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Christmas & Holiday
H Nutcracker Swingarr. Michael Story. This
is your swingin' holiday chart! The familiar
heralding brass opening transitions into an easy
swing feel with clear articulation throughout. With
easy rhythms and written solos for alto, trumpet
and trombone, this is an ideal holiday concert
chart for younger players. This chart a best
buy! Highly recommended! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentation.
10071878 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 38.00
n O Holy NightAdolfe Adam/arr. Victor Lopez.
Here's a familiar holiday song that begins in
chorale style then moves into an easy rock groove.
It features very easy brass ranges, written solos for
alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone with cues in flute
and clarinet parts. Playable with optional reduced
instrumentation of three saxes, one trumpet, one
trombone and piano, bass, drumset. Optional parts
for two flutes, two clarinets, vibes, horn, baritone
horn and tuba are included. This one is very easy to
assemble and a sure-fire concert hit!
10355614 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 36.00
n O Holy NightAdolphe Adam/arr. Paul Clark.
Feature your flugelhorn or trumpet soloist on this
timeless Christmas classic! Although usually in
6/8 or 12/8, this beautiful tune works great in 4/4,
making it much easier to prepare. The solo trumpet
part only has one G above the staff, and an optional
lower note is provided. A short improvisation section
is optional, and a suggested solo is included. In
addition to the trumpet, all sections of the band
have the melody at some point. You and your band
will love the reaction you'll get from the audience
at your holiday concert with this truly gorgeous
arrangement. Beautifully done!
10050276 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 48.00
PlacidRick Hirsch. As its title suggests, Placid
is a peaceful, restful ballad. Take your audiences
to a quiet, clear night with a fresh blanket of snow
as the lovely melody carries through the entire
piece, and is passed from musician to musician.
With ad lib solo options included in all parts, there
are echoes of a "Charlie Brown Christmas" here.
Improvised solo options are available in all parts,
and it's scored for three horns and rhythm, with
optional parts for flugelhorn, trombone, flute,
clarinet, and all four saxophones.
10371032 Combo with Flexible
Instrumentation . . . . . . M 18.00
n Rest Ye Merry Sambaarr. Paul Baker. Based
on the traditional God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,
this samba treatment by arranger Paul Baker is
just right. After a short chorale intro, the samba
rhythm kicks in with either a cut-time or a bright-
four groove. Written-out or improvised solos are
provided for alto 1 and trombone 2, but cued
for trombone 1, plus a drum and/or percussion
solo. A nice shout chorus and an optional
auxiliary percussion part complete this excellent
arrangement. This chart will add some excitement
to your holiday concert! Highly recommended!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10277643 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 46.00
Rock on Merry Gentsarr. Victor Lopez.
Arranger Victor Lopez transforms God Rest Ye
Merry, Gentlemen into a fun and easy-to-play
holiday chart for your young players. With an easy
rock groove, modest brass ranges, some simple
counterpoint and a flexible solo section for one
or all winds, this is ideal for the holiday concert.
Your band will sound great, it's easy to rehearse
and has optional parts for flutes, clarinets, horn,
baritone horn and tuba. It will also sound full and
complete with reduced instrumentation. This is an
outstanding chart for young players that will be a
real crowd pleaser! Highly recommended!
10049663 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 36.00
n Rock the Halls!arr. Paul Clark. Here's Deck
the Halls with a Santa-rock modal flavor! This
very approachable holiday chart features exciting
ensemble sections, an easy open solo section over
two chords, and an instantly recognizable melody.
This is quite playable with very little rehearsal and
will go together quickly. Give Santa a horn and let
him wail! Highly recommended!
10094355 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 48.00
n Rockin' Around the Christmas TreeJohnny
Marks/arr. Chris Sharp. This one really does rock!
Chris Sharp did a great job bringing a real jazz-rock
feel to this holiday classic. And just when you
thought you knew where it was headed, he throws
in a killer swing section to wrap it up. Intermediate
level ensembles will eat this one up!
