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Christmas & Holiday Selections | Medium-Easy
All Is Calm—arr. Robert W. Smith. The
cherished carol Silent Night is found here
in a serene, slightly contemporary setting
that is, in a word, magnificent. The delicate,
soothing lines are a seamless match to the
understated elegance of the carol. Allowing
for great flexibility in performance, solo parts
are offered for any member of the band.
While not difficult technically, the inherent
musicality in this work makes it worthy of your
serious consideration. Highly recommended.
2472318 Band Set
& Score . . . . . . . .E-ME 63.00
Angels We Have Heard on High—arr.
Steven J. Pyter. Joyful and instantly
recognizable, this concert band setting
captures the excitement of the Christmas
season. Bright timbres, energetic rhythms,
and bold melodic statements bring the
familiar hymn tune to life with festive
momentum. Program it to deliver clear
holiday spirit, audience connection, and
an uplifting seasonal highlight with strong
ensemble energy.
11686184 Band Set & Score . .ME 65.00
Bad King Wenceslas—arr. Michael
J. Miller. A playful twist on the familiar
Christmas carol, rhythmic and melodic
motifs from the carol are presented in a
dark, mysterious context. The introduction
features an ostinato in the flute, building in
momentum before revealing the melody
in double time in the lower winds. The
piece progresses with alternating eighth-
note patterns and a variety of thematic
development, culminating in a canon that
features different instrument sections.
Transitioning through a dramatic key
change, it ends with fanfare motifs in the
brass. The melody remains balanced
throughout, and all percussion parts are
integral to the mood and momentum.
11622796 Band Set & Score . .ME 85.00
Brazilian Bell Carol—arr. Robert W. Smith.
Feature your percussion section in this
sizzling holiday arrangement! Beginning
with percussion grooves and solo
fragments, the traditional bell carol quickly
transforms into a decidedly nontraditional
setting – a lively Brazilian street parade
accompanied by a complete samba school.
A guaranteed holiday favorite!
10609475 Band Set & Score . .ME 75.00
Brazilian Sleigh Bells (Flex Band)—arr.
Johnnie Vinson. Add a little Latin flair to
your next holiday concert with this light
and clever treatment of a holiday classic.
Skillfully scored for flex band, groups with
varied instrumentation can achieve success.
10771787 Band Set & Score . .ME 60.00
Celtic Holy Night—arr. Robert W. Smith.
Celebrated throughout the world, this
arrangement of the classic carol presents
it in a colorful Celtic style. After a beautiful
opening, the Irish roots come through with
percussion and flutes, creating an Irish jig.
Clarinets present the melody in a beautiful
chalumeau-register against the jig, building
throughout to a very exciting Irish celebration.
11100370 Band Set & Score . .ME 80.00
A Charlie Brown Christmas (Flex
Band)—Vince Guaraldi/arr. Paul Murtha.
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season
through the eyes of Charlie Brown. Here
is a terrific medley of Vince Guaraldi's
marvelous music written with flexible
instrumentation, including strings. Includes
Linus and Lucy; Skating; O Tannenbaum
and Christmas Time Is Here.
10373796 Band Set & Score . .ME 75.00
Christmas at the Movies—arr. John Moss.
Some of the best holiday music over the
years has come from movie soundtracks.
This unique and entertaining medley
includes: The Polar Express; Somewhere
in My Memory (from "Home Alone")
and Overture from "The Nightmare
Before Christmas." Sure to liven up any
holiday concert!
10016582 Band Set & Score . .ME 70.00
Christmas Colors—Sean O'Loughlin.
Bright fanfare gestures and a lively triple
meter give a festive lift to this holiday
medley designed to open a winter concert
program with confidence. You'll encounter
familiar carols like Hark! The Herald Angels
Sing; I Saw Three Ships and Greensleeves,
reshaped to fit the joyful style. Light technical
moments for upper woodwinds provide
added engagement while keeping the focus
on energy, clarity, and seasonal spirit.
11677818 Band Set & Score . .ME 65.00
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24—Paul
O'Neill & Robert Kinkel/arr. Bob Phillips
& George Megaw. As seen in the mind-
boggling Trans-Siberian Orchestra stage
show! This thought-provoking medley of
Christmas tunes portrays a lone performer
playing Christmas carols in the midst of
the Bosnian war, reflecting on the power
of music to bring hope. The rock rhythm
section contributes to an intense and very
hip musical experience for the holidays.
10453289 Band Set & Score . .ME 77.00
Christmas Festival—Leroy Anderson/
arr. Robert W. Smith. True to the classic
original, this masterfully edited arrangement
is far more playable for mid-level bands and
retains all the sparkle and appeal of the
more difficult version.
10032970 Band Set & Score . .ME 82.00
A Christmas Flourish—Randall Standridge.
This arrangement welcomes this very special
time of year by taking a beloved holiday
classic and giving it a bright and shiny new
coat of paint. Primarily based on O Come,
All Ye Faithful in a delightfully spirited way, it
includes parts of We Three Kings; Ukrainian
Bell Carol and I Saw Three Ships sprinkled in
to add to the festivities. The perfect opening
selection for your holiday concert.
10700039 Band Set & Score . .ME 75.00
Christmas in Rio (O Tannenbaum)—arr.
