(A Journey of American Heritage Through Rhyme, Rhythm and Song). By Rene Boyer. COLLECTION. Expressive Art (Choral). 184 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

String Orchestra string orchestra with opt. 3rd Violin/Viola TC 3, piano, narrator and percussion 2 - Grade 1

SKU: KN.08310S

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by John Caponegro. Solo or Ensemble. Accent String Orchestra. Kendor Music Inc #08310S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.08310S).

UPC: 822795083101.

This imaginative setting of Jingle Bells takes listeners on a Christmas journey around the world by presenting the song in the musical styles of several countries -- Mexico, Japan, Austria, Scotland and the good ol' U.S.A. Using the optional narration adds to the overall appeal, and the optional percussion instruments (jingle bells, castanets, suspended cymbal, maracas, tambourine, snare drum, bass drum) greatly enhance the nationalistic flavor of each segment. Duration 4:00 (w/narrator).

By James Pierpont (1822-1893). Arranged by Michael Weber. Choir Secular. Men's Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Secular; Winter. 20 pages

By James Pierpont (1822-1893). Arranged by Michael Weber. Choir Secular. SATB choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Secular; Winter. 20 pages

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

SKU: CF.YAS206

Composed by Kathryn Griesinger. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Set of Score and Parts. 8+1+1+2+5+5+5+2+2 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 12 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS206. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS206).

ISBN 9781491159194. UPC: 680160917778.

Take a sparkling ride through the snow aboard an express train, headed straight for the North Pole. In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement, developing players will travel through several holiday tunes, including Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas, O Christmas Tree, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Students can work on staccato bow technique, easy dotted rhythms, and low 2 / low 1 finger patterns, but all while staying in first position. Be sure to use the included percussion and train whistle to make the journey come alive.
Take a sparkling ride through the snow aboard an express train, headed straight for the North Pole. In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement, developing players will “travel” through several holiday tunes, including Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas, O Christmas Tree, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Students can work on staccato bow technique, easy dotted rhythms, and low 2 / low 1 finger patterns, but all while staying in first position. Be sure to use the included percussion and train whistle to make the journey come alive.
Take a sparkling ride through the snow aboard an express train, headed straight for the North Pole. In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement, developing players will “travel” through several holiday tunes, including Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas, O Christmas Tree, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Students can work on staccato bow technique, easy dotted rhythms, and low 2 / low 1 finger patterns, but all while staying in first position. Be sure to use the included percussion and train whistle to make the journey come alive.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Arranged by Jim Beloff and Liz Beloff. For Baritone Ukulele. Fake Book. Softcover. 336 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(365 Songs for Better Living). Arranged by Jim Beloff and Liz Beloff. Ukulele. Softcover. 336 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Portable Edition. Arranged by Jim Beloff and Liz Beloff. Fake Book. Softcover. 464 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

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

SKU: CF.YAS206F

Composed by Kathryn Griesinger. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Full score. 8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS206F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS206F).

ISBN 9781491159361. UPC: 680160917945.

Take a sparkling ride through the snow aboard an express train, headed straight for the North Pole. In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement, developing players will travel through several holiday tunes, including Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas, O Christmas Tree, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Students can work on staccato bow technique, easy dotted rhythms, and low 2 / low 1 finger patterns, but all while staying in first position. Be sure to use the included percussion and train whistle to make the journey come alive.
Take a sparkling ride through the snow aboard an express train, headed straight for the North Pole. In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement, developing players will “travel” through several holiday tunes, including Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas, O Christmas Tree, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Students can work on staccato bow technique, easy dotted rhythms, and low 2 / low 1 finger patterns, but all while staying in first position. Be sure to use the included percussion and train whistle to make the journey come alive.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Bb Edition. Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 448 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

For C instrument and voice. Format: fakebook (spiral bound). With chord names, vocal melody and lyrics. Jazz. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 448 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Fakebook for Eb instrument and voice. With vocal melody, lyrics and leadsheet notation. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 448 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Edited by Tim Jumper. For 5 string banjo. Format: banjo songbook (spiral bound). With banjo tablature, lyrics, chord names, chord charts, instructional text, strum and pick patterns and introductory text. Folk. 288 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Oak Publications.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Gong, Horn 1, Horn 2, Jingle Bells, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Piccolo, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS243

Incorporating The First Noel. Composed by Ed Kiefer. Folio. Cps. Set of Score and Parts. 2+8+8+4+8+8+8+4+4+4+4+4+4 +8+8+8+4+4+6+6+6+4+8+1+2+ 3+1+2+24 pages. Duration 4:15. Carl Fischer Music #CPS243. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS243).

ISBN 9781491158500. UPC: 680160917105. 9 x 12 inches.

