Nuttin' for Christmas (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bennett & Tupper - Story, Michael

Made famous by both Art Mooney and His Orchestra and by Stan Freberg, this solidly-scored holiday novelty has been performed and recorded over the years by numerous artists, including Eartha Kitt, Smash Mouth, and The Plain White T's. A classic holiday tune certain to bring smiles!Duration: 2:00

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Nyx (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

Nyx was the goddess of the night - one of the most ancient goddesses, respected even by Zeus. This piece depicts the role she played in the creation of the world, the generation of life and the formation of the four essential elements - fire, water, air and earth. 23:00

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O All Ye Works of the Lord (from The Gift of Life) (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Rutter, John - Noble, Paul

The Gift of Life was written early in 2015 as a commission to honour a retiring Minister of Music at a church in Dallas, Texas. In planning this piece, John Rutter has stated: In 1985 I had written a Requiem - which, like any Requiem, inevitably reflects on death - why not write the opposite, a work celebrating life? Unlike a Requiem, where a set form of words is laid down in Catholic liturgy, no framework exists for a celebration of life, and I had to choose (and in three cases, write) texts which were appropriate to a theme rarely expressed in music since Haydn's wondrous oratorio The Creation in 1798. The six movements reflect different facets of the miracles of creation and of life. This arrangement is written for combined Concert Band and Chorus, but may be performed by Concert Band alone.

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O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? (Young Band) - Brown, Michael

In a quirky retelling of Homer's The Odyssey, this recent movie is set in Mississippi in 1937. The musical style is early country/folk/bluegrass. Optional guitar /banjo parts . Includes: Down to the River to Pray; I am a Man of Constant Sorrow; Keep on the Sunny Side; I'll Fly Away.

O Canada (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Lavallee, Calixa - Gassi, Vince

Without a suitable arrangement available, we chose to utilise the skill of Vince Gassi, a Canadian composer and arranger, to prepare this heartwarming rendition. Attainable by most middle schools and all high school bands, this is a 'must have' for every library. Emotional and passionate, it's right on target. Duration: 1.30

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O Canada!/The Star Spangled Banner (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Berlioz, Hector

Freely adapted from the finale of Berlioz "Funeral and Triumphal Symphony for Band," this skillful arrangement makes one of the cornerstones of the wind repertoire accessible to student musicians.

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O Christmas Tree (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Longfield, Robert

Here is a refreshing treatment of this traditional favourite that will work great on any Christmas concert! Opening in 4/4 and passing the melody from section to section, the arrangement shifts to the traditional 3/4 meter in the middle section before returning to 4/4 for the final segment. Nicely scored in an attractive setting.

O Christmas Tree (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Well, David

The tradition of the Christmas tree in Western Europe dates back to a time long before any Christianization had taken place. During the severely cold winter nights, so it was believed, evil spirits tried to 'kill' nature. Needle-leaved trees were the only ones which kept their green colour throughout the year, and therefore became symbols of immortality. These 'living' trees, said to be the work of benign spirits, were brought into people's houses to ward off evil, life-threatening powers. In the 14th century people first started to decorate Christmas trees. It was a pagan custom, originated by the inhabitants of Alsace. This custom was taken over by the Church in the course of the 15th and 16th century. At first the decoration consisted mainly of edibles, such as apples and wafers, but later small presents were added. Legend has it that the reformer Martin Luther was the first person to decorate a Christmas tree with candles. The flickering candle flames were meant to create the image of a starry sky in which Christ's apparition could be recognized. The German organ-player Ernst Anschutz from Leipzig was the first person to notate the song 'O Tannenbaum', the melody being a well-known folk song. Next to 'Stille Nacht' 'O Tannenbaum' is the most famous German Christmas song, now known throughout the world. In the United States of America the melody of 'O Tannenbaum' has even been used in four States (among which the State of Maryland) for their State song. In David Well's arrangement the song is first heard as many of us know it. After this introduction, however, it is transformed into a solid rock version, and the beat has been changed. In the second part the familiar three-four time is back, but here the rhythm is different from the original. After the richly ornamented rock beat the basic theme can be heard once again and the composition is concluded in a festive manner.Duration: 3:15

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O Christmas Tree (SATB Chorus with Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Parson, Ted

Includes 20 copies of the choral partDuration: 2:50

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O Clap Your Hands (Concert Band with Optional Choir - Score and Parts) - Rutter, John - Noble, Paul

Another of John Rutter's all time favorites is O Clap Your Hands. This arrangement is written and intended for combined Wind Band and Chorus. However, it is also arranged so that it is complete with Wind Band alone. This arrangement is offered with the choral part shown in the score, but not as part of the instrumental packet. The arrangement is compatible with the published vocal score. The scoring is done with some cue size notations that should be played if performing without the chorus. The excitement and energy of this piece will delight your audiences as well as the performers. It even includes optional hand claps!

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