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Christmas & Holiday Selections | Very Easy & Easy / Medium-Easy
Wishing You a Merry Christmas (The 12
Days of Christmas; We Wish You a Merry
Christmas; Good King Wenceslas)—arr.
Carl Strommen. After a short, smooth,
legato introduction, the chart moves into
a bright jazz-rock feel, weaving a tapestry
of favorite holiday songs. After the intro,
the piece stays in one tempo, allowing it to
come together quickly, which makes it an
ideal choice for the first holiday concert of a
young ensemble.
11615237 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch—Albert
Hague/arr. Mike Story. Everyone knows this
fun song from Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch
Stole Christmas." This arrangement is right
in the pocket for young players – a vampy,
medium swing chart that features the familiar
melody, easy written solos, and modest
ranges. Scored for full jazz ensemble,
it will also sound great with an optional
reduced instrumentation of three saxes,
two trumpets, trombone, and three rhythm.
Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentation. Highly recommended!
10028065 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 44.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Medium-Easy
All I Want for Christmas Is You—Carey
& Afanasieff/arr. John Berry. Cowritten and
recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994, this
upbeat Christmas favorite has become a
holiday staple year after year. John Berry
provides a great-sounding and accessible
version in a straight-ahead medium swing
style with the melody traded around from
section to section. No solos are required.
Highly recommended!
10461384 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
All Is Calm, All Is Bright (Silent Night)—
Franz Gruber/arr. Blair Bielawski. Here is
a fresh take on Silent Night for your jazz
ensemble that brings colorful harmonies to
the classic carol. Featuring a warm trumpet
solo, this lyrical selection will make the
perfect ballad for your next winter concert.
11393002 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 45.00
A Big Band Christmas I—arr. Carl
Strommen. This solid arrangement is a
quality chart for the holidays that won't
take too long to prepare! A crowd-pleasing
medley of all-time favorite Christmas carols in
a variety of jazz styles and tempos, this piece
includes a swingin' Jingle Bells; O Come All
Ye Faithful as a jazz chorale; We Three
Kings as a jazz waltz; and The Twelve Days
Of Christmas. This is the only Christmas
arrangement you will need this year!
2402907 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 52.00
Big Band Holiday—arr. Carl Strommen.
Popular holiday standards, an accessible
arrangement that will sound polished with a
few rehearsals, and a variety of styles make
this medley the ideal holiday concert chart!
There are brief notated solos for trombone
2 and alto sax 1, with plenty of ensemble
playing throughout. Three of these tunes
are arranged in a swing style at different
tempos, and a ballad is included for added
variety. There are options for reduced or
expanded instrumentation. This winning
medley includes I'll Be Home for Christmas;
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town; Have
Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and Frosty
the Snowman. Highly recommended!
10028071 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 52.00
Big Noise from the North Pole—arr.
Mike Collins-Dowden. Jingle Bells meets
Big Noise from Winnetka, complete with
minor key and the drummer laying down
a Krupa groove! It swings hard from
top to bottom, has no solos, and is very
clever. With limited brass ranges, this
arrangement is playable by groups of
almost any age and provides a great way
to feature a drummer. This chart will be
the most fun you have playing a Christmas
tune all year! Highly recommended!
10517403 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
A Charlie Brown Christmas—Vince
Guaraldi/arr. Paul Murtha. Vince Guaraldi's
music provided a level of jazz sophistication
for the popular Charlie Brown television
specials, and his holiday offerings were
some of the best! This appealing medley
includes Linus and Lucy; Skating; O
Tannenbaum and Christmas Time Is
Here. Highly recommended as the hit of
the season!
2702201 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
A Child Is Born—Thad Jones/arr. John
Denton. This wonderful jazz standard by
Thad Jones moves smoothly through a few
styles – first as a ballad, then as a moderate
jazz waltz, then as a bossa in four, and back
to the jazz waltz feel – all the while keeping
the beauty and integrity of the original.
Written or ad lib solos are for alto sax and
trumpet. Gorgeous chord voicings and tasty
contrapuntal lines support this beautiful tune
in a very tasteful way!
2701948 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 52.00
A Chili Pepper Christmas—arr. Doug
Beach & George Shutack. Though it
took some time and effort to convince
the famous "Chili Pepper" to tackle the
concept of holiday music, it's finally a reality!
Featuring three great classics – I Saw Three
Ships; Angels We Have Heard on High and
Jingle Bells - this samba-style medley at the
medium level is a joyous celebration of the
holidays. While improvisation is encouraged,
sheets with written solo lines for both open
sections are included. Highly recommended!
10345366 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
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 . . .ME 50.00
Come Rock All Ye Faithful—arr. Anthony
Susi. Rock-style drive reshapes this classic
holiday melody for middle or high school jazz
bands. A solid backbeat supports focus on
syncopated figures and light sixteenth-note
articulation work, and optional parts for flute,
clarinet, horn, tuba, and extra percussion
expand flexibility. Open solos are supported
by written options in each section, making
this a fun, inclusive introduction to rock style
within a winter program.
11678106 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 60.00
Deck the Halls—arr. Pinkzebra. Unleash
the holiday cheer with this exuberant,
swinging jazz take on Deck the Halls! This
playful arrangement is a quick learn and
bursts with joyful energy, featuring catchy
riffs and a driving groove that will make
it a surefire crowd pleaser at December
concerts. A free solo practice track is
available for this arrangement – it features
the full band heard in the demo recording
during the solo section minus the soloist.
11614757 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
Gettin' Funky on the Housetop—Erik
Sherburne. Here is a funky take on the holiday
classic Up on the Housetop! Arranged for
jazz ensemble, this chart is great for your
group to bring to the holiday concert. The
crowd and your players will love this!
11399419 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Give It a Rest Gentlemen—arr. Tyler
Arcari. Swing style breathes new life into
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen in this
jazz ensemble setting designed for high
school winter programs. Straightforward
unison ensemble rhythms make it quick
to learn. The melody passes fully through
every section, keeping all players engaged.
Written tenor and trumpet solos add some
approachable feature moments, with
trumpet range extending to a confident high
C for lead players ready to step forward.
11678877 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
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 . . .ME 55.00
(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 . . .ME 45.00
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 . . .ME 50.00
Jingle Bell Shout!—arr. Tim Waters.
A Christmas chart for young jazz ensembles
that takes Jingle Bells through styles from
around the globe. It starts with an infectious
mambo feel with the familiar holiday melody
before the solo section features space for
ad-lib solos from alto, tenor, or trumpet and
some fun mambo-style hits from the band.
Next it takes a turn into Dixieland – and just
when you think things are winding to the
end, there's an energetic return to the Latin
feel. The best holiday party ever!
11686026 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
BEST
SELLERS
Christmas & Holiday
Medium-Easy
Best-Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors like you.
Deck the Halls—arr. Pinkzebra.
11614757 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Kris Kringle's Bringin' the Jingle—
James Pierpont/arr. Tyler Arcari.
11615110 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
A Charlie Brown Christmas—
Vince Guaraldi/arr. Paul Murtha.
2702201 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Santa Claus is Comin' to Town—
J. Fred Coots & Haven Gillespie/
arr. Paul Murtha.
11571831 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Big Noise from the North Pole—
arr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
10517403 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
This Christmas—Donny Hathaway
& Nadine McKinnor/arr. Mark Taylor.
11518981 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
St. Nick's Island Vacation—
arr. Tim Waters.
11624028 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year—
arr. Paul Murtha.
10523758 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Big Band Holiday—arr. Carl Strommen.
10028071 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Mary Did You Know?—arr. Rich Sigler.
10869806 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
