SKU: BT.DHP-1094787-040

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Jan de Haan combines a famous prelude and a famous finale from the pens of two famous European composers. Both familiar themes are still frequently played today. The prelude, from Marc Antoine Charpentier's Te Deum, is featured asthe theme for today's Eurovision Song Contest. The finale, from the final movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, has become the European Anthem. Your band will enjoy performing these master works that have been carefully scoredin a four-part flexible instrumentation. Dur: 2:40 (Grade 2).

SKU: CL.CTS-8077-01

Styled in the popular vein of Mannheim Steamroller, Overture to Joy will give any band concert an energetic boost! Scored mostly in 7/8 time, this hard-driving version of Beethoven's infamous Ode to Joy along with other well-known songs is a joyful addition to any holiday program! Also available for orchestra.

SKU: CF.PPS31F

ISBN 9781491141052. UPC: 680160629114. 9 x 12 inches.

You've heard of i everything, from phones to tablets to websites, so why not add the i to your favorite holiday carol? This arrangement is designed for the young students to play at their very first holiday concert, including popular carol Jingle Bells and Beethoven's Ode to Joy. What makes this piece unique is how it incorporates audience participation by having them shake their cell phones along to the band using any of the free sleigh bell apps that are out there. This is going to be pure fun for your students and audience and one of the most talked about arrangements of the coming holiday concert season.

SKU: KJ.WB475

UPC: 8402704755.

Inspired by the symphonic scherzos of Beethoven and Dvorak, composer Andrew Boysen Jr. delivers Scherzo No. 2. Following the formal structure of a traditional scherzo and trio, the composer deviates slightly and layers the themes in the final section before rushing to a dynamic conclusion.

About Kjos Concert Band Legacy

The Neil A. Kjos Music Company's legacy of producing superb literature for concert band spans its entire 80 year history. We're proud to honor that legacy by continuing to publish compositions of the utmost quality at all grade levels in the Kjos Concert Band Legacy series. Each composition is carefully selected and edited to provide the best in wind band literature by both celebrated and rising composers of today. Skillful engraving with logical page turns, measure numbers, rehearsal marks, essential cueing, and other useful indications ensure that the rehearsal process runs smoothly, so bands can focus on making great music.

SKU: CF.BPS56F

ISBN 9780825869914. UPC: 798408069919. 9 x 12 inches.

Ode to Christmas is a unique combination of holiday favorites with Beethoven's Ode to Joy from his Ninth Symphony. This clever arrangement by Bill Calhoun is perfect for the very first holiday concert. It can be performed by early players as there are limited note ranges and rhythms. A delightful choice for the beginning band.