J.W. Pepper Catalogs

Editors' Choice New Basic Library Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 24 Jazz Ensemble | Easy / Medium-Easy Rock On, Hanukkah!—arr. Jamie Roth. Rock drive gives this easy arrangement of Hanukkah, O Hanukkah a fresh, accessible feel for winter jazz concerts. The melody circulates throughout the ensemble, keeping all sections involved, and written trumpet and alto saxophone solos support developing players with a light solo experience. Simple rhythms allow quick preparation while maintaining strong ensemble impact. A practical choice for providing a fun, seasonal contrast that broadens holiday programming options. 11678952 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town—arr. Rick Stitzel. Even before being featured in the hit movie "Elf," this holiday favorite was bringing good cheer to the Christmas season. This straight-ahead, medium-tempo swing chart will come together quickly and sound great with limited rehearsal time. The imaginative scoring allows for optional reduced or expanded instrumentations as well. Highly recommended! 10909014 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson/arr. Michael Story. Ride on with this classic holiday tune scored for young jazz band accessibility. The style is a happy swing that will have your holiday concert audiences tapping toes and snapping fingers. Includes written melodic solos for alto and tenor sax, easy brass ranges, simple rhythms, and all the optional parts to include flute, clarinet, and vibraphone, plus it's playable with optional reduced instrumentation. Highly recommended! 10593749 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . E 47.00 Sleighing' It (Jingle Bells Goes Motown)—arr. Steve Parsons. This fresh take on the classic Christmas favorite Jingle Bells features a classic Motown groove and a cleverly integrated melody. Solos for alto sax and trumpet. Guaranteed to be the favorite on your holiday program! 11501883 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00 Swing We Now of Christmas (Sing We Now of Christmas)—arr. Peter Sciaino. The traditional French carol gets a fresh and interesting makeover in a swing style. It's always a challenge to write a new arrangement of a familiar carol – this does a great job of keeping the main melody recognizable while adding some harmonic and rhythmic shifts. 11615106 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch—Albert Hague/ arr. Michael Story. Everyone knows this fun song from Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." This arrangement is right in the pocket for young players – a vampy, medium swing chart that features the familiar melody, easy written solos, and modest ranges. Scored for full jazz ensemble, it will also sound great with an optional reduced instrumentation of three saxes, two trumpets, trombone, and three rhythm. Optional parts are included for expanded instrumentation. Highly recommended! 10028065 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . E 44.00 Medium-Easy All I Want for Christmas Is You—Carey & Afanasieff/arr. John Berry. Cowritten and recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994, this upbeat Christmas favorite has become a holiday staple year after year. John Berry provides a great- sounding and accessible version in a straight- ahead medium swing style with the melody traded around from section to section. No solos are required. Highly recommended! 10461384 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 All I Want for Christmas Is You—arr. Paul Murtha. Mariah Carey's 1994 hit has become a perennial holiday favorite. Arranged here as a vocal or tenor sax solo feature with big band, the opening rubato section is followed by a medium- tempo shuffle groove. Sure to liven up any holiday or winter concert, this is highly recommended! Vocal key: F 10775158 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00 All Is Calm, All Is Bright (Silent Night)—Franz Gruber/arr. Blair Bielawski. Here is a fresh take on Silent Night for your jazz ensemble that brings colorful harmonies to the classic carol. Featuring a warm trumpet solo, this lyrical selection will make the perfect ballad for your next winter concert. 11393002 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 A Big Band Christmas I—arr. Carl Strommen. This solid arrangement is a quality chart for the holidays that won't take too long to prepare! A crowd-pleasing medley of all-time favorite Christmas carols in a variety of jazz styles and tempos, this piece includes a swingin' Jingle Bells; O Come All Ye Faithful as a jazz chorale; We Three Kings as a jazz waltz; and The Twelve Days Of Christmas. This is the only Christmas arrangement you will need this year! 2402907 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00 Big Band Holiday—arr. Carl Strommen. Popular holiday standards, an accessible arrangement that will sound polished with a few rehearsals, and a variety of styles make this medley the ideal holiday concert chart! There are brief notated solos for trombone 2 and alto sax 1, with plenty of ensemble playing throughout. Three of these tunes are arranged in a swing style at different tempos, and a ballad is included for added variety. There are options for reduced or expanded instrumentation. This winning medley includes I'll Be Home for Christmas; Santa Claus Is Coming to Town; Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and Frosty the Snowman. Highly recommended! 10028071 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00 Easy Play Jazz Pak No. 20 (Christmas)—arr. Jerry Nowak. Stretch your budget dollars with this package of six wonderful holiday favorites in accessible arrangements: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer; Frosty the Snowman; I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day; Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree; A Holly Jolly Christmas and The Christmas Waltz. Audio tracks are available online from the publisher. 2185395 Jazz Ensemble w/ Online Audio. . . . . . E 74.99 Easy Play Jazz Pak No. 38 (Christmas)—arr. Jerry Nowak. Six complete arrangements of Christmas classics at a thrifty price! Includes: Silver Bells; Blue Christmas; The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire); (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays; The Most Wonderful Time of the Year and Jingle Bells. Audio tracks are available online from the publisher. 2384394 Jazz Ensemble w/ Online Audio. . . . . . E 74.99 Easy Play Jazz Pak No. 7 (Christmas)—arr. Jerry Nowak & Bob Lowden. This budget-friendly pack includes four complete arrangements of outstanding holiday favorites! Titles: Jingle Bell Rock; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; I'll Be Home for Christmas and Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Audio tracks are available online from the publisher. 2100758 Jazz Ensemble w/ Online Audio. . . . . . E 74.99 Christmas Favorites (Four Complete Arrangements in Contrasting Styles)— arr. Blair Bielawski. A value-packed addition to your seasonal programming, this set includes four complete arrangements in contrasting styles. Included are unique arrangements of Hark, The Herald Angels Sing; Joy to the World; Go Tell It on the Mountain and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. 11198745 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . ME 55.00 HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE

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