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Christmas & Holiday
H Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!Jule
Styne/arr. Alan Baylock. This swinging holiday
arrangement is a slightly easier version of the
chart that Alan Baylock did for the USAF Airmen
of Note. It features the saxes in a "four brothers"
setting with written solo space provided for each
of the five saxes if desired. The lead trumpet range
is to written B above the staff and there are parts
included for optional expanded instrumentations.
Here's a Christmas chart with substance!
10311437 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
H
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!Jule
Styne/arr. Gordon Goodwin. In the style of Basie
and Hefti, this Gordon Goodwin adaptation of the
wonderful holiday classic is set in a medium swing
style. Not a drum showcase, but the drummer has
plenty of solo space beginning on brushes, then to
sticks as the intensity rises. There is a flute part on
second alto (can be omitted) and a percussion part
for vibes. The optional solo space is for alto, tenor,
trumpet, trombone, and the lead trumpet range is
to written high E. A great sax section soli rounds out
this excellent chart. This one is so nice, you'll want
to play it year 'round! Highly recommended!
10093207 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 70.00
The Little Drummer Boyarr. Rob Holmes.
Here's a very clever arrangement of this holiday
gem! It's a drum set on brushes feature at
around 172 bpm in the style of Hefti's Cute with
a written or ad lib trumpet 2 solo. There's tons of
nice ensemble work and a lead trumpet range up
to written A above the staff. A nice sax soli and a
unison interlude complete this Christmas package!
10513909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
The Little Drummer Boyarr. Gordon Goodwin.
Here's Gordon Goodwin's slow, funky version of
the holiday classic that's very clever with the initial
melody line played by bass trombone and bari sax.
The tempo is 110 bpm, it has soprano sax lead, and
solo space for all saxes, trumpet 4, and trombones
1 and 2. The lead trumpet range is up to high A-flat.
Very cool chart!
10513954 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 70.00
n Lo, How a Rose E'er Bloomingarr. Bob Curnow.
With a nod to the wonderful Dave Maddux arrange-
ment written for the vocal group First Call, Bob
Curnow has created a gorgeous version for big
band. Every jazz group needs Christmas charts to
perform, and this one is beautiful in its simplicity
and overall effect. It begins quietly in a jazz chorale
style and gradually builds to a dramatic climax
followed by a sonorous ending. There are no
solos. Turn off the house lights, put the spotlight on
your band, and you will be able to hear a pin drop
when you finish this beautiful arrangement. Very
highly recommended!
10185714 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 47.00
A Marshmallow Worldarr. Mike Story. Nothing
says holiday concert like A Marshmallow World!
Mike Story arranges this standard as an easy-
to-rehearse chart that has appeal and a catchy,
familiar melody. There are brief written solos
for trumpet, tenor, alto, and trombone, effective
ensemble passages, and a swing style tempo
around 136 bpm. It's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. This is a
well-written chart that will have terrific band and
audience appeal!
10513865 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 42.00
n Mister Jinglesarr. Bob Turner. Mister Jingles
is a lighthearted jazz waltz version of the holiday
favorite Jingle Bells that will be welcomed
change-of-pace programming for any holiday
jazz performance! Played at around 168 bpm, it
includes interesting ensemble passages, a light
and airy jazz style, and a written or improvised
piano solo near the end. This unique chart is also
available as a flexible instrumentation combo chart
(Pepper number 10517612).
10517620 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
n The Most Wonderful Time of the Yeararr.
Paul Murtha. Composed in 1963 and initially
recorded by Andy Williams, this holiday favorite
has remained immensely popular through the
years and has been recorded by countless artists.
Treated here in a light jazz waltz style, this chart for
developing players adds a nice festive touch to any
holiday or winter concert. Highly recommended!
10523758 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
H
My Favorite Things (from "The Sound of Music")
Richard Rodgers/arr. Paul Murtha. Equally at
home on holiday concerts or any performance,
this popular tune from "The Sound of Music" is
arranged here as a jazz waltz. It features a relaxed,
easy-flowing swing style, a melody that is passed
from section to section, and short written or ad lib
solos for trumpet and tenor sax. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10072787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
No L in Swing (Based on The First Noel)arr.
Mike Story. Based on The First Noel, this is a very
clever jazz waltz treatment (with a little 4/4 thrown
in) of this holiday favorite arranged by Mike Story
that swings loose and big! Written-out solos for
alto sax and trumpet as well as easy ranges and
rhythms throughout make this chart an outstanding
choice. A must-have for your holiday program!
