harmonies
and African drumming styles. All these combine
to bring this arrangement together in a unique
setting that will delight everyone.
11001849 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .59.00
A Celebration of Hanukkah—arr. Howard
Rowe. Great for small ensembles or those with
unusual or unbalanced instrumentation, this
charming work includes Mi Y'maleil; Maoz Tzur;
The Dreydl Song; Chanukan Chag Yafe Kol
Kach and Hanerot Halalu. Playable by bands
with a wide range of experience yet nice enough
to be performed by more advanced groups with
little rehearsal time. An outstanding arrangement
that adds pizzazz to any holiday performance!
11206932 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
Celebrations for Christmas—arr. Randall
D. Standridge. Welcome the holidays in a
grand and festive manner! The familiar holiday
melodies of Joy to the World; Bring a Torch,
Jeanette, Isabella; The First Noel; I Saw
Three Ships and hints of others are skillfully
overlapped to create an enthralling seasonal
presentation. It's completely delightful and is
sure to get everyone's Christmas season off to
a bright and joyous start.
11177097 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .52.00
Celebrations for Christmas (Legacy
Reduced Instrumentation Series)—arr.
Randall D. Standridge. Welcome the holidays
in a grand and festive manner! Adapted from
the original to be playable by bands with limited
instrumentation, the familiar holiday melodies
of Joy to the World; Bring a Torch, Jeanette,
Isabella; The First Noel; I Saw Three Ships
and hints of others are skillfully overlapped to
create an enthralling seasonal presentation.
It's completely delightful and sure to get
everyone's Christmas season off to a bright
and joyous start. This reduced instrumentation
version will make this accessible to bands of all
sizes and instrumentations.
11317864 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Celtic Bell Carol (featuring the Percussion
Section)—Robert W. Smith. Your percussion
section will think this is the best Christmas
present ever! Take the ever-popular Ukrainian
Bell Carol and place it in the style of a Celtic
dance and you've got the biggest hit of the
holiday season. With some Celtic drumming
to spotlight your percussion you'll have a piece
that everyone will want to play and hear year
after year. Start a holiday tradition!
10094219 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Celtic Holy Night—arr. Robert W. Smith.
Celebrated throughout the world, this
arrangement of the classic carol presents it in
a colorful Celtic style. After a beautiful opening,
the Irish roots come through with percussion
and flutes, creating an Irish jig. Clarinets
present the melody in a beautiful chalumeau-
register against the jig, building throughout to a
very exciting Irish celebration.
11100370 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .80.00
A Charlie Brown Christmas (Flex Band)—
Vince Guaraldi/arr. Paul Murtha. Celebrate
the magic of the holiday season through
the eyes of Charlie Brown. Here is a terrific
medley of Vince Guaraldi's marvelous music
written with flexible instrumentation, including
strings. Includes: Linus and Lucy, Skating, O
Tannenbaum, and Christmas Time Is Here.
10373796 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
Christmas a la Mode—arr. Robert W. Smith.
Use the holiday season to introduce and
reinforce the importance of scales with your
students. This is an arrangement of Jingle Bells
that takes the band and audience on a journey
through the traditional modes. Our journey
begins in the Dorian mode. We continue
our sleigh ride through Phrygian, Lydian,
Mixolydian, and Aeolian before an ominous
stop in the Locrian mode. Then on to Ionian as
the arrangement concludes in glorious fashion.
A wonderful educational opportunity combining
music theory with effective performance!
11207635 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
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