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Christmas & Holiday
The First Noelarr. Mark Taylor. Here is something
unique and fresh-sounding for holiday performances!
Mark Taylor has taken this familiar carol and crafted
it as a light bossa with creative harmonies and lush
scoring. A tenor and trumpet duet recurs throughout,
and solo space is provided for both. Suggested solos
are included. Highly recommended!
10283159 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
Frosty the Snowmanarr. Mike Lewis. Simply
one of the best holiday charts this year! It begins
with an easy-going introduction in the rhythm
section, then the tune gets played through once
with a nice swing to it, and then, all the stops get
pulled out for a big band shout sound that your
band will love! There's a surprise ending to it all too!
2467736 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
H Frosty the Snowmanarr. Michael Sweeney. Be
sure to bring Frosty to your next holiday or winter
concert. Perfect for beginning groups, this chart is
easy to learn and fun to play!
2230969 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Go Tell It on the Mountainarr. Roy Phillippe.
If you're looking for a real powerhouse number, this
is it! After a slow intro in 12/8, this spiritual gets the
gospel rock treatment. They'll even get to swing a
bit in the shout chorus. A real cookin' chart!
2442986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 44.00
n Go Tell It on the Mountainarr. Alan Baylock.
A creative and outstanding chart by Alan Baylock
on the traditional spiritual. Beginning with claps
and foot stomps, it builds throughout and features
a written alto solo and a lead trumpet range to
written B-flat above the staff. Adapted from a chart
originally written for the USAF Airmen of Note, this
jazz waltz will work for the holidays or any season...
it's outstanding!
10277752 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 48.00
n God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemenarr. Rich
Woolworth. This up-tempo chart mixes Latin
and swing styles to provide a unique selection
for holiday concerts. Piano and bass start it out
and then other sections are layered in to get
the intensity flowing. The middle part of the
arrangement features written or ad lib solos by alto
sax 1 and trumpet 2 while the rest of the band lays
down the chords and rhythms to keep the Latin
feel. A short drum solo leads back into the melody
before the whole band shifts to a swing style and
then back to Latin to close it out.
10068823 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 50.00
n God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemenarr. Paul Clark.
This hip arrangement lets the audience experience
the traditional carol in a cool rock treatment.
There's no solos in this one and brass ranges are
quite modest, so you'll find it comes together quite
easily for that first concert of the year. There's even
a guitar help sheet to make sure all members of
your rhythm section sound their best.
2472533 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
H God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemenarr. Gordon
Goodwin. As recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big
Phat Band, this hot chart features the saxophone
section in a chorale introduction, a full ensemble
swing at about mm 200, a sax soli, solo space
for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone and piano, a
modulation and a big shout chorus. It's all here,
it's Gordon Goodwin... what else do you need?
Highly recommended!
10028191 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 65.00
n Good King Wenceslasarr. Mike Collins-
Dowden. Looking for a tasty yet easy-to-assemble
holiday chart? Check out this medium swing chart
set at 120 bpm with written solos for tenor sax and
trumpet 2, and a lead trumpet range to written G
on top of the staff. Optional parts are included for
expanded instrumentations. All sections get a piece
of the fun on this very familiar chart, perfect for any
holiday concert. Fit for a King!
10355598 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 44.00
n Greensleeves (What Child Is This?)arr. Dave
Mills. You'll really dig this driving, up-tempo jazz waltz
treatment of the Christmas classic Greensleeves.
Featuring stellar ensemble passages, this chart also
offers space for your jazz soloists. Developing groups
will find this inventive arrangement the perfect
change of pace chart for holiday programming!
10367346 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
n Greensleeves (What Child is This?)arr.
Chris Sharp. Whether you call it Greensleeves or
What Child is This?, you will have a terrific holiday
concert feature with this easy chart in a relaxed,
bossa nova style. It effectively breaks into a swing
section before returning to the Latin groove. There
are no solos and its flexible scoring allows it to be
played with as few as three saxes, two trumpets,
one trombone and rhythm section. Nice!