This setting of The First Noel begins with a percussion intro and dissonant chords that lead to a beautiful flute duet. The melody is freely adapted and at times, outright changed, to give this arrangement a very different sound. Using rhythmic motives, tone clusters, altered melodies and all the sounds available for a concert band, the piece takes the audience on a journey that leads to a statement of the original tune at m. 118. Everyone gets the melody at some point. After a chorale-like section, the composition returns to the fast and upbeat sounds of the beginning. Your musicians and audience will love this unique version of this old-time favorite. When performing this piece, start dark and mysterious and let the sounds crescendo through the introduction all the way to m. 21, the first statement of the hymn. Make sure you keep the tempo moving so the arrangement does not lose excitement. Keep the flute duet, and later the trumpet duet, nice and light. At m. 118, play a little slower and in a standard chorale style, being careful to let the flute and oboe voices be heard. Let the low voices have the reins at m. 126 as they play the melody. Pick the tempo back up to the original tempo at m. 145 and push to the end. The main thing is to match articulation throughout the band--at the beginning and at the end, think light accents and separation, and at the chorale section at m. 118, more legato. Keeping everyone on the same page with articulation will be the key to making a great performance.
This setting of The First Noel begins with a percussion intro and dissonant chords that lead to a beautiful flute duet. The melody is freely adapted and at times, outright changed, to give this arrangement a very different sound. Using rhythmic motives, tone clusters, altered melodies and all the sounds available for a concert band, the piece takes the audience on a journey that leads to a statement of the original tune at m. 118. Everyone gets the melody at some point. After a chorale-like section, the composition returns to the fast and upbeat sounds of the beginning. Your musicians and audience will love this unique version of this old-time favorite.When performing this piece, start dark and mysterious and let the sounds crescendo through the introduction all the way to m. 21, the first statement of the hymn. Make sure you keep the tempo moving so the arrangement does not lose excitement. Keep the flute duet, and later the trumpet duet,nice and light. At m. 118, play a little slower and in a standard chorale style, being careful to let the flute and oboe voices be heard. Let the low voices have the reins at m. 126 as they play the melody. Pick the tempo back up to the original tempo at m. 145 and push to the end. The main thing is to matcharticulation throughout the band--at the beginning and at the end, think light accents and separation, and at the chorale section at m. 118, more legato. Keeping everyone on the same page with articulation will be the key to making a great performance.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Gong, Horn 1, Horn 2, Jingle Bells, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Piccolo, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS243F

Incorporating The First Noel. Composed by Ed Kiefer. Sws. Cps. Full score. 24 pages. Duration 4:15. Carl Fischer Music #CPS243F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS243F).

ISBN 9781491158517. UPC: 680160917112. 9 x 12 inches.

This setting of The First Noel begins with a percussion intro and dissonant chords that lead to a beautiful flute duet. The melody is freely adapted and at times, outright changed, to give this arrangement a very different sound. Using rhythmic motives, tone clusters, altered melodies and all the sounds available for a concert band, the piece takes the audience on a journey that leads to a statement of the original tune at m. 118. Everyone gets the melody at some point. After a chorale-like section, the composition returns to the fast and upbeat sounds of the beginning. Your musicians and audience will love this unique version of this old-time favorite. When performing this piece, start dark and mysterious and let the sounds crescendo through the introduction all the way to m. 21, the first statement of the hymn. Make sure you keep the tempo moving so the arrangement does not lose excitement. Keep the flute duet, and later the trumpet duet, nice and light. At m. 118, play a little slower and in a standard chorale style, being careful to let the flute and oboe voices be heard. Let the low voices have the reins at m. 126 as they play the melody. Pick the tempo back up to the original tempo at m. 145 and push to the end. The main thing is to match articulation throughout the band--at the beginning and at the end, think light accents and separation, and at the chorale section at m. 118, more legato. Keeping everyone on the same page with articulation will be the key to making a great performance.
This setting of The First Noel begins with a percussion intro and dissonant chords that lead to a beautiful flute duet. The melody is freely adapted and at times, outright changed, to give this arrangement a very different sound. Using rhythmic motives, tone clusters, altered melodies and all the sounds available for a concert band, the piece takes the audience on a journey that leads to a statement of the original tune at m. 118. Everyone gets the melody at some point. After a chorale-like section, the composition returns to the fast and upbeat sounds of the beginning. Your musicians and audience will love this unique version of this old-time favorite.When performing this piece, start dark and mysterious and let the sounds crescendo through the introduction all the way to m. 21, the first statement of the hymn. Make sure you keep the tempo moving so the arrangement does not lose excitement. Keep the flute duet, and later the trumpet duet,nice and light. At m. 118, play a little slower and in a standard chorale style, being careful to let the flute and oboe voices be heard. Let the low voices have the reins at m. 126 as they play the melody. Pick the tempo back up to the original tempo at m. 145 and push to the end. The main thing is to matcharticulation throughout the band--at the beginning and at the end, think light accents and separation, and at the chorale section at m. 118, more legato. Keeping everyone on the same page with articulation will be the key to making a great performance.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.RWS-2026-00

Young Concert Band. RWS Developing Band Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2020. Duration 2 minutes, 35 seconds. RWS Music Company #RWS-2026-00. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2026-00).

