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Christmas & Holiday Selections | Very Easy
Carol of the Kings—arr. Mekel Rogers.
Bring in the holiday season with this clever
arrangement that combines the Ukrainian
Bell Carol with We Three Kings to create
a stunning, yet playable work. Vivid
percussion writing and bold statements
from the winds create colorful effects that
build to a powerful climax. A very different
take on two holiday classics!
10459799 Band Set & Score . . VE 60.00
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
mash-up 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 . . VE 55.00
Christmas in the Key of Cheer—arr. Tyler
Arcari. Upbeat energy and cheerful drive
shape this concert band holiday setting
that combines Angels We Have Heard on
High and Up on the Housetop. Rock-style
rhythms and grooves support a mix of
accents, staccatos, and slurs that create
clear teaching moments, while a brief touch
of chromaticism adds interest near the
close. A fun clapping section encourages
audience participation, and featured
melody lines for all instruments add color
and confidence for young ensembles.
11677819 Band Set & Score . . VE 55.00
Christmas in the New World—Alexandre
Carlin. This joyful holiday feature blends
the familiar Jingle Bells with themes
from Dvorak's "New World" Symphony,
reimagined in a bright major key. The
clever mashup is festive, playful, and full of
surprise, giving young players approachable
material that still sparkles. Lighthearted and
engaging, it delivers instant seasonal charm
while letting beginners shine and audiences
smile all the way through.
11686727 Band Set & Score . . VE 58.00
Christmas Time Is Here (Flex Band)—
Vince Guaraldi & Lee Mendelson/arr.
Michael Sweeney. Bring back warm
melodies of the holidays with Charlie
Brown, Snoopy, and the whole gang! Now
in an easy flexible version, you will be
able to perform this with small groups and
groups with unusual instrumentation.
11324982 Band Set & Score . . VE 50.00
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 . . VE 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 . . VE 55.00
Dancing Snowflakes (based on Minuet,
Op. 36, No. 1)—Amy Beach/arr. Jack
Wilds. An arrangement for concert band
based on Amy Beach's Minuet from
"Children's Album, Op. 36" for piano. In
keeping with the music-box-like quality
of the original melody and harmony, this
cheerful theme has been reimagined as a
winter-themed selection with the addition
of percussion such as sleigh bells, triangle,
wind chimes, and tambourine to bring out
the light playfulness of childhood coupled
with a little wintery magic.
11687447 Band Set & Score . . VE 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 . . VE 45.00
Elves that Rock (Good King Wenceslas,
I Saw Three Ships)—Carol Brittin
Chambers. Carol Brittin Chambers
knows that band students rock, and
invites them on a journey to Christmas
with "Elves that Rock." Enjoy a blues-
inspired Christmastime pairing of
"Good King Wenceslas" and "I Saw
Three Ships."
11615041 Band Set & Score . . VE 55.00
Fanfare for the Faithful (based on
Adeste Fidelis)—arr. Michael Kamuf. The
opening fanfare starts this work off in a
spectacular manner with a motif based on
melodic fragments of the familiar melody.
This setting of Adeste Fidelis puts a fresh
spin on this beloved classic that greets
the holiday season on a festive note and
makes a solid programming choice as an
opening or closing selection for your next
holiday program.
11205900 Band Set & Score . . VE 55.00
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 . . VE 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 . . VE 60.00
First Christmas Fanfare—arr. Robert
E. Foster, Jr. Beginners will be able to
perform this holiday setting at their very
first concert. Based on the carol Angels
We Have Heard on High, it makes a
great concert opener for elementary
bands. Repeated eighth-note rhythms, full
scoring, and active percussion parts make
this energetic setting easy to rehearse and
perform and will have young players feeling
and sounding confident and proud.
11177117 Band Set & Score . . VE 55.00
First Winter's Breath—Tyler S. Grant.
Quiet wonder and gentle anticipation
inspired by the first breath of cold winter air
in a changing season shape this lyrical work
for young band. Soft melodies unfold over
lush harmonies, encouraging expressive,
connected playing throughout the
ensemble. Subtle touches of Lydian color
add warmth and lightness, drawing listeners
in without breaking the calm. Reflective and
charming, the music captures winter's
arrival with grace, intimacy, and a sense
of stillness that invites careful listening and
expressive nuance.
11682904 Band Set & Score . . VE 65.00
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 . . VE 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 . . VE 62.00
Holiday Wish (A Christmas Fanfare)—arr.
Randall Standridge. Bursting with festive
energy and cinematic flair, this vibrant piece
for young and developing bands weaves
together beloved holiday melodies including
We Wish You a Merry Christmas; Good
King Wenceslas; Silent Night; Jingle Bells;
Deck the Halls and Gloria in excelsis Deo
in clever and unexpected ways. Equally
effective as a concert opener or closer, this
joyful fanfare brings sparkle, warmth, and a
touch of holiday magic to any performance.
11622912 Band Set & Score . . VE 60.00
Jolly Jingle Joyride—arr. William Owens.
The perfect arrangement to get your young
band into the holiday spirit! This fun,
whimsical, and upbeat take on the holiday
classic Jingle Bells will have your students
excited to play and audiences tapping
their toes. With its catchy melody, creative
harmony, and approachable arrangement,
this is sure to keep your students engaged
and excited throughout the Christmas
concert season.
11562267 Band Set & Score . . VE 55.00
Joy!—arr. Patrick Roszell. A spirited holiday
setting that you can use to open or close your
concert on a celebratory note. This rousing
fanfare setting of two holiday favorites
includes Angels We Have Heard on High
and Joy to the World. Lively and cheerful, it's
a delightful way to usher in the season.
10882082 Band Set & Score . . VE 55.00
A Joyous Christmas—arr. Randall D.
Standridge. This is an irrepressibly cheerful
holiday opener that incorporates the
familiar carol Joy to the World and portions
of Beethoven's Ode to Joy. The sense of
celebration and happiness that both of
these melodies evoke complement each
other and help to create a festive seasonal
work. Young musicians and audience
members will enjoy the mashup of these
well-known classics!
10520932 Band Set & Score . . VE 45.00
Klingalingaling—arr. Brady Massey.
Join the ranks of musical royalty with this
traditional German holiday melody in which
every crescendo reigns supreme and
every melody rings out like a proclamation
of triumph. Prepare to be swept away
by the splendor of this wonderful holiday
arrangement for young band.
11573521 Band Set & Score . . VE 58.00
Krampus on the Rooftop—Randall
Standridge. A darkly playful holiday
character piece gives a mischievous twist
to a familiar Up on the Housetop. Set in a
minor key, the music combines narration,
rattling chains, and colorful percussion
effects to bring the legendary Krampus
to life. Theatrical touches like bass drum
"footsteps," whip cracks, and surprise
moments add spooky fun while staying
accessible to young players. Engaging and
eerie, it adds memorable holiday mischief to
the concert stage.
11684725 Band Set & Score . . VE 60.00
