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Christmas & Holiday all levels
n 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
4 Santa Babyarr. Gordon Goodwin. In the hands
of master arranger and composer Gordon Goodwin,
this often-recorded Christmas novelty becomes a
holiday tour de force for big bands. It's a shuffle
at about 135 bpm with the melody played by bass
trombone! More features include a sax soli, optional
piccolo in alto 2, and the lead trumpet range is up to
written high G. Add in a few modulations with solo
space provided for altos 1 and 2, tenors 1 and 2,
trumpet 4, and trombones and you have a swingin',
fun, and clever chart in every way!
10513950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 70.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . M 54.00
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 48.00
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 52.00
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
l Still, Still, Stillarr. Paul Clark. Arranged to
feature a cello soloist or any other soloist, this
warm and colorful arrangement is for jazz band
with strings. The solo part is completely written, the
ensemble has their turn with the beautiful melody,
and it's very accessible. Combine the school's string
orchestra with the jazz ensemble, and you have a
totally awesome holiday concert centerpiece!
10521258 Jazz Ensemble
& Strings . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
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
H
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 55.00
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 Flexible
Instrumentation . . . . . ME 35.00
n Three Guys (We Three Kings)arr. Bob Turner.
Three Guys is a jazz/rock/funk take on We
Three Kings and is taken directly from the highly
successful flexible instrumentation small group
chart with the same title. The guitar fills and solo
are written and can be played as is or improvised.
Chord symbols are written into the solo section so
any player can take a ride. A great chart for any
holiday or winter concert!
10454534 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
n Trombones Under the TreePaul Clark. Three
carols that everyone will know are included in this
easy to prepare medley of Joy to the World, The First
Noel and Jingle Bells that features the trombone
section! No matter how many trombones you have,
it works great with a featured trombone quartet, trio,
duet...or even solo trombone! It's an effective and
fun arrangement that brings your trombones out
front to add variety and cheer at holiday and winter
concerts. Everyone will be talking about it on their
way home! Very highly recommended!
10369396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 48.00
l The Twelve Days of Christmasarr. Paul Clark.
Add the school's string orchestra to the jazz band
with this creative and effective rock chart on this fun
holiday classic! The melody is traded from section
to section, giving each a "day" in a predictable way
until it's the pianist's turn. Then things change
abruptly and some funky fun begins. This leads to
an open solo section over only two chords, but the
background parts are so good that the solos could
be omitted if desired. A few measures of piano sets
the melody up again, this time as a canon, leading
to a big ending. Highly recommended!
10521260 Jazz Ensemble
& Strings . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
n The Twelve Days of Christmasarr. Paul
Clark. Everybody in the band gets their own
special "day" in this creative holiday rock
arrangement of the familiar tune. The melody
gets traded off from section to section in a fairly
predictable way until it's the piano players turn.
Then things change abruptly and some funky fun
begins. This leads to an open solo section over
only two chords, and the background parts sound
so good you could even omit the solos if desired.
A few bars of piano sets up the melody again, this
time in a canon, which leads to a big ending. At
least 12 days of creativity in one fun and easy to
prepare chart! Highly recommended!
10281886 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 48.00
4 Up on the Housetoparr. Peter Blair. Here's a
great chart on a holiday favorite that will go together
quickly and sound great! After a short intro it settles
in at around 128 bpm and swings well. There are
no individual solos, just effective ensemble all the
way. More features include an easy modulation
and optional parts for expanded instrumentations.
It sounds great and it's accessible... perfect for that
all-important Christmas or winter concert!
10513891 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 48.00
4 Angled Angels—arr. Bob Turner. This holiday
chart is a down-and-dirty funk chart based on the
traditional favorite Angels We Have Heard on High. With a nice feel, it features
syncopated rhythms, an interesting chord progression, and a written or
improvised solo for tenor saxophone. Flexible instrumentation is a highlight in
that it can be played with four, five or six winds with rhythm section. Additional
parts are included so that it can be played with virtually any combination of winds
and rhythm section. Also available as a standard big-band chart (Pepper number
10517622), this will be a favorite for holiday concerts and community events!
10517614 Flexible Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 40.00
Chill Out Gents (God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen)—arr. Bob Turner.
This laid-back rock version of the traditional Christmas carol God Rest Ye Merry,
Gentlemen is great for a holiday concert. All the rhythm section parts are fully
notated so your group can create the feel necessary to play this chart with
success. The piano player can have fun with the rock organ stop on the digital
piano and all the fills can be played as is or ad libbed. There are also suggested
solo parts for the solo section. The chart is structured so that it can be played
with any 4-, 5- or 6-horn ensemble plus rhythm section. Additional horn parts are
included so it can be played with virtually any combination of horns.
10454515 Flexible Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 40.00
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Mister Jingles—arr. Bob Turner. Here's a lighthearted jazz waltz version
of the holiday favorite Jingle Bells that will be wonderful change-of-pace
programming for any holiday jazz performance! Played at around 168 bpm, it
includes interesting ensemble passages, a light and airy jazz style, and a written
or improvised piano solo near the end. The flexible instrumentation can be played
by almost any combination of four, five or six winds and rhythm section. Mister
Jingles is also available as a standard big-band chart (Pepper number 10517620).
10517612 Flexible Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 40.00
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 Flexible Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 35.00
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