2480735 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 45.00
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Greensleeves (What Child is This?)arr. Greg
Yasinitsky. Greensleeves begins as a jazz waltz with
baritone sax, piano, and bass laying down the groove
and later goes on to introduce a contrasting swing
section with a written-out solo for tenor sax. The lead
trumpet range is to written A above the staff. This will
be a superb crowd pleaser for your holiday concert!
10011957 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 48.00
n Hark! The Herald Angels Singarr. Gordon
Goodwin. More accessible than some of his
charts, Gordon Goodwin gives this traditional
holiday tune a jazz waltz treatment. The features
include: a soprano sax lead part (alternate alto 1
part included), a 2nd alto part with flute double
(alternate 2nd alto sax only part included) and solo
space for soprano sax (or alto), alto 2, and tenor
1. The lead trumpet range is only to a high D.
While not recorded by The Big Phat Band, it's a
holiday staple for live performances. Here's holiday
programming in true big band jazz style!
10311465 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 65.00
n Hark! The Herald Angels Swing!arr. Paul
Clark. Bring your trumpets out front and let
them herald in the holiday season! This super
chart begins with a fanfare that leads into a fun,
swinging version of this familiar carol. It's easy
to work up, and it's playable with optional limited
instrumentations so it will sound fine with as few as
2 trumpets, 3 saxes, 2 trombones and 3 rhythm.
After playing through the tune, the trombones, bass
and bari sax get a fun riff going. Then the saxes and
trumpets "trade twos" over it. This leads up to an
effective and exciting key change with the trumpets
leading the way to the end. This exceptional take
on a holiday classic has no solos. While this chart
is a trumpet section feature, they are never asked
to play for too long without a break, and with the
exception of two Gs, their range stays in the staff.
Highly effective holiday programming!
10311483 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 48.00
n Hark, Those Herald Angels Rockarr. Paul
Clark. The halos come off in this hard-rock version
of the well-known holiday classic that features
effective transitions into and out of the traditional
carol! "Angels with Attitude" is more like it! This
tune features lots of ensemble work, with all
sections getting a chance at the melody. The solos
for any instrument are suggested or improvised
over a simple 2-chord vamp. So easy to prepare,
it's practically "plug and play." Sure to be a rockin'
hit at your holiday concerts! Highly recommended!
Optional reduced instrumentation.
10071373 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmasarr.
Dave Wolpe. This sentimental Christmas favorite
will never go out of style, and Dave Wolpe's
satisfying arrangement is a great way to feature
your vocalist during the holidays. (Vocal in G.)
2188910 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
or Tenor Sax . . . . . . . ME 45.00
n Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
arr. Victor Lopez. What a gorgeous holiday ballad!
A solo trumpet eases you into the tune, followed
by lush lines in all the sections. This perennial
favorite is right on the money, with very playable
parts, modest ranges and tasty solos for trumpet
and tenor sax. Highly recommended!
2472221 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 44.00
n Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmasarr.
Alan Baylock. As recorded by the USAF Airmen of
Note and arranged by Alan Baylock in the style of Li'l
Darlin', this slow swing chart is an ideal selection for
the holidays. It features no improvised solos but it has
a written trumpet melody solo, lead trumpet range
to written G on top of the staff, and it's technically
a very easy chart to play. Get the slow groove, and
it's a lock! Another superb Baylock arrangement,
this chart will be the centerpiece of any holiday
performance! Our highest recommendation! Option
expanded instrumentation.
10093165 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 50.00
n Herald Angel Swingarr. Mike Story. Mike
Story is one of the best at writing great charts for
young players. This one is based on Hark! The
Herald Angels Sing arranged with a swing feel. The
features include a written trumpet solo and easy
rhythms, ranges and textures, but Mike makes it
all sound full. This chart will come together quickly,
plus it includes optional, nontraditional jazz band
parts. Feature your young players with this nice,
laid-back swing chart on your holiday concert!
2702801 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 40.00
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Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa
Claus Lane)arr. John Berry. Cowritten and
made famous by Gene Autry, here is one of the most
famous holiday standards ever! This accessible
chart features a Basie style and a medium swing
tempo, and it's an outstanding choice for any holiday
performance. Including written or improvised solos
for trumpet and alto, this will be the one the parents
will remember! Highly recommended!
