Ihr Hirten erwacht (Ye Sherperds Awake) is one of the most beloved of all German Christmas songs. The origins of this reflective folk tune are unknown but it was printed for the first time in a song book in 1852. Michael Friedmann has crafted an outstanding arrangement that features all sections of the band.

From the master of the dark and unusual Tim Burton the classic movie The Nightmare Before Christmas features deliciously sinister music by composer Danny Elfman. A unique offering for the holiday season this tempting medley for band includes: Overture Christmas Eve Montage Sally's Song This is Halloween and End Title.

A sonorous work with a pastoral atmosphere. This composition is not based on a Christmas song but fits very well in the program of a Christmas concert! drum-part ad lib.

Petersburger Schlittenfahrt: an inspired sleigh ride through St. Petersburg in the wintertime. This work by the German Richard Eilenberg (1848-1925) is so popular in Russia that nowadaysit is thought of as a Russian composition. Franz Watz has taken this wintery Christmas song and made a magnificent arrangement for concert band.

Quelle est cette odeur agreable-‘Whence is that Goodly Fragrance Flowing?’ is the first line of an old French Christmas song that originated in the 17th century. In 1728 John Gay used this joyous and markedly festive melody that honours Jesus Christ and His miraculous birth in his Beggar’s Opera. Philip Sparke has given this melody a new lease of life with his charming and imaginative arrangement for the Christmas season.

The Christmas Carol of Joseph-Halvdan Sivertsen (born 1950) is one of the most popular singer/ songwriters in Norway. He is well know as a first-class storyteller and he has a strong melodic line in all his music. This Christmas song was first recorded in 1991 and it has become a Norwegian classic. The lyrics tell the story of a couple travelling through time to find a city with bright lights where they hear people sing about the couple who are about to have their first baby. But still this couple can not find anybody willing to help them and they are forced to go back 2000 years to find the stable where they find some shelter. Maybe they should have travelled further ahead in time in the firstplace to find people willing to open their door to the poor and needing?

Performer Level (correlates with Book 1 p. 24) Add a Latin touch to your holiday concert with this easy arrangement of Jose Feliciano's famous Christmas song.

Mariah Carey's up-tempo Christmas love song is ever present during the holiday season and its continued popularity has made it a worthy addition to the holiday canon. Larry Kerchner's hip swing version is sheer fun and the upbeattempo provides a great programming change up.

Grade 2.5 - Score Only-Expressive and richly harmonic this little gem from James Curnow is a delightful musical excursion – a new way to look at this ancient song of the Christmas season. The composer's careful attention to articulations phrasing and dynamics also makes his unique treatment of the “Coventry Carol” a powerful educational vehicle. Dur: 2:20

Christmas Medley-James Curnow's grade 1 holiday arrangement is an energetic exploration of four great carols. Nice counterpoint and stylistic subtleties help your band reach for a higher level of performance. Staccato full value detached accented slurred; it's all here. There is SO much you can teach your band in this arrangement! Plus it can also be used as an audience sing-along. Outstanding!

This spectacular setting for band and optional choir and strings highlights Irving Berlin's most beloved holiday songs. Perfect for a holiday concert finale! Includes: Happy Holiday Snow I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm CountYour Blessings Instead of Sheep and of course White Christmas.

Old English Christmas Song-Les origines de chant traditionnel The Holly and the Ivy (Le houx et le lierre) pourraient remonter à plus de 1000 ans. Ce chant animait alors les soirées hivernales à l?approche de Noël car les paroles mentionnent la robustesse du houx et du lierre face à la froideur de l?hiver ainsi que l?espoir de voir venir des jours plus chaleureux. Les couleurs du houx et du lierre rouge et vert rappellent les couleurs associées au temps de Noël. Franco Cesarini nous dévoile une musique aux couleurs chaudes de Noël.

Old English Christmas Song-Les origines de chant traditionnel The Holly and the Ivy (Le houx et le lierre) pourraient remonter à plus de 1000 ans. Ce chant animait alors les soirées hivernales à l?approche de Noël car les paroles mentionnent la robustesse du houx et du lierre face à la froideur de l?hiver ainsi que l?espoir de voir venir des jours plus chaleureux. Les couleurs du houx et du lierre rouge et vert rappellent les couleurs associées au temps de Noël. Franco Cesarini nous dévoile une musique aux couleurs chaudes de Noël.

Here's a new twist on this Christmas novelty classic. In the middle of this well-known waltz there is a surprise feature for kazoos! Easy to learn this one will certainly be the talk of your concert.

(Hippo the Hero)-Add a little fun to your holiday festivities with this classic novelty song from the '50s. This easy arrangement is guaranteed to sound great with your band and put a smile on everybody's face.