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2023 Holiday Instrumental

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JAZZ ENSEMBLE Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] 17 Go to cart A Christmas Mambo—arr. Tim Waters. This cool mambo version of the Christmas classic We Three Kings will add some heat and a nice change of style to your next holiday concert! This chart opens with an infectious mambo groove that keeps building before the melody is passed from the saxes to the trombones to the trumpet section. The solo section includes written or ad-lib solos for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, or trombone. There's a cool shout chorus before returning to the opening theme. The lead trumpet plays to A below high C. 11516006 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Deck the Hall—arr. Mark Taylor. This holiday favorite is arranged here in a light Latin style with some clever twists and turns. Featuring a smooth moderate tempo and full scoring throughout, this is sure to be a winter concert standout. 11518961 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 First Funky Noel—Erik Sherburne. This funky version of a holiday favorite is accessible to younger bands and will be a hit at your holiday concert. With ad-lib solos for the winds, you will be able to give your students a good opportunity for improvisation. 11206072 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Hark! The Herald—arr. Chris Sharp. You'll enjoy this traditional Christmas carol presented in a very untraditional setting. The chart seamlessly moves between a 7/8 rock groove and a 4/4 swing with a catchy melodic intro figure that recurs throughout the chart. Energetic and fun! 11515293 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas— arr. Alan Baylock. As recorded by the USAF Airmen of Note and arranged by Alan Baylock in the style of Li'l Darlin', this slow swing chart is an ideal selection for the holidays. It features no improvised solos but it has a written trumpet melody solo, lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff, and it's technically a very easy chart to play. Get the slow groove, and it's a lock! Another superb Baylock arrangement, this chart will be the centerpiece of any holiday performance! Our highest recommendation! Option expanded instrumentation. 10093165 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays—arr. John Wasson. Few holiday songs have had the staying power and popularity of this familiar classic, known primarily from the recordings by Perry Como in the 1950s but also The Carpenters in 1984. Here is a lush and easy-flowing bossa-nova setting sure to get everyone into the holiday spirit. With written or improvised solos for alto sax and flugelhorn, this will be a memorable addition to any Christmas performance. Highly recommended! 11105132 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 I Saw Three Ships—arr. Kris Berg. The ships are swinging into New Orleans with this groovin' version of this popular holiday classic. Includes written solos for alto sax and trombone. First and second trumpets play a G on top of the staff. 11517926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 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 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—Jule Styne/arr. Roger Holmes. With the vocal part in the key of Db and modualting to the key of Eb, this great holiday standard works super in a swing feel and is a perfect choice for your holiday concert! 2249704 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 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 Swing All Ye Faithful—arr. Larry Neeck. Swing into the holiday season with this hip arrangement of the beloved Christmas favorite. Accessible enough to put together with minimal rehearsal time, this great chart fits comfortably in any middle or high school jazz library. Solo changes for all instruments. The first trumpet plays up to an A above the staff. 11517930 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 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 Silver Bells—arr. Rick Stitzel. Recorded by countless jazz artists through the years, this holiday classic is arranged here in a medium tempo swing style. It features your vocalist or tenor sax soloist and will sound great with limited rehearsal time. A guaranteed holiday concert crowd pleaser! Vocal Key: F 10908986 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 BEST SELLERS Medium-Easy Holiday Charts that Work! 1. Big Noise from the North Pole— arr. Mike Collins-Dowden. 10517403 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 50.00 2. Jazz Combo Pak No. 27 (Christmas)—arr. Frank Mantooth. 2328458 Combo with Online Audio Access (3-Plus Horns & Rhythm Section) . . . . . . 50.00 3. Winter Wonderland— arr. Victor Lopez. 11199010 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 50.00 4. Big Band Holiday— arr. Carl Strommen. 10028071 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 48.00 5. White Christmas— Irving Berlin/arr. Roger Holmes. 2328094 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . 55.00 6. All I Want for Christmas Is You— arr. Paul Murtha. 10775158 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . 55.00 7. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year—arr. Paul Murtha. 10523758 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00 8. All Is Calm, All Is Bright (Silent Night)— Franz Gruber/arr. Blair Bielawski. 11393002 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 45.00 9. Gettin' Funky on the Housetop— Erik Sherburne. 11399419 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 50.00 10. A Swingin' Silent Night— arr. Larry Neeck. 11402254 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 52.00

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