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£60.00Messages of Christmas - Traditional
The Christmas season means different things to people around the world. For many, it presents an opportunity to express peace and goodwill towards others in various ways. The lyrics of the three melodies used in this arrangement are all specifically written to spread the messages of Christmas: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, The First Noel, and Go Tell It On the Mountain.An uplifting holiday concert selection that expresses hope and peace.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£56.00'Tis the Season
A jingle of sleigh bells and a crisp, snowy winter's evening with the anticipation of things to come are all depicted in the winter-themed composition. CombiningJoy to the World,Good King WenceslasandO Come All Ye Faithful, this holiday medley offers great opportunities for developing balance and blend while entertaining your audiences.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£64.00Swingin' Christmas
Add a unique twist to your next holiday concert! This arrangement features fun and unexpected swing jazz renditions of six classic Christmas carols. "Joy to the World," "Silent Night," "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Away in a Manger," "We Three Kings," and "O Little Town of Bethlehem" are all woven together in this up-tempo selection that your audience will definitely remember. A fresh take on classic carols to make your Christmas swing!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£49.00Silent Midwinter's Noel
This fantasia on three traditional Christmas carol uses "In the Bleak Midwinter," "Silent Night" and "The First Noel" as its foundation. Written in accessible keys to help students achieve excellent intonation, the arrangement also helps players perform with their instrument's characteristic sound. Careful attention to the harmonic cadences will also teach performers about tension and resolution and its place in musical expression. A perfect complement to a faster holiday selection, this carol-based arrangement with a modern setting will be a favorite with all.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£43.00The Friendly Beasts - French Carol
Arranged to reflect the Medieval origins of this 12th century hymn, this beautiful setting offers great opportunities to develop unison phrasing of long melodic lines. With the melody set in both a 4 and 3 feel, this piece also introduces the concept of different meters. Although written primarily with holiday programs in mind, this piece also works well as a contrasting concert selection or ballad for contest.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£49.00The Holly and the Ivy
This setting of the beautiful holiday classic is accessible for very young bands. Its memorable melody, notated in a comfortable range, is passed around the sections of ensemble as the other parts play accompaniments that are interesting, yet not difficult. Written in bridge form, the piece begins softly, with soft sleigh bells and clarinets below the break, adding flutes, then brass, then building to a minor section and a very short percussion feature, making it a great opportunity introduce students to this form!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£56.00Toy Soldier Marches - Marsha Shapiro
This medley of classic toy soldier marches is perfect for any concert including holiday performances. Featured are "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" by Jessel, "March of the Toys" by Herbert, "Toy Soldier March" by Kreiser and "March of the Wooden Soldiers" from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Use this to introduce and teach your ensembles about the classical style needed to interpret literature of this time period, especially the approach to rhythmic accuracy, melodic interpretation and accompaniment balance.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£43.00Santa's Majesty
Santa's Majesty was inspired by the promise and grandeur presented by Santa Claus, a figure in whom many people place their faith, hoping, in turn, for good to come to those surrounding them. The intention of this work is to capture the majesty surrounding the beloved Saint Nicholas. The entire piece should be felt in two even though it is marked as being in common time. A perfect selection for holiday concerts!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£56.00Good King Salsa - Traditional
Based on the carol, "Good King Wenceslas," Good King Salsa explores some basic Latin rhythms. This setting features your percussion section which can be expanded or limited to fit your group, but the basic Latin groove is very important. Alternating between a driving beat and one that is much more laid back, this piece involves everyone with the melody. Your students and audiences will really love this holiday selection!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£40.00Qu Verdes Son
Beginning with simmering Latin percussion this energetic, rhythmic arrangement of O Tannenbaum, explores the beauty and meaning of one of the holiday's most beloved symbols: the Christmas tree. Qu Verdes Son, the Spanish-language version, celebrates the tree's beautiful lights, fresh aroma, and especially, its lovely color. Playable by beginning students who only know the first 6 notes of the Bb scale, this will be an audience and student favorite!
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days