A Canadian Trilogy - Music by Steve Hodges

The majesty of the great North is put to music in this carefully scored composition in three movements. The first movement, "Pride of the Northland," is broad and flowing in nature. Lower woodwinds and brass begin the melody and upper woodwinds contrast with a soulful counter melody. "Native Beauty," the second movement, is relaxed and sweeping while the third movement, "Harvest Celebration," features a strong trumpet melody, exciting full-band scoring and a vibrant conclusion. Throughout the work there are simple melodies and rhythms layered with sonorous counter melodies which sound more difficult than they really are.

A Canterbury Christmas - Arranged by Timothy Loest

Celebrate Christmas in the traditional English fashion with this well-written arrangement that includes The Holly and the Ivy, Good King Wenceslas, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Very easy to put together, this work also has great educational and musical potential. A wonderful addition to your holiday program!

A Carmen Christmas - By Georges Bizet / arr. Randall D. Standridge

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!"

A Carol Celebration - Arr. Michael Story

A lovely collection sure to complete your holiday program: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," "Ukrainian Bell Carol," and "Once in Royal David's City." A Carol Celebration is just the present to place on your winter program. (4:05)

A Carol Festival - Arr. Leland Forsblad

Opening with a festive fanfare, this work is one of the most colorful Christmas medleys available. It combines familiar carols in an interesting, exciting arrangement. (Grade 3)

A Carol Franais - Traditional French Carol / arr. Robert Sheldon

Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella is a French Christmas carol written in the 16th century. In the carol, visitors to the manger speak in hushed tones so as not to wake the sleeping child. This gentle arrangement highlights the spirit of the season with enchanting harmonies and sparkling settings of this charming tune. (2:05)

A Cartoon Christmas - Arr. Michael Story

How better to celebrate the holiday season than with this terrific medley of Christmas cartoon hits! Michael Story has combined all your favorites including "Frosty the Snowman," "Christmas Time Is Here," and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," of course, specifically scored for your young band. A sure winner!

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A Celebration of Carols - Arr. Clifton Jameson Jones

Weaving three favorite Christmas carols together into a work which will appeal to young performers and audiences alike, this piece includes "We Three Kings," "Silent Night," and "Angels We Have Heard on High," all arranged to create some holiday cheer for your next concert. (3:45)

A Celebration of Christmas Carols - Traditional / arr. Jack Bullock

Christmas carols are timeless works and musical favorites of people the world over during the Holiday season. The three carols included in this arrangement for concert band are joyous in spirit and content, a fitting celebration for this wonderful time each year. When combined with the three carols contained in A Festival of Christmas Carols, "Joy To The World," "O Little Town Of Bethlehem," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" (BDM00027), your holiday program is complete.

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A Celebration Overture - By Bruce Broughton

The concert opener "A Celebration Overture" is really an extended fanfare, opening with an energetic brass and percussion motif that forms the basis of most of the piece that follows. A contrasting lyrical section appears shortly after the opening statement and once again before the final push to the end. (4:10)