Category: CHRISTMAS Composer: Rollins/ Nelson Arranger: Frank Cofield
Grade 3.
With a career spanning 4 decades, Frank Cofield was a key composer/arranger/editor during the formative years of Hal Leonard. His writing was always fresh and his orchestrational style allowed bands of all sizes to sound their best. Frank passed away in 2005. Here is one of his classic arrangements that works just as well today as when it was first published more than 20 years ago.
Grade 1.5
Everybody's favorite snow man will make a grand appearance at your Winter concert with this sparkling yet easy arrangement. Perfectly scored to sound full with just about any band!
Grade 4.
From the king of swing, Sammy Nestico brings his inimitable symphonic jazz style to the concert stage. Originally written for the Boston Pops Orchestra, Sammy has re-worked this marvelous holiday setting for winds, featuring the classic carol Good King Wenceslas in a variety of jazz-flavored styles. The horn solos are cued and the piano part is optional. Sure to be a holiday favorite for years to come.
Categories: SLOW TUNES, CHRISTMAS Arranger: Chip Davis
Grade 3.0
Mannheim Steamroller has a long tradition of unique and creative holiday settings. This adaptation for band from A Fresh Aire Christmas starts out calmly with woodwinds and a flugelhorn solo, then uses a variety of textures and counterlines to build intensity throughout, culminating in a powerful full ensemble statement. A terrific choice for any holiday concert.
Grade 2.
Capture the spirit of the holiday season with David Marshall's arrangement of three traditional Jewish folk songs. Includes: Maoz Tzur, O Hanukkah and Zum Gali Gali.
As the title implies, your tuba section is front and center in this clever adaptation of this classic Christmas carol. A great way to spice up your holiday concert and show some deserved respect to the low end of your band!
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