SKU: XC.EJE2302
Set as a Jazz waltz, this fresh look at the traditional Coventry Carol will be a welcome addition to your holiday performance. Moving seamlessly between major and minor, this arrangement captures the beauty and spirit of the original carol.
SKU: KN.00310
UPC: 822795003109.
Showcasing the genius of Sammy Nestico at his creative best, these inventive arrangements give directors countless options for holiday programs -- selections can be played singly or together, tempos include slow, medium and fast, and styles range from lyrical and expressive to bright and snappy. In a word, there's something here for everyone! Rhythm section parts are notated.Contents:Jingle Bells; Away In A Manger; Westminster Carol; Deck The Halls; Silent Night; Up On The House-Top; The Wassail Song; Adeste Fidelis.
SKU: PE.HX9020S
The traditional Irish carol fits nicely over a Partido Alto Latin feel. The two-measure ostinato dances under a legato melody played by five saxes and a flugelhorn. Solo transcriptions for flugel and alto sax are drawn from the demo recording. Carefully-notated rhythm section parts spool down to a winsome last chord for piano and guitar. This is not just a charming and playable holiday chart. It's also a great entry point to an important South American style! Top trumpet note: F5.
SKU: PE.HX9020
SKU: CL.032-4287-00
Can't decide whether to do a swing or a rock chart at your holiday concerts? How about both styles in the same arrangement? It works great in this creative version of a well-known carol. No solos, and lots of unisons help save rehearsal time, and the use of both rock and swing provides an opportunity to teach and practice the difference between the two styles. It's a guaranteed winner!
SKU: CL.032-4287-01
SKU: AP.38665S
UPC: 038081431864. English.
Based on the holiday melody Ukrainian Bell Carol, add some tongue-in-cheek spy-themed flavor and you have the perfect holiday swing chart. Play it and you'll hear the spy quotes. It's easy to rehearse and perform, a sure-fire crowd pleaser, 8-bar written solos for tenor, trumpet and trombone, trumpet 1 range is to written D fourth line, and clear rhythm section parts---a very nice holiday package.
SKU: PE.HX9002
It's holiday mash-up time! This is a clever combination of the traditional carol with sultry Brazilian jazz a la Stan Getz. Two transcribed solos are provided for tenor sax and trumpet (or flugelhorn) that mirror the recorded solos, or they can be improvised as desired. The rhythm section parts are fully realized along with suggested piano voicings and bass lines. This is a relaxed and laid-back chart that features sectional solis and the full ensemble for a fresh and modern addition to holiday concert repertoire. Optional parts are included for flute/violin, clarinet and F horn, and the lead trumpet range is to written E top of staff. Highly recommended!
SKU: CL.032-4864-01
Good King Swings A Lot is a fresh twist on the classic carol Good King Wenceslas for the Jazz Starters series. Not only a great way to start teaching swing style, but the four-bar solo section over easy changes provides a wonderful opportunity for students to start improvising. Playable with limited jazz ensemble instrumentation, and also includes parts for non-traditional jazz instruments to join in the fun. Swing in the holidays!
SKU: PE.HX9016S
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).
SKU: 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).
SKU: KN.60340
UPC: 822795603408.
Perfect for developing groups, the chart starts with a traditional chorale, and then morphs into a clever re-harmonization of the classic carol while embracing the bossa nova style. The open solo section (written or ad lib) can be played by any soloist, with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:30. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.60340S
SKU: CL.032-4823-00
This up-beat, swinging arrangement of O Little Town of Bethlehem checks all the boxes! The jazzy statement of the tune features hip unison lines with some punchy ensemble support. Modest solo changes (suggested solos are included) will encourage your budding improvisers. The change-of-pace middle section is established by the insistent tom-tom rhythm (sleighbells included!), while the band builds up the riffs to the restatement of the theme, and a powerful climax. Larry Neeck’s unique arrangement of this classic carol will get toes tapping, and hands clapping with holiday spirit!
SKU: KN.TJK2302
12 x 9 inches.
Always a favorite among the jazz crowd the traditional carol We Three Kings gets a modern treatment in this swinging new chart. Fresh harmony and unique rhythmic development combine to make this a sure-fire winner at your holiday concert.
SKU: KN.TJK2302FS
SKU: CL.032-3995-01
Take a well-known holiday classic, give it to a creative arranger, and you get a hard driving rock chart that's filled with instrumental and dynamic contrasts! After an attention-getting introduction, a few bars of the melody are played quietly in 3/4. Then it's straight-ahead rock in 4/4. The open solo section for any instrument has only two chords, and the chart works fine even if the solo section is omitted. A very impressive chart at the medium-easy level. The trumpets never leave the staff. It's the perfect something different for your holiday concerts.
SKU: CL.032-4124-00
Bring your trumpets out front and let them herald in the holiday season, starting with a fanfare that leads into a fun, swinging version of this well known carol. It's easy to work up, and it's playable with limited instrumentation so it will sound fine with as few as 2 trumpets. After playing through the tune, the bones, bass & bari get a fun riff going. Then the saxes and trumpets trade twos over it. This leads up to a key change and the trumpets lead the way to the end. No solos.
SKU: CL.032-4623-00
This breezy, swinging arrangement of the classic carol It Came Upon A Midnight Clear will be a hit at your holiday concert! The melodies are nicely stated over colorful unison lines and some punchy brass support. The change-of-pace middle section is established by the insistent tom-tom rhythm (a la Krupa!), while the band builds up the riffs to a powerful climax. The modest solo changes (suggested solos are included) will encourage your students to give it a try. This appealing holiday chart is perfect for that jazz moment in your holiday concert!
SKU: CL.032-4623-01
SKU: CL.032-4968-00
I Saw Three Ships is not only an absolute perfect chart for your December concerts, but it’s so much fun to play that you should program it anytime! This 17th century English carol takes on a whole new life reset in a New Orleans second-line style groove. There’s plenty of ensemble work for each section and solo space in the middle for your lead alto and lead trombone. Don’t miss a chance to jam out on this one! Great fun!
SKU: CL.032-4948-01
A brief, lyrical introduction leads to an exciting, up-tempo swing version of this classic Christmas carol. Following the unison statement of the theme in the trombones, each section of the band gets a chance to shine. The easy, bluesy solo changes (suggested solos are provided) will encourage your budding improvisers. The powerful ensemble scoring, hip riffs and supportive backgrounds in this chart will dazzle your audience and get everyone into the holiday spirit!
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