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l 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 . . . . . . . . 45.00
e Christmas Fanfare—Randall Standridge. The
perfect selection that will delight and impress on
that very important first holiday performance. The
melodies of In Excelsis Deo and Deck the Halls
are combined to create a spirited holiday fanfare
and the piece still stays well within the abilities
of young musicians. Written primarily with the
first six notes that most band students learn,
it provides excellent opportunities to develop
ensemble playing, dynamic expression, style,
and percussion techniques.
10276455 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
e A Christmas Gloria (Angels We Have Heard
on High)—arr. Robert E. Foster Jr.. Here's a
favorite Christmas carol that young bands will
sound great playing! This setting is based on the
well-known carol Angels We Have Heard on High.
The limited ranges of 5-6 notes, simple rhythms,
and exciting percussion parts will provide young
musicians with a chance to be successful on their
very first holiday concert.
10361421 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Christmas Patrol—arr. Gene Milford. There are
three things that everyone loves: marches, parades,
and Christmas. With all three combined into
one work for young bands this holiday selection
is a sure-fire winner.
10459404 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
A Christmas Proclamation (A Holiday
Flourish for Band)—Robert W. Smith. Open
or close your holiday concert with brilliance!
While the ranges are limited to a single octave, it
doesn't diminish the striking effect of this holiday
work. Developing bands of all levels will find this
musical statement to be a valuable addition to
their performances.
10050155 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
Christmas Stomp—arr. Sandy Feldstein &
Larry Clark. Up On the Housetop, Jingle Bells
and We Wish You a Merry Christmas have
never sounded like this before! This swing style
arrangement features three percussion soloists
playing plastic garbage cans or buckets. Easy to
prepare and fun for all, you may want to dress
up your soloists or feature a "special" guest
performer. Ho, Ho, Ho!
10012377 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
Christmas Time Is Here (from "A Charlie
Brown Christmas")—arr. Michael Sweeney.
From the popular animated TV special, "A Charlie
Brown Christmas" comes this marvelous tune, that
works surprisingly well for bands at the very easy
level! The familiar song brings back memories
of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang.
It's sure to be recognized and enjoyed by all!
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le Christmas Tree Samba—Robert E. Foster,
Jr. This fun twist on O Christmas Tree will be a
holiday favorite. Based on the traditional carol, a
jazzy samba percussion beat is added to give the
title a fresh and lively feel, designed to brighten
any concert. With the many percussion parts,
safe doublings and a groovy Latin beat, this is
sure to be the audience's favorite selection on
your Christmas program!
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l The Christmas Truce of 1914—Gustav Holst
& Franz Gruber/arr. Michael Story. Tell the story
of The Christmas Truce of 1914, where opposing
soldiers engaged in World War I combat laid
down their arms and celebrated the Christmas
holiday together! Fragments of Gustav Holst's
Mars, The Bringer of War and the beautiful
carol Silent Night make this a musical study of
dramatic contrasts that when combined with
the engaging story, is sure to provide a special
moment for holiday concerts.
10453359 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
Colors of Christmas—Robert W. Smith.
Featuring a number of standard holiday favorites,
this seasonal offering provides a grand musical
experience for the beginning band and their first
holiday audience! Using only the first six notes
introduced in most band methods, each section
of the band is featured with the melody. Scored
for success and audience impact, this overture
for the holiday season will be a concert favorite
for years to come!
10311874 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
e Dance of the Reed Flutes (Flute Section
Feature)—Tchaikovsky/arr. Story. Show off your
flute section in this charming excerpt from "The
Nutcracker Ballet." Mike Story's arrangement
is immensely entertaining, and manages to fit
everything into a beginning band level. Excellent
for holiday concerts, this piece is a great flute
feature at any time of the year!
