Categories: CHRISTMAS, SLOW TUNES Arranger: Michael Sweeney
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. (Performer Level - Grade 1)
Grade 3-4 Mannheim Steamroller
Similar in style and approach to Mannheim Steamroller's popular version of Stille Nacht, here is a sensitive and effective setting of this well-known carol.
Category: CHRISTMAS Composer: C Arbeau Arranger: Bob Margolis
Grade 2.
Belle Qui Tiens Ma Vie from Thoinot Arbeau's treatise on dancing, Orchesography (1589), arranged for concert band by Bob Margolis. Suitable for middle school through to college bands, 3 minutes duration, Grade 2.
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'Feliz Navidad' (Jose Feliciano), 'Brazilian Sleighbells' (Percy Faith), and the always popular 'Silver Bells' are cleverly combined in a calypso/Latin style that gives this medley a great new twist for a holiday concert. And of course, it has plenty of percussion effects to feature.
Inspired by the popular recording, A Canadian Brass Christmas, this medley features Ding Dong! Merrily On High, I Saw Three Ships, The Huron Carol, and Here We Come A-Wassailing. Adapted by the talented Canadian Brass arranger Howard Cable.
Grade 2-3
This folk song, first heard in performance by Joan Baez, was scored to capture the beauty of nature – the flowing activity of birds and their joy and sorrow as they join together in one melodic voice. Comfortable ranges and easy rhythms are but a few of the qualities that are sure to make this beautiful band work a classic for years to come. (Grade 2.5)
Grade 1.5
Paul Lavender has crafted this favorite carol into a sensitive, very easy setting that is certain to be a highlight of any Christmas performance.
Grade 3. Three English Carols from the Victorian era (i) The First Nowell (ii) The Coventry Carol (iii) Angels We Have Heard on High - 6 1/2 minutes duration.
Grade 2.
Here's a new twist on this Christmas novelty classic. In the middle of this well-known waltz, there is a surprise feature for kazoos! Easy to learn, this one will certainly be the talk of your concert.
Categories: CHRISTMAS, Music from the MOVIES - Grade 2.0 Arranger: John Moss
Grade 2. Some of the best Christmas music over the years has come from movie soundtracks. This unique and entertaining medley includes : 1. The Polar Express 2. Somewhere in My Memory (from Home Alone), 3. Overture from The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Grade 2. Some of the best holiday music over the years has come from movie soundtracks. This unique and entertaining medley includes: The Polar Express, Somewhere in My Memory (from Home Alone) and Overture from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Sure to liven up any holiday concert!
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