Use the holiday season to introduce and reinforce the importance of scales with your students. Robert W. Smith’s Christmas A La Mode is an arrangement of Jingle Bells that takes the band and audience on a journey through the traditional modes. Following a brief introduction, our journey begins in the Dorian mode. We continue our sleigh ride through Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, and Aeolian before an ominous stop in the Locrian mode. We return to Ionian as the arrangement concludes in glorious fashion. A wonderful educational opportunity combining music theory with effective performance!

By Various. Piano/Vocal/Chords Songbook (Arrangements for piano and voice with guitar chords). Softcover. Size 9x12 inches. 272 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

By William Bay and Mike Buerk. For Recorder (Soprano). method. You Can Teach Yourself. All Styles. Level: Beginning. Book DVD. Size 8.75x11.75. 80 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

by William Bay. For Recorder (Soprano). method. You Can Teach Yourself. All Styles. Level: Beginning. Book/CD Set. Size 8.75x11.75. 80 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

By Larry McCabe. For Guitar (Flatpicking and Fingerpicking). Songbook. McCabe's 101 Series. All Styles. Level: Beginning. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 128 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

By William Bay. For Recorder (Soprano). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. All Styles. Level: Beginning. Book CD DVD. Size 8.75x11.75. 80 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Tuba - Pre 1

SKU: CL.074-2351-39

Composed by A. Clark and J. Williams. Band Book/Folio. Audio recording available separately (item CL.074-2351-97). Tuba book. Composed 1991. C.L. Barnhouse #074-2351-39. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.074-2351-39).

The Command Performance For Beginning Band book contains 14 complete band arrangements designed to be playable by students who have completed the first few lessons of their beginning band method book, and are written using the first 6 notes learned. Inside the conductor score book is a CD accompaniment for all 14 arrangements. Each of the background accompaniments has been created using MIDI technology. The use of synthesizer voices and programmed drum patterns allows the student the opportunity to perform along with sounds and rhythms they are familiar with, but which are not generally associated with young band music. Because many of the background parts necessary for more advanced music is handled by the accompaniment recording, all instruments have the chance to play melodic and interesting material. The recordings also provides a mature pitch to match which is extremely helpful in developing listening skills. We are sure you will discover many great advantages each time you have your students pull out their books. CONTENTS: * Big Beat Boogie * Starship Journey * Brave New World * Buena Suerte * Sir Lancelot * Rock Out * America * When the Saints Go Marchin' In * A Christmas Medley * Two Favorite Carols * Folk Song Rhapsody * Kum Ba Yah * Jingle Bells * Rock Star *.

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: AP.51023S

Composed by Arranged by JaRod Hall. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. MakeMusic Symphonic Band. Christmas; Holiday Pops. Score. Duration 5:10. MakeMusic #00-51023S. Published by MakeMusic (AP.51023S).

ISBN 9781470668013. UPC: 038081586892. English.

Experience this merry journey through a spirited, soulful soundscape! Walkin' Down Christmas Lane is a captivating medley by JaRod Hall, who brilliantly interlaces holiday classics with the pulsating rhythms of funk and hip-hop, the soul-stirring passion of gospel, and the emotive touch of a ballad. Audiences will recognize Here Comes Santa Claus, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Away in a Manger, The First Noel, Good King Wenceslas, and O Holy Night. Every note will lift your spirit as you deck the halls with joyful jams! (5:10).

F horn - Pre 1

SKU: CL.074-2351-28

Composed by A. Clark and J. Williams. Band Book/Folio. Audio recording available separately (item CL.074-2351-97). F Horn book. Composed 1991. C.L. Barnhouse #074-2351-28. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.074-2351-28).

The Command Performance For Beginning Band book contains 14 complete band arrangements designed to be playable by students who have completed the first few lessons of their beginning band method book, and are written using the first 6 notes learned. Inside the conductor score book is a CD accompaniment for all 14 arrangements. Each of the background accompaniments has been created using MIDI technology. The use of synthesizer voices and programmed drum patterns allows the student the opportunity to perform along with sounds and rhythms they are familiar with, but which are not generally associated with young band music. Because many of the background parts necessary for more advanced music is handled by the accompaniment recording, all instruments have the chance to play melodic and interesting material. The recordings also provides a mature pitch to match which is extremely helpful in developing listening skills. We are sure you will discover many great advantages each time you have your students pull out their books. CONTENTS: * Big Beat Boogie * Starship Journey * Brave New World * Buena Suerte * Sir Lancelot * Rock Out * America * When the Saints Go Marchin' In * A Christmas Medley * Two Favorite Carols * Folk Song Rhapsody * Kum Ba Yah * Jingle Bells * Rock Star *.

By Various Composers. Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 8.5x11 inches. 416 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.