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2025 Holiday Instrumental Catalog

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26 2025 Editors' Choice New Basic Library Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision Hallelujah!—G.F. Handel/arr. Kris Berg. A powerful R&B/gospel reimagining of the iconic chorus from Handel's "Messiah," guaranteed to bring your audience to their feet! With an infectious funk-rock groove and rich gospel-inspired harmonies, this chart transforms the classic into an electrifying and uplifting concert experience. Written for stronger ensembles, it features modest brass ranges (lead trumpet to written A, lead trombone to written G) and includes solo changes for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone. A dynamic showcase for your band! 11624415 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—arr. Alan Baylock. As recorded by the USAF Airmen of Note and arranged 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. The lead trumpet range is 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! This chart will be the centerpiece of any holiday performance – our highest recommendation! Option expanded instrumentation. 10093165 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 Jazz Combo Pak No. 27 (Christmas)—arr. Frank Mantooth. Four terrific holiday favorites for jazz combo: Frosty the Snowman; Silver Bells; Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow and I'll Be Home for Christmas. Flexibly scored for three-plus horns and rhythm section, parts are included for B-flat, E-flat, and C instruments plus piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Great change-of-pace programming! Audio tracks are available online from the publisher. 2328458 Combo with Online Audio Access (3+ Horns & Rhythm Section) . . 50.00 Jazzin' the Halls—arr. Larry Neeck. A bright and swinging take on Deck the Halls perfect for your next holiday concert! A bold introduction sets the stage for a full-band statement of the melody, followed by a hip sax soli and an open solo section with approachable changes and suggested solos to support developing improvisers. A smooth trombone soli and a powerful full-band finale round out this exciting chart. With solid writing throughout, it's a fun, educational, and crowd-pleasing holiday feature! 11624412 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 VOCAL SOLO FEATURES WITH JAZZ BAND for Holiday Concerts Audiences will be thrilled when you feature your vocalist or a guest artist with your jazz band! All I Want for Christmas Is You—arr. Paul Murtha. Mariah Carey's 1994 hit has become a perennial holiday favorite. Arranged here as a vocal or tenor sax solo feature with big band, the opening rubato section is followed by a medium-tempo shuffle groove. Sure to liven up any holiday or winter concert, this is highly recommended! Vocal key: F 10775158 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00 Baby, It's Cold Outside—Frank Loesser/arr. Paul Murtha. Often performed as a vocal duet, this versatile arrangement also works as a vocal solo with tenor sax playing the guy's vocal part. Optional parts are included allowing the duet to be performed using flugelhorn and tenor sax. This familiar classic is sure to be a hit for holiday or winter performances. Vocal key of C. Highly recommended! 10522926 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (Vocal & Tenor Sax Duet or Flugelhorn & Tenor Sax Duet) . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00 Christmas Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi/arr. Roger Holmes. Vince Guaraldi's touching ballad from A Charlie Brown Christmas will feel as familiar as an old friend. This feature for vocal soloist makes a simply wonderful addition to your holiday concert! Vocal in C. 2470804 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 Everybody's Waitin' for the Man with the Bag—arr. Rick Stitzel. Composed in the '50s, this entertaining holiday tune has been recorded notably by Kay Starr and later by the Brian Setzer Orchestra. For vocalist and big band, this is a dynamic and swingin' addition to any holiday performance! Vocal in A-flat. 10283028 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—Jule Styne/arr. Roger Holmes. With the vocal part in the key of D-flat modulating to the key of E-flat, 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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00 Santa Baby—arr. Roger Holmes. Originally recorded by Eartha Kitt in the 1950s, this clever and cute holiday favorite has also been recorded by a wide variety of artists in addition to being featured in the movie "Elf." This medium swing arrangement is a natural for vocal solo with jazz band and is sure to be a highlight of any holiday concert. Highly recommended! Vocal in E-flat. 10317251 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 This Christmas—Donny Hathaway & Nadine McKinnor/arr. Mark Taylor. Recorded in 1970, Donny Hathaway's enduring Christmas hit has been covered countless times since then. This familiar tune features a funky, upbeat pop style and memorable horn riffs. Scored for vocal soloist with jazz band, this is the perfect change of pace for the holidays. 11518981 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00 White Christmas—Irving Berlin/arr. Roger Holmes. You can't go wrong with one of the best holiday songs ever written! This chart will bring out the best in any vocalist, and will bring out the smiles in any audience! Vocal in B-flat. 2328094 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00 Jazz Ensemble | Medium-Easy Remember the Good Stuff! Add music to your Wishlists on jwpepper.com. Need to stay organized? Make multiple Wishlists for all your musical needs on jwpepper.com!

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