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Christmas & Holiday Selections | Medium-Easy
Mission on the Housetop—Connor
Dunford. Sneaky, spy-movie-style writing
transforms Up on the Housetop into a
minor mode, set for middle school bands.
Syncopated rhythms drive the character,
with focused moments of chromaticism
and accidentals woven throughout. The
writing begins simply and gradually adds
complexity, making it a playful way to build
rhythmic confidence and stylistic awareness
in a holiday concert setting.
11677911 Band Set & Score . .ME 65.00
Music from Home Alone (Flex Band)—
John Williams/arr. Johnnie Vinson. Featuring
the unforgettable themes from the "Home
Alone" movies, here is a sparkling holiday
treat scored for flexible instrumentation.
Includes: Holiday Flight; Glorious Thieves;
The House; Merry Christmas, Merry
Christmas and Somewhere in My Memory.
11401300 Band Set & Score . .ME 70.00
A New Orleans Nutcracker Suite—
P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Michael Kamuf.
Tchaikovsky strolls the streets of the French
Quarter! The classic themes Overture;
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies and
Trepak are reimagined by using different
New Orleans-based grooves, rich jazz
harmonies, and plenty of syncopation and
rhythmic twists. Students will love playing
these themes, and your audience will dance
in the aisles! Though written as a suite, each
movement can stand alone. The perfect
addition to your holiday program. (6:00)
11511615 Band Set & Score . .ME 85.00
The Nightmare Before Christmas
(Selections)—arr. Michael Brown. The
classic animated movie "The Nightmare
Before Christmas" features deliciously
sinister music by composer Danny Elfman.
A unique offering for the holiday season,
this appealing medley for band includes:
Overture; Christmas Eve Montage; Sally's
Song; This Is Halloween and End Title.
10052099 Band Set & Score . .ME 80.00
A Nutcracker Assortment—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Michael Story. This
wonderful holiday arrangement contains
six memorable themes from one of
Tchaikovsky's greatest works. The
March; Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy;
Waltz of the Flowers; Dance of the Reed
Flutes; Arabian Dance and Trepak are
all presented here in rapid succession.
This piece will be an audience favorite at
your holiday concert and serve as a fine
introduction to some of the most memorable
melodies from a significant composer.
From the PerformancePlus+ series, which
presents educational resources designed
to enrich the rehearsal process and create
outstanding performances. (2:35)
11568602 Band Set & Score . .ME 70.00
Nutcracker, Scenes From—P.I. Tchai-
kovsky/arr. Story. Instantly recognized as a
classical holiday standard, this arrangement
for concert band is effective and easy to
prepare. Using four numbers from the
original suite, it will fit any program and be a
welcome addition to seasonal programming.
10094858 Band Set & Score . .ME 72.00
Of Carols and Angels—arr. Jon Bubbett.
A festive and uplifting holiday mashup for
concert band, this piece combines Angels
from the Realms of Glory and Angels We
Have Heard on High. Each carol shines
in its own moment before joining together
in a joyful, energetic finale. Filled with
familiar melodies, rich harmonies, and the
exuberant sound of angels singing, the
music captures the true spirit of the season
and is accessible and rewarding for middle
or high school bands.
11686746 Band Set & Score . .ME 68.00
On a Dark Winter Night—Chris M. Bernotas.
Dark, driving minor-key treatment reframes
familiar holiday carols for concert band,
weaving We Three Kings; Jingle Bells;
Greensleeves; Deck the Halls and We
Wish You a Merry Christmas into a dramatic
concert closer. Articulation and precision
take center stage as familiar melodies gain
new tension and weight. A striking option
for adding contrast and musical depth to a
traditional holiday concert program.
11678233 Band Set & Score . .ME 75.00
On a Winter's Night (Away in a Manger
& The First Noel)—arr. Jared Barnes.
The popular carols Away in a Manger
and The First Noel are woven together
in this uniquely expressive arrangement.
The piece begins serenely using brief,
evolving interludes to gradually propel the
music toward a climactic statement. Sure
to become a favorite of performers and
audiences alike! (3:30)
11568620 Band Set & Score . .ME 70.00
The Polar Express (Medley)—arr. Paul
Lavender. Don't miss this wonderful medley
from the blockbuster holiday film! This well-
crafted, straightforward arrangement will
come together with a minimum of rehearsal
time. Titles include: The Polar Express;
Believe; When Christmas Comes to Town
and Spirit of the Season.
2480044 Band Set & Score . .ME 65.00
The Polar Express (Selections)—arr.
Audrey Snyder & Paul Murtha. This enchanting
holiday movie has become a yearly classic,
and the memorable score contributes to
its unending popularity. This fast-paced,
well-scored medley can be performed
by band alone or with optional choir for a
truly spectacular holiday event. The songs
included are: Believe; Hot Chocolate; The
Polar Express and Spirit of the Season.
10606356 Band Set & Score . .ME 80.00
The Polar Express (Selections)—Glen
Ballard & Alan Silvestri/arr. Michael Story.
