A Christmas Festival - By Leroy Anderson / arr. Jason Scott

Highlights from Leroy Anderson's revered holiday overture have been scored for younger players. In just over two minutes, this holiday classic offers many teachable moments, including staccato and accented articulations, tone quality, and a broad range of dynamic levels. Happy holidays! (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

A Christmas Grab Bag - Arr. Patrick Wilson

A bright fanfare opening introduces a fantastic potpourri of Christmas favorites. 'Joy to the World,' 'Good King Wenceslas,' 'Deck the Halls,' 'O Come, Little Children,' 'Up on the Housetop,' 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' 'Angels We Have Heard on High,' and 'The First Noel,' (Grade 1 1/2)

A Christmas Hymn - Arr. Robert W. Smith

Based upon the traditional carol "Away in a Manger," this setting, subtitled "Till Morning Is Nigh," explores contemporary harmonies and textures. The carol is structured in 4/4 time as opposed to the customary 3/4 time, which allows the listener to enjoy the melody from a totally new perspective. This innovative arrangement will complete any holiday program.

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A Christmas Salute - By John Kinyon

"Jingle Bell" percussion takes us strait into "Good King Wenceslas" in this fun holiday arrangement by John Kinyon. Next, a stirring rendition of "Silent Night" segues into an energetic version of "Deck the Halls"-complete with snare drum solos! Simple and easy to put together, A Christmas Salute should have a place on your next winter concert!

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A Christmas Serenade (with optional chorus) - Arr. Warren Barker

A Christmas Sleigh Ride - Arr. Sandy Feldstein and John O'Reilly

A festive melody, combined with 'Jingle Bells' and 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman,' will create images of a snowy sleigh ride for your beginners' very first holiday concert. A crisp, trotting rhythmic pulse is played by the woodwinds while flutes and low brass take turns playing the melodies. Uses only six notes, concert B-flat to G, and no eighth notes! (Grade 1---correlates with Alfred's Basic Band Method, Book 1, Unit 5)

A Christmas Spectacular - Arranged by Chris Sharp

Designed as a companion (or alternative) to Leroy Anderson's enduring favorite, this spectacular medley features popular carols not found in the Anderson arrangement. A wealth of styles includes fanfares, lyrical melodies, marches, swing, Latin and more! Featuring 11 carols as well as hints from others, this is an incredible highlight for your winter program!

A Christmas Tale - By Randall D. Standridge

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) This title is available in SmartMusic.

A Christmas Tale (based on "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen") - Traditional / arr. Victor López

Based on "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," this holiday tune is introduced in a pure fashion. Then, it's reprised over a percussion foundation - a new twist for the time-honored classic holiday carol. (2:06)

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A Christmas Tribute - Arr. Mark Williams