Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-3878-01

Composed by Robert W. Smith. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR365). Extra full score. Composed 2009. Duration 3 minutes, 2 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3878-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3878-01).

A very effective opening or closing to your holiday program, Christmas Declaration is a brilliant musical statement for the concert band. Based upon traditional carols, this unique setting is very appropriate for all concert bands including those with a more limited instrumentation. Easy to prepare, yet very effective, Christmas Declaration will be a favorite of both the audience and band!

Composed by Vincent van den Bijlaard. Catalogue Chrismas Band Music. Recorded on The Spirit of Christmas (ML.311081720)/The Spirit of Christmas (ML.311081720). Score only. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.012615040-S).

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-3499-01

Composed by Neeck. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR342). Extra full score. Composed 2006. Duration 2 minutes, 52 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3499-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3499-01).

A unique Christmas medley which features an optional brass quartet (2 trumpets, horn - cued in alto sax - and trombone) from within the band. Carols included are O Come All Ye Faithful, Deck The Halls, Silent Night, and Jingle Bells. Very playable, the use of the brass quartet allows you to feature four of your best brass players, and Larry's excellent arrangement guarantees it will be a big hit at any holiday season performance! Check this one out!

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.

Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4324-01

Composed by Robert W. Smith. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR382). Extra full score. Composed 2014. Duration 4 minutes, 55 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4324-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4324-01).

All sections of the band are featured in this arrangement for the holiday season. Following a full band introduction, individual choirs of the band present short holiday tunes. Each feature flows directly into the next giving the audience a prism musical experience. The full band returns to finish the performance in glorious celebration. Most of this arrangement can be rehearsed in sectionals making preparation time short and very educationally effective!

Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4107-75

Composed by Romeyn. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR376). Oversized, spiral-bound score. Composed 2012. Duration 2 minutes, 38 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4107-75. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4107-75).

Look no further for the perfect opening to your holiday concert. Using the old English carol as the focus of the work, Rob Romeyn has crafted a festive and upbeat holiday opener using musical fragments from popular carols creating a musical buffet of holiday cheer. The fun, swingin' middle section of Up On The Housetop provides a great contrast to the joyful beginning and ending of the piece, all while being very playable. Let the holiday season begin!

Concert Band; Jazz Ensemble Bass Clef Instruments - Grade 2.5

SKU: FJ.HX103BC

Arranged by Ryan Fraley. 5 or More; Collections; Jazz Ensemble (Combo); Method/Instruction; Solo Small Ensembles. HXmusic. Contents include: Up On the Housetop, Good King Wenceslas, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, The Holly and the Ivy, Auld Lang Syne. Christmas. Book. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-HX103BC. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.HX103BC).

ISBN 9781546968450. UPC: 704438463443. English.

A collection of six Christmas and holiday charts for small jazz groups at grade 2.5. All charts are scored in three-part writing, with flexible instrumentation provided by all three parts in each wind book. Solo sections are provided with changes, and also a mini-clinic with a break down of the spelled-out chord progression and a scale etude for each tune. Twelve transcribed solos match the recordings note-for-note, and twelve suggested solos give younger players a starting point with themes taken from the recorded solos. 54 downloadable play-along tracks provide every instrument a chance to sit in with the recorded band. Contents include: Up On the Housetop, Good King Wenceslas, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, The Holly and the Ivy, Auld Lang Syne.

Concert Band; Jazz Ensemble Bass Guitar; Bass - Grade 2.5

SKU: FJ.HX103BS

Arranged by Ryan Fraley. 5 or More; Collections; Jazz Ensemble (Combo); Method/Instruction; Solo Small Ensembles. HXmusic. Contents include: Up On the Housetop, Good King Wenceslas, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, The Holly and the Ivy, Auld Lang Syne. Christmas. Book. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-HX103BS. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.HX103BS).

ISBN 9781547106516. UPC: 704438463474. English.

A collection of six Christmas and holiday charts for small jazz groups at grade 2.5. All charts are scored in three-part writing, with flexible instrumentation provided by all three parts in each wind book. Solo sections are provided with changes, and also a mini-clinic with a break down of the spelled-out chord progression and a scale etude for each tune. Twelve transcribed solos match the recordings note-for-note, and twelve suggested solos give younger players a starting point with themes taken from the recorded solos. 54 downloadable play-along tracks provide every instrument a chance to sit in with the recorded band. Contents include: Up On the Housetop, Good King Wenceslas, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, The Holly and the Ivy, Auld Lang Syne.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-3185-00

Composed by Neeck. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR323). Holiday. Score and set of parts. Composed 2002. Duration 3 minutes, 26 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3185-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3185-00).

An exceptional Christmas medley featuring three famous carols, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Angels We Have Heard On High and Hark The Herald Angels Sing by Larry Neeck. Playable my most middle school and junior high school bands yet nice enough to work great for high school bands. An outstanding addition to any holiday performance! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.

By Alfred Reed. By Alfred Reed. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Classic Band. Level: Medium Easy to Medium (grade 3-4). Conductor Score and Parts. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Grade 2.5

SKU: CL.011-3347-01

Composed by Rowe. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR333). Extra full score. Composed 2004. Duration 3 minutes, 41 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3347-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3347-01).

A delightful medley of three Angel carols that builds to an exciting finish topped by an optional descant trumpet (only goes up to a written G). Carols included are Angels We Have Heard On High, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, and Angels From The Realms of Glory. Features a beautiful brass chorale and since it is well cued, it can be performed successfully even with small bands. Very impressive sound that will be a highlight of any holiday performance!

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-3253-00

Composed by Neeck. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR330). Holiday. Score and set of parts. Composed 2003. Duration 2 minutes, 2 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3253-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3253-00).

Larry's unique arrangement of the well known Coventry Carol features a distinctive modal sound as the ancient carol tune is presented in several variations. Quite impressive and very playable. Perfect change of pace for any holiday season performances.

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.

By Reed. Edited by George Megaw. Concert band (Conductor's score). Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Rob Romeyn. Concert band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR364). Grade 3. Score and set of parts. Composed 2009. Duration 2 minutes, 28 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-3760-01

Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by James Swearingen. Concert Band. Opus III Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR357). Sacred, Christmas. Extra full score. Composed 2008. Duration 4 minutes, 3 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3760-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3760-01).

Long identified as the most popular Christmas carol of all times, this tasteful arrangement of Silent Night is sure to win the hearts of all ages. Scoring techniques that have been carefully crafted, along with lush harmonies, will allow you to put this piece together in a timely and very satisfying manner. Expressive playing is of the utmost importance and you can be certain that the gentle ending will leave your audience wanting for more. Extremely effective!