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CONCERT BAND
SNEAKING ON THE HOUSETOPS – Grade: 0.5
Have you ever wondered how Santa can get around everyone’s house without making a sound? This arrangement of Up on the Housetop is a musical depiction of what it would sound like if Santa was caught sneaking around. Every instrument gets an opportunity to shine in this piece, either by playing the melody, or getting short solis.
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A HOLIDAY FESTIVAL – Grade: 1.5
A Holiday Festival is a multi-cultural holiday piece including songs representing Christmas, Ramadan, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. The piece opens with a bold entrance of Deck the Halls before moving into a song titled Eid Mubaruk, an original piece inspired by Arabic music. It then moves into an arrangement of a traditional Hebrew song Hanukkah, Sov, Sov, Sov. Afterwards, another original piece titled, Umoja, Nia, Imani, inspired by African grooves and feels is performed, following by a full arrangement of Deck the Halls to close the entire medley.
HANUKKAH SWING – GRADE: 1.5
This is a fun, traditional Hanukkah song arranged in a jump swing style. From beginning to end, the chart is full of high energy, and incorporates hints of classic swing tunes. Although there is a written solo for the trumpet, chord changes are included, allowing opportunity for improvisation.
SANTA’S SLEIGH RIDE – GRADE: 2
Santa’s Sleigh Ride is a creative arrangement of Up on the Housetop as it would be heard in various cultures from around the world. The original melody has been mixed with traditional songs or has been modified to fit the style of music well known to these cultures. Regions covered by Santa during this clever arrangement include The Caribbean, Hawaii, India, Japan and the USA.
JAZZ BAND
MAMBO ON THE HOUSETOP – EASY
After a short introduction, Mambo on the Housetop kicks into a catchy, latin flavoured version of this children’s favourite Christmas carol. There is a written out solo included for Trumpet.
‘TIS THE SEASON TO GET FUNKY – EASY
Tis the Season to Get Funky (Deck the Hall) is a slower, laid back version of the popular Christmas song. This is a clever and creative treatment of a holiday favourite.
SILENT NIGHT, ROCKING NIGHT – EASY
This version of Silent Night is arranged in 4/4 (as opposed to the original triple metre), to create the feel of a rock ballad. This is a great twist on a holiday classic.
THE ROCK OF AGES (MA’OZ TZUR) – EASY
Maoz Tzur (Rock of Ages) is a traditional Hanukkah song that celebrates the Maccabees fight for freedom. This arrangement is composed in the style of a bossa nova and is a nice light alternative to include in a holiday set.
JINGLE BELLS BOOGIE – EASY-MEDIUM
Jingle Bells is arranged in the style of rockabilly artists such as Bill Haley and the Comets and Elvis Presley. There are few short solo moments for Trumpet.
HANUKKAH SWING – EASY-MEDIUM
This is a fun, traditional Hanukkah song arranged in a jump swing style. From beginning to end, the chart is full of high energy, and incorporates hints of classic swing tunes. There is a written out solo included for Trumpet.
BRASS QUINTET
SNEAKING ON THE HOUSETOPS – EASY
Have you ever wondered how Santa can get around everyone’s house without making a sound? This arrangement of Up on the Housetop is a musical depiction of what it would sound like if Santa was caught sneaking around. Every instrument gets an opportunity to shine in this piece, either by playing the melody or getting short solis.
HANUKKAH SWING – EASY-MEDIUM
This is a fun, traditional Hanukkah song arranged in a jump swing style. From beginning to end, the chart is full of high energy, and incorporates hints of classic swing tunes.
ROCK OF AGES (MA’OZ TZUR) – EASY-MEDIUM
Maoz Tzur (Rock of Ages) is a traditional Hanukkah song that celebrates the Maccabees’ fight for freedom. This arrangement is composed in the style of a bossa nova and is a nice light, alternative to include in a holiday set. Although the original song is composed to have five stanzas, this arrangement only includes two, with the first playing the melody in its original form, and the second with more latin-jazz influences, including heavily syncopated rhythms and articulations, as well as some slightly varied themes.
SILENT NIGHT, ROCKING NIGHT – EASY-MEDIUM
This version of Silent Night is arranged in 4/4 (as opposed to the original triple metre), to create the feel of a rock ballad.
SOV, SOV, SOV – EASY-MEDIUM
Sov, Sov, Sov is a jump swing version of the traditional Hanukkah song. Arranged in the style of Louis Prima’s Sing, Sing, Sing, this chart is sure to get audiences dancing in their seats. Performers will also enjoy this as it is a fun, energetic piece where every player gets an exciting part to play. While solos are written in, chord changes are also included for players who wish to improvise instead.
ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH – MEDIUM
This arrangement of a holiday classic is a medium bossa mixed with swing. The group smoothly changes from straight eighth notes into swing eighth notes and back into straight in the marked measures. This is a great twist on this popular carol.
