Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.44852S

S'vivon. Arranged by Brendan Mcbrien. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Chanukah; Jewish Heritage; Multicultural; Traditional; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:50. Highland/Etling #00-44852S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.44852S).

UPC: 038081518572. English. Traditional Hanukkah.

S'vivon (se-vi-vohn) is the Hebrew word for dreidl, a four-sided top that is popular with children during the celebration of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. In this arrangement by Brendan McBrien, variations are created through the subtle use of motivic rhythms from within the melody, presenting the theme in different voices and keys in both arco and pizzicato, using the A section of the tune as an accompaniment for the B section, and, finally, changing the modality to major, which creates (for a short time) a very different feeling from the traditional minor setting. (2:50).

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4840-01

Composed by La Plante. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 2020. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4840-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4840-01).

Pierre La Plante’s mastery of presenting folk songs and beloved carols in innovative and unique ways for concert band is well-illustrated with Joyeux Noël! Shepherds Awake begins an exciting three-part musical retelling of the Christmas story. The middle section (What is this Perfume) is a beautiful lullaby, followed by a joyous finale (He Is Born,) a song of celebration and rejoicing. This charming suite of beloved French carols will be a welcome and refreshing addition to any holiday concert.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.44852

S'vivon. Arranged by Brendan Mcbrien. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Chanukah; Jewish Heritage; Multicultural; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Duration 2:50. Highland/Etling #00-44852. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.44852).

UPC: 038081518565. English. Traditional Hanukkah.

S'vivon (se-vi-vohn) is the Hebrew word for dreidl, a four-sided top that is popular with children during the celebration of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. In this arrangement by Brendan McBrien, variations are created through the subtle use of motivic rhythms from within the melody, presenting the theme in different voices and keys in both arco and pizzicato, using the A section of the tune as an accompaniment for the B section, and, finally, changing the modality to major, which creates (for a short time) a very different feeling from the traditional minor setting. (2:50).

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1094735-140

Composed by Kazys Daugela. Applause Series. Original Light Music. Score Only. Composed 2009. 16 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1094735-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1094735-140).

9x12 inches.

The contemporary Lithuanian composer Kazys Daugėla created Festive Rock in celebration of the 2003 Lithuanian national holiday. The premier took place at a concert with not one, but two concert bands being eluminated by the many colours of a concert closing firework display. This unforgettable event led to the piece’s popularity among concert bands. Now it can also become a part of your repertoire with or without fireworks!

Der zeitgenössische litauische Komponist Kazys Daugėla schrieb IFestive Rock für den litauischen Nationalfeiertag im Jahre 2003. Damals bildete das Konzert, das zwei Blasorchester bestritten, eine strahlende Untermalung des Feuerwerks am Ende der Festlichkeiten. Nach dieser fulminanten Uraufführung entwickelte sich die Komposition zu einem beliebten Blasorchesterwerk, das auch Ihr Repertoire bereichern wird!

Il compositore lituano Kazys Daugėla ha composto questo brano nel 2003 per la Festa nazionale del suo paese. In questa occasione, magnifici fuochi d’artificio hanno fatto da cornice alla deliziosa musica firmata Kazys Daugėla.

Grade 1

SKU: AP.98-RWS223200

Arranged by Hoefle. Young Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2022. RWS Music Company #RWS-2232-00. Published by RWS Music Company (AP.98-RWS223200).

Jolly Old King Jingle Bells is a charming mash-up of three holiday classics and a perfect addition to your holiday concert! Quarter note melodies in the winds make this piece accessible to the young band. Have fun identifying the three carols with your students. Celebrate the holiday spirit with this fun and clever piece!

Choral (ChoirTrax CD)

SKU: HL.291300

By Michael W. Smith. By Joanna Carlson and Michael W. Smith. Arranged by Joseph M. Martin. Daybreak Christmas Choral. Christmas. CD. Duration 225 seconds. Published by Daybreak Music (HL.291300).

UPC: 888680926588. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. II Corinthians 9:15, Luke 2:11, Luke 2:14.

