Category: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 2.5 Arranger: Erik Morales
Grade 2.5 Duration 3:11
Many directors express the need for more involved literature that is appropriate for holiday concerts. This excellent arrangement provides a wealth of teaching potential while staying well within the technical abilities of young musicians. A heroic fanfare subsides into a beautiful treatment of the melody that continues to evolve through several settings. A powerful conclusion makes this a must for your next program. Be sure to listen to this one!
Categories: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 2.0, CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 2.5 Arranger: Randall D. Randall
Grade 2 - 2.5 Duration 3m00s
Christmas goes to the opera in this clever and fun arrangement! George Bizet’s classic opera gets a seasonal makeover in this mash-up that combines themes from Carmen with numerous holiday favorites. Musical, educational and hilarious, this work is sure to have your students and audience crying “Bravo!”
Category: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 2.5 Arranger: Randall D. Randall D.
Grade 2.5 Duration 3m15s
Bring your holiday concert under the big top with this clever Christmas-themed medley! Combining themes from Thunder and Blazes and The Man on the Flying Trapeze with a ton of familiar holiday favorites, this piece is sure to be a huge student and audience hit. Get ready for a show unlike any other!
Category: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 2.5 Composer: Thomas Doss
Christmas in the Alps Alpenländische Weihnacht
Grade 3 Duration 7:00
Five well-known Christmas carols or folk-songs from the Alps are the basis for this Christmas fantasy: Andachtsjodler, Aber heidschi, bumbeidschi, Es ist für uns eine Zeit angekommen, Auf dem Berge da wehet der Wind and Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht. The simple melodies and sounds will rekindle Christmas reminiscences from childhood. These happy memories and uplifting sounds are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.
Category: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 2.5 Composer: Randall D. Standridge
Grade 2.5 Duration 4.50
In some European Christmas traditions, Saint Nick (Santa Claus) does not work alone. He travels with the "Krampus," a "Christmas Devil" who doles out punishment to bad boys and girls on Christmas Eve. This work serves as a darkly delightful Christmas piece, intended to educate, entertain, and creep out your audience. The poem "Beware the Krampus" (written by the composer) helps frame the piece as familiar carols "The Ukranian Bell Carol," "Up on the Housetop," "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," and other holiday favorites are distorted. (4:50)
Category: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 2.5 Composer: Gloria Shayne Baker Arranger: Chris Sharp
Grade 2.5 Duration 2m30s
This arrangement of a holiday classic is written to be accessible to bands at a wide range of ability levels. Solid block scoring and appropriate doublings can accommodate a group of almost any size. The delightful melody is constantly interspersed with thoughtful countermelodies and careful attention to texture. A superb arrangement of this endearing classic!
Categories: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 3.0, CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 2.5 Composer: Jose Feliciano Arranger: Chris Sharp
Grade 2.5 - 3 Duration 3m00s
Treat your audience to this incredibly popular holiday tune by Puerto Rican singer Jose Feliciano. Retaining all the Latin feel of the original, plenty of opportunities abound for your percussion section, including the use of optional drumset. A wonderful way to incorporate a classic on your winter concert without stretching the ability of your group.
Category: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 2.5 Composer: Traditional Basque Carol Arranger: Michael Kamuf
Grade: 2.5 Duration: 2:15
Perfect for holiday concerts and festival programs alike, this traditional Basque Carol provides a setting for younger bands to play both expressively and energetically. Three statements of this powerful theme build in intensity, taking both the players and audience on a memorable musical journey! (2:15)
Category: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 2.5 Composer: Traditional Basque Carol Arranger: Michael Kamuf
Birjina gaztetto bat zegoen
Grade: 2.5
Duration: 2:15
Perfect for holiday concerts and festival programs alike, this traditional Basque Carol provides a setting for younger bands to play both expressively and energetically. Three statements of this powerful theme build in intensity, taking both the players and audience on a memorable musical journey! (2:15)
Categories: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 2.5, FLEXI - BAND Arranger: Paul Murtha
Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
Grade 2.5 Duration 2:10
Paul Murtha puts a unique spin on this familiar Christmas tune using a mix of styles from two-beat, to rock shuffle, to straight-ahead swing. Every part gets a chance to play the melody in this entertaining and festive arrangement.
Categories: New & Recent Titles, CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 3.0, CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 2.5 Arranger: Chris Sharp
Grade 2.5 - 3 Duration 2m00s
Welcome the yuletide season in jazzy style as Saint Nick meets Benny Goodman and his renowned drummer Gene Krupa. This inventive take on the holiday chestnut Jingle Bells begins with the iconic toms solo launching into the familiar melody. When the full ensemble enters on the chorus, sleigh bells add to the festive mood. After a call-and-response section between the brass and woodwind sections, Jolly Old St. Nicholas makes his appearance to close out the piece!
Category: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 2.5 Arranger: Jacob de Haan
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland - Now Come the Heathens`Saviour
Grade 2.5 Duration 4:30
The well-known chorale Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord) was written by Martin Luther in 1524 and derives from a translation of a hymn from the 4th century before Christ. The melody was composed by Johann Walter, however Johann Sebastian Bach used it as a basis for many cantatas. This arrangement by Jacob de Haan gives your band the chance to perform an attractive version of this beautiful chorale.
Category: CHRISTMAS MUSIC - Grade 2.5 Composer: Jacob de Haan
Grade 2.5 Duration 4:00
The Spirit of Christmas is a medley of charming Christmas carols, all with an international character. The medley consists of the following five carols: Away in a Manger; The First Noel; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear; O Come, All Ye Faithful and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. A four-part choir part in English has been added which can be used ad lib. or you can also opt for singing the melody line only, for example with a soloist and/or the congregation. The arrangement is not too high pitched so that the work can also be used in combination with a children’s or High School choir.
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