Highly recommended!
10011903 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 42.00
H The Nutcracker Suite (Nine-Movement Suite)
arr. Strayhorn & Ellington/ed. Lindberg. This
authentic edition of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker
Suite," as arranged in 1960 by Billy Strayhorn and
Duke Ellington, was assembled from the original
manuscripts held in the Strayhorn Repository
and the Ellington Collection of the Smithsonian
Institution's National Museum of American History.
For purposes of accuracy, the manuscripts were
cross-checked carefully with the original Duke
Ellington Orchestra recording. Edited by Jeff
Lindberg, this nine-movement suite is part of the
Jazz Legend Series.
10093221 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . A 399.00
H
Nutcracker Swingarr. Michael Story. This is
your swingin' holiday chart! The familiar heralding
brass opening transitions into an easy swing feel
with clear articulation throughout. With easy rhythms
and written solos for alto, trumpet and trombone,
this is an ideal holiday concert chart for younger
players. This chart a best buy! Highly recommended!
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10071878 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 42.00
4 O Holy Nightarr. Rich Woolworth. Looking for
something fresh and appealing to feature your
jazz band on your upcoming holiday concert?
Rich Woolworth's setting of O Holy Night is an
appropriate candidate with its up-tempo swing
style and written or ad lib solos for tenor sax and
trumpet. A contrasting slower and solemn section
near the end sets an appropriate tone before
returning to the original style and feel. Here is a
welcome change-of-pace offering for winter or
holiday performances!
10605796 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 50.00
n O Holy NightAdolphe Adam/arr. Paul Clark.
Feature your flugelhorn or trumpet soloist on this
timeless Christmas classic! Although usually in
6/8 or 12/8, this beautiful tune works great in 4/4,
making it much easier to prepare. The solo trumpet
part only has one G above the staff, and an optional
lower note is provided. A short improvisation section
is optional, and a suggested solo is included. In
addition to the trumpet, all sections of the band
have the melody at some point. You and your band
will love the reaction you'll get from the audience
at your holiday concert with this truly gorgeous
arrangement. Beautifully done!
10050276 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 48.00
n O Little Town of Bethlehemarr. Rich
Woolworth. O Little Town of Bethlehem as a laid-
back swing chart? Yes, Rich Woolworth makes it
happen with this chart that remains playable and
easy to work up in a short amount of time. There's
also a nice and short brass chorale section to give
a little contrast to the swingin' ensemble feel.
Additional highlights include a written or ad lib solo
for alto sax, a modulation up, and plenty of solo fills
to keep the drummer happy. It's joyful, it's festive,
and a real crowd pleaser!
10517425 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 50.00
n Rest Ye Merry Sambaarr. Paul Baker. Based
on the traditional God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,
this samba treatment by arranger Paul Baker is
just right. After a short chorale intro, the samba
rhythm kicks in with either a cut-time or a bright-
four groove. Written-out or improvised solos are
provided for alto 1 and trombone 2, but cued
for trombone 1, plus a drum and/or percussion
solo. A nice shout chorus and an optional
auxiliary percussion part complete this excellent
arrangement. This chart will add some excitement
to your holiday concert! Highly recommended!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10277643 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 48.00
n Rockin' Around the Christmas TreeJohnny
Marks/arr. Chris Sharp. This one really does rock!
Chris Sharp did a great job bringing a real jazz-rock
feel to this holiday classic. And just when you
thought you knew where it was headed, he throws
in a killer swing section to wrap it up. Intermediate
level ensembles will eat this one up!
2700294 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
n A Rockin' Merry Christmasarr. Larry Neeck.
This hard-hitting rock version of Joy to the World will
bring down the house at winter or holiday concerts.
The fully-scored ensemble writing is well within the
capabilities of young players or will be an instant
crowd-pleaser for more mature players with limited
rehearsal time. An optional solo section includes
written solos, and the chart sounds great even with
optional limited instrumentations. Rock your band
and audience with A Rockin' Merry Christmas!
10457921 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 48.00
H Rudolph, the Red-Nosed ReindeerJohnny
Marks/arr. Chris Sharp. Take your band on a tour
of musical styles as everyone's favorite Christmas
song gets a special treatment by arranger Chris
Sharp. Opening with a slow trumpet solo a la Harry
James, it soon breaks into an up-tempo swing that
will have everyone's toes tappin'! Then, it goes
alternating through rock, swing, and salsa styles
before it finally makes a big, bluesy, big-band
finish. Highly recommended!