10072808 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
4 Here We Come A-Carolingarr. Paul Clark.
Can't decide whether to do a swing or a rock chart
at your holiday concerts? How about both styles
in the same arrangement? It works great in this
creative version of a well-known carol! There are
no solos and lots of unisons to save rehearsal time,
and the use of both rock and swing styles provides
an opportunity to teach and practice the difference
between the two styles. Very creative at the easy
grade level!
10457913 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 48.00
n Holiday Joy (based on Ode to Joy)arr. Victor
Lopez. Based on Beethoven's Ode to Joy, this
chart begins with a slow and melodic hymn-style
chorale then switches to a jazz/rock feel for the
development. This chart has a nice rock groove,
interesting harmony, no individual solos and the
lead trumpet player's highest note is a written
A-flat. Optional parts are included for flute, horn
in F, baritone/tenor sax and tuba. A very pleasant
change of pace for your holiday concert!
10049699 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 46.00
Hooked on Holidaysarr. Victor Lopez.
Beginning with a short and slow introduction, this
chart breaks into a moderate rock style on the
famous Christmas tune O Tannenbaum. It features
textural variations and easy rhythms and ranges. A
flexible solo section for all winds can also be played
in unison, harmony, by soloists, sections or the
full ensemble. It will also sound full and complete
with reduced instrumentation and it includes parts
additional instruments. All of this adds up to an
arrangement that is an excellent choice for your
holiday programming! Highly recommended!
10028050 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 36.00
H Hot Chocolate (from "The Polar Express")
Ballard & Silvestri/arr. John Berry. Here is an
up-tempo and entertaining swing chart from the
hit movie "The Polar Express." Including crisp
ensemble writing with a sprinkling of band vocals,
this is a great addition to a holiday concert, or for
any time of the year!
2481655 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
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Hot Chocolate (from "The Polar Express")
Alan Silvestri/arr. Mike Lewis. From the movie
"The Polar Express," Hot Chocolate is hot stuff!
A fun swinger in a jump style, it's loaded with
energy, based on the original recording and
has been skillfully adapted for the young player.
There are no solos, the ranges are modest and a
driving bass line makes it move along. To make
this chart flexible for all year, the arranger offers
two endings: one with a clever and effective
modulation to a Jingle Bells quote and one
without. Highly recommended!
2702800 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 38.00
4 I'll Be Home for Christmasarr. Rick Stitzel.
Need something that goes together quickly for
that holiday concert that also sounds great?
Rick Stitzel's easy Latin style arrangement of
this Christmas classic features plenty of tutti
ensemble playing for young ensembles along with
rich harmonies and a nice groove. Also included
is a short written solo for alto saxophone. Highly
recommended and playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations!
10461400 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 35.00
Christmas
and Holiday
Medium-Easy
& Medium
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
A Chili Pepper Christmas—
arr. Doug Beach & George Shutack.
10345366 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . ME 52.00
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A Charlie Brown Christmas—
Vince Guaraldi/arr. Paul Murtha.
2702201 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Big Band Holiday—arr. Carl Strommen.
10028071 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . ME 44.00
10028071E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . ME 44.00
Trombones Under the Tree—Paul Clark.
10369396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Baby, It's Cold Outside—
Frank Loesser/arr. Roger Holmes.
10033701 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . ME 45.00
10033701E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . ME 45.00
Santa Baby—arr. Roger Holmes.
10317251 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
or Tenor Sax. . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
10317251E Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
or Tenor Sax ePrint . . . . M 50.00
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—
Jule Styne/arr. Alan Baylock.
10311437 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Hot Chocolate (from "The Polar Express")—
Ballard & Silvestri/arr. John Berry.
2481655 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Christmas and Holiday Budget-Saver Jazz Pack
No. 1—arr. Paul Clark.
10371299 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . ME 60.00
Good King Wenceslas—
arr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
10355598 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . ME 44.00
