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Christmas & Holiday Selections | Medium-Easy / Medium to Advanced
Santa Claus is Comin' to Town—J. Fred
Coots & Haven Gillespie/arr. Paul Murtha.
The Jackson 5 put an entirely different spin
on this Christmas classic with their popular
hit recording in 1970. This chart for young
band features the energetic pop groove,
plenty of scoring variety, and an optional
vocal part just for fun.
11571831 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Silent Night—arr. Jeff Jarvis. A featured
trumpet soloist takes center stage in this
jazz ballad arrangement of the holiday
favorite. After a brief introduction, the
melody unfolds for the soloist over rhythm
section accompaniment before textures
gradually build as the other winds join
in. A contrasting middle section in a new
key allows for written or improvised solo
work, with emphasis on tone, control, and
balance. An ideal winter selection when
showcasing a strong trumpet player within
an expressive ensemble setting.
11678954 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
St. Nick's Island Vacation—arr. Tim
Waters. This Latin treatment of Jolly Old St.
Nicholas conjures up visions of St. Nick the
day after Christmas, enjoying his favorite
cold beverage on a tropical beach. The alto,
tenor, and trumpet made it on the "Nice" list
with a chance to improvise during the solo
section. With its infectious groove in the
rhythm section and plenty of ensemble hits,
this chart is fun for all!
11624028 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
This Christmas—Donny Hathaway/arr.
John Berry. Recorded in 1970, Donny
Hathaway's enduring Christmas hit has
been covered countless times since then.
The familiar tune features a funky, upbeat
pop style and is very approachable by
developing groups. This solid arrangement
gives all the sections an opportunity with
the melody and includes a suggested or
improvised solo for alto sax. Great change-
of-pace programming for the holidays!
10033694 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
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
Winter Wonderland—arr. Victor Lopez.
A wonderful chart for jazz ensemble
performances during the Christmas season!
This holiday favorite begins with a swing
introduction and settles in as a Latin bossa
at about 134 bpm. There are no solos, just
ensemble with a unison tutti section for
all winds. The lead trumpet range is up to
written G on top of the staff, and there are
auxiliary percussion plus optional flute and
vibes parts included. You just can't pass this
one up!
11199010 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Medium to Advanced
Angels, We Have Heard, Can Salsa—
arr. Erik Sherburne. Two holiday classics
combined in a great salsa chart! Catchy and
playable, this chart is a very clever update
to these seasonal favorites.
11621972 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 50.00
Auld Lang Syne—arr. Jane Kozhevnikova.
Classic swing feel and festive spirit come
together in this jazz ensemble arrangement
of the familiar New Year's melody. The
mid-tempo momentum features punchy
brass figures balanced by smooth
saxophone lines, with multiple written solos
woven between full ensemble statements.
The structure keeps players engaged
throughout, offering a distinctive and stylish
option for a winter concert program.
11678100 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 60.00
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting
on an Open Fire)—Mel Tormé & Robert
Wells/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the most
iconic holiday tunes of all time is treated
here in a masterfully constructed setting
featuring a flugelhorn soloist. In a traditional
ballad style, this arrangement features
tasteful accompaniment figures, creative
harmonies, and brief interludes of double-
time swing in the solo section.
10617888 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
The Christmas Song—arr. Michele
Fernandez. Cuban rhythm and holiday
tradition combine in this intermediate
jazz arrangement that places a familiar
Christmas melody over a clear 2-3 clave
feel. Optional parts for flute, congas,
cowbell, and maracas deepen the Latin
color, with featured moments for flute and
piano along the way. The distinctive style
and festive energy make it a fun, memorable
addition to a high school winter concert.
11678481 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Christmas Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi/
arr. Mike Tomaro. Here is a fresh, relaxed
swinging arrangement of the beloved
Charlie Brown Christmas favorite. Set in
4/4 and scored for small jazz ensemble,
this setting shows off rich harmonic writing,
hip swinging figures, and open solos for all
instruments. Instrumentation: alto, tenor,
bari, trumpet 1 & 2, trombone, and rhythm
section; optional vibes.
11373262 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 45.00
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
Christmas Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi/
arr. Rick Hirsch. This warm, lyrical treatment
of the Charlie Brown classic is designed to
spotlight a flugelhorn soloist but offers easy
flexibility to feature saxophone, trombone,
C instrument, or even vocals with lyrics.
Modest brass ranges, accessible solo
writing, and fully notated rhythm section
parts keep preparation smooth while
preserving the tune's nostalgic charm and
seasonal intimacy. A strong ballad choice to
highlight a standout soloist for high school
winter performances.
11685071 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 64.00
Comfort and Joy—arr. Rick Hirsch.
Everyone is happy as the melody is
generously passed around the ensemble,
plus there is written solo space for tenor,
alto, piano, and some drum fills, too. The
lead trumpet range is to written B-flat
above the staff, and an optional vibes part
is included. A superb holiday swinger at
around 180 bpm!
10452118 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 52.00
The First Noel—arr. Yukiko Nishimura. A
medium-level jazz ballad arrangement of
the classic Christmas melody, reimagined
with lush harmonies. Trumpets are
encouraged to use flugelhorns, and
exposed lines demand mature balance and
blend. Warm, relaxed playing is essential
throughout, making this an expressive
holiday selection that challenges students
to listen deeply and perform as a cohesive
musical unit.
11678893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 60.00
Funky All the Way—arr. Erik Sherburne.
A funk-driven take on Jingle Bells gives
this jazz ensemble arrangement an instant
edge, powered by wah-wah guitar effects,
tight sixteenth-note rhythms, and punchy
accents. The groove stays tight and driving,
while the solo section chords sit comfortably
for developing improvisers. Ideal for adding
a high-energy, contemporary twist to a high
school winter concert.
11686532 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 50.00
Go Tell It on the Mountain—arr. Mathew
Montgomery. Soulful funk energy brings
fresh life to the familiar Christmas
spiritual in this flex jazz band or combo
arrangement. Gospel-inspired elements
and a strong groove drive the chart, with
a featured baritone sax adding depth and
character. A standout holiday selection that
keeps students engaged while delivering a
modern, celebratory sound well suited to
high school ensembles.
11685312 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 45.00
BEST
SELLERS
Christmas & Holiday
Medium to Advanced
Best-Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors like you.
You Better Sleigh!—arr. JaRod Hall.
11619667 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Jazz Waltz of the Sugar Plum Fairy
(Jazz Ensemble Version)—
arr. Pinkzebra.
11563990 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
The Nutcracker Suite—
arr. Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn/
ed. Jeff Lindberg.
10093221 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . 399.00
Ho, Ho, Ho (Who Wouldn't Go)
(Up on the Housetop)—
Benjamin Hanby/arr. Steve Parsons.
11615120 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Rudolph's Mambo—
Johnny Marks/arr. Rick Hirsch.
11520024 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
Angels, We Have Heard, Can Salsa—
arr. Erik Sherburne.
11621972 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
God Rest Ye Merry Funkymen—
arr. Erik Sherburne.
11572369 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Hot Chocolate (from "The Polar
Express")—Glen Ballard &
Alan Silvestri/arr. John Berry.
2481655 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
The Christmas Song
(Chestnuts Roasting on an Open
Fire)—Mel Tormé & Robert Wells/
arr. Mark Taylor.
10617888 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
The Holly and the Ivy—arr. Jeff Jarvis.
11615253 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
