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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY beginning band / very easy
The Nutcracker (Overture and Trepak)—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
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
Santa by the Sea—arr. Valerie Shanley. Does
Santa spend time at the beach? Of course he
does! This easy and fun setting of Jolly Old St.
Nicholas uses effective call and response and
creative ocean sound effects on instruments. A
light and fun addition to your elementary band
holiday concert.
11517868 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
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
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Very Easy
African Noel—arr. Johnnie Vinson. Looking for
a unique sound in your next holiday concert?
This is it! The percussion get the African feel
going as the band joins in playing the simple
traditional African carol. Johnnie effectively
layers melodies to make things interesting.
Highly recommended for young bands!
2445427 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
All I Want for Christmas Is You—arr. Johnnie
Vinson. First recorded by Mariah Carey, this
holiday favorite has remained popular every
year since first released. Arranged in a swing
style similar to the original, this minimizes the
use of eighth notes, making it playable by most
second-year players.
11105360 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Angels We Have Remixed—arr. Brian
Bankston. Leave a lasting impression on your
band and audience using this familiar Christmas
tune with a twist. The tune is reharmonized in
a modern way and set to a pop beat complete
with a hip-hop breakdown. Your young
ensemble will have fun and feel confident with
the limited ranges and basic rhythmic ideas.
This will be a hit at your holiday concert!
11207578 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
At the Feast of Stephen (featuring Good
King Wenceslas)—arr. Scott Watson. Bring
some energy to the concert hall this holiday
season with a novel setting of the traditional
carol. Up-tempo and upbeat, the Good King
never sounded so lively.
10066543 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .52.00
At the Feast of Stephen (featuring Good
King Wenceslas)—arr. Scott Watson. This
novel setting of the traditional Good King
Wenceslas will musically transport you
and your students to a lively celebration of
Christmas in the high Middle Ages. This flex
version is designed with maximum adaptability
for use by any mix of instruments - wind,
strings, and percussion, including like or mixed
ensembles with as few as four players. With
purchase, permission is granted to photocopy
the parts as needed for your ensemble. (2:30)
11385696 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .57.00
Belwin Beginning Band Kit #7 - Holiday
Edition—Jack Bullock. A complete program
has been skillfully prepared for your first
holiday concert. In this economical 'kit" format,
you'll find five holiday classics including: Up On
the Housetop, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Jingle
Bells, Silent Night and an encore setting of
We Wish You a Merry Christmas. A budget-
busting holiday treat, your complete concert in
one package!
10279787 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Candy Cane Lane—Robert Buckley. Written
with a festive flair and tuneful melody, here is a
marvelous holiday piece for beginning players.
Featuring modest ranges and easy rhythms, this
is quick to learn and fun to play. Eighth notes are
used in the melody, but no syncopation.
11517331 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Canon of Peace—arr. Paul Jennings. Dona
Nobis Pacem forms the basis of this very
practical, playable setting. The inherent
beauty of this famous canon is an inspiration
for players and listeners alike. This is truly an
exquisite piece for very young bands which will
be very warmly received by your audience. A
rare holiday gem!
2266062 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Carol of the Bells—arr. Larry Clark. If you
ever wanted your elementary band to perform
this beloved Christmas carol, but couldn't
find one to suit their abilities, this amazing
arrangement will change that! Using six notes
and easy rhythms, the essence of the original
is maintained. God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
is combined with the Carol of the Bells melody
for a simply stunning piece. An absolute must-
have for your next holiday concert!
10012882 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .53.00
Carol of the Boombuckets—arr. Joseph
Benjamin Earp. The Ukrainian Bell Carol
has never been so fun for the beginning
band and your elementary school musicians!
Using tuned percussion tubes and plastic
buckets, this clever arrangement features
your percussion section and provides an
opportunity to invite the elementary students
to join the band at your holiday concert. An
invaluable recruiting tool as well as a fun and
entertaining performance opportunity!
11355459 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Carol of the Kings—arr. Mekel Rogers.
Bring in the holiday season with this clever
arrangement that combines the Ukrainian Bell
Carol with We Three Kings to create a stunning,
yet playable work. Vivid percussion writing and
bold statements from the winds create colorful
effects that build to a powerful climax. A very
different take on two holiday classics!
