Jolly Fellow - Jérôme Naulais

Jolly Jingle Joyride - William Owens

Jolly Jingle Joyride is the perfect arrangement to get your young band into the holiday spirit! This fun and upbeat take on the classic Jingle Bells tune will have your students excited to play and audiences tapping their toes. With its catchy melody and approachable arrangement, Jolly Jingle Joyride is sure to keep your students engaged and motivated throughout the Christmas concert season.

Jolly Ol' St. Stickolas - Phillips

What do you get when you combine a happy Calypso feel, your mallet percussionists, and a favorite Christmas tune? Jolly Ol' St. Stickolas, of course! Starting off with a cool Calypso groove, the mallets soon play "Up On The Housetop" with a light accompaniment from the rest of the band. A touch of Pachebel's "Canon in D" is juxtaposed over St. Nick, resulting in a fun mallet feature that's fun for the entire band. Don't miss this one!

Jolly Old King Jingle Bells

"Jolly Old King Jingle Bells" is a charming mash-up of three holiday classics and a perfect addition to your holiday concert! Quarter note melodies in the winds make this piece accessible to the young band. Have fun identifying the three carols with your students. Celebrate the holiday spirit with this fun and clever piece!

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas - Schaeffer

This one will put a smile on your face from the very first note. A complete joy for all!

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Jolly Old Sleigh Ride - James Curnow

Jolly, indeed! This delightful arrangement full of sleigh bells captures the spirit of "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" as he makes his deliveries on Christmas Eve. A charming addition to your holiday concert!

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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 Robbers - Franz von Suppé