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Christmas & Holiday Selections beginning band
n Hallelujah Chorusarr. Timothy Loest. This
exceptional arrangement may well be the first of its
kind ever to capture the spirit of Handel's masterpiece
using just six notes! Weaving through the various
themes of the original, Loest is able to maintain a
surprising sense of authenticity while making this the
most accessible version of the Hallelujah Chorus one
is likely to ever find. Outstanding!
10070380 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Hear Them Jingle Bells! (featuring Hear Them
Bells and Jingle Bells)arr. Michael Story. This
sparkling holiday arrangement is based on two very
familiar holiday songs, Hear Them Bells masterfully
intertwined with Jingle Bells. With rhythmic clarity
using only quarter and half notes for the winds and
solid scoring throughout, it hits the spot for winter
holiday concerts with students in their very first year
of band.
10364179 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Holiday Fanfare (Based on I Saw Three Ships)
arr. Michael Story. In a joyous fanfare format,
Michael Story has recrafted I Saw Three Ships to
boldly open your band's first holiday program. With
solid tutti scoring, this setting builds to a dramatic
conclusion that will make your band sound huge!
Ring in the season with this festive opening fanfare!
10279801 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
A Holiday ProcessionalJohn O'Reilly. Here's
the perfect opener for your beginning band's first
holiday concert. Seasonal favorites O Come All
Ye Faithful; Hanukkah and O Come Little Children
make up this delightful medley that will welcome
the audience. Although the piece is composed of
whole, half and quarter notes, your band will be
proud of accomplishing these classic holiday tunes.
2702999 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
iJingleLarry Clark. In a world filled with iPhones,
iPads, and iPods, it was only a matter of time
before a tune like this would turn up! Designed to
be played by beginners on their very first holiday
concert, it invites audiences to participate also.
Using any of the free sleigh bell apps available,
audience members can shake their cell phones to
create an especially seasonal and fun atmosphere
for the festivities.
10521904 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
The Little Drummer Boyarr. Gerald Sebesky.
This will be a super choice for your young students'
first holiday concert! The arrangement is right at
that beginning band level, with only a few eighth
notes and lots of supportive block scoring, virtually
guaranteeing you a great performance! Parents will
just love hearing their children play this charming
seasonal favorite!
2377851 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 56.00
n Merry Kisimusi (Based on God Rest Ye Merry
Gentlemen)arr. Victor Lopez. The intriguing title
means "Merry Christmas" in Zimbabwe and the
music will fascinate your students and audience
this holiday season. Utilizing only the first six notes
introduced in most beginning band method books,
this piece is extremely easy to learn and teach,
making it perfect for the first holiday concert!
10520348 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Name that Christmas CarolSandy Feldstein &
Andy Clark. Involve your audience in some holiday
fun with this clever arrangement for beginning bands!
You won't believe how many themes are squeezed
in here, and you'll be surprised how easy it is to play
for your band. Using only six notes for the wind
parts, famous carols are woven together for a simply
delightful holiday number! There's even an audience
participation game card included in the score for use
in your program. Highly recommended!
2472552 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n The Nutcracker (Overture and Trepak)Pyotr
Ilich Tchaikovsky/arr. Balmages. Now even the
youngest of players can perform this seasonal
classic! Two of the most famous themes from
Tchaikovsky's beloved "Nutcracker Suite" make
up this delightful medley that is perfect for your
beginner's very first concert. The Overture and
Trepak are sure to brighten everyone's spirits this
holiday season.
10047812 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Santa's Angry ElvesRob Grice. Not everybody
is excited about the holidays! Santa's elves are
angry, they're overworked, underpaid and Santa
gets all the credit! This humorous change-of-
pace selection for first-year players is great
entertainment for holiday concerts!
10459009 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10466605 CD-Awaken The Greatness . . 14.95
Santa's in the House!arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
Three American Christmas standards are presented
in this very easy medley, carefully written to be
playable by instrumentalists just beginning to play.
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas and Up on the House-Top,
along with a snippet of Jingle Bells, will fill the halls
with the joy and the happy sounds of the season.
