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Angels from the Realms of Glory by James Montgomery was first published in 1816 under the title Nativity. Through the years, it has undergone transformations and revisions, but none more powerful than this stunning setting for your concert band. Using a five-note motif (the first five notes of the traditional carol), the work proceeds from gentle beginning to dramatic finale. Individual instruments and instrumental choirs are showcased, allowing for bracing timbral shifts and tonal modulations. Duration: 5:03

From the Mannheim Steamroller CD Christmas Extraordinaire, here is a captivating setting of this traditional Scottish favoUrite. The varied orchestration includes a beautifully elongated melody, a flugelhorn solo and an ending with optional audience sing-along.

Similar in style and approach to Mannheim Steamroller's popular version of Stille Nacht, here is a sensitive and effective setting of this well-known carol.

Feliz Navidad' (Jose Feliciano), 'Brazilian Sleighbells' (Percy Faith), and the always popular 'Silver Bells' are cleverly combined in a calypso/Latin style that gives this medley a great new twist for a holiday concert. And of course, it has plenty of percussion effects to feature.

Inspired by the popular recording, A Canadian Brass Christmas, this medley features Ding Dong! Merrily On High, I Saw Three Ships, The Huron Carol, and Here We Come A-Wassailing. Adapted by the talented Canadian Brass arranger Howard Cable.

Over their twenty year span, the Canadian Brass have recorded many memorable Christmas songs that have become classic recordings heard everywhere. Here are six of their favorites, woven together into an outstanding medley for band. Includes: Jingle Bells; Good King Wenceslas; Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming; Carol Of The Bells; Silent Night; and O, Come All Ye Faithful.

Putting their unique and distinctive stamp on a holiday classic, here is the Mannheim Steamroller version of “Carol of the Bells.” This setting features a driving rhythmic pulse, a short trumpet solo, and a creative orchestration.

The lead-off tune from the new Mannheim Steamroller CD Christmas Celebration is the perfect opener for any winter or holiday concert. The brass fanfare in the beginning gives way to a driving “Mannheim” groove combining original themes with quotes from Deck the Halls, Hallelujah Chorus and Joy to the World. Festive and powerful!

Carl Strommen has arranged a collage of favourite Christmas carols in a variety of styles and moods. A majestic introduction featuring Hark! the Herald Angels Sing opens the work leading into a brisk low brass (and woodblock) rendition of Jingle Bells. Quiet, reverent treatments of It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Greensleeves provides effective contrast with their beautiful harmonies and melodic lines. A grand restatement of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing closes out this enjoyable Christmas medley

Completely true to its title, this medley os four favorites is a superb addition to any holiday program! Beginning with a maestoso introduction, this includes a light rock setting of Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, a relaxed setting of Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Holly Jolly Christmas, a warm, rubato treatment of I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, and a very effective maestoso finale.

A substantive yet quite playable festive work for concert band which features both brass and woodwind choirs as well as optional antiphonal brass choirs.

Includes: Deck the Halls; Silent Night; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; We Wish You a Merry Christmas. American Grade 3.5

Includes: It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas, The Christmas Song, and We Need A Little Christmas.

What a great energetic way to open your Christmas concert and bring focus to the joyful sounds of the season! Themes from Spain, Czechoslovakia, Poland, England and France lead us on a delightful Christmas tour, and James Curnow’s outstanding orchestration technique ensures that all the musicians have rewarding parts to play. You’ll enjoy the melodic twists and turns as the consistent unifying tempo charges implacably toward the exciting finale. Duration: 2:40

Adapted from the Mannheim Steamroller CD A Fresh Aire Christmas, this is actually two publications in one! First is a glorious fanfare in the High Renaissance tradition of antiphonal brass choirs echoing one another. Next is a contemporary “Mannheim” treatment of the familiar carol, complete with a rock groove combining rhythmic and harmonic surprises. Performed individually or as a set, this is a terrific and unique addition to the Christmas repertoire for concert bands.

From the Mannheim Steamroller CD Christmas Extraordinaire, here is a unique and appealing treatment of this holiday classic. A terrific change of pace from the usual holiday fare.

