Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2.5

SKU: PE.HX9016

Arranged by Ryan Fraley. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. HXmusic. Christmas; Holiday Pops. Score and Part(s). HXmusic #98-HX9016. Published by HXmusic (PE.HX9016).

Understated, straight-ahead swing à la Dave Brubeck meets a traditional English Christmas carol. There's mostly full-ensemble playing with a brief, written trumpet solo, cued for Trombone. Drums played with brushes and optional Bells are featured. A charming addition to the holiday library. (Top Trumpet Note: G5).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1

SKU: AP.43660S

Arranged by Victor Lopez. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Beginnings Series. Christmas; Jazz; Secular; Traditional; Winter. Score. 16 pages. Duration 2:52. Alfred Music #00-43660S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43660S).

UPC: 038081506432. English. Traditional.

Check out this very easy bossa played at around 138 BPM with a brief 3/4 interlude and plenty of optional parts. The meter change is no problem---it's easy to interpret. Christmas Tree Ride arranged by Victor López features a written-out alto sax solo and trumpet 1 range to written E top space. (2:52).

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: FJ.HX9006S

Score Only. Arranged by Ryan Fraley. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. HXmusic. Christmas; Holiday Pops. Score. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-HX9006S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.HX9006S).

English.

With a fun and lively New Orleans second line treatment, this setting of the traditional The Holly and the Ivy takes the familiar melody and transforms it into a great chart for holiday concerts. Solos are built in for trumpet and guitar, or optional trombone, with transcriptions of the recorded solos provided. The top trumpet note is G. Something unique and fun for Christmas and winter concerts!

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1

SKU: AP.JEM05031C

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Michael Story and Mike Story. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble. Christmas; Jazz; Traditional; Winter. Score. 8 pages. Duration 2:30. Belwin Music #00-JEM05031C. Published by Belwin Music (AP.JEM05031C).

UPC: 654979095798. English. Traditional.

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. (2:30).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1

SKU: AP.41109S

Arranged by Peter Blair. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble. Form: Waltz. Christmas; Jazz; Traditional; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:42. Alfred Music #00-41109S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.41109S).

UPC: 038081465326. English. Traditional.

This beautiful holiday waltz contains great harmony and texture. Easily performable by Grade 1 players at around 96 BPM, it even sounds terrific with reduced instrumentation and includes lots of optional parts. The lead trumpet range goes to written E top space. (2:42) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 0.5

SKU: AP.45060S

Arranged by Victor Lopez. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Beginnings Series. Christmas; Jazz; Traditional; Winter. Score. 16 pages. Duration 2:17. Alfred Music #00-45060S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45060S).

UPC: 038081519036. English. Traditional.

Greensleeves arranged by Victor López is an easy-to-play holiday jazz waltz with everything written out, including a brief alto sax solo. The tempo is around 150 BPM, the brass ranges are very accessible, and optional parts include two flutes, two clarinets, and vibraphone. (2:17) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: AP.48219S

Arranged by Les Sabina. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Jazz Ensemble. Christmas; Jazz; Traditional; Winter. Score. 20 pages. Duration 2:53. Alfred Music #00-48219S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48219S).

UPC: 038081559834. English.

Greensleeves arranged by Les Sabina is a great chart for the holidays or any season. This jazz waltz bounces along at around 158 BPM with a written-out suggested alto sax solo, lead trumpet range up to written A above the staff. Easy to rehearse for the young band, check it out! (2:53).