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This well-known standard is usually performed as a duet and has been recorded countless times over the years, and notably in the holiday movie favorite Elf starring Will Ferrell. This charming arrangement for beginning players features the saxes and trumpets in the answering phrases. No solos are required, however an alto soloist could be used in one of the soli sections. This will sound great with limited rehearsal time

This outstanding arrangement of a traditional Christmas holiday favourite gets a Mannheim Steamroller twist. With a contemporary rock groove, beautiful harmony throughout, easy rhythms and ranges, a written 1st alto melody line, and a smooth modulation, this festive tune will create a successful Christmas holiday performance

Easy to rehearse and play, and enjoyable for the band, too. It’s a complete package with a Latin-rock groove with easy ranges, a flexible solo section for all winds and an optional percussion part. Duration: 3:50

Be sure to bring the hip side of Frosty to your next holiday event with this swingin' version for beginning groups. Including short solos for trumpet that can also be played as section features, this chart is easy to learn and fun to play.

Composer/arranger Mike Story is one of the best at writing great charts for young players. This chart is based on Hark! The Herald Angels Sing arranged as a swing song. Features include a trumpet solo with a written solo; easy rhythms; ranges; and textures--all with a full sound. This chart will come together real quick, plus, it includes all the usual optional parts. Makes for a perfect holiday chart. Duration: 2:30

Victor Lopez has arranged 'O Christmas Tree' or 'O Tannenbaum' for the young jazz band. Easy rhythms and ranges, a flexible solo section for all winds that can be played in unison, harmony, with individuals, sections or the full ensemble. This chart will be quick to come together and be very effective. Duration: 3:52

Based on Joy to the World, this jazzed-up waltz chart is perfect for the holiday concert. Because Mike Story writes so well for the younger players, this chart will be a big hit. Easy ranges, a simple jazz solo written or ad-lib for 1st trumpet, and plenty of section and ensemble writing make this one easy to put together. (1:56)

Jazz up your holiday concerts with this swingin' medley for your younger ensemble. Includes Up on the Housetop, Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells. Very Easy Duration: 2:12

Written for: 5 Saxes, 3 Tpt, 3 Tbns, Rhythm - Playable with: 3 Saxes, 2 Tpt, 1 Tbn, Pno, Drums

When you think of holiday music, you almost automatically think of Jingle Bells. Master arranger Paul Cook has scored Jingle Bell Rock for first year jazz ensemble players, and this chart hits the mark. Flexible instrumentation, optional parts, brief solos for alto and tenor sax with written solos provided, background ensembles, and very modest brass ranges bring this chart to the top of the list. You can check your list twice when you add minimal rehearsal time needed to put this chart on stage. A perfect choice for a happy holiday.

Holiday swing for the younger player arranged by one of the best in the business, Michael Story. A jazz waltz setting of We Three Kings works perfectly to create a great chart for your young jazz ensemble. A brief written solo for tenor sax, some nice harmonies, and accessible ranges make a nice package. This one should come together quickly for the holiday program. Optional parts make it even better

Based on “The First Noel,” “No ‘L’ in Swing” is a very clever waltz treatment of this Christmas favourite arranged by Mike Story. Written-out solos for alto sax and trumpet as well as easy ranges and rhythms throughout make this chart an outstanding choice. Duration 2:32

This is your swinging holiday chart! The familiar heralding brass opening turns into an easy swing feel with clear articulation throughout, easy rhythms, and written solos for alto, trumpet and trombone. Written to sound full with reduced instrumentation, plus all the usual optional parts, this chart is a best buy! Duration: 3:01

Arranger Mike Story brings this holiday song to life for the young player. With an easy swing feel at 120 BPM, written solos for tenor 1, trumpet 1, and trombone 1, and very accessible brass ranges, this chart is ideal for a Christmas performance

Irving Berling's unforgettable Christmas classic is a perfect choice for your winter concert. This easy yet effective setting will sound great with limited rehearsal time.

Based on “Good King Wenseslas,” this Victor Lopez chart is set in a rock groove with a solo section for all winds that contains an optional written-out drumset solo. An easy-to-prepare and fun Christmas chart! Duration 3:45

From How the Grinch Sole Christmas. The ideal holiday chart for the young band. Easy to rehearse, catchy and familiar melody, easy solos, modest ranges, what’s not to like. Mike Story is one of the best writers for young band. Play this chart and you’ll know why! Duration: 2:44