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l Jingle JumbleMatt Conaway. Have some fun
this holiday season with this musical jigsaw puzzle
that will bring smiles all around the concert hall.
The familiar strains of Jingle Bells are put through
the blender as it's rearranged until you're not sure
it will ever go together again. It's great fun for your
youngest bands.
10522817 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10522861 CD-Look To The Skies . . . . . . 14.95
l Jolly Rockin' NicholasBenjamin Hanby/arr.
Robert Sheldon. This rock treatment of an old
holiday favorite is sure to bring a smile to your
audience at the next winter concert. Featuring
a driving beat, power chords, and a familiar
Christmas tune where everyone gets to play the
melody, this arrangement is certain to be a big hit!
10520995 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 A Joyous ChristmasRandall D. Standridge.
This is an irrepressibly cheerful holiday opener that
incorporates the familiar carol Joy to the World and
portions of Beethoven's Ode to Joy. The sense
of celebration and happiness that both of these
melodies evoke compliment each other and help
to create a festive seasonal work. Young musicians
and audience members will enjoy the mash-up of
these well-known classics!
10520932 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Latin Yuletidearr. Michael Sweeney. Here
is a unique setting of two holiday favorites set
in a smooth Latin style. Bells over Bethlehem
(Andalusian Carol) uses a mixture of unison and
harmony sections as the melody is passed around
the band. O Tannenbaum has a contemporary flavor
and utilizes interesting chord progressions. Fresh!
10530836 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. . . . . . . . . . 56.00
4 Let the Holidays Begin!Rob Romeyn. Bring on
the holidays! This sparkling opening fanfare based
on Joy to the World sets the stage for a festive
musical celebration. Easy to put together with
limited rehearsal time, it's appropriate for young
bands up to adult groups.
10522821 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10522861 CD-Look To The Skies . . . . . . 14.95
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. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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. . . . . . . . . . 56.00
l O Little Town of Bethlehem (Chorale and
March)arr. Patrick Roszell. This holiday classic
has received a fresh treatment that will make your
beginning band really stand out. Starting with a lush
chorale, it progresses to a faster, upbeat march
tempo but then transitions back to the chorale.
A glorious holiday choice!
10520354 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 51.00
l Rockin' Through the Snowarr. Brian Beck.
Get your audience on their feet with this rockin'
twist on a holiday favorite. Using only the first few
notes learned in the first year of band, the classic
carol Jingle Bells is transformed into a toe-tapping,
fist-bumping work that will rock the holidays.
10515904 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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Rockin' Through the Snowarr. Gary P. Gilroy.
Composed for young musicians to play on their
very first concert, Jingle Bells is presented with
an upbeat and decidedly different twist. It's a fun
variation that provides young players with a spirited
performance of this well-known Christmas carol.
A popular programming selection for that very
special first concert.
10508781 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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. . . . . . . . . . 56.00
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
n 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
l Secret Agent Sugar PlumP.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Scott Watson. This clever arrangement fuses
themes from Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
with well-known classic spy music idioms. Set
to a driving rock beat, this is sure to be a band
and audience favorite to play... while solving your
holiday capers!
10515908 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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
l Star-Spangled Christmasarr. Robert W.
Smith. Let your beginning band present this musical
gift to your entire community. Traditional holiday
melodies have been set in classic American march
style for a rousing holiday salute. The ranges have
been limited to an octave or less to keep it within
the capabilities of the first-year players.
10522811 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 44.00
10522861 CD-Look To The Skies . . . . . . 14.95
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
l 'Tis the Season to Be Jolly! (featuring Deck
the Halls and Jolly Old St. Nicholas)arr.
Doug Adams. Seamlessly joining Deck the Halls
and Jolly Old St. Nicholas, this holiday gem will
make the season glisten. A snap to prepare, there's
one brief ritardando between the tunes, then they'll
be off to hang their stockings with care!
10520394 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 51.00
n Upon A Midnight ClearRobert W. Smith.
A beautiful carol melody for the ages, this arrange-
ment 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
Welcome Christmasarr. Douglas E. Wagner.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the animated
television adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic,
has become standard viewing for children of all
ages. The joyous sounds rising from Whoville,
with its undaunted residents affirming the deeper
meaning of the season, are recreated in this solid
arrangement for beginning players. The imaginative
musical score, together with an endearing cast of
characters, is part of America's Christmas tradition.
10348649 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 56.00
n When Santa's Away, the Elves Will Play!
Matt Conaway. Here's some holiday fun for
young bands! The sounds of Santa's workshop
tell us that the elves are working fast and furious,
but this all changes as soon as Santa steps away.
A raucous celebration immediately breaks out
until the whistle sounds and order is restored.
Both students and audiences will delight at this
entertaining seasonal treat!
10369349 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Christmas and
Holiday Selections
Easy
The 3-Minute NutcrackerP.I. Tchaikovsky/arr.
Lloyd Conley. Here are all your favorite "Nutcracker"
themes rolled into a clever, light-hearted medley.
For added excitement, appoint an official time
keeper to track your progress as the band frantically
races to finish under three minutes.
10098019 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H
African Bell Carol (Percussion Section
Feature)arr. Robert W. Smith. If you're looking
for a completely fresh sound for your holiday
concert, don't miss this fascinating work! Your
percussion section will love all the action they get on
this truly unique holiday setting. Robert has taken
the beloved Ukrainian Bell Carol and dressed it up
with African percussion effects to deliver a wonderful
holiday selection you'll want to program year after
year. It's a real treat for the ears! Impressive!
2700105 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 62.00
l All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
& Walter Afanasieff/arr. Michael Brown. The pop hit
from 1994 recorded by Mariah Carey continues to
be a holiday favorite year after year. Starting with a
moderate tempo and lyrical introduction, this very
effective arrangement for young bands moves into
an upbeat swing style with nice variety in scoring
textures and dynamics.
10530798 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
All is WellMichael W. Smith & Wayne
Kirkpatrick/arr. Michael Brown. The peace and
stillness of the holiday season are beautifully
expressed in this touching holiday song. This
lyric setting is sure to add a welcome element of
contrast and variety to your winter concert.
10460807 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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Christmas and
Holiday Music
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
African Bell Carol
(Percussion Section Feature)—
arr. Robert W. Smith.
2700105 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .62.00
Celebrate the Season—Matt Conaway.
10459033 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
The 3-Minute Nutcracker—
P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Lloyd Conley.
10098019 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10098019E Band Set & Score ePrint. . . . . . .50.00
Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson/Story.
2418473 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .62.00
2418473E Band Set & Score ePrint. . . . . . .62.00
Bobsled Run—Lloyd Conley.
10067029 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.00
Reindeer Galop—Robert W. Smith.
10458937 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Bell Carol Rock—arr. Ryan Fraley.
10091617 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
A Cartoon Christmas—arr. Michael Story.
2700149 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .62.00
Believe—arr. Michael Story.
2482231 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
All is Well—Michael W. Smith &
Wayne Kirkpatrick/arr. Michael Brown.
10460807 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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