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Christmas & Holiday
n Big Noise from the North Polearr. Mike
Collins-Dowden. Jingle Bells meets Big Noise
from Winnetka, complete with minor key and the
drummer laying down a Krupa groove! It swings
hard from top to bottom, has no solos, and is
very clever. With limited brass ranges, this
arrangement is playable by groups of almost any
age and provides a great way to feature a drummer.
This chart will be the most fun you have playing a
Christmas tune all year! Highly recommended!
10517403 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 50.00
n Caribbean Christmasarr. Doug Beach &
George Shutack. This infectious islands chart is
sure to light up any holiday concert! Caribbean
Christmas is a medley featuring Joy to the World,
Good King Wenceslas and We Wish You a Merry
Christmas, all with solid ensemble writing, spots for
improvisation, and a burning groove. Full of fun and
excitement, this one will have them wanting to get
up and dance to their favorite holiday tune!
10515792 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 48.00
n Carol of the Bellsarr. Paul Clark. Take a familiar
holiday classic, give it to a creative arranger, and
you get a hard-driving rock chart that's filled with
instrumental and dynamic contrasts. After an
attention-grabbing introduction, a few bars of the
melody are played quietly in 3/4. Then it's straight-
ahead rock in 4/4! The open solo section for any
instrument has only two chords, and the chart
works fine even if the solo section is omitted. The
trumpets never leave the staff, and it's playable with
optional limited instrumentation. It's the perfect
"something different" for holiday concerts!
10311477 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 48.00
H A Charlie Brown ChristmasVince Guaraldi/
arr. Paul Murtha. Vince Guaraldi's music provided
a level of jazz sophistication for the popular Charlie
Brown television specials, and his holiday offerings
were some of the best! This appealing medley
includes Linus and Lucy; Skating; O Tannenbaum
and Christmas Time is Here. Highly recommended
as the hit of the season!
2702201 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 50.00
H A Child Is BornThad Jones/arr. John Denton.
This wonderful jazz standard by Thad Jones moves
smoothly through a few styles - first as a ballad, then
as a moderate jazz waltz, then as a bossa in four,
and back to the jazz waltz feel - all the while keeping
the beauty and integrity of the original. Written or
ad lib solos are for alto sax and trumpet. Gorgeous
chord voicings and tasty contrapuntal lines support
this beautiful tune in a very tasteful way!
2701948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 52.00
n A Child Is BornThad Jones. Composed and
arranged by Thad Jones, this is an absolutely
gorgeous ballad in 3/4 that is a "must" for any good
jazz library! It's one of the most "tasteful" jazz charts
ever written!
543421 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 48.00
H A Child Is BornThad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia.
Thad Jones' most popular and unforgettable
composition will provide your players with a
great ballad experience. Mike Carubia's tasteful
arrangement captures all the charm of the original
without the difficulty, and features a written piano
and optional flute melody to start the second
chorus. Also appropriate for holiday performances,
A Child is Born will capture the hearts of your
audiences and the young musicians who play this
soulful tune. Highly recommended!
10280869 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 50.00
A Chili Pepper Christmasarr. Doug Beach &
George Shutack. Though it took some time and
effort to convince the famous "Chili Pepper" to
tackle the concept of holiday music, it's finally a
reality! Featuring three great classics, I Saw Three
Ships, Angels We Have Heard on High, and Jingle
Bells, this samba style medley at the medium
level is a joyous celebration of the holidays. While
improvisation is encouraged, sheets with written
solo lines for both open sections are included.
Highly recommended!
10345366 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 52.00
n Christmas and Holiday Jazz Saver Pack No. 1
arr. Paul Clark. All wrapped up in a special
budget-saving jazz pack are four wonderful
Christmas charts by master arranger Paul Clark.
