Jolly Old St. Nicholas

Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11)

Jolly Old St. Nick

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Jolly on the Housetop - Gary P. Gilroy

Based on the holiday favorites Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Up on the Housetop with a rousing nod to Joy to the World as the finale, this delightful and engaging arrangement is perfect for a young band's first holiday concert. The two main themes creatively intertwine, with each section getting a chance to play the melody. A trumpet countermelody, glissandos, and even playful woodblock and cowbell solos make this a festive treat for musicians and concertgoers. This work will help develop technique as well as balance, blend, and dynamics.

Jolly Roger - Armin Kofler

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Jonathan Livingston Seagull - Neil Diamond

Joplin! - Scott Joplin

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Jordons Gum Chewers - Hardy Mertens

Joropo - Moisés Moleiro

This charming work is a typical dance from Venezuela in 3/8 time, orchestrated by Johan de Meij, who was appointed regular guest conductor with the Simn Bol var Youth Wind Orchestra in 2010. It's dedicated to the founder of El Sistema, Maestro Jos Antonio Abreu and has become the favourite encore for the SBYWO for their concerts around the world.

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Josefs Julevise - Halvdan Sivertsen

Halvdan Sivertsen (born 1950) is one of the most popular singer/ songwriters in Norway. He is well know as a first-class storyteller, and he has a strong melodic line in all his music. This Christmas song was first recorded in 1991 and it has become a Norwegian classic. The lyrics tell the story of a couple travelling through time to find a city with bright lights, where they hear people sing about the couple who are about to have their first baby. But still this couple can not find anybody willing to help them, and they are forced to go back 2000 years, to find the stable where they find some shelter. Maybe they should have travelled further ahead in time in the firstplace, to find people willing to open their door to the poor and needing?

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Joselito Bienvenida - Pascual Marquina Narro