2700294 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
4 A Rockin' Merry Christmasarr. Larry Neeck.
This hard-hitting, rock version of Joy to the World
will bring down the house at winter or holiday
concerts. The fully-scored ensemble writing is
well within the capabilities of young players or
will be an instant crowd-pleaser for more mature
players with limited rehearsal time. An optional
solo section includes written solos, and the
chart sounds great even with optional limited
instrumentations. Rock your band and audience
with A Rockin' Merry Christmas!
10457921 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 48.00
H Rudolph, the Red-Nosed ReindeerJohnny
Marks/arr. Chris Sharp. Take your band on a tour
of musical styles as everyone's favorite Christmas
song gets a special treatment by arranger Chris
Sharp. Opening with a slow trumpet solo a la Harry
James, it soon breaks into an up-tempo swing that
will have everyone's toes tappin'! Then, it goes
alternating through rock, swing, and salsa styles
before it finally makes a big, bluesy, big-band finish.
Highly recommended!
2700682 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
Santa Babyarr. Roger Holmes. Originally
recorded by Eartha Kitt in the 1950s, this clever
and cute holiday favorite has also been recorded by
a wide variety of artists in addition to being featured
in the movie "Elf." This medium swing arrangement
is a natural for vocal solo with jazz band and is sure
to be a highlight of any holiday concert. Highly
recommended! Vocal key: E-flat
10317251 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
or Tenor Sax . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Santa Babyarr. John Berry. Most notably
recorded by Eartha Kitt, but also featured in the
movie "Elf" as recorded by Madonna, here is a
terrific medium swing chart guaranteed to spice up
your holiday concert! Tenor sax is featured on the
melody and there are short written or improvised
solos for trumpet and trombone as well. Plenty of
great ensemble writing! Highly recommended!
10072807 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
n Santa Babyarr. Mike Story. One of the finest
arrangers for easy charts, Mike Story brings this
holiday standard to life for younger players. With an
easy swing feel, written solos for tenor 1, trumpet 1
and trombone 1, and very accessible brass ranges,
this chart is ideal for holiday performances. It's a
cute tune, a fine arrangement and it's very easy to
rehearse and play. Highly recommended! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277448 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 38.00
Santa Claus Is Coming to TownCoots &
Gillespie/arr. Dave Wolpe. You'd better watch out,
because Dave Wolpe's up-tempo arrangement of
this holiday favorite really brings Santa to town!
This one features the vocalist in a special way and
includes a tenor sax part which can be substituted
for the vocal part. (Vocal in G.)
2227478 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
or Tenor Sax . . . . . . . . M 44.00
Santa Claus Is Coming to Townarr. Mike
Lewis. Santa's coming to town, and he's swingin'
all the way! Mike Lewis has taken this holiday
chestnut and wrapped it up to fit squarely at the
easy level. Easy swing figures, and effectively
written solos for tenor sax and piano add to the
charm. Nice!
2474208 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 44.00
n Santa's in Townarr. Carl Strommen. You
better watch out, Santa's in Town! Carl Strommen
delivers a fine swing chart on the classic holiday
favorite, Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Easy
to put together, it swings, has a written trumpet
solo, a sax soli, a nice shout chorus, a modulation
and lead trumpet range to written G on top of
the staff. This chart will be effective with minimal
prep time! Highly recommended! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10093100 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 44.00
n Silent Nightarr. Paul Clark. What a gorgeous
arrangement! Paul Clark arranges Silent Night
exactly the way it should be... as a pretty ballad
in 3/4 loaded with luscious chords, a smooth
written solo and a quiet ending that's as pretty as
starlight. Playable with reduced instrumentation and
perfect for younger bands, this tune is so pretty that
advanced bands will appreciate having this in their
folders for that last-minute holiday gig!
2379915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 34.00
Sleigh RideLeroy Anderson/arr. John
LaBarbera. Taken from the Glenn Miller album
In The Christmas Mood, this swingin' chart is
an authentic arrangement of the Glenn Miller
Orchestra. It's guaranteed to give a special touch
to your holiday program!
2266310 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
Sleigh RideLeroy Anderson/arr. Mike Lewis.
