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Christmas & Holiday Selections medium / medium-advanced
l Jing Jing Jinglearr. Chris Sharp. Welcome the
Yuletide season in jazzy style as Saint Nick meets
Benny Goodman and his renowned drummer Gene
Krupa. This inventive take on the holiday chestnut
Jingle Bells begins with the iconic toms solo
launching into the familiar melody. When the full
ensemble enters on the chorus, sleigh bells add to
the festive mood. After a call-and-response section
between the brass and woodwind sections, Jolly
Old St. Nicholas makes his appearance to close out
the piece!
10520993 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Joy to the SeasonSean O'Loughlin. Advanced
concert bands will love this exciting holiday
overture. It works perfectly well as either an opener
or closer for the annual holiday concert and it
incorporates new and thrilling rhythms into favorite
holiday carols. Includes: Hark! The Herald Angels
Sing! Pat-a-pan, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,
and Joy to the World!
10368093 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 90.00
n Laughing All the Way (For All Who Love
Snow)arr. Larry MacTaggart. Capture all the joy
and good humor of the season with this delightful
holiday treat! Grab the reins and hang on for a fun-
filled journey with this whirlwind treatment of Jingle
Bells. Complete with cheering crowds and sounds
of merriment, this arrangement really captures the
essence of just how much fun dashing through the
snow can be.
10071144 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 70.00
4 Let the Bells RingRobert Buckley. Based on
the familiar Ukrainian Bell Carol, Robert Buckley has
taken a rhapsodic approach mixing original ideas
along with this well-known melody. Every section of
the band gets a chance to shine in this dazzling and
skillfully crafted holiday production number, perfect
for mature ensembles.
10530741 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 75.00
H March of the ToysVictor Herbert/Rogers. The
Victor Herbert classic from "Babes In Toyland"
will delight your audience this Christmas as it has
delighted audiences for decades! Whether you
program it with Christmas pops or classics, this will
hold its own in any holiday concert. And this edition
by Mark Rogers has a special history... it's taken
from the arrangement done for the Sousa band by
Herbert L. Clarke, and your band will find it's great
fun to play!
2429553 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 95.00
n Merry Christmas, Darlingarr. Chris McDonald.
It's just not Christmas until you've heard this
beautiful love song by The Carpenters. Always a
holiday favorite!
10185480 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 70.00
n Midnight Sleighridearr. Tom Wallace. Years
ago, arrangers Eddie Sauter and Bill Finegan
did a special arrangement for their jazz band of
Prokofiev's familiar Troika from "Lieutenant Kije."
Tom's adaptation of that arrangement for concert
band retains all the wit and color of the Sauter-
Finegan chart, which features delightful high
woodwind and low brass effects. Pure holiday fun,
with a sophisticated twist!
2274587 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 70.00
A Most Wonderful Christmasarr. Robert
Sheldon. If you want a Christmas medley of some
of the most popular Christmas tunes, this is the
one! You'll find Winter Wonderland, I'll Be Home for
Christmas, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
and It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year in
cheery settings that lift the spirits! Sure to become
a holiday standard year after year.
10014397 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 85.00
H The Most Wonderful Time of the Yeararr.
John Moss. John Moss' arrangements for the
holiday season have been some of the best around
and his newest chart is no different. His show-style
arranging is perfectly suited to this light-hearted
favorite. A dynamite choice for your winter concert!
2306405 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Nutcracker SuiteTchaikovsky/Curnow. At last!
A superb medium arrangement of the best-known
movements from Tchaikovsky's well-known ballet.
Not only does Jim Curnow capture the spirit of the
orchestral version, but he has transformed the work
into a setting that lets the modern concert band
sound its best.
2184927 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 70.00
n Overture to a Winter CelebrationJames M.
Stephenson. Christmas joy will fill the air when your
band plays this expertly scored holiday medley. A
bright opening fanfare leads to a contrapuntal setting
of Il est Ne, le Divin Enfant. A crisp lower-register
flute soli begins a sharp version of Pat-a-Pan.
