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Christmas & Holiday Selections very easy / easy
n Jingle Bells Around the WorldJames Pierpont/
arr. Andrew Balent. Your young players will love
this clever arrangement which explores the musical
sounds of Germany, Russia, Mexico and the
United States. An optional narrator part is included
providing the perfect opportunity to feature a
favorite staff member.
10371507 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
4 Jingle DrumsLarry Neeck. Feature your young
percussion section in this lighthearted Christmas
novelty which cleverly intertwines Jingle Bells and
We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Although your
percussionists take center stage, this arrangement
still has plenty of musical material for the rest of
the band. Sparkling with holiday spirit, it's a perfect
addition to your next holiday performance.
10609531 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 44.00
n 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
n 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
n 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
n 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
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
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
10310919 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
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
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
l Silent Night, Holy Nightarr. Scott Watson.
This dramatic and beautiful arrangement helps
performers and listeners rediscover this familiar
Christmas carol and see in it a sacred light. This
setting offers the opportunity to work with younger
players on elements of expressive playing such as
phrasing and dynamics, all written well within their
ability level.
10563965 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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
4 Three Miniature Nutcrackersarr. Michael
Story. "The Nutcracker" is one of the most
popular ballets and contains some of the best-
loved Christmas music. This suite of three short
movements scored especially for beginners
includes March; Dance of the Reed Flutes and
Russian Dance (Trepak). The movements can
be performed individually or together. A superb
transcription for programming during the holidays
or any time of the year.
10601520 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 56.00
4 Twinkle Little Christmas Stararr. Sean
O'Loughlin. A charming Christmas mash-up of
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star with several classic
Christmas carols. Written at the beginning level, this
well-scored seasonal arrangement casts a magical
spell that is musically sophisticated and stunning.
Your students will improve their musicianship with
this quality work for holiday concerts.
10616347 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Upon a Midnight ClearRobert W. Smith. A
beautiful carol melody for the ages, this arrangement
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
4 A Whole Lot of Christmasarr. Douglas E.
Wagner. What would December concerts be
without those familiar tunes that everyone loves to
hear during that special time of year? Everyone's
seasonal favorite is bound to be included in these
snippets from 12 of the most recognized carols, all
in a spirited one-and-a-half minute holiday special.
10601470 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 51.00
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
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
All Through the Night (Ar Hyd y Nos)arr.
Roland Barrett. Considered by many to be a
traditional Christmas carol, this enchanting Welsh
folksong has been been translated to numerous
languages worldwide. The poignant melody is
further enhanced in this fresh arrangement,
delightfully voiced with rich harmonic textures and
smooth flowing phrases.
10364147 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 57.00
And to All a Good Night (A Holiday Encore for
Band)arr. Robert W. Smith & Michael Story.
What better way to send everyone home with a smile
than by giving all the sections of your band a chance
to shine? This cheery sparkler features each of
your sections in idiomatic treatments of the familiar
holiday tunes Up on the Housetop, Deck the Halls
and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Ample cross-
cuing makes this attainable by every ensemble, even
if you don't have an oboe. It's a great way to say,
"Happy Holidays!" Highly recommended!
2477902 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n Angelic Hosts Proclaim! (A Holiday Flourish
for Winds and Percussion)Jonathan McBride.
Opening with a striking, triumphant fanfare, here
is a fresh setting of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
Modest rhythms and ranges allow the ensemble
to focus on musicality and expressive musical
elements. Very effective as either a powerful opener
or dramatic concert finale.
10522823 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10522861 CD-Look To The Skies . . . . . . 14.95
Angels Diggin' It!Gary P. Gilroy. Rock the
holiday season with this upbeat arrangement
for young bands! Given a new modern, catchy
accompaniment, this wonderful traditional carol
is transformed into a fun piece that will brighten
your holiday concerts. Your angels have never
sounded better!
10089517 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Angels from the Realms of Gloryarr. Robert
W. Smith & Michael Story. This hauntingly beautiful
melody has been masterfully scored for second-
year ensembles by this dynamic pair of writers.
Effective yet playable, it is sure to be met with
acclaim during the holiday season!
10094744 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Angels in the Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst/
arr. Clark. In this gorgeous holiday medley, your
students will get to play not only Holst's hauntingly
lovely In the Bleak Midwinter, but also the joyous
Angels We Have Heard on High. This is the perfect
piece to end your holiday concert with a feeling of
warmth and joy.
10279541 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
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Christmas and
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Secret Agent Sugar Plum—
P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Scott Watson.
10515908 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Let the Holidays Begin!—Rob Romeyn.
10522821 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Diary of a Grumpy Elf—Timothy Loest.
10279371 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .40.00
A Joyous Christmas—Randall D. Standridge.
10520932 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Holiday Short Cuts for Beginning Band Vol. 1
(I. Sleigh Ride II. Rockin' Around the Christmas
Tree III. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
IV. Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town)—
arr. Michael Story.
10520334 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Belwin Beginning Band Kit #7 -
Holiday Edition—Jack Bullock.
10279787 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Carol of the Bells—arr. Larry Clark.
10012882 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
African Noel—arr. Johnnie Vinson.
2445427 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Christmas Fanfare—Randall Standridge.
10276455 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .40.00
The Christmas Truce of 1914—
Gustav Holst & Franz Gruber/arr. Michael Story.
10453359 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
