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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] 19 Concert Band | Medium / Medium-Advanced & Advanced Yuletide Sleigh Rides (Flights of Fancy for the Holidays - Flexible Instrumentation)— Josh Trentadue. A bold winter concert closer for high school band, shaped by frantic energy and dramatic contrast. Scored for six flex wind parts and a large percussion section, familiar holiday carol fragments surface amid original material, shifting meters, odd harmonies, and heavy syncopation. The music explores the tension between holiday warmth and seasonal hustle, offering a uniquely theatrical and demanding concert experience. 11678080 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . M 90.00 Medium-Advanced & Advanced A la Nanita Nana—José Ramon Gomis/arr. Lawrence Kursar. A traditional Spanish holiday carol takes on a bold, dramatic character in this concert band arrangement for high school that highlights expressive phrasing and multiple flute solos. The music grows steadily toward a climactic key change that heightens its impact, blending gentle, lullaby-like music with rhythmic touches reminiscent of a Spanish dance. 11677595 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . MA 70.00 Adeste Fideles (Flexible Band)—arr. Christian McIvor. Set primarily in a march-like style with a more lyrical song-like interlude, this work originally for brass quintet has been adapted for flexible five-part wind band with optional percussion. It opens with pomp, and the festivity doesn't let up until the end! 11315185 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . MA 60.00 Christmas Suite—Robin Hoffmann. Three contrasting movements capture distinctive moods of the Christmas season, ranging from mystery to warmth and celebration. The Night Before Christmas evokes the magic and anticipation of Christmas Eve, building toward an ecstatic, dramatic conclusion. By the Christmas Tree offers calm and serenity through a gentle hymn-like character, then Christmas Village closes the piece with a playful, lively melody reflecting the bustle and charm of the holidays. 11683968 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . A 234.00 Christmastide Celebration—arr. John Wasson. A fresh holiday medley for advanced concert band featuring five classic carols: Angels from the Realms of Glory; Ding Dong! Merrily on High; Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming; Sing We Now of Christmas and Good Christian Men, Rejoice. With optional parts for harp and organ, the music has a sweeping, bold orchestral sound, perfect for the finale of your winter concert. 11683735 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . MA 85.00 The Eighth Candle—Steve Reisteter. Mature bands will enjoy programming this fine Hanukkah selection in their holiday concerts. This symphonic treatment of original themes conveys a sense of reverence and solemnity. 2700358 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . MA 85.00 Festival Fanfare for Christmas—John Wasson. Originally composed for full orchestra, this edition for wind band is a magnificent and powerful setting for the holidays. Starting with a brilliant fanfare for brass, the piece blossoms into a showcase for the entire ensemble, incorporating the familiar O Come, All Ye Faithful and Joy to the World. An impressive way to open a holiday concert! 10460839 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . MA 95.00 Holiday Delight—arr. Caleb Hammer. Perfect to open any holiday concert, this challenging, rhythmically exciting work offers a fantastic new take on O Holy Night and other classic tunes that will kickstart your festivities in thrilling fashion! 11520364 Band Set & Score . . . . . . MA 100.00 Jingle Bells—James Pierpont/arr. Morton Gould, ed. R. Mark Rogers. Morton Gould's classic setting of this holiday favorite calls to mind the quiet sounds of a horse-drawn sleigh passing through newly fallen snow. Beginning softly, as if the sleigh is approaching the listener from a distance, and ending softly as the sleigh disappears in the distance, Gould's setting will challenge players and delight audiences. 11570753 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . MA 90.00 Joy to the World (for Concert Band and Choir) —Derric Johnson/arr. Michael J. Davis. A spirited favorite from the Candlelight Collection, this setting for concert band features energetic rhythms and smooth transitions that are both engaging to play and enjoyable to hear. It works effectively as a stand-alone band work or as a combined piece for band and choir, offering flexible programming options within a high school winter concert. 11686741 Band Set & Score . . . . . . MA 130.00 Joyful World—arr. R. Alan Carter. From the opening fanfare, this adaptation of the familiar Christmas carol Joy to the World will put you in the holiday spirit! The piece opens with fragments of the familiar carol cleverly woven into a spirited fanfare. This is followed by a rendition featuring a regimental snare part with playful harmonies. In the third section, the meter changes to create a beautiful 6/4 ballad, leading to a hint of the familiar Ode to Joy tune before returning to the original melody. The piece ends with a spirited brass flourish. 11572101 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . MA 95.00 The Night Before Christmas—Randol Alan Bass. This beloved Christmas poem is given the ultimate treatment with this remarkable setting. The original score for concert band includes numerous solos, and masterful scoring provides a most fitting framework for this treasured poem. Holiday programming at its best! 10032555 Band Set & Score w/ Narration . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 90.00 Overture to the Holidays—arr. Bruce A. Healey. With the joy of the holiday season, caroling with friends and Thanksgiving with family, the lighting of candles, decorating the Christmas tree, and exchanging gifts, we reflect on our lives and make a wish for happiness and peace with this glorious medley of holiday favorites. (7:09) 11627546 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . MA 95.00 Rejoice! (A Holiday Concert Opener)—arr. Rob Wiffin. A unique look at the Advent hymn Veni, veni, Emmanuel (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel) focuses on the "Rejoice" motif and sets it in a rhythmic, folk-like setting full of energy and verve. 11629663 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . MA 75.00 Russian Christmas Music—Alfred Reed. Based on an ancient Russian Christmas carol, a good deal of original material, and some motif elements from liturgical music of the Eastern Orthodox Church, this is a massive, powerful work that provides a real showcase for a mature band. 353169 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . MA 85.00 Secret Agent Santa—arr. Jeff Simmons. Students and audiences will love this hilarious romp through the many secret agent cliches lurking in this fun- filled holiday piece. 10185477 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . MA 75.00 Snow—Joe Riposo. Reflections on three phases of a snowstorm: Snow Warning; Snow Fall and Playing in the Snow. The piece begins with the anxiety of a snowstorm warning, portrayed through clear and rhythmic playing. The second movement represents snowflakes gently falling, with the energy growing but not rushing. The final movement captures the joy of playing in the snow after the storm has passed, with a lighthearted celebratory feeling. 11622815 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . A 95.00 Wassail Dances—Martin Ellerby. Four original movements that can be performed individually or as a complete suite offer a wide variety of musical styles to keep both performers and audiences engaged. A wonderful addition to any concert program! 11632883 Band Set & Score . . . . . . MA 100.00

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