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Christmas & Holiday Selections easy
Christmas Swingsarr. Johnnie Vinson. Here is
the perfect choice for an entertaining and unique
holiday selection. A light swing treatment of Jingle-
Bell Rock, a lush version of Frosty the Snow Man
and a jazzy Here Comes Santa Claus have been
combined into a festive medley for young bands.
Sure to be an audience pleaser.
10098014 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
H Christmas Time with Charlie BrownVince
Guaraldi/arr. Moss. The Peanuts gang has become
a holiday institution, thanks in large part to the
wonderful music of Vince Guaraldi. Here, John Moss
arranges three of the most beloved tunes for your
young band, Christmas Time Is Here; Linus and Lucy
and O Tannenbaum. Filled with the lush harmonies
and catchy rhythms, this is sure to become a holiday
tradition with your band! Highly recommended!
2470772 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyTchaikovsky/
arr. Robert W. Smith & Michael Story. A holiday
treasure for your developing band! Join in the
celebration of music and dance with this classic
theme from "The Nutcracker." Written to be
performed by bands in the middle of the second
year of instruction.
10031465 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 56.00
n December SkyErik Morales. A lovely selection
for your winter concert! Lyrical melodic lines
with nice accompaniment and dynamic changes
provide a great opportunity to teach balance within
an ensemble. Good choice for bands with few
percussionists. Clarinets get the opening theme,
and the ending is sweet with flutes, oboes, clarinet,
and bells portraying twinkling stars.
2480685 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Deck the Halls with Chips And Salsaarr. Ed
Huckeby. The title says it all! Spice up your holiday
concert with this groovin' version of Deck The Halls!
The catchy Latin-rock beat uses tons of percussion
instruments to get things cookin' and gives your
drummers a chance to shine. As long as your first
trumpet players can hit the occasional "G," this will
come together very easily. A tasty holiday treat!
2468478 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Do You Hear What I Hear?Gloria Shayne
Baker/arr. Chris Sharp. This arrangement of a
holiday classic is written to be accessible to bands
at a wide range of ability levels. Solid block scoring
and appropriate doublings can accommodate a
group of almost any size. The delightful melody
is constantly interspersed with thoughtful
countermelodies and careful attention to texture.
A superb arrangement of this endearing classic!
10459809 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Dreidl AdventureScott Watson. Playing with a
dreidl at Hanukkah can be more than a game, in
the mind of a child it can be an adventure. Strategy
is plotted, risks are taken and the battle ensues.
This fanciful premise inspired this spirited setting
with intense rhythmic drive of the beloved melody
S'Vivon (The Dreidl), all within the ability level of
younger players.
10449842 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Elf DanceMatt Conaway. This charming dance
represents the Christmas Day after-party for the
hardworking elves in Santa's workshop. Musical
quotes from Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Up on the
Housetop demonstrate that even the "big man in
red" joins in the celebration after another job well
done. A nice addition to holiday performances.
10609505 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Fantasia on Christmas Comes Anew (Sing
We Now of Christmas)arr. Michael Story. This
festive carol is also known as Noel Nouvelet and
Sing We Now of Christmas, is a popular French
carol written in the early 1500s. Bright, festive and
sparkling, this fantasia setting will be sure to bring
a holiday smile to the faces of everyone this season!
10218264 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 57.00
n Feliz Navidadarr. Michael Brown. Here's a
terrific choice for your holiday concert! Adding a
nice Latin twist to your holiday offerings, this classic
by Jose Feliciano gives your percussion section a
chance in the spotlight. Your band will sound great
with this creative and well-scored arrangement,
that sits on the upper side of this level.
2701385 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Flourishing Noels (Fanfare on The First Noel)
arr. Travis J. Weller. Welcome in the joy of
the season with this spirited fanfare. Shimmering
fanfares abound in all sections of the band,
presented around fragments of The First Noel.
Everything is combined to create a spectacular
opener for a holiday concert!
10369934 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n The Gift of Christmasarr. James Swearingen.
There is no greater gift around the holiday season
than the wonderful joy of traditional Christmas carols.
All three of these popular selections capture the spirit
and true meaning of what Christmas is all about.
Band directors will find the music is easy to prepare,
while students will simply enjoy the fun involved in
performing this festive work. Merry Christmas!
