Holiday Party Mix

Get the party started with this energetic, upbeat medley of holiday favorites arranged by William Owens! Featuring "Jingle Bells," "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas," "Good King Wenceslas," "Up on the Housetop," and "Ode to Joy," the music may play very easy, but it grooves really hard! (1:45)

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Holiday Rock

arranged by Chris M. Bernotas is a holiday mash-up that only uses the first six notes of the scale and is VERY easy---perfect for the first concert. With no articulations, dynamics, dotted notes, or key signature, this wonderful arrangement is playable by the youngest of bands. (2:20) Correlated to , Level 1. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Holiday Shopping - Scott Watson

This lighthearted selection puts a warm musical spin on an activity so many find themselves doing every holiday season---shopping! A "call bell" in the percussion section mimics the cash register and signals each purchase in this fun, musical shopping trip. (Correlates with , Level 4).

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Holiday Short Cuts for Beginning Band -- Vol. 1

Including Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride," "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!," and "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town." This cherished holiday edition of helps reinforce key changes, changing dynamics, two-hand and hand-foot percussion coordination, the divisi concept, and D.S. al Coda form. This is superb instructional performance material that will warm the hearts of all at your beginning or developing band's winter program. (4:30)

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Holiday Snippets - Robert Sheldon

This delightful holiday medley includes updated yet very playable settings of "The First Noel," "Good King Wenceslas" and "The Wassail Song," all linked together with bits and pieces of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing." (2:10)

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Holiday Variations (Based on "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen")

Using "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" as the basis, Michael Story's "Holiday Variations" unwinds with exuberant holiday glee. Beginning in a march style, the work transitions to a waltz and concludes in a bright Latin style. There's no mistake with so many holiday treats packed into one dynamite arrangement.

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Holidays on Parade - Robert Sheldon

Here is the perfect march for your holiday performance! This tuneful seasonal treat will delight your audience with effervescent settings of "Joy to the World," "Jingle Bells" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." With really enjoyable parts for everyone in the band, this will become a perennial favorite -- a terrific way to open or close your December concert! (1:30)

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Holidaytime March - Gordon W. Bowie

This is a must for your next holiday concert! While never actually quoting carols or holiday music, this standard march bubbles over with festive good will. Although it contains some technical demands it will be well worth the effort to prepare and will be come a standard on your programs.

Holy Night, Silent Night - Adolphe Adam and Franz Gruber / arr. Clifton Jameson Jones

This setting of "O Holy Night" and "Silent Night" beautifully re-imagines the coloristic possibilities of two Christmas favorites. The arrangement pays respect to the traditional melodies, and especially follows the dramatic contours of Adolphe Adam's "O Holy Night," while using original and intriguing harmonic choices. A lovely and memorable addition to your holiday season concert program. (3:30)

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Homage to America

Based on 'America the Beautiful' and 'Yankee Doodle,' this tribute to America uses contrasting soli and duet sections with full band to create constant interest for performer and listener alike. (Grade 1---correlates with Book 1, Unit 12)

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