10459799 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Christmas Around the Band—arr. John
Dupuis. Your audience won't believe what
they are hearing at your beginning band's
first holiday performance! This creative
mash-up of the popular holiday favorites Up
on the Housetop and Good King Wenceslas
begins with a festive fanfare and effectively
incorporates techniques such as call and
response, augmentation, and even partner
songs. A guaranteed favorite!
11501973 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
A Christmas Dream—Rob Romeyn. Pure and
beautiful, "A Christmas Dream" is a creative,
lyrical setting of "Angels We Have Heard On
High" for beginning band. A fresh harmonic
"twist" gives this a new age feel, adding a lot
of interest and intrigue for both the performer
and listener. Snippets of other carols are added
in creative and subtle ways. It's also very
appropriate for more experienced groups that
are looking for a change of pace for the holiday
concert, but may have limited rehearsal time. A
beautifully sensitive holiday selection!
11206851 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Christmas Encore—Robert W. Smith. Close
your holiday concert with a flourish. Beginning
with a heralding brass fanfare statement, this
arrangement quickly transitions into a fun and
energetic interplay between the wind sections.
The fanfare returns, leading to a classic
orchestral ending that will bring the audience
to their feet. This could become a tradition on
annual holiday programs.
10758917 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Christmas Holiday March (Based on
"Greensleeves" - for any combination of
instruments)—arr. Michael Story. This march
setting of the 16th-century traditional English
folk song is an outstanding fusion piece for
beginners. The well-known Greensleeves
melody is treated with a variety of contrasting
articulations and phrasing, making this is a
wonderful selection to march into the holiday
season. This flexible version comes with
supplemental parts and 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.
11315465 Band Set & Score
With String Parts. . . . . . . . .55.00
Christmas Holiday March (based on
Greensleeves)—arr. Michael Story. This
march setting of the 16th-century traditional
English folk song is an outstanding fusion
piece for beginners. The well-known
Greensleeves melody is treated with a variety
of contrasting articulations and phrasing,
making this is a wonderful selection to march
into the holiday season.
11205874 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .52.00
A Christmas Proclamation (A Holiday
Flourish for Band)—Robert W. Smith. Open
or close your holiday concert with brilliance!
While the ranges are limited to a single octave,
it doesn't diminish the striking effect of this
holiday work. Developing bands of all levels
will find this musical statement to be a valuable
addition to their performances.
10050155 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .46.00
Christmas Spectacle—arr. Robert W. Smith.
A true musical spectacle for young bands, it's
Up on the Housetop featuring optional lighting
effects! Each band member can decorate
their stand with electric lights - as notated,
each section turns on their lights before their
feature, drawing both musical and visual focus.
During the percussion feature, the on and off
lighting effects create a dazzling light show.
The arranger also suggests the band wear
holiday decorative glasses to complete the
Christmas Spectacle. Fun, educational and
entertaining, this will be the highlight of your
holiday performance!
11207626 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Christmas Time Is Here (Flex Band)—
Vince Guaraldi & Lee Mendelson/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Bring back warm melodies of the
holidays with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the
whole gang! Now in an easy flexible version,
you will be able to perform this with small groups
and groups with unusual instrumentation.
11324982 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Christmas Time Is Here (from A Charlie
Brown Christmas)—arr. Michael Sweeney.
From the popular animated TV special comes
this marvelous tune, that works surprisingly
well for bands at the very easy level! The
familiar song brings back memories of Snoopy,
Charlie Brown, and the gang. It's sure to be
recognized and enjoyed by all!
2701392 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
The Christmas Truce of 1914—Gustav Holst
& Franz Gruber/arr. Michael Story. Tell the
story of The Christmas Truce of 1914, where
opposing soldiers engaged in World War I
combat laid down their arms and celebrated
the Christmas holiday together! Fragments of
Gustav Holst's Mars, The Bringer of War and
the beautiful carol Silent Night make this a
musical study of dramatic contrasts that when
combined with the engaging story, is sure to
provide a special moment for holiday concerts.
10453359 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .56.00
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