Category: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 5.0 Composer: Malcolm Binney
A New Christmas Festival for Wind Orchestra Duration 9m40s
A brilliantly conceived Christmas overture or finale designed as an alternative or companion to Anderson's enduring favourite. A wealth of familiar melodies with many sparkling suprises, often brilliant, often poignant - a real Christmas celebration. (Includes much cross cueing for bands with smaller forces.) AB grade 6/7, US grade 4/5.
Category: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 5.0 Composer: John Wasson
Grade 5 Duration 3:45
Originally created for full orchestra, this version for advanced level bands, and recorded by the acclaimed Dallas Wind Symphony conducted by Jerry Junkin, is a magnificent and powerful setting for the holidays. Starting with a brilliant fanfare for brass, the piece then blossoms into a showcase for the entire ensemble incorporating the familiar carols O Come, All Ye Faithful and Joy to the World. An impressive way to open a holiday concert!
Categories: New & Recent Titles, CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 5.0 Composer: Randol Alan Bass
Grade 5.0 Duration 6.22
Originally composed for full orchestra and chorus, "Gloria" is a splendid transcription of one of the most critically acclaimed works written for the holiday season. The setting contains multi-metric, dance-like rhythmic sections contrasted with passages of singing, romantic lyricism. (6:22)
Categories: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 5.0, New & Recent Titles Arranger: Erik Morales
Grade 5 Duration 3m15s
Celebrate the holidays mambo-style! This stunning arrangement features authentic grooves using only those percussion instruments found in a typical Latin percussion ensemble. Optional piano and electric bass parts are included to make the piece even more engaging. After the piece moves into a more relaxed mambo feel, the music suddenly switches to double-time in a jaw-dropping transition that brings the piece to a fiery conclusion. This is one way to set your winter concert on fire!