AULD LANG SYNE – MEDIUM
The classic New Year’s Eve tune Auld Lang Syne is arranged here in three different styles for your ensemble to choose from: Traditional (Rock Ballad), Swing and Bossa. Each version starts with a short introduction and moves into the main melody of the song using using unison rhythms with lush harmonies. The Bossa and Swing versions include written solos, but chords are included if improvised solos are preferred. Optional Drum Set part is included.
CAROL OF THE BELLS – MEDIUM
Unlike the original composition, this arrangement is written in common time and opens by setting up the feel of the tune with a descending bass line and accompanying chords. Written solos have been provided, but chords are also included in case performers would prefer to improvise a solo. As the chart progresses, it converts into its original metre of 3/4, creating a jazz waltz feel and builds to it final climax. Optional Drum Set part is included.
COME SWING, ALL YE FAITHFUL – MEDIUM
This chart was arranged using the style of a modern big band. It is meant to be played in the same fashion as a loud, brassy soli section so players can really let loose!
DREIDEL BOOGIE – MEDIUM
This arrangement of the classic children s Hanukkah song is written in the style of 1950s rockabilly music and includes all the elements from the Boogie Woogie bass line to the traditional guitar riffs.
GLORY TO THE GOOD JUMP SWING – MEDIUM
This jump swing version of Hark the Herald Angels Sing will definitely get the toes of listeners tapping. The tuba introduces the style, by playing a bass line a la Sing, Sing, Sing. Each instrument enters with the same riff that the tuba introduces at the beginning of the piece. Fun!
GOOD KING WENCESLAS – MEDIUM
Good King Wenceslas is arranged using the rockabilly style from the 1950s. The bass part utilizes a standard boogie bass line, while the middle accompanying parts emulate a standard guitar pattern often used in this style of music. Blues changes are used in the solo section that can be either improvised, or follow the written solos. Optional Drum Set part is included.
JINGLE BELLS BOOGIE – MEDIUM
Jingle Bells is arranged in the style of rockabilly artists such as Bill Haley and the Comets and Elvis Presley. The tuba carries the traditional boogie bass line throughout the chart, as the trumpet 2, horn and trombone perform popular rhythms played by the guitar in this style of music.
MAMBO ON THE HOUSETOP – MEDIUM
After a short introduction, Up on the Housetop kicks into a catchy, latin flavoured version of this children s favourite Christmas carol. Great latin rhythms and melody spread around make this as fun to play as it is to listen to.
O CHRISTMAS TREE – MEDIUM
This is a laid back swing version of the original Christmas tune. Written solos have been provided, as well as the chord changes for those that prefer to improvise a solo. Optional Drum Set part is included.
THESE THREE KINGS THEY LIKE TO SWING – MEDIUM
We Three Kings has been set here as an upbeat, jazz waltz. The tuba, trumpet 2, and horn introduce a variation of the traditional oom-pa-pa feel of a waltz. The melody is passed between the trombone and trumpet 1. Something a little different in the Christmas gig books.
‘TIS THE SEASON TO GET FUNKY – MEDIUM
This is a slower, laid back version of the popular Christmas song. Throughout the chart, the tuba plays a classic funk bass line. The melody is mainly performed by trumpet 1 and horn. Great change of pace chart at a concert or as background music at an event.
SANTA’S SLEIGH RIDE – MEDIUM-DIFFICULT
Santa’s Sleigh Ride is a creative arrangement of Up on the Housetop as it would be heard in various cultures from around the world. The original melody has been mixed with traditional songs or has been modified to fit the style of music well known to these cultures. Regions covered by Santa during this clever arrangement include The Caribbean, Hawaii, India, Japan and the USA.
SAX QUARTET
SWINGIN’ SAXES CHRISTMAS – SET #1 – MEDIUM
Set for medium level sax quartet and optional drum set, this is a fun collection of four traditional carols done up in non traditional ways! Angels We Have Heard on High is a medium bossa mixed with swing. Jingle Bells is arranged in the style of rockabilly artists such as Bill Haley and the Comets and Elvis Presley. Deck the Halls is a slower, laid back funk version. O Come All Ye Faithful was arranged using the style of a modern big band.
SWINGIN’ SAXES CHRISTMAS – SET #2 – MEDIUM
Set for medium level sax quartet and optional drum set, this is a fun collection of four traditional carols done up in non traditional ways! Up on the Housetop kicks into a catchy, latin flavoured version of this childrens favourite Christmas carol. Hark the Herald Angels is set as a jump swing chart in the style of Gene Krupa. Silent Night is arranged in 4/4 (as opposed to the original triple metre), to create the feel of a rock ballad. We Three Kings is an upbeat, jazz waltz.
HANUKKAH SWING – EASY-MEDIUM
This is a fun, traditional Hanukkah song arranged in a jump swing style. From beginning to end, the chart is full of high energy, and incorporates hints of classic swing tunes.
