Christmas Troika - James Curnow

Here is a little musical sleigh ride you won't forget! Sleigh bells, a whip crack, and the momentum of a joyous ride across the snow make this a sure winner for your holiday concert. Christmas Troika serves as a delightfulconcert opener or will slide gracefully into any spot on your program. There are great opportunities to study staccato and legato articulations side by side, and you'll find a load of other great teaching opportunities includedas you prepare this captivating musical experience for your listeners.

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Christmas Twins - S. Nelson

Christmas Variants (O Come, O Come Emmanuel)

Using the familiar advent hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Elliot Del Borgo has crafted a sophisticated piece that will be a great ornament to holiday programs by advancing bands. After a slow and atmospheric introduction, Del Borgo subjects the tune to a fantastic series of variations and combinations in a rollicking 6/8 con brio. This work is sure to become a Christmas classic. Duration: 4'30"

Christmas Variations - Andrew Balent

We Wish You a Merry Christmas never had it so good as it does in this cleverly put together set of contrasting variations. From the broad, moderate opening through the warm and reflective central Andante, to the tongue-in-cheek "Tempo de Beguine," Mr. Balent has created several delightfully fresh versions of a familiar carol. Duration: 4' Keys: F, F Minor Ranges: Trumpet-A, Horn-E, Trombone-F

Christmas Variations - Roland Kernen

Based on the well-known German carol Es ist ein Ros entsprungen here is a great set of variations skilfully crafted by Roland Kernen. Utilising Bach-esque chorales with solo lines this is a perfect piece to enhance your holiday program. One not to be missed!

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Christmas Village - Randall D. Standridge

This creative and expertly written work is sure to become a standard in the holiday concert band repertoire! Presented in five movements, this delightful programmatic work puts the listener in a quaint village at Christmastime. Outstanding scoring paints the scene of the tree lighting in the town square with O Christmas Tree, a holiday parade with Deck the Halls, ice skating to Jingle Bells, a country hoedown at the country store to Good King Wenceslas, and the joy of Christmas morning with O Come, All Ye Faithful. This brilliant and very accessible work will be the highlight of every holiday program!

Christmas Waltz - Günter Noris

Christmas Winds (Overture)

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Christmas Wish - Timothy Johnson

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas gets dressed up in his yuletide best, and welcomes good girls and boys to make their Christmas wishes. Every section gets their chance at this beloved carol as the melody line moves to each in turn, delighting with its happy feel. This is a chance for all to shine!

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Christmas With Beethoven - Amy Adam

Here's a memorable and humorous contrast for your winter concert. A gregarious student or staff member in the guise of Beethoven returned suddenly appears on your concert stage in this comedy skit for band. The music begins as an innocent Christmas medley, but by the time it's over, Beethoven owns your band, and you, the director, are vanquished from the stage. Of course there are lots of laughs along the way.