Christmastime is a modern Christmas carol that has quickly become part of the standard holiday songbook. Dancing joyfully between a neoclassical vibe and a light jazz pop idiom, this piece pushes all the right buttons for a happy holiday moment in your concerts or worship services. The text celebrates bells and the inclusion of Ding Dong! Merrily on High adds a special sparkle. Present with piano only or full orchestra, or with the optional handbell part to open this anthem to even more possibilities! Yes! Score and Parts (fl 1-2/pic, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, btbn, timp, perc, chm, glock, harpsi/syn, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download. Part for Handbells (3-5 oct.) also available as a digital download.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.RWS-2220-00

Composed by VanDoren. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2022. RWS Music Company #RWS-2220-00. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2220-00).

Fanfare for the Festival of Lights weaves two traditional Hanukkah melodies, Ma’oz Tzur and The Dreidel Song into a colorful, rousing celebration! Evan VanDoren has masterfully crafted an approachable, mature-sounding composition that will challenge your best performers while meeting the needs of your developing players. Get your next holiday concert started with energy and excitement!

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 0.5

SKU: CF.PAS16

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Doris Gazda. Primer String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+5+5+5+2+8+8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 31 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #PAS16. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.PAS16).

ISBN 9781491143285. UPC: 680160900787. Key: D major.

Two of the most popular of Chanukah tunes are arranged by master string pedagogue Doris Gazda for the youngest of students. Though simple, it give the very young player the chance to sound wonderful at the very first holiday concert.
More than 2000 years ago Israel, the land of the Jewish people, was ruled byGreeks and Syrians. A small group of Jewish people fought to free their country and defeated the big armies of their rulers. The Jews reclaimed the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and rededicated it to God. To celebrate, they wanted to light the menorah, a candelabrum with a place for nine candles. Each evening they would light the menorah: a single candle the first night, two on the second night and so on until all eight candles were lit. The ninth candle of the menorah was used to light the other candles. However, they found that they had only enough oil to burn the candle for one day. Yet miraculously, the one-day supply burned for eight days. So to celebrate the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days, they commemorated the event with the festival of Chanukah.Children celebrate Chanukah with singing the Chanukah song and with gifts of toys such as dreydls. A dreydl is a little top that is spun by dragging the thumb and one finger across a little spindle.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.RWS-2316-01

(All Is Calm). Arranged by Earp. Concert Band. Extra score. Composed 2023. RWS Music Company #RWS-2316-01. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2316-01).

It’s time to recover from the chaos of Christmas by bringing the mood back to merry with ELF-CON FIVE - an energetic holiday work for band. Santa and his elves have gone from the high stress of getting all the toys in the sleigh, to the All Is Calm of Christmas. Celebrate with some of the most well known winter holiday favorites in this high-speed medley that will be a winter concert hit!

Arranged by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Christmas, Concert, Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Shawnee Press

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.45784S

Arranged by Michael Story. Concert Band; Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Young Band. Form: Medley. Christmas; Masterwork Arrangement; Sacred; Secular; Winter. Score. 32 pages. Duration 4:00. Belwin Music #00-45784S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.45784S).

UPC: 038081523163. English.

Celebrate the holidays with the masters. Representing Mozart's Sleigh Ride (German Dance No. 3), Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy from The Nutcracker, and Bizet's March of the Kings (a 13th century traditional French carol included in his L'Arlésienne Suites Nos. 1 and 2. Three-four and four-four meters are explored with a variety of textures and voicing shifts in this medley of joyous familiar holiday themes. Simply glorious! (4:00).

Choral SATB Choir

SKU: CF.CM9016

Composed by David Eddleman. Christmas and Holiday. Classical. Performance Score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CM9016. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9016).

ISBN 9780825864131. UPC: 798408064136. 6.875 X 10.5 inches. Key: A minor. Text: Christina Rossetti. Christina Rossetti.

A remarkable a cappella setting of Christina Rossetti's celebrated poem, this original work employs such contemporary techniques as un-pitched whispering and unmeasured passages to convey the bleak winter landscape that is transformed by the birth of Jesus. An unusual and unique treatment of a beautiful text that will amaze and inspire listener and choir alike.

Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4385-01

Arranged by P. Clark. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR385). Extra full score. Composed 2015. Duration 2 minutes, 45 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4385-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4385-01).

A unique and fresh rock treatment of this well-known carol is guaranteed to add excitement to your holiday concerts. Your band and audiences will love it! An impressive and fun way to celebrate the holidays in music. (You can't have enough cowbell!).