From the Mannheim Steamroller CD Christmas Extraordinaire, here is a unique and appealing treatment of this holiday classic. The woodwinds and percussion receive the spotlight on this one, although there are interspersed sections for full band. A terrific change of pace from the usual holiday fare.

Good Tidings of Great Joy is based on the biblical texts according to Isaiah and St. Luke. The christmas Story has been told many times in oratorio and cantata form, but this version is told instrumentally. The success and uniqueness of this composition results from the composers careful intertwining of over 40 Christmas Carols and themes including excerpts from Handel's Messiah and Bach's Christmas Oratorio. Each stran dis like a threat intricately woven, the more familiary the strands are to the listener, the finder the tapestry becomes. The musical substance of the piece is sufficient to tell the Christmas Story, althought the use of prgramme notes, citing the verses of the scripture used, or the optional narration provided, will help clarify the progress of the story to some of the listeners. In addition ot eh optional narration, an optional unison chorus on O Come O Ye Faithful is incorporated at the end of the composition.

Paul Lavender has included themes from both Home Alone movies in this delightful showcase for the holidays. Your players will love the fun and heartwarming songs of John Williams, Leslie Bricusse and Alan Menken. Includes: Christmas Star; Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas; My Christmas Tree; Plaza Hotel; Setting the Trap and Somewhere in My Memory.

What a clever idea! Take several holiday favorites and mix them with the hottest musical style going today. The result is a fabulous medley including A Holly Jolly Christmas, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Frosty The Snow Man, and Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, all gift wrapped with the classic In The Mood

Here's a holiday medley with the irresistible Barker touch! It's playable by band alone or with optional audience/choral sing-along (reproducible lyric sheet is included). Songs featured: Jingle Bells, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Joy To The World, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Hark, The Herald Angels Sing, Deck The Halls, Silent Night.

Based on the quintet arrangements of the Canadian Brass from their CD/DVD “A Christmas Experiment”, here is a real holiday treat for concert band. In a style reminiscent of P.D.Q. Bach and Spike Jones, this masterful setting touches on an unlikely blend of musical styles and moods. This entertaining medley is sure to liven up any Winter concert!

A vivid and rich rendition of Coventry Carol is the initial focus of this arrangement. The texture builds and broadens and then dissipates to Robert W. Smith's adaptation of What Child Is This? Incredibly dynamic and poignant, this work will touch the hearts of each listener at this special time of year

Based on We Wish You a Merry Christmas. American Grade 4-5

Rich contemporary harmonies in a setting that features a flugelhorn soloist at the beginning and again at the end. 

This Spectacular Christmas medley is one of the most distinctive works in many years. Combining favorite carols in a style that in uniquely Claude T. Smith's, it promises to become standard repertoire for mature bands.

‘A Nativity Ballet’ was commissioned for the National Youth Ballet of Great Britain. ‘Scenes from The Nativity’ is a version for wind band intended for performance in its own right with optional narrator or as supporting music for a Nativity Play, for which a fuller version of the narrative is supplied. (Grade 5) Performance time 10’00

Here's a delightful collage to kick off a holiday concert. John Wasson has combined five fabulous standards into a medley that will make your band sound like the Boston Pops. Includes: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Silver Bells, The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, and I'll Be Home For Christmas.

Based on the distinctive and mesmerizing version recorded by Mannheim Steamroller, this authentic adaptation by Robert Longfield could be the hit of your holiday concert. Beautifully scored with creative harmonies and band vocals.

Based on arrangements by the Canadian Brass from their most recent holiday CD, here is a real treat for your winter concert. Skillfully adapted for concert band by John Moss, this medley includes God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Here We Come A-Wassailing, Bring A Torch Jeanette, Isabella; The Holly And The Ivy and Go Tell It On The Mountain.

Claude Smith has fashioned a brilliant, rhapsodic setting of this stirring carol. Christmas programming at its finest!

With Narrator. American Grade 4

This lovely traditional Irish carol is scored at the Symphonic level with rich textures and dense harmonies. Soaring melodic passages intertwine to complete the lush musical fabric.

Here's a delightful opener or closer for your holiday program, written in a spirited 6/8 style. The clever secular lyrics create a wonderful mood for the holiday season.