Victor Lopez. This Christmas classic is
arranged in a bossa nova style and features
a smooth alto sax solo with optional trumpet
cues. Ideal for young bands, it offers a fresh
and engaging way to blend holiday tradition
with the vibrant sounds of Brazil. (1:50)
11616397 Band Set & Score . .ME 65.00
Christmas Is Here! (Medley)—arr. Chris
M. Bernotas. Ring in the season with good
tidings for all! This festive and inventive
medley highlights fresh treatments of some
of the most celebrated Christmas favorites:
Joy to the World; O Come, O Come,
Emmanuel and We Three Kings. There
are three contrasting sections, starting
with excitement, then a bit of mystery,
and finally, a rhythmic 5/4 treatment of the
Ukrainian Bell Carol. Sure to be a perennial
favorite! (4:15)
11511628 Band Set & Score . .ME 85.00
Christmas Pop Sing-Along—arr. James
Ployhar. This is an absolute must for your
holiday concert! Your audience will have a
wonderful time singing along with the band,
and everyone will already know the words
to the songs (a songsheet is supplied for
those who don't). Features Santa Claus Is
Comin' to Town; Silver Bells; Rudolph, the
Red-Nosed Reindeer and Have Yourself a
Merry Little Christmas. This is guaranteed
to be the hit of your holiday season!
2283018 Band Set & Score . .ME 72.00
Christmas Sing-Along—arr. James
Ployhar. This is a must for your library!
Designed for band alone or band with
audience participation, this perfect
Christmas sing-along" includes: Hark!
The Herald Angels Sing; O Come, All Ye
Faithful; Deck the Halls; Silent Night; The
First Noel; Joy to the World and We Wish
You a Merry Christmas. This can be put
together with a minimum of rehearsal and
is appropriate for almost any Christmas
performance. It's exceptionally good, and
we recommend it highly!
2004950 Band Set & Score . .ME 72.00
The Christmas Song (Flex Band)—arr.
Michael Sweeney. It's just not Christmas
without this beloved holiday song. This
flowing arrangement with flexible scoring
features a distinctive and creative harmonic
approach that gives this wonderful tune a
contemporary and rich sound.
10283914 Band Set & Score . .ME 60.00
A Christmas Tale (Beware the Krampus)
—Randall Standridge. In some European
Christmas traditions, Saint Nick does not
work alone, he travels with Krampus who
doles out punishment to bad boys and
girls. This work serves as a darkly delightful
Christmas piece, intended to educate,
entertain, and creep out your audience.
The spooky narration helps frame the piece
as The Ukrainian Bell Carol; Up on the
Housetop; Jolly Old St. Nicholas and other
holiday favorites are carefully distorted,
adding to the entertaining musical effect.
10604512 Band Set & Score . .ME 65.00
Christmas Vacation—arr. Patrick Roszell.
Since its release in 1989, "National
Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" has
become a modern cult classic at Christmas.
Re-create those hilarious memories
musically with this delightful arrangement
of the charismatic theme song. Join Clark
and the rest of the Griswold family in
celebrating the holiday season with humor
and good cheer.
10601486 Band Set & Score . .ME 77.00
Christmas Vacation—Barry Mann/arr.
Paul Murtha. Fantastic and accessible,
this arrangement of the opening song to
the now-classic holiday movie "National
Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" will be a
fun addition to your holiday program.
11617938 Band Set & Score . .ME 70.00
Coventry Groove—arr. Bryce Newton.
For ensembles seeking an energetic and
dynamic twist on a traditional carol, this
grooving arrangement delivers a fresh and
engaging experience. Thoughtfully crafted
with well-balanced voicings and accessible
ranges, it suits groups of varying skill levels.
Clapping effects, a percussion feature,
and vibrant wind parts create layers of
excitement and rhythmic energy, making
this a memorable highlight for your next
holiday performance.
11623519 Band Set & Score . .ME 90.00
Elf (Main Title)—John Debney/arr. Michael
Kamuf. The lighthearted opening theme
from the classic holiday movie "Elf" is the
perfect selection for your next holiday
concert! Your students and audiences
will love the iconic relaxed march feel and
soaring melodies in this accessible and fun
arrangement. This is sure to be a favorite!
11643548 Band Set & Score . .ME 70.00
Elf-Con Five (All Is Calm) (Flexible
Instrumentation)—arr. Joseph Benjamin
Earp. Bring the mood to "merry" with an
energetic holiday medley for band arranged
for the Custom Concert Series. Santa and
his elves have gone from the high stress
of getting all the toys in the sleigh to the
"all is calm" of Christmas. Celebrate with
some of the most well-known winter holiday
favorites in this high-speed medley that will
be a winter concert hit!
11623547 Band Set & Score . .ME 70.00
Elfnapped—Jason K. Nitsch. It's getting
close to December and the elves are all
gone! Go on a high-stakes adventure to
help them get back to the North Pole in time
for presents to go out. A fun and festive
work with carols presented in minor keys –
a quirky addition to Christmastime concerts!
11615358 Band Set & Score . .ME 65.00
Fantasy on Deck the Hall—arr. Richard L.
Saucedo. Using the familiar carol Deck the
Hall as a starting point, here is a high-energy
fantasy perfect for the holiday season. The
melody is passed from section to section
amid a variety of textures and moods that
are both highly entertaining and festive.
11122717 Band Set & Score . .ME 70.00
Feliz Navidad—Jose Feliciano/arr. Sharp.
Treat your audience to this popular holiday
tune by Jose Feliciano. Retaining all the
Latin feel of the original, the percussion
section drives the piece. This modern classic
is sure to be a band and crowd pleaser!
10279411 Band Set & Score . .ME 80.00
A Frosty Frolic—Chris Sharp. Recall
the wintery music of Leroy Anderson in
this fun and easily accessible piece. The
classic Hollywood groove paired with
sleigh bells and a catchy festive melody
makes this a welcome departure from
typical holiday selections.
11574235 Band Set & Score . .ME 65.00