Included are complete arrangements of Good
King Wenceslas; Still, Still, Still; Jingle Bells and
Funky Ol' Saint Nick. All arrangements fall at the
medium-easy level — the styles include two rock
charts, a ballad and a swing tune providing a well-
rounded set perfect for any holiday or winter concert
performance. These charts are very audience-
friendly and the whole set costs less than half the
cost of the same tunes if purchased separately.
Included in the set are links for free full-performance
mp3 downloads of all four charts. A great Christmas
gift to you, your students and audiences!
10371299 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 60.00
n Christmas and Holiday Jazz Saver Pack No. 2
arr. Andy Clark & Paul Clark. Load up on holiday
favorites with these terrific arrangements of four
popular Chistmas charts in one outstanding Budget-
Stretching Jazz Pack. Included are Swing the Songs
of Christmas, Santa Rocks the House, and Up on
the Housetop arranged by Paul Clark, and Joy to
the World arranged by Andy Clark. All the charts are
written at the medium-easy grade level, and the full
set of four charts is less than half of the cost of the
tunes if purchased separately. The set also includes
links for free full performance mp3 downloads of the
four charts. Fun, audience-friendly music that will be
the hit of your holiday performances!
10457911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 68.00
H A Christmas Fantasy for Jazz BandPaul
Clark. This very creative arrangement based
upon What Child is This? and O Come, O Come
Emmanuel will make a wonderful addition to holiday
concerts. With very few exceptions, the horn parts
amazingly never play anything more complicated
than quarter notes and the ranges are very
reasonable, yet the sound is huge and impressive.
For musical contrast, there are short written solos
for piano, alto, trumpet, and a short duet for both
altos accompanied by a driving, "steamroller"
rock feel. It's also playable with an optional
reduced instrumentation of 3 saxes, 3 trumpets,
1 trombone and 3 rhythm. Totally awesome and
highly recommended!
10032005 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Christmas Islandarr. Paul Murtha. Composed
in the '40s and originally recorded by the Andrews
Sisters, Christmas Island has been recorded
countless times since then, notably by Ella
Fitzgerald and also by Leon Redbone as heard in
the movie "Elf." Paul Murtha's version is set in a
medium swing style with cool voicings for younger
jazz bands.
10461386 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
4 The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting
on an Open Fire)arr. Mark Taylor. One of
the most iconic holiday tunes of all time, The
Christmas Song as composed by Mel Torme
and Robert Wells is treated here in a masterfully
constructed setting featuring a flugelhorn soloist.
In a traditional ballad style, this arrangement
features tasteful accompaniment figures, creative
harmonies, and brief interludes of double-time
swing in the solo section.
10617888 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
H Christmas Time Is HereVince Guaraldi/arr.
Roger Holmes. Vince Guaraldi's touching ballad
from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will feel as
familiar as an old friend. This feature for vocal
soloist makes a simply wonderful addition to your
holiday concert! Vocal in C.
2470804 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
or Tenor Sax . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Christmas Tree Ride (O Tannenbaum)arr.
Victor Lopez. This very accessible holiday chart is
based on O Tannenbaum and is in a bossa/rock
style played at around 138 bpm with a brief easy-
to-interpret 3/4 interlude that provides interesting
contrast. Additional features include a written alto
sax solo and trumpet 1 range to written E top space,
plus it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. It's Victor Lopez, it's Christmas,
and it's accessible! What more do you need?
10513985 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Comfort and Joyarr. Rick Hirsch. With Comfort
and Joy, the melody is generously passed around
the ensemble to keep everyone happy, plus there
is written solo space for tenor, alto, piano and
some drum fills, too. The lead trumpet range is
to written B-flat above the staff and an optional
vibes part is included. A superb holiday swinger at
around 180 bpm!
10452118 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
H Dashing Through the Snow!Andy Clark.
This "joyful Santa shuffle" is a delightful swing
arrangement of Jingle Bells that will spice up your
holiday season performances while providing you
with a great tool for teaching the classic swing style to
young jazz ensembles. Solidly scored so it will sound
great even with limited instrumentations, this chart
has no solos, is accessible, and includes outstanding
sectional interplay and full band passages. It's sure
to be a favorite with your students, and audiences will
love it! Very highly recommended!
