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He Sleigh Ride—Leroy Anderson. A superb, secular holiday selection! Known and loved by all, this happy, light-hearted piece is perfect for evoking the joy and happiness of the holiday season in the minds of everyone who hears it. 89193
Band Set & Score........ .70.00
e Snow Day Celebration!—Alan Stein. Very seldom will you find two words that produce such feelings of happiness as "snow day!" Capture those same feelings of freedom and playfulness this concert season with this delightful holiday treat. The perfect addition to any winter concert that will continue to be a favorite year after year. 10027599 Band Set & Score........ .65.00
n Stars and Stripes for Christmas—John Philip Sousa & Robert Foster. This is hilarious! Jingle Bells; Hallelujah Chorus; We Wish You A Merry Christmas and Angels We Have Heard On High are intertwined with The Stars And Stripes Forever in such an ingenious way, every time the melody changes you have to laugh! We think even John Philip Sousa himself would have enjoyed this, and we guarantee that you and your audiences will! This will make a terrific concert closer, too! Highly recommended! 2474601 Band Set & Score........ .85.00
4 'Twas the Night Before...—David Shaffer. With a fanfare emphasis on the brass and percussion section, here is a high-energy medley of pure enjoyment. Four classic Christmas tunes have been cleverly woven into the perfect opening holiday fanfare or a dramatic closer to your program. The addition of optional antiphonal brass will make this arrangement a sure hit for your holiday program. 10311845 Band Set & Score........ .68.00
n We Wish You a Mambo Christmas—arr. Erik Morales. Celebrate the holidays mambo- style! Using a host of Latin percussion instruments and authentic grooves, this smokin' hot chart will usher in the season with style. A cool drum break adds even more flair to the festivities. This is one holiday selection your audience won't soon forget! 10279446 Band Set & Score........ .70.00
e Whisper to Their Souls—Samuel R. Hazo. Here is a unique and creative setting of the familiar tune Greensleeves (What Child Is This?) that opens with the melody scored softly for the woodwinds. The full ensemble contributes a series of harmonically rich phrases until the work reaches and emotional climax at the powerfully scored key change. While this is certainly effective as a holiday offering, it can be performed as a memorable tone poem any time of the year. 10051805 Band Set & Score........ .65.00
e A Winter's Night (based on Silent Night)— arr. Rick Kirby. The beloved carol receives a modern treatment in this beautiful setting. An oboe solo accompanied by piano sets the stage for an impressive rhapsodic approach that includes lush full ensemble passages with harmonic twists, solos for recorder and euphonium and also band vocals at the end. Sure to be a holiday program highlight. 10281888 Band Set & Score........ .60.00
4 Yuletide Tapestry—Gary E. Parks. Just as the title implies, this seasonal arrangement weaves five holiday favorites together into an enjoyable and playable medley. The percussionists will especially enjoy the opportunity to show off their varied skills as the band plays through styles ranging from traditional to Latin jazz. Holiday favorites featured are Sing We Now of Christmas; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; The Holly and the Ivy and Deck the Halls. 10311391 Band Set & Score........ .75.00
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n Country Cookin' Christmas—arr. Jeff Simmons. Traditional Christmas melodies are surrounded with an atmosphere of country- styled sounds and effects that prove to be truly genuine to the country and bluegrass genres. Full of fun and interesting twists, it's a down home tune that'll have you longing for that big Christmas dinner. 10335920 Band Set & Score........ .80.00
n Ding Dong! Merrily on High—arr. Strand, Helge & Dawson. Holiday sounds ring out with this unique setting! Originally arranged for choral groups, this is an outstanding adaptation for concert band. The percussion section is used to great effect, and the intertwining of individual parts is really quite refreshing. Highly recommended! 2480451 Band Set & Score........ .70.00
H The Eighth Candle—arr. Steve Reisteter. Mature bands will enjoy programming this fine Hanukkah selection in their holiday concerts. It is a true symphonic treatment of original themes which sound so authentic
work conveys the sense of reverence and solemnity associated with the season. 2700358 Band Set & Score........ .85.00
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H Emmanuel Variants—Robert E. Foster. Serving a dual purpose as a contest piece or as a real tour de force on a Christmas concert, Emmanuel Variants is an exceptionally innovative setting of the ancient and well known Christmas carol O Come, O Come Emmanuel. Beginning with a stirring brass fanfare leading into a quiet, meditative setting of the hymn, a series of developments utilizing different voicings, rhythmic treatments and harmonic developments follows. This most appealing treatment then concludes with a return of the brass fanfare for a brilliant finale! 2216729 Band Set & Score........ .65.00
n Fantasia on a 13th Century Carol (March of the Three Kings)—James Hosay. Here's a substantial concert work to showcase your band at the next holiday program! The timeless Christmas melody March of the Three Kings is presented through many continuous variations and styles that build to an exciting finale. The opening has a big bold sound, followed by a quieter flute solo supported by delicate textures of woodwinds and brass. Sleigh bells make an appearance, there's a dynamic percussion section interlude, and even a quiet moment of vocal chant. 10015596 Band Set & Score........ .79.00
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n Holiday Piece—David Foster/arr. Dawson. David Foster's sensational setting of Ukrainian Bell Carol has been expertly arranged for concert band and will be a sparkling addition to holiday progamming. 10079113 Band Set & Score........ .75.00
e Holiday Portraits—arr. Sean O'Loughlin. If you're looking for a challenging Christmas piece that is well worth the effort, look to this bold medley of holiday favorites. You will hear a potpourri of festive tunes, such as Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Deck the Halls, Good King Wenceslas and O Come All Ye Faithful cleverly woven together with snippets of symphonic music favorites. An ideal opener or closer for your holiday concert! 10094956 Band Set & Score........ .95.00
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e The Night before Christmas—Randol Alan Bass. This beloved Christmas poem is given the ultimate treatment with the addition of this
score for concert band includes numerous solos and masterful scoring to provide a most fitting framework for this treasured poem. Holiday programming at its best! 10032555 Band Set & Score with Narration ........... .75.00
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n On This Day—arr. Tom Wallace. Based on the tune Personent Hodie (On This Day Earth Shall Ring), this treatment of the carol mixes medieval and contemporary styles. Alternating between dark, mysterious, and festive moods, this winter holiday spectacular features an ever-changing kaleidoscope of fascinating instrumental colors. 10185475 Band Set & Score........ .75.00
He Russian Christmas Music—Alfred Reed. Based on an ancient Russian Christmas carol, a good deal of original material and some motif elements from liturgical music of the Eastern Orthodox Church, this is a massive, powerful work that provides a real showcase for a mature band. 353169
Band Set & Score........ .80.00
n Secret Agent Santa—arr. Jeff Simmons. Students and audiences will love this hilarious romp through the many secret agent cliches lurking in this fun-filled holiday piece. 10185477 Band Set & Score........ .75.00
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