The medley concludes with a festive interpretation
of Good King Wenceslas. A challenging holiday
selection that is well worth the effort!
10091941 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 80.00
n Pat-A-Panarr. Chip Davis/adpt. Longfield.
From the acclaimed CD Christmas in the Aire,
this version of the holiday favorite Pat-a-Pan
features a sprightly style with an underlying light
rock foundation. An appealing change of pace for
your next holiday program.
10034373 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Patapan (Holiday Percussion Feature)arr.
Porter Eidam. Now you can feature your
percussionists with more than just sleigh bells
this holiday season! The familiar carol lends itself
perfectly to percussion instruments, and the
scoring allows for as few as five or as many as
nine percussionists using standard instruments. A
welcome change to seasonal performances, this
arrangement is dedicated to all lovers of the holidays.
10361487 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 70.00
The Polar Express (Concert Suite)arr. Jerry
Brubaker. The blockbuster Alan Silvestri and Glen
Ballard film score to "The Polar Express" will be
a thrilling addition to your winter program. The
medley contains: Believe; The Polar Express; When
Christmas Comes to Town and Spirit of the Season.
Don't let this one leave the station without you!
2479944 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 89.00
Santa's Journey (Bringing "Joy to the World")
Roy W. Kaighin. This is one holiday "journey"
you won't want to miss! Hop on board this
charming offering which includes numerous
familiar holiday themes set in a most attractive and
innovative collage. Certain to become a perennial
holiday favorite!
10068653 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 78.00
H Sleigh RideLeroy Anderson. A superb, secular
holiday selection! Known and loved by all, this
happy, light-hearted piece is perfect for evoking
the joy and happiness of the holiday season in the
minds of everyone who hears it.
89193 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 87.00
2469187 CD-The Music Of
Leroy Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
5986790 CD-You've Been Very Good! . . 18.95
5244330 CD-Frederick Fennell Conducts
The Music Of
Leroy Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . .15.95
Snow Day Celebration!Alan Stein. Very
seldom will you find two words that produce such
feelings of happiness as "snow day!" Capture those
same feelings of freedom and playfulness this
concert season with this delightful holiday treat.
The perfect addition to any winter concert that will
continue to be a favorite year after year.
10027599 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 68.00
l So Wondrous Bright (Based on a Puerto Rican
Carol)Carol Brittin Chambers. This setting of a
Puerto Rican carol for concert band initially gives
the effect of a smaller, more intimate traditional
ensemble. Various combinations of instruments,
colors, textures and rhythms are explored,
showcasing the many sonic colors available with
concert band instrumentation.
10521960 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . 125.00
n Stars and Stripes for ChristmasJohn
Philip Sousa & Robert Foster. This is hilarious!
Jingle Bells; Hallelujah Chorus; We Wish You A
Merry Christmas and Angels We Have Heard On
High are intertwined with The Stars And Stripes
Forever in such an ingenious way, every time the
melody changes you have to laugh! We think
even John Philip Sousa himself would have
enjoyed this, and we guarantee that you and your
audiences will! This will make a terrific concert
closer, too! Highly recommended!
2474601 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 90.00
5979246 CD-Vigor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
5979254 CD-Stars and Stripes
for Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
H Stille Nachtarr. Chip Davis & Robert Longfield.
This unusual setting of the traditional Christmas
carol could be the hit of your concert! This lovely
arrangement of Silent Night, faithful to the recording
by Mannheim Steamroller, is refreshing and
satisfying and even includes some tastefully written
vocal parts for several sections of the band!
2182111 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Toboggan RideStan Applebaum. Why go on a
sleigh ride, when riding a toboggan is more fun?
Written in the style of a music hall holiday review,
you could easily put dancers with this one. Your
audience won't help but tap their toes along with
this breathless ride!
10008973 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 70.00
l The Toymaker's WorkshopRebecca Jarvis.
