SKU: PE.HX103SC

ISBN 9781545198049.

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.

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: AP.50085S

ISBN 9781470663018. UPC: 038081580227. English.

This superb chart covers all the bases! Played around 148 BPM with a suggested written tenor solo, and lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. A swinging intro gives way to a circus-like oom-pah feel, then back into a slow-building swing with a big shout section. A captivating chart you and the band will relish! (5:25).

SKU: CL.032-4790-00

With a catchy melody, jazzy call-and-response licks, and a fun Latin feel, Hop, Skip ‘Nda Jump really bounces off the page. It initially features the 1st trumpet, and alto then adds in the rest of the band to Hop, Skip 'nda Jump their way in to a great concert closer. The solo section is open with straight ahead changes and simple backgrounds then a bridge that gives each section a chance to leap up and take their turn. It ends with a big shout chorus and even with modest brass ranges it's scored so that it sounds full and exciting!

SKU: CL.032-4660-00

Haley Woodrow’s fresh take on the Classic O Holy Night is sure to be a favorite for your holiday concerts! Set in 6/8 time with an intriguing ostinato that grows into a full band statement of the chorus, this one is sure to get your audience in the holiday spirit! Features your lead trumpet (or flugelhorn) player, but also gives every section a turn with the melody. A creative, fresh, and wonderful chart from an up-and-coming writer. Our highest recommendation!

SKU: KN.52527S

As performed by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra at the Village Vanguard, solo opportunities are given to trumpet and piano, but the solo chorus can be opened up for additional players as desired. Other highlights include a challenging sax soli, high brass punches, and a big shout that takes it all out in fine style. Duration 4:15.