SOV, SOV, SOV! – EASY-MEDIUM
Sov, Sov, Sov is a jump swing version of the traditional Hanukkah song. Arranged in the style of Louis Prima s Sing, Sing, Sing, this chart is sure to get audiences dancing in their seats. Performers will also enjoy this as it is a fun, energetic piece where every player gets an exciting part to play. While solos are written in, chord changes are also included for players who wish to improvise instead.
AULD LANG SYNE – MEDIUM
The classic New Year’s Eve tune Auld Lang Syne is arranged here in three different styles for your ensemble to choose from: Traditional (Rock Ballad), Swing and Bossa. Each version starts with a short introduction and moves into the main melody of the song using using unison rhythms with lush harmonies. The Bossa and Swing versions include written solos, but chords are included if improvised solos are preferred. Optional Drum Set part is included.
CAROL OF THE BELLS – MEDIUM
Unlike the original composition, this arrangement is written in common time and opens by setting up the feel of the tune with a descending bass line and accompanying chords. Written solos have been provided, but chords are also included in case performers would prefer to improvise a solo. As the chart progresses, it converts into its original metre of 3/4, creating a jazz waltz feel and builds to it final climax. Optional Drum Set part is included.
DREIDEL BOOGIE – MEDIUM
This arrangement of the classic children’s Hanukkah song is written in the style of 1950s rockabilly music and includes all the elements from the Boogie Woogie bass line to the traditional guitar riffs.
GOOD KING WENCESLAS – MEDIUM
Good King Wenceslas is arranged using the rockabilly style from the 1950s. The bass part utilizes a standard boogie bass line, while the middle accompanying parts emulate a standard guitar pattern often used in this style of music. Blues changes are used in the solo section that can be either improvised, or follow the written solos. Optional Drum Set part is included.
O CHRISTMAS TREE – MEDIUM
This is a laid back swing version of the original Christmas tune. Written solos have been provided, as well as the chord changes for those that prefer to improvise a solo. Optional Drum Set part is included.
WOODWIND ENSEMBLE
SNEAKING ON THE HOUSETOPS – EASY
Have you ever wondered how Santa can get around everyone’s house without making a sound? This arrangement of Up on the Housetop is a musical depiction of what it would sound like if Santa was caught sneaking around. Every instrument gets an opportunity to shine in this piece, either by playing the melody or getting short solis.
GLORY TO THAT GOOD JUMP SWING – EASY-MEDIUM
This jump swing version of Hark the Herald Angels Sing will definitely get the toes of listeners tapping. The lowest part introduces the style, by playing a bass line a la Sing, Sing, Sing. Each instrument enters with the same riff that was introduced at the beginning of the piece. Fun!
HANUKKAH SWING – EASY-MEDIUM
This is a fun, traditional Hanukkah song arranged in a jump swing style. From beginning to end, the chart is full of high energy and incorporates hints of classic swing tunes.
ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH – MEDIUM
This arrangement of a holiday classic is a medium bossa mixed with swing. The group smoothly changes from straight eighth notes into swing eighth notes and back into straight in the marked measures. This is a great twist on this popular carol.
JINGLE BELLS BOOGIE – MEDIUM
Jingle Bells is arranged in the style of rockabilly artists such as Bill Haley and the Comets and Elvis Presley. This is a super fun chart for a mixed woodwind ensemble.
MAMBO ON THE HOUSETOP – MEDIUM
After a short introduction, Up on the Housetop kicks into a catchy, latin flavoured version of this children s favourite Christmas carol. Great latin rhythms and melody spread around make this as fun to play as it is to listen to.
SANTA’S SLEIGH RIDE – MEDIUM
Santa’s Sleigh Ride is a creative arrangement of Up on the Housetop as it would be heard in various cultures from around the world. The original melody has been mixed with traditional songs or has been modified to fit the style of music well known to these cultures. Regions covered by Santa during this clever arrangement include The Caribbean, Hawaii, India, Japan and the USA.
THESE THREE KINGS, THEY LIKE TO SWING – MEDIUM
We Three Kings has been set here as an upbeat, jazz waltz. All players get in on the fun with melody and written out solos. This is something a little different in the Christmas gig books for a mixed woodwind ensemble. There is an optional Drum Set part included.
OTHER ENSEMBLES
HANUKKAH SWING – BRASS CHOIR – EASY-MEDIUM
This is a fun, traditional Hanukkah song arranged in a jump swing style. From beginning to end, the chart is full of high energy, and incorporates hints of classic swing tunes. Although there is a written solo for the trumpet, chord changes are included, allowing opportunity for improvisation.
SANTA’S SLEIGH RIDE – BRASS CHOIR – MEDIUM-DIFFICULT
Santa’s Sleigh Ride is a creative arrangement of Up on the Housetop as it would be heard in various cultures from around the world. The original melody has been mixed with traditional songs or has been modified to fit the style of music well known to these cultures. Regions covered by Santa during this clever arrangement include The Caribbean, Hawaii, India, Japan and the USA.