2700682 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
n Santa Babyarr. Gordon Goodwin. In the hands
of master arranger and composer Gordon Goodwin,
this often-recorded Christmas novelty becomes a
holiday tour de force for big bands. It's a shuffle
at about 135 bpm with the melody played by bass
trombone! More features include a sax soli, optional
piccolo in alto 2, and the lead trumpet range is up to
written high G. Add in a few modulations with solo
space provided for altos 1 and 2, tenors 1 and 2,
trumpet 4, and trombones and you have a swingin',
fun, and clever chart in every way!
10513950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 70.00
H Santa Babyarr. Roger Holmes. Originally
recorded by Eartha Kitt in the 1950s, this clever
and cute holiday favorite has also been recorded by
a wide variety of artists in addition to being featured
in the movie "Elf." This medium swing arrangement
is a natural for vocal solo with jazz band and is sure
to be a highlight of any holiday concert. Highly
recommended! Vocal in E-flat.
10317251 Jazz Ensemble
& Vocalist
or Tenor Sax . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Santa Babyarr. John Berry. Most notably
recorded by Eartha Kitt, but also featured in the
movie "Elf" as recorded by Madonna, here is a
terrific medium swing chart guaranteed to spice up
your holiday concert! Tenor sax is featured on the
melody and there are short written or improvised
solos for trumpet and trombone as well. Plenty of
great ensemble writing! Highly recommended!
10072807 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
n Santa Babyarr. Mike Story. One of the finest
arrangers for easy charts, Mike Story brings this
holiday standard to life for younger players. With an
easy swing feel, written solos for tenor 1, trumpet 1
and trombone 1, and very accessible brass ranges,
this chart is ideal for holiday performances. It's a
cute tune, a fine arrangement and it's very easy to
rehearse and play. Highly recommended! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277448 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Santa Claus Is Coming to TownCoots &
Gillespie/arr. Dave Wolpe. You'd better watch out,
because Dave Wolpe's up-tempo arrangement of
this holiday favorite really brings Santa to town!
This one features the vocalist in a special way and
includes a tenor sax part which can be substituted
for the vocal part. Vocal in G.
2227478 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
or Tenor Sax . . . . . . . . M 54.00
Santa Claus Is Coming to Townarr. Mike
Lewis. Santa's coming to town, and he's swingin'
all the way! Mike Lewis has taken this holiday
chestnut and wrapped it up to fit squarely at the
easy level. Easy swing figures, and effectively
written solos for tenor sax and piano add to the
charm. Nice!
2474208 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 48.00
n Silent Nightarr. Paul Clark. What a gorgeous
arrangement! Paul Clark arranges Silent Night
exactly the way it should be... as a pretty ballad
in 3/4 loaded with luscious chords, a smooth
written solo and a quiet ending that's as pretty as
starlight. Playable with reduced instrumentation and
perfect for younger bands, this tune is so pretty that
advanced bands will appreciate having this in their
folders for that last-minute holiday gig!
2379915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 34.00
Sleigh RideLeroy Anderson/arr. Mike Lewis.
Leroy Anderson's classic winter tune gets a clever,
updated twist in this bright swing version. A rhythm
section pedal point, section work galore and a big
shout chorus keeps things interesting. Nice!
2443505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 60.00
4 Sleigh RideLeroy Anderson/arr. Mike Story.
Ride on with this classic Leroy Anderson holiday
tune scored for young jazz band accessibility. The
style is a happy swing that will have your holiday
concert audiences tapping toes and snapping
fingers. Included are written melodic solos for alto
and tenor sax, easy brass ranges, simple rhythms,
and all the optional parts to include flute, clarinet,
and vibraphone, plus it's playable with optional
reduced instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10593749 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 42.00
n Still, Still, Stillarr. Paul Clark. This warm,
colorful rock-ballad arrangement of the popular
carol is a superior choice for any holiday
performance! Trumpets or flugelhorns sound
beautiful carrying the melodic lead in this
exceptional chart. It will come together with a
minimum of rehearsal time, and will be the highlight
of your holiday concert! Highly recommended!
2478489 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 48.00
n Sugarplum Rock (from "The Nutcracker Suite")
arr. Paul Clark. What's a holiday concert
performance without something from the
"Nutcracker Suite?" This sure-fire contemporary
rock chart includes lots of easy to prepare ensemble
playing, an open solo section for anybody (on just
one chord) and a driving rock beat that puts your
rhythm section right at home. This will make for a
memorable performance at your holiday concerts!
Highly recommended!
10094364 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 48.00