10453346 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Santa's Noisy Workshoparr. Larry Clark. Have
you ever imagined what it would sound like inside
Santa's workshop at the North Pole? Well, now you'll
know, thanks to this clever arrangement! You will
hear the sounds of clinking and clanking, provided
by electric drill, bucket, ratchet and many other
percussion toys, together with some of your favorite
Christmas carols. Best of all, this piece is playable
after very limited study, so it is perfect for that very
first holiday concert. Guaranteed 100% cute!
10047343 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n The Simple Gifts of Christmasarr. Larry
Clark. This glorious holiday piece is sure to become
a classic. The tune Simple Gifts is the main theme
heard throughout the piece and is intertwined with
short snippets of several beloved Christmas carols.
It is "simple" enough for any beginning band to
play, but sounds quite sophisticated. Don't miss
the opportunity to provide a joyous ending to your
first holiday concert!
2477385 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Winter Medleyarr. Larry Henry. Your beginning
players will sound great this holiday season with
this medley that only uses six notes. Favorite holiday
tunes found in most beginning method books are
scored to make even the youngest bands sound
advanced beyond their years. A timely favorite that
will impress listeners year after year.
10014090 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Winter Wonderlandarr. Michael Story.
Repeated eighth notes and a few accidentals are
the only challenge in this glistening arrangement!
Most beginners will be ready for this arrangement
by the time of your holiday concert, and the piece is
a favorite tune that everyone loves to hear.
2408391 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
l
Ye Merry GentsCarl Strommen. Looking for
something cute for that very first holiday concert?
Well, look no further than this clever arrangement
for beginning bands that presents the classic God
Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman in a mash-up with the
march from the famous "Nutcracker" ballet. It uses
only the first six notes learned, but your parents will
be amazed at how great their children sound.
10616355 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
BEST
SELLERS
Christmas and
Holiday Music
Beginning Band
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
iJingle—Larry Clark.
10521904 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10521904E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . .48.00
Christmas Mash-Up (March)—Larry Clark.
10368053 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10368053E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . .45.00
Merry Kisimusi (Based on God Rest Ye Merry
Gentlemen)—arr. Victor Lopez.
10520348 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Angels on Parade—Carl Strommen.
10312388 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10312388E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . .45.00
A Celtic Christmas—Douglas Wagner.
10046823 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10046823E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . .50.00
Santa's Angry Elves—Rob Grice.
10459009 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .42.00
The Little Drummer Boy—arr. Gerald Sebesky.
2377851 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
2377851E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . .55.00
Hallelujah Chorus—arr. Timothy Loest.
10070380 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Holiday Fanfare (Based on I Saw Three Ships)—
arr. Michael Story.
10279801 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Christmas Fun—arr. John O'Reilly.
2419125 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .47.00
2419125E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . .47.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Christmas & Holiday • Beginning & Very Easy
Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases
and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice.
You can buy any of these titles with confidence!
Deck the Holidays—Rob Romeyn.
Look no further for the perfect holiday concert opener for your beginning band's very first
performance. Bright, festive, and very playable, it uses only the first six notes they learn!
Contrasting styles and interesting melodic lines in every part will keep the interest level high and
the preparation time low.
10609497 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 42.00
Holiday Bells—Traditional/arr. Robert E. Foster, Jr.
is well-known holiday favorite receives a new twist in this arrangement for first-year players.
e clever setting is written to be performed as a full-band piece or, for further variety, as a
percussion ensemble feature for seven players. Another option is to have the band play the
opening followed by just the percussion performing the first time through. On the repeat the
band can join in for a full-ensemble finish that's perfect for any holiday or winter band concert.
10570622 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
10570622E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Jingle Drums—Larry 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 44.00
ree Miniature Nutcrackers—arr. Michael Story.
"e Nutcracker" is one of the most popular ballets and contains some of the best-loved
Christmas music. is suite of three short movements scored especially for beginners includes
March; Dance of the Reed Flutes and Russian Dance (Trepak). e 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 56.00
Twinkle Little Christmas Star—arr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
10616347E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
A Whole Lot of Christmas—arr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 51.00
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