Category: CHRISTMAS Composer: David Edmonds Arranger: Barrie Hingley
A Christmas Mambo is a Latino style arrangement of the popular Christmas Carol ‘God rest ye merry gentlemen’. It is a fun number that heavily features the percussion section and could be enhanced by some visual creativity!
Grade 3. As you listen to this beautifully orchestrated medley of holiday favorites, imagine all the warmth and glow surrounding what is best about the Christmas season. Including Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Silent Night and I'll Be Home for Christmas,
this arrangement is scored to sound rich and full as only John Moss can do.
Categories: CHRISTMAS, MUSIC from the MOVIES Arranger: John Moss
Grade 3.(for Band with optional Choir)
Give some Broadway pizzazz to your holiday program with this spectacular medley for band and optional choir. This sparkling arrangement is a perfect concert closer. Includes: God Bless Us Everyone, It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas, March of the Toys, My Favorite Things, Pine Cones and Holly Berries, Toyland and We Need a Little Christmas.
Dating back to the 15th century, we know this song as O Come, O Come Emmanuel. Incorporating the free form of the original version while adding colorful counter themes, this piece offers your band an excellent opportunity to work on style, legato tonguing, breath support and balance early in the school year. A lovely musical contrast for your holiday concert!
Prestige Series - Grade 5.0 Performance time 8'49"
A three-movement suite which will add something special to your Christmas Concerts. The seasonal tunes are brilliantly worked together. 1. Chaconne (on “A Virgin More Pure” and “Sans Day Carol”) 2. Scherzo Variations (on “We Three Kings of Orient Are”) 3. Fanfare and Fugue (on “Past Three O’Clock”)
(Recorded on QPRM115D GREAT BRITISH MUSIC FOR WIND BAND, Western Band of the Royal Air Force)
Grade 1.5 From the family favorite TV special “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” here is a marvelous yet surprisingly easy arrangement of this familiar song by Vince Guaraldi. Sure to be recognized and adored by all.
Category: CHRISTMAS Composer: Vince Guaraldi Arranger: Michael Sweeney
Grade 1.0 From the family favorite TV special “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” here is a marvelous yet surprisingly easy arrangement of this familiar song by Vince Guaraldi. Sure to be recognized and adored by all.
Grade 2. Vince Guaraldi's musical creations became an integral part of the charlie Brown specials and the Christmas show continues to be one of the most popular. Includes "Linus & Lucy", "Christmas Time is Here" and "O Tannenbaum"
Progress Series - Grade 3.5
Grade 4 Performance time 7'10"
This charming Christmas suite will add a sparkle to any festive occasion. There are three movements which are, in turn, based on Christmas Bells, Whence is this Goodly Fragrance? and The Holly and the Ivy. All are given a fresh look in the hands of this master arranger.
Category: CHRISTMAS Composer: Traditional Arranger: Douglas Wagner
Grade 3.0
Duration 4.25
Christmas Winds features :
1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
2. While by my Sheep (The Echo Carol)
3. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
4. Patapan
5. Still, Still, Still
6. Angels We Have Heard on High
When the joy of the holidays begins to sprinkle down on all of us, we know that the annual concert is near. Give your audience the melodies they want to hear in this very special, sparkling setting.
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