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Here's a moving holiday work based on Silent Night. Incorporating his technique for providing a soloist experience for any member of the ensemble (or a combination of players), Robert W. Smith has staged a master work for young band. This very touching arrangement will be a Christmas classic you can use from year to year. Duration: 3:09

This is not the recognized English tune, but this setting of the heart-warming Christmas carol should not be overlooked. Away In a Manger features lush harmonies with the initial introduction of a charismatic countermelody. Enjoy the charming and unique scoring that makes this a must-have for your Christmas concert.

Everyone will recognize this tune as based on the famous Ukranian Folk Song, but they may not be able to figure out exactly what is different about it. Mark Williams has shifted the meter from 3/4 to 4/4 and thrown in some very fun syncopations

Beautiful, gentle arrangment. Duration: 4:43

A lovely collection sure to complete your Christmas concert: Hark, The Herald Angels Sing, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Ukrainian Bell Carol, and Once in Royal David's City. A Carol Celebration is just the present to place on your winter program. Duration: 4:05

Carol of the Bells is a classic Christmas song that has been performed in many vocal and instrumental settings. This dynamic band arrangement is a transcription is of a performance made by outstanding guitarist Gary Hoey, who has recorded many settings of Christmas carols and holiday songs. Duration: 2:55

This Michael Story rendition of Angels We Have Heard on High has a lot of style, adding the flavour of the islands to your Christmas concert. Your percussionists will have the time of their lives and the trombones will love the flashy glissandos. The melody flows seamlessly from section to section. A new Christmas classic with flair. Duration: 2:02

Richard has arranged three distinctively different carols from the Celtic folk tradition and combined them into a stunning medley for concert band. Includes: Deck the Hall, Love Came Down at Christmas and Wexford Carol.

Roll back the carpets as the Swing Era captures your Christmas season concert-goer's attention. With a brilliant juxtaposition of familiar carols and the sounds of some classic big bands, this scoring soars with sensitive and authentic settings. A guaranteed audience-grabber. This one is a must: do look closely! Duration: 3:29

In this peaceful arrangement for the maturing young band, Pachelbel's highly popular Canon provides a perfect introduction and backdrop against which the carol 'The First Noel' is prominently displayed. Contrapuntal textures, combined with a clever treatment of the two melodies, results in a work filled with rich harmonies and forward motion. A very classy Christmas concert selection. American Grade 2

The Christmas season presents many wonderful occasions for celebrating the birth of Christ. From magnificent cathedrals to the ensemble on the street corner, instrumental settings of the great carols play a very important part in this celebration. A Christmas Celebration is a collection of sacred carols designed to be played by virtually any combination of instruments, from quartets and quintets of mixed instruments, to full orchestras and wind ensembles. The eight arrangements can be played as a complete work, or the director may arrange suites of his/her choosing. Includes: Fanfare on “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” Coventry Carol, Good Christian Men Rejoice, Christmas Lullaby, Polish Carol, O Come, O Come Immanuel, In the Bleak Midwinter, and Christmas Bells.

Three beloved carols are showcased in this unique overture featuring brilliant sonorities for developing bands. Includes: Gesù Bambino (The Infant Jesus), Good King Wenceslas and Joy to the World.

Trade Wind Bronze (Easy)

What do you get when you add some of the most popular Christmas tunes to Bizet's March of the Toreador? You get this hilarious new arrangement, Christmas of the Toreador. Jingle Bells and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen cleverly appear throughout this opera classic to make it a sure-fire crowd pleaser at your next Christmas concert!

Vince Guaraldi's musical creations became an integral part of the Charlie Brown specials and the Christmas show continues to be one of the most popular. Includes: Linus and Lucy, Christmas Time Is Here and O Tannenbaum.

Trade Wind Bronze (Easy)

Duration 3:01

The carol that never seems to grow old, here is an excellent version that will make young bands shine.

We're proud to offer you a vision from Michael Story based on the revered carol The Holly and the Ivy. Literally every section has a chance with the melody. The first statements are developed with intriguing harmonies and textures. A fantasy for sure. Duration: 2:20

Adding a nice Latin twist to your holiday offerings, this classic by Jose Feliciano gives your percussion section a chance in the spotlight.

Feature your festive flute section on this catchy original by John Moss. Written with a light and appealing “sleigh ride” feel, this is a great choice for a Christmas or winter concert.

Here is a fresh sounding Christmas setting of traditional French carols. Includes: Christmas Comes Anew; Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella; and Pat-a-Pan.

Capture the spirit of the holiday season with David Marshall's arrangement of three traditional Jewish folk songs. Includes

This lively arrangement has virtually every recognizable Christmas carol embedded—13 in all. Solidly scored for young bands to permit your young band to demonstrate their Christmas spirit! Duration: 3:57

Here are the best-known outrageous classics for the holidays. Includes: I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas, Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer, Nuttin' for Christmas, and Jingle Bells (barking style). Sure to bring a smile or two!

Based on Up on the Housetop, John Moss' tongue-in-cheek arrangement cleverly mixes this familiar carol with a foot-stomping barn dance style. A rousing country Christmas all the way!

