A mash up in a rondo form of some of the best Christmas songs ever: We wish you a merry Christmas - Ding dong merrily on high - Oh come all ye faithful - Jingle bells. Including a bass solo on Jingle Bells? verse, some polka and swing elements and a "Grand Finale" in maestoso ? This is the perfect arrangement for your upcoming concerts in the holiday season. Instrumentation: Tpt 1/2 in Bb/C, Horn in F/Eb/Bb, Trombone C/Bb, Tuba/Bass in Bb

?Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise,? one of the most popular hymn texts on the Ascension of Christ, was written by the great Methodist hymnist Charles Wesley (1707-1788) and published in 10 stanzas in his Hymns and Sacred Poems (1739) as ?Hymn for Ascension Day.? The ?alleluias? were added in George White's Hymns and Introits (1852). The tune most often associated with Wesley's text, ?Llanfair,? is attributed to Welsh singer Robert Williams (1781-1821). In this arrangement, elements of the tune are employed in a majestic, constantly modulating introduction before giving way to three presentations of melody ? first, straightforwardly by the full quintet; second, following a modulation down a major third, by a trio of brass; and third, following another modulation back to the original key, by the full quintet, with a short coda incorporating a flourish recalling the introduction. Especially appropriate at Ascension due to the associated text, this instrumental arrangement is also fitting as a prelude, postlude, or offertory/communion anthem at any time. �Copyright 2016 Todd Marchand / www.ConSpiritoMusic.com

This is a grand, pompous arrangement of Joy To The World which has elements of fanfares, semiquaver/sixteenths passages and a large ending. It would sound excellent in a church, cathedral or other such venue but would also fit well into any other Christmas concert as well, possibly as the opening number.