10311943 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10311950 CD-The Eternal Journey . . . . 14.95
n God Rest Ye Merry Mallets (A Mallet Percussion
Feature)arr. Robert W. Smith. Feature your
entire percussion section on your holiday concert
with this unique arrangement of God Rest Ye
Merry Gentlemen. Mysterious at times, exciting
throughout, this is a fun and unique opportunity
to focus on keyboard percussion while creating a
musical highlight for all. Your percussionists will love
being in the starring role. Very highly recommended!
10280759 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeerarr.
Chris Sharp. It's not Christmas without Grandma
or this contemporary classic! It is scored for young
bands, but will work well as a novelty number
for groups of all experience levels. A well-written
arrangement that will add lots of light-hearted fare
to any holiday concert.
10091824 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Hanukkah Holidayarr. David Marshall. Good
Hanukkah pieces are few and far between, and
this is a good one! David Marshall's spirited
arrangement of three traditional Jewish folk songs
will give your holiday program a very special feeling!
Included in the medley are: O Hanukkah; Maoz Tzur
and Zum Gali Gali.
2265866 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Happy Holidays, Vol. 3 (Rudolph, the Red-
Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Coming to
Town, I'll Be Home for Christmas, Sleigh Ride)
arr. Jack Bullock. The third installment of this
popular and versatile series. Rudolph, the Red-
Nosed Reindeer; Santa Claus Is Coming to Town;
I'll Be Home for Christmas and Sleigh Ride are
included and can be performed as quintets,
woodwind or brass ensembles, or full concert
band. The ultimate in flexibility for programming
your holiday concert.
10601494 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 67.00
Hark! The Herald Tubas Singarr. Michael
Sweeney. Your tuba section is front and center
in this clever adaptation of the classic Christmas
carol. A great way to add fun to your holiday
concert and show some deserved respect to the
low end of your band!
10052934 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmasarr.
Victor Lopez. Don't miss out on this one! Lush and
solidly scored for young band, this setting will be a
warm addition to your holiday program. The soaring
melody travels throughout the sections of the band,
keeping everyone interested. A really nice selection!
2470905 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 62.00
Holiday Bobsled RunRobert Sheldon. Experience
a happy and carefree day of playing in the snow
with this charming holiday offering. Tuneful
melodies and a cheerful rhythmic accompaniment
set the playful mood, leading to a chromatic slide
down the hill after an exhilarating run!
10360973 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 49.00
n Holiday Celebrationsarr. Chris M. Bernotas.
Put your students and audience in the holiday
spirit with this delightful medley of well-known
songs of the seasons. The joyous Jingle Bells, the
hauntingly beautiful Coventry Carol, and the driving
Oh Chanukah all contribute to make sure this will be
a favorite on your next holiday concert.
10515872 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Holiday FlutecakeDavid Shaffer. What a
better way to celebrate the season than enjoying
a piece of Holiday Flutecake! As the title suggests,
the flute section is featured in a clever medley of
all time favorite holiday tunes. Easier brass and
woodwind parts, along with interesting percussion
sound effects, make this piece a breeze to prepare.
Everyone will LOVE this novelty piece and it's a sure
bet to be the hit of your holiday concert.
10458929 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10466606 CD-Of Time And Change . . . . 14.95
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How the Grinch Stole Christmasarr. Michael
Story. Dr Seuss' timeless Christmas tale comes
alive in this holiday medley! Michael's expert
arranging keeps things playable and retains the
impish fun of the theme. Featuring Welcome
Christmas; Trim Up The Tree and You're a Mean
One Mister Grinch, the sounds of these familiar
tunes will bring a smile to the faces of young and
old alike!
2446615 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 67.00
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmasarr.
James Kazik. Add some big fun to your holiday
festivities with this classic novelty song from the
'50s. This easy arrangement is guaranteed to put a
smile on everybody's face and maybe cause a few
youngsters to add a certain extra large gift to their
wish list.
10283901 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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In Regal Wonder (A Christmas Celebration)
Traditional/arr. Gary P. Gilroy. The Christmas
season is an exciting time filled with wonder and
marvel. It's certainly the most musical time of the
year as everywhere we turn we are treated to the
festive sounds of the season. Two of the most
regal carols, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and
Good King Wenceslas, are gracefully combined
for this superb presentation for young players,
giving young bands the opportunity to perform this
wonderfully musical material.
