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n 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
10291167 CD-Above and Beyond . . . . 14.95
Frosty the Snowmanarr. Gerald Sebesky. What
tune is full of the child-like wonder of the Christmas
season more than "Frosty?" This delightful
arrangement, complete with sleigh bells and slide
whistle, will add sparkle to your concert program!
2700081 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
Fum, Fum, Fumarr. 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
n God Rest Ye Merry Peepsarr. Ed Kiefer.
The electrifying sounds of synthesizers, hand
claps, and syncopated bass provide a rocking
accompaniment to this holiday favorite. The band
parts are effective with or without the electronics.
Either way, you have a fresh setting that will stand
out on any holiday program.
10368592 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
Greensleevesarr. 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
Hanukkah Is HereScott Watson. This original
melody musically conveys both the reflection and
joy of Hanukkah with colorful scoring and expressive
writing. Add wonder to your holiday performance
this year with this creative Hanukkah selection.
2703039 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
n 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
n Holiday Bells Are Ringing (A Holiday Fanfare
based on Ding Dong Merrily On High)
Robert W. Smith. Ring in the holiday season
with this joyous concert opening fanfare! This is the
perfect way to open that very first holiday concert
performance for your beginners. This joyous setting
allows you to feature your mallet percussion with
easy parts that will add sparkle to the festive sounds
of the ensemble. A sure holiday hit!
10094298 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 44.00
Holiday Chips and SalsaMichael Story &
Robert W. Smith. How about something different
for the holidays? Here We Come A-Wassailing has
been given a medium Latin beat to spice things
up a bit. This charming arrangement permits your
percussion section to set the groove and is written to
be performed after only a few months of instruction.
What's not to like for your first holiday program?
10311643 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
H
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Yeararr.
Michael Story. Set in a bright 3/4 tempo, this
sparkling number will add a most wonderful
moment to your program! Michael's warm
interpretation of the timeless holiday standard sits
just right for young bands. You'll be glad you looked
at this one!
2470907 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Jingle Bells Around the WorldJames
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
Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snowarr.
Robert W. Smith & Michael Story. Now your first-
year band students can learn one of the most
widely performed holiday melodies of all time.
Written over 60 years ago, this delightful tune has
been performed by a sleigh-full of great performers.
A real boost to holiday spirits!
10051098 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
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 ChristmasSid 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
l Rockin' Nutcrackerarr. Robert W. Smith.
Tchaikovsky's masterpiece "The Nutcracker"
has delighted countless millions over the years,
and this arrangement for young band provides
a fresh perspective to the holiday classic. All the
well-known melodies are presented in a fresh,
contemporary style that will be a joy to rehearse
and perform!
10459045 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 46.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . 14.95
Santa Claus Is Coming to Townarr. Michael
Story. You'd better watch out... for this great new
arrangement to show up on holiday programs
everywhere. Once again Michael Story has
crafted a holiday classic for beginners that can't
be beat. There won't be any pouting while this is
being played!
10015005 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
Saxes We Have Heard on Higharr. Michael
Story. Let your beginning saxes lead the way this
holiday season! Craftily scored for young players,
this is a very playable setting of the cherished
French carol. Remove the angels and bring on your
saxes! What better way to herald in the holidays?
10310918 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
4 Season of PeaceGene Milford. A beautiful
blending of Dona Nobis Pacem and Silent Night,
inspired by a December 1914 incident, when World
War I British and German troops held a Christmas
Eve truce, singing carols and exchanging food and
gifts. A lovely addition to any seasonal concert.
10460614 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
n Silent Night (for Band and Optional Chorus)
arr. David Shaffer. This favorite carol can be
performed with or without choir, but once the
audience hears this lovely setting they're sure
to want to sing along. Lush and full, this holiday
arrangement brings out the lyric beauty and tranquil
nature of the beloved melody. Whether performed
with chorus, band alone or with audience
participation, it will be the concert highlight of
seasonal performances.
10094285 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 46.00
Snow GlobeRobert Sheldon. This gentle piece
will remind everyone of the wistful and whimsical
feelings that we get when gazing into a snow globe.
Soaring melodies and colorful accompaniments
recall the warm memories of friends and family
during this special time of year.
10093319 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
n
Songs of Christmas Cheer! (Optional
Audience Sing-Along)arr. James Swearingen.
Here's a message of good cheer that will resound
on concerts for many years! This joyous medley
of popular Christmas songs can also serve as
an audience sing-along for a special yuletide
performance. Included are these favorite carols:
O Come, All Ye Faithful; Deck the Halls and We
Wish You a Merry Christmas.
10369322 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 44.00
n Tango Bells (Tango All the Way)arr. Timothy
Loest. Get your dancing shoes on and get ready to
"tango all the way" to this adorable arrangement
of the holiday favorite Jingle Bells. Lots of latin
percussion instruments and syncopated rhythms
perfectly represent the popular dance style. The
melody is briefly heard in a traditional manner
before returning with latin-flavored flair to end this
entertaining piece.
10091609 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
Christmas &
Holiday Music
Very Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Welcome Christmas—arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
10348649 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10348649E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . 55.00
All Through the Night—arr. Rob Romeyn.
10369205 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . 44.00
Diary of a Grumpy Elf—Timothy Loest.
10279371 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Songs of Christmas Cheer!
(Optional Audience Sing-Along)—
arr. James Swearingen.
10369322 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . 44.00
Do You Hear What I Hear—
arr. Michael Sweeney.
2356889 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . 40.00
A Christmas Proclamation
(A Holiday Flourish for Band)—
Robert W. Smith.
10050155 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Christmas Time Is Here
(from "A Charlie Brown Christmas")—
arr. Michael Sweeney.
2701392 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . 40.00
When Santa's Away, the Elves Will Play!—
Matt Conaway.
10369349 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Carol of the Bells—arr. Larry Clark.
10012882 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . 45.00
At the Feast of Stephen
(featuring Good King Wenceslas)—
arr. Scott Watson.
10066543 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . 45.00
To help you select the best music for your band program, our editors have reviewed
hundreds of new releases for 2014-2015 and designated these as the cream of the
crop! You can't go wrong with these quality selections!
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
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
Season of Peace—Gene Milford.
A beautiful blending of Dona Nobis Pacem and Silent Night, inspired by a December 1914 incident,
when World War I British and German troops held a Christmas Eve truce, singing carols and
exchanging food and gifts. A lovely addition to any seasonal concert.
10460614 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Upon A Midnight Clear—Robert W. Smith.
A beautiful carol melody for the ages, this arrangement for young band is sure to become a seasonal
standard. Using two time signatures and flowing lyrical counter lines, the teaching opportunities are
plentiful, particularly at this grade level.
10459021 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
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