10050238 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Deck the Hallarr. Peter Blair. This outstanding
arrangement of a traditional holiday favorite gets a
Mannheim Steamroller twist. With a contemporary
rock groove, beautiful harmonies throughout, easy
rhythms and ranges, a written 1st alto melody line
and a smooth modulation, this chart will prove to be
a successful and fun holiday experience! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10092986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 48.00
n Deck the Hallsarr. Ted Blumenthal. This
creative, funk style chart of the traditional
Christmas carol is featured on The Adventures In
Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Christmas CD. As the
arranger puts it, this is a party song and the party
has a really rockin' big band, making it one you
won't want to miss!
2475298 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 56.00
Deck the Hallsarr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
Yeah, a calypso holiday chart! Here's a very clever
arrangement that is easy to play and sure to please.
The features include a written solo for tenor 1, a
trumpet 1 range to written F top line, optional parts
for expanded instrumentations, and an interlude
with counterpoint. Ideal for that all-important
holiday concert!
10452094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 48.00
H
Doctor No-el (Based on Ukrainian Bell Carol)
arr. Mike Story. Mike Story's adaptation of the
holiday melody Ukrainian Bell Carol adds some
tongue-in-cheek, spy-themed flavor to your holiday
concert. It's easy to rehearse and perform, has
8-bar written solos for tenor, trumpet and trombone,
the trumpet 1 range is to written D fourth line, and
includes clearly notated rhythm section parts... a
very nice holiday package! Plus, it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Great change-of-pace programming!
10303582 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 42.00
H
Everybody's Waitin' for the Man with the Bag
arr. Rick Stitzel. Composed in the '50s, this
entertaining holiday tune has been recorded
notably by Kay Starr, and more recently by the Brian
Setzer Orchestra. For vocalist and big band, this is
a dynamic and swingin' addition to any holiday
performance! Vocal in A-flat.
10283028 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
or Tenor Sax . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Feliz NavidadJose Feliciano/arr. Peter Blair.
A holiday favorite for sure, this Jose Feliciano
classic is set here as a bossa nova at about 128
bpm. It's a fine arrangement, well-notated, tasty,
and a breeze to assemble for a concert. Written
solos for either 1st or 2nd alto sax are included,
and the trumpet 1 range goes to written G on top of
the staff. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Give it a listen, and you'll like it!
10452092 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 48.00
H Feliz NavidadJose Feliciano/arr. Victor Lopez. No
worries for the holiday concert! This holiday favorite
is recognizable, easy to rehearse and play, and the
band will really enjoy it. It's a complete package with
a Latin rock groove, easy ranges, a flexible written
solo section for all winds, and an optional percussion
part. There's even a section of Jingle Bells thrown
in for good measure. This will be the holiday tune
for young jazz ensembles! Highly recommended!
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10066742 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 45.00
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often by directors.
You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch—
Albert Hague/arr. Mike Story.
10028065 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 42.00
Baby, It's Cold Outside—
Frank Loesser/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10098801 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
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A Marshmallow World—arr. Mike Story.
10513865 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
My Favorite Things (from "The Sound of Music")
—Richard Rodgers/arr. Paul Murtha.
10072787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
10072787E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
Jingle Bell Rock—arr. Paul Cook.
2467652 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
Feliz Navidad—Jose Feliciano/arr. Victor Lopez.
10066742 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Christmas Tree Ride (O Tannenbaum)—
arr. Victor Lopez.
10513985 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
10513985E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Dashing Through the Snow!—Andy Clark.
10050238 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 45.00
Doctor No-el (Based on Ukrainian Bell Carol)—
arr. Mike Story.
10303582 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 42.00
We Three Swing (We Three Kings)—
arr. Vince Gassi.
10513867 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 42.00
10513867E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . .E 42.00
