A Festival of Christmas Carols - Arr. Jack Bullock

Timeless works and musical favorites of people the world over. The arrangement includes "Joy to the World," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." Joyous and resplendent, the combination of these three carols will provide an uplifting environment for any holiday program.

A Festive Fanale - By Brian Balmages

After countless requests from directors everywhere, Balmages is thrilled to offer this closer that pairs perfectly with A Festive Fanfare and brings your program full circle. Loosely based on the opening notes of the fanfare, this thrilling and energetic closer is a great way to tie your entire program together and end in a truly festive fashion. So. Much. Fun.

A Gershwin Tribute to Love - By George and Ira Gershwin / arr. Brent Heisinger

A medley of four Gershwin favorites: "'S Wonderful," "Love Is Here to Stay," "They Can't Take That Away from Me," and "Embraceable You." Arranged by award-winning composer Brent Heisinger, the work incorporates a combination of fast and slow, swing and "straight" styles with richly varied orchestration. (8:30)

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A Hanukkah Festival - By Chris M. Bernotas

A Hanukkah Festival is a medley of three traditional Hanukkah songs, "Sevivon," "Maoz Tzur," and "Hanukkah." "Sevivon" has a dramatic melody and is written with a variety of accompaniment leading to a brief, but impressive, clarinet cadenza that leads into "Maoz Tzur." This traditional piece is scored with full, rich voicings along with the beautiful melody. "Hanukkah" is the festival of lights and the last section of the piece. It is a bright playful march with an exciting conclusion. A Hanukkah Festival is filled with memorable tunes that students and audiences will enjoy while paying homage to this important holiday. (5:17)

A Highland Fling! - Arr. Warren Barker

This fantastic arrangement of Scottish tunes contains "Loch Lomond," "Annie Laurie," "Comin' thro' the Rye," "The Blue Bell of Scotland" and "The Campbells Are Coming." Expertly arranged by Warren Barker, A Highland Fling! allows students and audiences to experience Scottish music at its best. Aye, 'tis a winner!

A Holiday Montage - Arr. Gary E. Parks

This charming holiday arrangement includes "Ding, Dong, Merrily on High," "Good King Wenceslas," "Jingle Bells," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Allow your audience to feast on these holiday favorites, but tell them to watch out for melodic surprises! Every section has the opportunity to shine---including percussion.

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A Holst Christmas - Music by Gustav Holst / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

This diverse sampling of holiday music scored by Gustav Holst opens with "In the Bleak Midwinter," likely Holst's most famous carol tune. Also included are "Lullay My Liking" and Holst's characteristic scoring the holiday classics "Good Christian Men, Rejoice," "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," "Come Ye Lofty, Come Ye Lowly," and "The First Nowell." A real holiday treat! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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A Hymn Tune Rhapsody - Setting by Jerry Brubaker

"A Hymn Tune Rhapsody," scored by Jerry Brubaker, is a poignant yet powerful treatment of the hymn known as "Softly and Tenderly." The beauty of this lovely hymn tune is present from the simple statement in the beginning through the joyous faster section to the majestic and stirring conclusion! A dramatic epic work! This title is available in SmartMusic.

A Jamaican Christmas - Traditional / arr. Michael Story

Heat up your holiday program with this charming arrangement fusing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" with Caribbean flair. It's straightforward and playable in a laid-back reggae style. Merry Christmas, mon!

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A Jamestown Trilogy - By Gary Fagan

A Jamestown Trilogy is a three-movement suite inspired by the story of Captain John Smith and his crew, who sailed from England on December 20, 1606 in three small ships, the Discovery, Susan Constant and Godspeed. They first landed at Cape Henry on April 26, 1607 and then sailed up the James River where, on May 14, 1607, they landed on a site they named Jamestown. In 1608, Smith was captured by the Powhatan Indians. Legend has it that he was considered a threat to the Indians because of his interest in metals and in searching for a waterway west. Smith was sentenced to death and placed on a stone alter to be killed when a twelve year old Indian Princess rescued him. Matoaka, nicknamed Pocahontas (Playful One), the daughter of Powhatan, chief of the confederacy, threw her body across Smith's and saved his life.