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Christmas & Holiday Selections | Easy/Medium-Easy
Too Much Percussion for Christmas
(Trash the Halls!)—arr. Randall
Standridge. Randy Standy knows what
everyone wants for Christmas: too
much percussion! Deck the halls and
bang the drums with this exciting and
engaging holiday mashup featuring
percussion parts for all players! Deck
the Halls; Jingle Bells; Jolly Old St.
Nicholas; Up on the Housetop; The
Twelve Days of Christmas and more
are given a rock 'n' roll makeover,
complete with a choreographed feature
for your percussion section on trash
cans. Carefully scored and with many
optional percussion parts to fit many
instrumentations, this memorable holiday
mashup is sure to be a student and crowd
favorite at your next holiday concert!
11574860 Band Set & Score . . . . . 65.00
Twenty Carols in 2 Minutes—arr. Mark
Williams. Yes, you heard right! That's
twenty carols in just two minutes! This
showstopping arrangement will have your
audience (and students) playing "name
that tune" as excerpts from twenty familiar
carols are presented sequentially, and
sometimes even simultaneously. You may
even have to play this one twice in your
concert, just so the audience can catch
all the tunes. Great fun, and a perfect
selection for your next holiday program!
2398493 Band Set & Score . . . . . 60.00
Ukrainian Bell Carol (Flex Band)—arr.
Richard L. Saucedo. Based on his popular
setting for standard concert band, this
holiday favorite has been adapted for the
flex-band format. This sparkling version
features a seasonal energy throughout as
well as an ingenious quote of Jingle Bells
in a minor key that will sound great with
bands of any size or instrumentation.
10921954 Band Set & Score . . . . . 65.00
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
We Can't Wait 'Til It Starts Snowing!
(Flexible Instrumentation)—Bryan
Sanguinito/arr. Josh Trentadue. This
joyous original holiday tune is perfect for
any winter concert. Audiences will hear
hints of Jingle Bells and Jolly Old St.
Nicholas as festive cheer abounds in this
accessible ode to snow!
11623160 Band Set & Score . . . . . 60.00
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 . . . . . 65.00
Winter Adventure—Chris Ferguson. The
light, energetic motif in this piece captures
a cozy winter mood, with chimes depicting
church bells ringing in the distance, sleigh
bells portraying horse-drawn sleighs in the
snow, and even suspended cymbal rolls
representing the icy winter winds. Great for
more than just holiday concerts!
11572073 Band Set & Score . . . . . 65.00
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.
Michael 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, sure
to lift the spirits of everyone in the audience!
2388148 Band Set & Score . . . . . 75.00
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 . . . . . 80.00
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 Carol of
the Bells. Sure to be a holiday favorite with
school groups as well as community bands.
10369207 Band Set & Score . . . . . 58.00
Angels of Christmas (Incorporating
Angels We Have Heard on High)—arr.
William Harbinson. A beautiful and creative
addition to the holiday repertoire. This
lyrical ballad skillfully weaves together
fragments from three well-known Christmas
carols - Angels We Have Heard on High;
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing and O Little
Town of Bethlehem - that reference the
appearance of angels. The carols' melodies
are interwoven with bold harmonies and
shifting instrumental colors, creating a rich
tapestry of sound. The piece builds to a
jubilant climax before transitioning into a
poignant ending, offering a sensitive and
fresh interpretation of these timeless carols.
11622780 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
Away in a Manger—arr. Ed Huckeby.
This popular setting of Away in a Manger is
now available in Build-A-Band flex format!
The fun and festive Latin beat with plenty
of syncopated action is guaranteed to
keep the percussion section involved - this
creative setting is a true musical gem. You'll
come back to this every year - a Christmas
favorite with a fresh twist!
11624405 Band Set & Score . . . . . 80.00
Bad King Wenceslas—Michael J. Miller.
A playful twist on the familiar Christmas
carol, rhythmic and melodic motifs from the
carol are presented in a dark, mysterious
context. The introduction features an
ostinato in the flute, building in momentum
before revealing the melody in double time
in the lower winds. The piece progresses
with alternating eighth-note patterns
and a variety of thematic development,
culminating in a canon that features
different instrument sections. Transitioning
through a dramatic key change, it ends with
fanfare motifs in the brass. The melody
remains balanced throughout, and all
percussion parts are integral to the mood
and momentum.
11622796 Band Set & Score . . . . . 75.00
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 . . . . . 60.00
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