Here is the perfect march for your Christmas concert! This tuneful seasonal treat will delight your audience with effervescent settings of “Joy to the World,” “Jingle Bells” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” With really enjoyable parts for everyone in the band, this will become a perennial favourite – a terrific way to open or close your December concert! Duration: 1:30)

Listen for the surprise after the initial brief introductory statement of “O Tannenbaum.” The groove is set and the melody flows freely throughout the ensemble. This tune is so hot, your students will want to be playing it in the summer! Duration: 3:05

Take America's favourite march and America's favourite Christmas melody, carefully mix them with musical arranging skill, and BANG -- a superb entree for Christmas programming! It's tongue in cheek, but it makes musical sense.

John Moss uses his creative and practical writing style in mixing three favourite carols in this delightful medley. Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High, Do You Hear What I Hear and I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Philip Sparke has taken this traditional melody and produced an attractive arrangement for concert band. The piece is ideal for use in Christmas concerts and is guaranteed to get everyone’s toes tapping – players and audience alike. Duration: 4:28

This jazz-tinged salute gives us reason to sit up and take notice as the traditional gets a bit of a hip flavouring. Cool! (duration 2:39)

No Christmas concert is complete without a festive medley of familiar carols, and this one provides a fresh take on some old favourites. Its varied tempos, changing keys, and unexpected harmonies provide an arrangement so unique, you'll never find another that's more entertaining. Choral parts are available separately.

Optional SATB part. No Christmas concert is complete without a festive medley of familiar carols, and this one provides a fresh take on some old favourites. Its varied tempos, changing keys, and unexpected harmonies provide an arrangement so unique, you'll never find another that's more entertaining.

Optional SAB part. No Christmas concert is complete without a festive medley of familiar carols, and this one provides a fresh take on some old favourites. Its varied tempos, changing keys, and unexpected harmonies provide an arrangement so unique, you'll never find another that's more entertaining.

Optional 2-Part part. No Christmas concert is complete without a festive medley of familiar carols, and this one provides a fresh take on some old favourites. Its varied tempos, changing keys, and unexpected harmonies provide an arrangement so unique, you'll never find another that's more entertaining.

Take some of Mozart's most beloved themes, sprinkle in a dash of holiday tunes and what do you get? A Merry Mozart Christmas, of course! This clever arrangement combines themes from A Little Night Music, The Marriage of Figaro, Turkish Rondo and Symphony No. 40 with traditional Christmas tunes you'd never expect. A true audience pleaser that your students will love to play!

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.

Adolphe Adam (1803-56) is perhaps best known for his classical ballet, Giselle, but it is his Cantique de Noël (popularly known in the English-speaking world as ‘O Holy Night’, the opening line of its translated lyrics) that has made him a household name during the Christmas season. Duration: 3:45

Alluring harmonies give this great new treatment of The First Noel a special character all its own. Your band members will light up as they go to work on it. Creative orchestration and rhythmic treatments mean there's always something of interest going on. On A Cold Winter's Night will be the perfect contrast piece for your concert. Unique!

John Moss has taken this familiar holiday melody and crafted an up-tempo and lively setting all in 4/4 (rather than 6/8). This unique version is sure to be a welcome addition to your band's holiday offerings. Carefully scored to give every section interesting parts. Dur: 2:15

More over, Santa! When Rudolph decides to become an Entertainer, the results are high-spirited hi-jinks and loads of fun for your concert band! Several favorite Christmas carols have been combined with music from Scott Joplin's The Entertainer and Maple Leaf Rag to create the hit of your next holiday concert. With the infectious good spirits of ragtime and the joy of this special season, Reindeer Rag is destined to become a crowd-pleasing classic!

Your audience will leave your Christmas concert in a festive, upbeat mood when you close your program with this tongue-in-cheek Christmas medley. Three famous Sousa marches, Stars and Stripes Forever, Sempre Fidelis and the Washington Post, are skillfully interwoven with an assortment of familiar Christmas carols including 'Jingle Bells,' 'Up on the Housetop,' 'Deck the Halls' and 'O Little Town.' American Grade 2—Easy Medium

Swing, Santa, Swing combines two traditionalChristmas songs – Jolly Old Saint Nicholas and We Wish You a Merry Christmas – in a familiar swing setting.

Three Christmas favourites are staged in an enjoyable easy-swing style. Including “We Three Kings,” “Silent Night” and “Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” the style will steal your show. A tremendous work to introduce the swing style to your young band. Duration: 2:22

Drawing on the rich heritage of German carols, Johnnie has created a real holiday treat for young bands. Includes O Come, Little Children; Ring, Little Bells; O Christmas Tree and Silent Night.

All twelve days - and each section has its own. This classic holiday song is scored for young band featuring each section. It comes together very quickly and keeps your students on their toes counting their rests - waiting for their day! You can go wrong with The Twelve Days of Christmas. Duration: 4:13

'Tis the season! Every Christmas concert needs a fresh interpretation of songs that every audience can instantly identify, and Victor Lopez has chosen Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, and Up on the Housetop as titles familiar to all. Charming simplicity with smooth transitions and a dramatic climax make this the perfect short medley for the forthcoming seasonal concert. (duration 2:43)