Featuring the memorable tunes The Polar
Express; When Christmas Comes to
Town; Hot Chocolate; Believe and Spirit
of the Season, this memorable film score
will arrive at the station just in time for your
exciting holiday program. A classic!
2479942 Band Set & Score . .ME 75.00
Quest of the Magi (Fantasy on We Three
Kings)—Brian Beck. "The Quest of the
Magi" was one of the working titles for John
Henry Hopkins Jr.'s famous carol We Three
Kings. This piece focuses more on the
journey of "following yonder star." Traveling
across many countries in the first century
was a perilous task, full of danger, thievery,
and possible death, not to mention these
men were traveling with some of the most
precious and expensive commodities one
could possess. This piece chronicles the
magi as they acquire myrrh, frankincense,
and gold for their journey. Each treasure is
represented by its own motif and woven into
Hopkins' original carol. (2:45)
11568611 Band Set & Score . .ME 70.00
A Rollicking Hanukkah (Traditional
Hanukkah Songs)—arr. Randall
D. Standridge. Hang on tight as this
whimsical work puts you in the saddle of
a horse galloping across a snowy plain
to a Hanukkah celebration. The songs
Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah; The Dreidel
Song and Sevivon, Sov, Sov, Sov are
heard as you draw closer and closer to the
celebration. A riotous musical Hannukah
celebration unlike any other!
10907720 Band Set & Score . .ME 75.00
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town—J. Fred
Coots/arr. Michael Kamuf. The big guy
is getting his groove on! This fun, fresh
treatment is complete with Latin American
grooves, cool harmony, and, of course,
some cowbell! Adding players on the
cowbell part is a great way to employ large
percussion sections or to feature your faculty
or staff. Bring the house down at your next
holiday concert with this classic. (2:35)
11568547 Band Set & Score . .ME 70.00
Santa the Dragon Sleigher—Mark Lortz.
A high-energy holiday adventure for concert
band in which Santa Claus faces off against
a mischievous dragon determined to stop
his Christmas Eve flight. The familiar carols
Carol of the Bells; God Rest Ye Merry,
Gentlemen and Jingle Bells are transformed
into the soundtrack of an epic winter battle
filled with tension, humor, and excitement.
The piece concludes triumphantly with Joy
to the World, making it a festive favorite
students will love to play and audiences will
love to hear.
11687470 Band Set & Score . .ME 75.00
Shepherd's Carol—Peter Sciaino. A
fresh and engaging setting of the classic
Christmas carol While Shepherds Watched
Their Flocks, this band piece opens with a
lyrical trumpet solo before unfolding into a
warm chorale and spirited variations. Clear
opportunities for teaching phrasing, blend,
and unified articulation sit alongside tempo
shifts, key changes, and playful surprises.
Hidden fragments of other familiar carols
add a sense of discovery, resulting in a joyful,
energetic addition to any holiday program
that balances tradition with excitement.
11686752 Band Set & Score . .ME 68.00
Silent Night—Clifton Jones. A warm, slow
setting of the Christmas classic unfolds in
this concert band arrangement, set in 4/4
time. Allowing for gentle motion through
flowing eighth-note accompaniments, lush
textures support the familiar melody while
shifting harmonies move from open quartal
sounds to jazz-influenced colors. The
calm pacing and rich backdrop make it a
thoughtful winter selection focused on tone,
balance, and expressive blend.
11677918 Band Set & Score . .ME 80.00
Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson/arr.
James Ployhar. Here's the perennial
Leroy Anderson holiday favorite in a very
playable but exceptionally satisfying and
rewarding arrangement by Jim Ployhar. An
exceptionally good selection!
2065407 Band Set & Score. . ME 100.00
Snowdance—Robert Buckley. Joyful
holiday energy fills this Grade 2 overture for
band shaped by bold accented statements
and celebratory original melodies. A softer,
reflective middle section provides contrast
while maintaining forward motion, with
engaging material written for every part.
Mature scoring supports work on articulation,
dynamics, and ensemble balance without
stretching technique. A dependable winter
concert opener, it lets developing bands
sound confident, polished, and festive from
the first downbeat.
11680835 Band Set & Score . .ME 75.00
Snowdrifts—Michael Oare. The peace
and tranquility of a soft falling snow and the
thrill of sledding down a hill are wrapped up
into one great work with lots of dramatic
harmonies and impact moments along with
high-energy rhythms. Perfect for holiday
and winter programs.
11617931 Band Set & Score . .ME 75.00
A Solitary Wish—Brian Balmages.
Emotional and reflective, this work paints
a poignant picture of the holiday season as
seen through the eyes of a homeless person.
The music uses Carol of the Bells and
Greensleeves to depict a lonely person who
is eventually joined by others. Ultimately, a
quartet performs before switching to a final
duet, leaving the homeless person with his
holiday wish granted, revealing the true spirit
of the season.
10907717 Band Set & Score . .ME 60.00