2350510 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
Diary of a Grumpy Elf—Timothy Loest. Twas
the week before Christmas and Leon, a dis-
gruntled 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, such as wooden soldiers who break
rank and fight to defective reindeer harnesses
that accidentally 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 . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Do You Hear What I Hear—arr. Michael
Sweeney. This beautiful carol is always a favorite
with students and audience alike, and Michael
Sweeney's solid writing means success with
beginning groups. This arrangement is on the
upper side of this level.
2356889 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
e Fanfare for a Holiday Celebration—arr. Robert
W. Smith. Set the stage for your holiday concert
with this stunning fanfare for young bands.
Gallant musical statements combined with
familiar holiday favorites Joy To the World and
Hark! The Heralds Angels Sing create a striking
effect. Scored in a bold format that announces
that the holiday season is here!
10015003 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
Fanfare Noel! (A Holiday Celebration)—David
Shaffer. Featuring the winds and percussion, this
dramatic fanfare will be an impressive opener
and a real crowd pleaser. Built around the familiar
Christmas carol Angels We Have Heard on High,
this exciting fanfare is perfect for young bands
at their very first holiday concert. Ring in the
holidays with this musical proclamation!
10280811 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 44.00
e Fum, Fum, Fum—arr. Michael Story. The title of
this traditional Spanish carol doesn't come from
the Spanish language, but from the sound of
strumming a stringed instrument. Castanets are
used to add Spanish flavor for an authentic setting
for your beginners. Bring a multicultural flair to
holiday programs!
10094806 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
e Greensleeves—arr. Michael Sweeney. With its
modal harmonies and hauntingly beautiful melody,
this holiday favorite will add reverence to any
winter concert.
10052919 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
e Hanukkah Is Here—Scott Watson. This original
melody musically conveys both the reflection and
joy of Hanukkah with colorful scoring and express-
ive writing. Add wonder to your holiday perform-
ance this year with this creative Hanukkah
selection.
2703039 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
Hark! (A Holiday Celebration)—arr. William
Owens. The beloved carol Hark! The Herald
Angels Sing is the focus of this festive holiday
selection. Modern harmonies bring out a
contemporary perspective, with short snippets
of other carols heard throughout the piece. A
challenging work, worth the effort for very easy
level players.
10312616 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
Jingle Bells Around the World—James
Pierpont/arr. Andrew Balent. Your young players
will love this clever arrangement which explores
the musical sounds of Germany, Russia, Mexico
and the United States. An optional narrator part
is included providing the perfect opportunity to
feature a favorite staff member.
10371507 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
4 Jingle Bells! Samba Bells!—James Pierpont/
arr. William Owens. Watch Santa strut his stuff
south-of-the-border style in this samba flavored
setting of Jingle Bells! There is no doubt about "oh
what fun" your kids will have playing while your
audience gets hooked on the catchy percussion
grooves and tuneful melodies. Consummate
voicing and colorful percussion come together to
give your students a memorable experience!
10459611 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Little Drummer Dudes!—Katherine K. Davis,
Henry Onorati & Harry Simeone/arr. Brian Beck.
Rock your next holiday concert with this hip
percussion feature! The limited range of notes
allows young musicians to work on accidentals,
challenging rhythms, syncopation, and various
style markings, all in a fun setting of the holiday
favorite, Little Drummer Boy.
10453118 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Nuttin' for Christmas—Sid Tupper & Roy C.
Bennett/arr. Michael Story. This solidly-scored
holiday novelty has been performed and recorded
over the years by numerous artists, including
Eartha Kitt, Smash Mouth, and The Plain White T's.
It's a classic, good humored holiday tune that is
sure to amuse and entertain this holiday season.
10453332 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
l Our First Christmas Concert!—James Swear-
ingen & Jerry Williams. Stretch your beginning
band budget dollars at Christmastime with this
outstanding collection of four holiday favorites!
Includes four complete band arrangements that
can be performed separately or together. Included
are: A Christmas Classic; Down Through The
Chimney; Sounds of the Season and A Snowy
Christmas Day.
10459063 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 98.00
Time honored, proven repertoire.