10570624 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Michael Story. Here' s a seasonal favorite that will
fit any program. Graceful and buoyant, it can be
put together in no time. You just can't miss with
this one.
10032862 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 62.00
H Jingle Bells and Jungle DrumsMark Williams.
Mark Williams does it again! This "Gene Krupa
meets Jingle Bells" novelty may well be the hit of
your holiday concert! Using a minor setting of Jingle
Bells with all sorts of creative percussion writing in
the tom-tom style of Sing, Sing, Sing, you'll have
your audience swinging to the beat and grinning
ear-to-ear by the time you finish. Jingle Bells
And Jungle Drums will really make your program
distinctive this year!
2345601 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 49.00
l Jingle Jazz (Build-A-Band)David Shaffer.
This popular holiday work for concert band is now
available in a version for groups with limited or
unbalanced instrumentations. This novel swing-
style arrangement of Jingle Bells will brighten up
holiday performances and continue to be a favorite
of performers and audiences alike. You'll need a
minimum amount of rehearsal time to get this one
ready for your holiday concert.
10609533 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Jingle JiveJames Lord Pierpont/arr. Steve
Hodges. Clever and upbeat, this cheery arrange-
ment of Jingle Bells invites all sections of the band
to have some fun. With jazzy variations of the
melody, call-and-response interplay, and a dynamic
"big band" ending, this is the perfect upbeat ending
to your holiday concert!
10360975 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n The Kings of Swing (Based on We Three Kings)
arr. Michael Story. These are some very cool
kings indeed! Here's a snappy jazz-waltz treatment
of the popular Christmas carol We Three Kings. The
perfect holiday programming solution to bring the
beat up a notch while introducing your developing
band to swing style.
10520386 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 57.00
n Kingsfoldarr. Johnnie Vinson. The haunting
melody of this traditional tune is freely adapted in
this setting for young bands. The minor melody is
stated first by low clarinets and horns. The next
section introduces an original theme, which is
then combined with the first melody in the moving
final section. Beautifully paced and scored largely
in chorale fashion, this is a wonderfully fresh and
unique offering for holiday or winter concerts.
10530802 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Lo, How a Rose E'er Bloomingarr. Larry
Kerchner. A lovely, subdued arrangement of the
beautiful Christmas chorale. Good for teaching
phrasing, balance and intonation, and also for creating
a moment of hushed emotion in your concert.
2431906 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 70.00
n A Marshmallow WorldCarl Sigman & Peter de
Rose/arr. Michael Story. This bright swing holiday
tune with a subtle rock beat has been recorded by
many artists over the years but was first released
by Bing Crosby. A super teaching opportunity to
introduce swing style to your developing band, be
sure to include this whipped cream treat on your
holiday program. Simply delightful!
10520282 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
l Merry Christmas, Darlingarr. Michael Brown.
Recorded by The Carpenters in 1970, this tender
and familiar tune has remained a consistent
holiday favorite throughout the years, and has
been covered by a wide range of artists. This great
sounding version for younger players is sure to be
instantly recognized and appreciated by all.
10629637 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l The Merry Kingsarr. Andrew Balent. We
Three Kings and Good King Wenceslas are used
in this clever holiday arrangement of these two
carols about kings. You'll find several interesting
harmonic twists on these favorites that are both
surprising and fun. It's a nice fresh take on these
holiday classics.
10616335 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 60.00
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by directors.
African Bell Carol (Percussion Section
Feature)—arr. Robert W. Smith.
2700105 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .62.00
All I Want for Christmas Is You—Mariah Carey
& Walter Afanasieff/arr. Michael Brown.
10530798 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Canon for Christmas (Based upon Canon in D)—
Larry Clark.
10521876 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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The 3-Minute Nutcracker—
P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Lloyd Conley.
10098019 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10098019E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . .50.00
Bobsled Run—Lloyd Conley.
10067029 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .58.00
Celebrate the Season—Matt Conaway.
10459033 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .48.00
A Marshmallow World—
Carl Sigman & Peter de Rose/arr. Michael Story.
10520282 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Christmas Festival—
Leroy Anderson/arr. R. Smith.
10032864 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .67.00
10032864E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . .67.00
Angelic Hosts Proclaim!
(A Holiday Flourish for Winds and Percussion)—
Jonathan McBride.
10522823 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .48.00
A Cartoon Christmas—arr. Michael Story.
2700149 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .62.00
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