This clever original is an excellent choice for holiday
programming. A charming novelty piece with
Bavarian-style melodies creates the sounds of toys
with percussionists alternating between traditional
and accessory instruments. The winds contribute
to the effect with glissandos, colorful accents and
imitation to complete this colorful scenario.
10522761 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 68.00
10522859 CD-Quest To The Summit . . . 14.95
l Two 16th Century Carolsarr. Gary E. Parks. In
Dulci Jubilo is paired with Bring a Torch, Jeanette,
Isabella in this delightful arrangement that
combines both melodies for a very special ending.
10515928 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 78.00
n We Wish You a Mambo Christmasarr. Erik
Morales. Celebrate the holidays mambo-style!
Using a host of Latin percussion instruments and
authentic grooves, this smokin' hot chart will usher
in the season with style. A cool drum break adds
even more flair to the festivities. This is one holiday
selection your audience won't soon forget!
10279446 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 70.00
Whisper to Their SoulsSamuel R. Hazo. Here
is a unique and creative setting of the familiar tune
Greensleeves (What Child Is This?) that opens with
the melody scored softly for the woodwinds. The
full ensemble contributes a series of harmonically
rich phrases until the work reaches and emotional
climax at the powerfully scored key change. While
this is certainly effective as a holiday offering, it can
be performed as a memorable tone poem any time
of the year.
10051805 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Yuletide TapestryGary E. Parks. Just as the
title implies, this seasonal arrangement weaves
five holiday favorites together into an enjoyable
and playable medley. The percussionists will
especially enjoy the opportunity to show off their
varied skills as the band plays through styles
ranging from traditional to Latin jazz. Holiday
favorites featured are Sing We Now of Christmas;
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; The Holly and the
Ivy and Deck the Halls.
10311391 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 78.00
Christmas and
Holiday Selections
Medium-Advanced
n Ding Dong! Merrily on Higharr. Strand, Helge
& Dawson. Holiday sounds ring out with this unique
setting! Originally arranged for choral groups, this
is an outstanding adaptation for concert band. The
percussion section is used to great effect, and
the intertwining of individual parts is really quite
refreshing. Highly recommended!
2480451 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 70.00
H The Eighth Candlearr. Steve Reisteter. Mature
bands will enjoy programming this fine Hanukkah
selection in their holiday concerts. It is a true
symphonic treatment of original themes which
sound so authentic that the work conveys the
sense of reverence and solemnity associated with
the season.
2700358 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 85.00
H Emmanuel VariantsRobert E. Foster. Serving a
dual purpose as a contest piece or as a real tour de
force on a Christmas concert, Emmanuel Variants
is an exceptionally innovative setting of the ancient
and well known Christmas carol O Come, O Come
Emmanuel. Beginning with a stirring brass fanfare
leading into a quiet, meditative setting of the hymn,
a series of developments utilizing different voicings,
rhythmic treatments and harmonic developments
follows. This most appealing treatment then
concludes with a return of the brass fanfare for a
brilliant finale!
2216729 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 65.00
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
All I Want for Christmas Is You—
arr. Larry Kerchner.
10335917 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson.
89193 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .87.00
89193E Band Set & Score ePrint. . . . . . .87.00
The Polar Express (Concert Suite)—
arr. Jerry Brubaker.
2479944 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .89.00
2479944E Band Set & Score ePrint. . . . . . .89.00
Celtic Carol—arr. Robert W. Smith.
2472357 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.00
A Christmas Festival—Leroy Anderson.
79921 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .87.00
79921E Band Set & Score ePrint. . . . . . .87.00
3179371 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
Ancient Carol Variants—
arr. Chris M. Bernotas.
10360935 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year—
arr. Chris Sharp.
10070435 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
Feliz Navidad—
Jose Feliciano/arr.Tom Wallace.
10291477 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .70.00
An American Christmas—
arr. Robert W. Smith.
2477978 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .70.00
Carol of the Bells—Mykola Leontovich &
Peter Wilhousky/arr. O'Loughlin.
2477457 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . .85.00
