This delightful and gentle holiday selection combines the two most familiar melodies associated with the Christmas carol, Away in the Manger. Each melody is introduced and played alone, then played simultaneously at the end of the piece. This lovely setting exudes warmth and expression, making this a rather sophisticated yet very playable program selection.
This delightful and gentle holiday selection combines the two most familiar melodies associated with the Christmas carol, Away in the Manger. Each melody is introduced and played alone, then played simultaneously at the end of the piece. This lovely setting exudes warmth and expression, making this a rather sophisticated yet very playable program selection.
Grade 1.5
Johnnie's effective arrangement uses layering of melodies and plenty of percussion to bring something a little different for holiday programming.
Grade 1.5
Johnnie's effective arrangement uses layering of melodies and plenty of percussion to bring something a little different for holiday programming.
Category: CHRISTMAS Composer: Don Gardner Arranger: Michael Story
Grade 1.0 duration 1.53
They lose those baby teeth every where particularly in this Latin- style treatment of the holiday classic. The percussion section adds most of the Latin flavor to this tongue-in-cheek Setting. Enjoy the holiday season with a smile on your face - with or without those front teeth!
Looking for a great new work for your Christmas programmes this year ? This is it. !
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1. Sussex Carol 2. In the Bleak Mid-Winter 3. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen 4. Once in Royal David’s City 5. 1 Saw Three Ships 6. 0 Come, All Ye Faithful
Christmas as celebrated in England is a relatively new tradition dating from the time of Queen Victoria. Her husband Prince Albert was from Germany and he brought many German Christmas traditions with him, including the Christmas tree and Christmas cards, and even carols such as Hark, the Herald Angels Sing. Philip Sparke has however used I a varied selection of English melodies to arrange into his ‘Festival of Carols".
Category: CHRISTMAS Composer: Benjamin Hanby Arrangers: Robert Smith, Michael Story
Grade 2.5
duration 2.31
Subtitled A Holiday Encore for Band, this cheery arrangement of Up on the Housetop features most sections of the band with its own characteristic rendition. Ample cross cuing makes this attainable by every ensemble.
Category: CHRISTMAS Composer: Traditional Arranger: Victor Lopez
Grade 1.0
Duration 1.56
A traditional Spanish carol that’s particularly popular in Cuba, this arrangement will help to bring many nations and cultures together at the holiday season. In a rapid waltz style, the arrangementf5 nicely for your beginning band’s holiday program. Charming and authentic, this one’s a real winner!
Grade 1.
Featuring the clarinets in their low register, along with Michael Sweeney's unique harmonic approach and a tasty percussion accompaniment, here is a splendid yet easy setting of this traditional Scottish melody. Sure to become a holiday gem for years to come.
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