Leroy Anderson's classic winter tune gets a clever,
updated twist in this bright swing version. A rhythm
section pedal point, section work galore and a big
shout chorus keeps things interesting. Nice!
2443505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
n Sugarplum Rock (from "The Nutcracker Suite")
arr. Paul Clark. What's a holiday concert
performance without something from the
"Nutcracker Suite?" This sure-fire contemporary
rock chart includes lots of easy to prepare ensemble
playing, an open solo section for anybody (on just
one chord) and a driving rock beat that puts your
rhythm section right at home. This will make for a
memorable performance at your holiday concerts!
Highly recommended!
10094364 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 48.00
n Swing March from the Nutcrackerarr. Paul
Clark. Tchaikovsky for jazz band? With this creative
arrangement of the March from the Nutcracker
Suite... you bet! This perfect holiday concert tune
is a great combination of full ensemble and section
solis, with the trumpets never leaving the staff.
There's an obvious section that can be used in
featuring ad lib solos, but it works fine without them.
Treat your holiday concert audiences to this instantly
recognizable melody in the jazz/swing style!
10071430 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 48.00
n Swingin' and Jinglin'arr. Terry White. This fun
and sophisticated swing chart based on Jingle Bells
alternates between a slow swing groove and up-
tempo sections to keep your holiday concert exciting
for the audience and the musicians. It's a great
change of pace chart and will provide the variety that
holiday performances need. Highly recommended!
10367427 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 50.00
This ChristmasDonny Hathaway/arr. John
Berry. Recorded by Donny Hathaway in 1970 and
covered countless times since then, this appealing
and enduring pop hit features a funky, upbeat
rock style and is very approachable by developing
groups. This solid arrangement gives all the sections
an opportunity with the melody and includes a
suggested or improvised solo for alto sax. Great
change of pace programming for the holidays!
10033694 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
n Three Guys (We Three Kings)arr. Bob Turner.
Three Guys is a flexible-instrumentation combo
chart based on the traditional carol We Three Kings
set in a jazz/rock style. Flexibility is the key to this
small group arrangement which can be played with
4, 5 or 6 winds plus rhythm section. Included are
15 different wind parts so that it can be played with
any configuration of horns available. There is a
16-measure open solo section with chord changes
provided for all winds and one suggested solo
included for guitar. The rhythm section parts are
completely written so that the players can play their
parts as written and in a groove the band will enjoy.
Also available in a separate big band version.
10376428 Combo with Flexible
Instrumentation . . . . . ME 35.00
Stretch Your
Budget and Build Your
Holiday Repertoire!
Christmas and Holiday Jazz Saver Pack
No. 1—arr. Paul Clark.
All wrapped up in a
special budget-saving jazz pack are four wonderful
Christmas charts by master arranger Paul Clark.
Included are complete arrangements of Good King Wenceslas; Still, Still, Still;
Jingle Bells and Funky Ol' Saint Nick.All arrangements fall at the medium-easy
level — the styles include two rock charts, a ballad and a swing tune providing
a well-rounded set perfect for any holiday or winter concert performance. These
charts are very audience-friendly and the whole set costs less than half the cost
of the same tunes if purchased separately. Included in the set are links for free
full-performance mp3 downloads of all four charts. A great Christmas gift to you,
your students and audiences!
10371299 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 60.00
new!
Christmas and Holiday Jazz Saver Pack No. 2—arr. Andy Clark &
Paul Clark.
Load up on holiday favorites with these terrific arrangements of
four popular Chistmas charts in one outstanding "Budget-Stretching Jazz Pack."
Included are Swing the Songs of Christmas, Santa Rocks the House, and Up on
the Housetop arranged by Paul Clark, and Joy To the World arranged by Andy
Clark. All the charts are written at the medium-easy grade level, and the full set of
four charts is less than half of the cost of the tunes if purchased separately. The
set also includes links for free full performance mp3 downloads of the four charts.
Fun, audience-friendly music that will be the hit of your holiday performances!
10457911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 68.00
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