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This delightful arrangement of Ding Dong Merrily on High is sure to become a seasonal favorite with students and audiences alike. This popular Canadian composer’s joyous harmonies and cheerful rhythms will immediately put you in the Christmas spirit

Some of the best holiday music over the years has come from movie soundtracks. This unique and entertaining medley includes: The Polar Express, Somewhere in My Memory (from Home Alone) and Overture from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Sure to liven up any Christmas concert!

One of the best-loved Christmas songs of all time. You'll play Michael's easy, yet rich-sounding, setting at holiday concerts year after year.

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

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.

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

As the title implies, your tuba section is front and centre in this clever adaptation of this classic Christmas carol. A great way to spice up your Christmas concert and show some deserved respect to the low end of your band!

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!

Featuring the Christmas favourites Frosty The Snow Man; Jingle Bells and Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! here is a clever medley all in swing style that will brighten up your Christmas concert. Easy to put together and fun to play!

Add a little swing style to your Christmas concert with this wonderful setting by John Moss of Meredith Willson's standard

This delightful holiday gem begins with the ratchet winding up this musical machine, and then off it goes! The 'tic-tock' of the woodblock propels this medley of favorite carols forward, with rich harmonies and musical fun, until the machine hilariously runs down and stops. But all it takes is another wind-up of the ratchet, and you're back on track

Based on the familiar carol “The First Noel,” Richard Saucedo shows his creative touch in this exceptional holiday piece for young players. You'll appreciate the rich colors and unique rhythmic approach in this attractive setting.

In this carefully scored setting of the best-known movements from Tchaikovsky's classic ballet, Paul Lavender has made this masterpiece accessible to developing bands. Includes: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Elves' Dance, Trepak and Waltz of the Flowers.

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

From the blockbuster film destined to become a Christmas favourite, here is a delightful and well-crafted medley that will come together with minimal rehearsal time. Includes: Believe, The Polar Express, When Christmas Comes to Town and Spirit of the Season.

The distinctive harmonies and sounds of the Renaissance period are used in a wonderfully effective setting by Johnnie Vinson. Including Carol of the Birds, Veni Emmanuel and In Dulci Jubilo, this festive and unique arrangement also inlcudes optional recorder parts.

Too often the low brass section gets ignored when it comes to playing the melody. John Moss has remedied the situation with this great arrangement of this festive favourite.

Based on 'The First Noel'. Using a beloved carol as a point of departure, John has crafted a marvelous piece for Christmas concerts. Sensitive and lyrical in nature, it also features nice emotional pacing and superb scoring for young bands. Dur: 2:40

One of the best-known festive tunes is now available in this easy to play version that will sound great with limited rehearsals. The melody skillfully moves around to various sections starting with the woodwinds, then brass, and finally a solid finish for the entire ensemble. Even more advanced players will enjoy playing this beautifully scored arrangement.

Three Christmas favourites all treated in an easy-flowing swing style in this very attractive medley for young players. Here's a great way to teach swing in a unique sounding arrangement for Christmas. Includes Deck the Hall, Jingle Bells and the Irving Berlin classic White Christmas

Based on the well-known carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, John Moss has created a unique setting that takes the familiar tune through a series of creative variations and styles. The variety in textures and compositional devices makes this one particularly appealing.

The Advent hymn we all know today as O Come, O Come, Immanuel was arranged in its modern form by Thomas Helmore and published in Hymnal Noted in 1856. Both the words and melody, however, predate this version by centuries.The tune, Veni Immanuel, is taken from a 15th century processional of French Franciscan nuns, part of the setting for the funeral hymn Libera Me. This arrangement aims to expand on the power and mystery of the original tune and will be most effective if the solo trumpet at the start and end of the piece can be placed away from the band, maybe at the back of the auditorium. Duration: 5:30