Christmas Through the Ages

Christmas Tidings - Elliot Del Borgo

A bright and sparkling suite using the carols As With Gladness, Away in an Manger and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, treated in a symphonic manner to capture the joy and warmth of the Holiday Season.

Christmas Time - Kees Vlak

Kees Vlak composed the 'Christmas Time' suite for band in which he used German, Hungarian and Dutch Christmas carols.

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Christmas Time Is Near

Christmas Toyland - Sandy Feldstein

This clever arrangement combines the famous March from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" with the Victor Kerbert classic, "Toyland." A perfect teaching piece to reinforce concepts of triplets and 3/4 time that will be a delightful addition to your holiday concert!

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Christmas Toys - Victor Herbert

Each section of the band is featured in this delightful holiday tune which showcases Victor Herbert's ``Toyland'' and ``March of the Toys.''

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Christmas Train - Gene Milford

Trains are a part of Christmas, whether on a "trip" to the North Pole or around the Christmas tree. With train effects and a happy melody interspersed with familiar carols this will be a favorite of players and audience alike.

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Christmas Tree Rock

This is a colorful adaptation of the well-know Christmas favorite, O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree. The time signature has been changed to 4/4 and a grooving rock beat has been added to give it a modern upbeat feel that will brighten holiday programming. The low brass gets the opportunity to play the melody, while woodwinds counter with musical fragments of Joy to the World. A spirited addition to winter programs!

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Christmas Tree Samba - Robert E. Foster Jr.

This twist on O Christmas Tree will surely be a holiday favorite. Based on the traditional carol, a jazzy samba percussion beat is added to give a fresh and lively feel that will brighten any concert program. This arrangement takes the well-known tunes 3/4 time signature and changes it to 4/4, one that first-year players will be more familiar with. With many percussion parts, safe doublings throughout and a groovy Latin beat, this is sure to be your audience favorite on your Christmas program!

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Christmas Trilogy - Elliot Del Borgo

Here's a solidly sparkling medley that's just what you need for your holiday concert! Hark, The Herald Angels Sing; Away In A Manger and Deck The Halls are presented in a traditionally styled offering that captures the spirit of this joyous season.

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