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Adeste Fidelis—arr. Richard DeRosa. Arranged
for the WDR Big Band (Germany), Richard
DeRosa has written a beautiful masterpiece on
this traditional Christmas favorite. Scored as a full
ensemble chorale, this moving piece is filled with
fluid cantabile lines, engaging counterpoint, lush
harmonies, interesting modulations and gorgeous
ensemble climaxes. The use of the rhythm section
is kept to a minimum, with only bass and drums/
triangle, as the focus is on a pure chorale sound.
Soaring trumpets glide this Christmas favorite
to a pleasing finale. DeRosa's interpretation
of Adeste Fideles is a fantastic addition to any
holiday concert program, and will surely stun and
move your audiences with its allure.
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Angels We Have Heard on High—arr. Richard
DeRosa. Set as a bright swinger at about 200
bpm, and originally arranged for the WDR Big
Band (Germany), Richard DeRosa's arrangement
of the traditional Christmas song Angels We Have
Heard on High is an adventure from beginning
to end! Reminiscent of Neil Hefti's arrangement
of Cute for the Count Basie Orchestra, DeRosa
starts off with some interplay between the wind
melody and drums. There's solo space for drums
and piano or guitar, and the lead saxophone is on
soprano. Replace the first "Gloria" section with a
great bebop sax soli and this arrangement already
has audiences waiting to hear what comes next.
Inventive and creative!
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H A Child Is Born—Thad 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!
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H Deck the Halls—arr. 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!
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4 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—arr. Rich
DeRosa. As arranged for the WDR Big Band,
Rich DeRosa's arrangement of the traditional
Christmas carol Hark, the Herald Angels Sing is a
light, happy, easy-swinging chart that is playable
by almost any band. Modest brass ranges, a laid-
back tempo, moderate rhythms and solo space
for trumpet make this a great chart to feature on
any holiday concert.
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H Hot Chocolate (from "The Polar Express")—
Ballard & Silvestri/arr. John Berry. Here is an
up-tempo and entertaining swing chart from the
hit movie "The Polar Express." Including crisp
ensemble writing with a sprinkling of band vocals,
this is a great addition to a holiday concert, or for
any time of the year!
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e I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day—arr.
Gordon Goodwin. If you're looking for a more
substantial holiday offering for better groups,
this Gordon Goodwin chart is it! It's a medium-
slow swing take on this Johnny Marks standard
with a few modulations, outstanding ensemble
passages, terrific shout choruses, and solo space
for all saxes, trumpet 4 and trombones 1 and 2.
Very creative!
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H Jingle Bells (as recorded by the Glenn
Miller Orchestra)—arr. John LaBarbera. From
the popular CD In The Christmas Mood recorded
by the esteemed Glenn Miller Alumni Band, this
swingin' chart in the classic Miller style has been
used in several recent motion pictures. Your
audiences and players will enjoy this throw back
to the glory years of the swing era!
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4 Joy to the World—arr. Rich DeRosa. Rich
DeRosa once again provides us with his clever
take on one of the most popular Christmas
carols, Joy to the World. As arranged for the
WDR Big Band, DeRosa sets this traditional tune
in a zydeco feel that provides an entertaining
journey from beginning to end. Focusing entirely
on the ensemble, there is no improvisation in
this chart. Rather, DeRosa builds and builds the
ensemble through creative rhythms, harmonies,
key changes, and grooves. This will be an
absolute crowd favorite!
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e The Little Drummer Boy—arr. 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!
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Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming—arr. Bob
Curnow. With a nod to the wonderful Dave
Maddux arrangement 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!
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4e All I Want for Christmas Is You—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994,
this familiar tune has become a perennial holiday favorite. Arranged here as a vocal or tenor sax
solo feature with big band, the opening rubato section is followed by a medium tempo shuffle
groove. Sure to liven up any holiday or winter concert, this is highly recommended! Vocal Key: F
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Baby, It's Cold Outside—Frank Loesser/arr. Paul Murtha. Perhaps no popular Christmas
standard has the instant recognition than that of Frank Loesser's Baby, It's Cold Outside! Often
performed as a vocal duet for a girl and guy, this versatile arrangement will also work as a vocal
solo with tenor sax playing the guy's vocal part. In addition, optional parts are included allowing
the duet to be performed using flugelhorn and tenor sax. This familiar classic is sure to be a hit for
holiday or winter performances. Vocal key of C. Highly recommended!
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Christmas Time Is Here—Vince 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.
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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.
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—arr. Dave Wolpe. This sentimental Christmas
favorite will never go out of style, and Dave Wolpe's satisfying arrangement is a great way to
feature your vocalist during the holidays. Vocal in G.
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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—Jule Styne/arr. Roger Holmes. With the vocal
part in the key of Db and modualting to the key of Eb, this great holiday standard works super in a
swing feel and is a perfect choice for your holiday concert!
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Santa Baby—arr. 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.
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White Christmas—Irving Berlin/arr. Roger Holmes. You can't go wrong with one of the
best holiday songs ever written! Roger's chart will bring out the best in any vocalist, and will bring
out the smiles in any audience! Vocal in Bb.
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Vocal Solo Features
with jazz band
These wonderful Christmas
standards are ideal for adding
that special touch to any
holiday performance!
