A World Holiday Celebration - Robert W. Smith

Featuring music celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Ramadan, "A World Holiday Celebration" is a unique medley for the concert band. Programmable in any educational setting, the arrangement features melody and ethnic percussion from multiple cultures celebrating the holiday season. Beginning with an introduction based on "We Wish You A Merry Christmas", the arrangement continues with a setting of "Oh Hanukkah" featuring the saxophones. "Sounds of Ramadan" follows representing cultures of the middle east. An African percussion ensemble serves as the accompaniment for Kwanzaa, a chant featuring the seven principles of the holiday celebration. The winds return with "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" as the entire percussion section continues to a very exciting finish. This is the perfect ending for your holiday concert as your ensemble brings together the entire community in celebration.

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A World of Christmas

Here is a fresh setting of carols written in musical styles from around the world - a unique offering for the holidays.

A Year In Three Minutes - Newton

Unique and creative, Bryce Newton's "A Year in Three Minutes" is appropriate programming for end-of-year concerts, holiday programs, or any time that to reflect on a full year gone by! Musicians and audiences will enjoy all of the traditional annual celebrations in only three minutes. Teachers will appreciate Bryce Newton's careful regard for playability for younger players. Don't miss this one!

A Yuletide Celebration - Holcombe

This sparkling Christmas medley features well-known carols from England, France, and Germany. Although the principal songs featured are "Deck the Halls," "Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming," and "Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella," the transitions utilize tuneful quotations of other carols associated with each country. Carefully and thoughtfully arranged for young bands!

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A Yuletide Holiday

Featuring the well-known Yuletide favorites Angels from the Realms of Glory, The Holly and the Ivy, and Deck the Halls, this festive medley captures the spirit of the season for students and audiences alike. Each carol has roots from the United Kingdom and is charismatically scored, showcasing each section of your band with a wide variety of textures and tempo. Musically compelling! (3:00)

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A Yuletide Memory

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A Zillion Nickels - Samuel R. Hazo

When you look out at the ocean, what does it resemble? This unique, driving composition paints that picture. The upper Atlantic beaches hold many stories, from beautifully scenic sunrises to the wrath of Hurricane Sandy. Threehigh schools in Toms River, New Jersey commissioned the musical depiction of their celebrated shore, from joy to turbulence. The heavy emphasis on percussion only adds to the exciting build and powerful ending. Dur: 4:15

A-Team

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A-Team - Carpenter

A-ya-yah - Sym Orch - Set