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2025 Holiday Instrumental Catalog

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3 Order Toll-Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] 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 . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 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 (Flexible Band)—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 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 mashup 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 Christmas Bingo—arr. Larry Clark. Your students and audience will flip over this clever mashup of the popular carols Up on the Housetop; Jingle Bells; In the Bleak Midwinter; The First Noel; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and O Come, All Ye Faithful, all tied together with the familiar B-I-N-G-O melody. The piece stays in one tempo throughout, so it will come together with minimal rehearsal time and will be an absolute hit at your holiday concert. 11615040 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Christmas Holiday March (based on Green- sleeves - 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 a wonderful selection to march into the holiday season. This flexible version comes with supplemental reproducible parts. 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 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 The Christmas Waltz—Jule Styne/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. A beloved holiday classic, this easy-to- play arrangement is perfect for ringing in the holiday season. The highly successful songwriting team of Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn brought this wonderful music to life, and now it is ready to share with your youngest musicians. Sure to inspire plenty of cheer! 11616390 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 Cyber Santa—arr. Bryce Newton. Santa's workshop has recently had a technology upgrade. Combining the classic holiday carols We Three Kings; Jolly Old St. Nicholas; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and Jingle Bells in a futuristic setting, your students will be transported to a holiday season where Santa can teleport down the chimney! Using only the first six notes of the B-flat scale, this piece is highly achievable in limited rehearsal time. A unique and creative for any holiday program! 11518441 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 Dear Santa: Rock My Christmas!—arr. Lisa Galvin. Rocking Christmas favorites abound in this fun holiday mashup scored for very young bands. It even features an adorable letter to Santa to be read to the audience! 11571849 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Diary of a Grumpy Elf—Timothy Loest. 'Twas the week before Christmas and Leon, a disgruntled elf who has just started working in Santa's workshop, is writing journal entries about each difficult day. The band replies with a humorously arranged Christmas carol that provides a snapshot of all the unfortunate events taking place, from wooden soldiers who break rank and fight to defective reindeer harnesses that come with cowbells. But in the end, Leon realizes that his work is important and that being a Christmas elf has its rewards. Perfect to feature an administrator or teacher as narrator. Simply delightful! 10279371 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Elves that Rock (Good King Wenceslas, I Saw Three Ships)—arr. Carol Brittin Chambers. Band students rock! And so do elves. Enjoy a blues- inspired Christmastime pairing of Good King Wenceslas and I Saw Three Ships. 11615041 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Fanfare for the Faithful (based on Adeste Fidelis - Flexible Band)—arr. Michael Kamuf. With an opening fanfare motif based on melodic fragments of the familiar melody, this flex setting of the Adeste Fidelis tune puts a fresh spin on the beloved classic. The concepts of phrasing, dynamics, and style are reinforced, making this a solid programming choice as an opening or closing selection for your next holiday concert. (1:40) 11568632 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 A Festive Fanfare—Brian Balmages. Kick off your holiday program with this powerful and festive overture that's an outstanding concert opener. Featuring a mix of original themes and snippets of holiday favorites from lyrical to emphatic, this work does not sound like a medley but an echoing fanfare. 10758179 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 A Festive Finale—Brian Balmages. This thrilling closing number pairs perfectly with A Festive Fanfare and brings your elementary band holiday program full circle. Loosely based on opening notes of the fanfare, this thrilling and energetic seasonal closer is a great way to tie your entire program together and end in a truly festive fashion. 11002165 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Hearth—Matt Neufeld. Warmth and beauty radiate from this beautiful piece. Lyrical and lush, this work for young ensembles includes melodic lines and gorgeous harmony to create a feeling of comfort and belonging. With active parts for percussion and clever use of paper bags to create a crackling fire sound effect, this piece is an excellent vehicle to teach phrasing, dynamics, and shaping. An excellent selection for your next festival or concert performance. 11577560 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 Holiday Short Cuts for Beginning Band, Vol. 1—arr. Michael Story. This special edition of Short Cuts provides great teaching points all wrapped up with popular holiday carols. Includes Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride; Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree; Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! and Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town. This is superb instructional performance material that will warm the hearts of everyone at your beginning or developing band's winter program. 10520334 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00 I Give Them 5+ Stars "Thank you so much for your commitment to excellent service. It's very much appreciated!" —Melissa Concert Band | Very Easy

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