I Heard a March on Christmas Day

2nd Edition Mid-Intermediate Level. This 2nd edition features 12 traditional Christmas favorites that have been transformed into exciting jazz/blues/swing style pieces. It is not essential for the performer to have previous jazz experience; no sections require improvisation. However, even experienced jazzers and professional musicians will find this collection accessible and playable! Song titles: Angels We Have Heard on High · Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella · Coventry Carol · Deck the Hall · God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen · Good King Wenceslas · Here We Come A-Caroling · Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring · Jingle Bells · March · O Christmas Tree · Ukrainian Bell Carol.

The tradition of the Christmas tree in Western Europe dates back to a time long before any Christianization had taken place. During the severely cold winter nights so it was believed evil spirits tried to ?kill? nature. Needle-leaved trees were the only ones which kept their green colour throughout the year and therefore became symbols of immortality. These ?living? trees said to be the work of benign spirits were brought into people?s houses to ward off evil life-threatening powers. In the 14th century people first started to decorate Christmas trees. It was a pagan custom originated by the inhabitants of Alsace. This custom was taken over by the Church in thecourse of the 15th and 16th century. At first the decoration consisted mainly of edibles such as apples and wafers but later small presents were added. Legend has it that the reformer Martin Luther was the first person to decorate a Christmas tree with candles. The flickering candle flames were meant to create the image of a starry sky in which Christ?s apparition could be recognized. The German organ-player Ernst Anschütz from Leipzig was the first person to notate the song ?O Tannenbaum? the melody being a well-known folk song. Next to ?Stille Nacht? ?O Tannenbaum? is the most famous German Christmas song now known throughout the world. In the United States of America the melody of ?O Tannenbaum? has even been used in four States (among which the State of Maryland) for their State song. In David Well?s arrangement the song is first heard as many of us know it. After this introduction however it is transformed into a solid rock version and the beat has been changed. In the second part the familiar three-four time is back but here the rhythm is different from the original. After the richly ornamented rock beat the basic theme can be heard once again and the composition is concluded in a festive manner.

50 Duets Can Be Played by Any Comb of String Instr-The intention of Compatible Christmas Duets For Strings is to provide instrument players the opportunity to play fifty popular Christmas carols in arrangements for two instruments.These duets will work with any combination of any two instruments so you can play carols with your friends no matter what instrument they play. There are endless possibilities for using duet combinations for fun and entertainment around the holidays. You can play for family friends or in a concert setting.Compatible Christmas Duets For Strings provides you with interesting and playable arrangements. It can also help to make practice time fun aroundthe holidays and can be used with friends and teachers as well. One of the best ways to improve as a player is to play in small chamber groups and duets are the easiest way to get started. Playing duets with others of similar ability levels or even of greater ability will help to stimulate the growth of your playing.

A superb collection of over 70 favourite Christmas carols and songs arranged for Piano, with lyrics and Guitar chord symbols, guaranteed to get you in the festive mood! Including popular songs such as A Spaceman Came Travelling and Happy Xmas (War Is Over), as well as traditional carols, such as Away In A Manger and Once In Royal David's City. / Célébrations / Partition /

‘Christmas Colours’ is a palette consisting of several Christmas songs. Bruce Fraser has mainly used the colours green (the colour of holly) and white (the colour of snow). This composition begins with the chiming of festive bells - if you listen well however you can already hear short fragments from 'The Holly and the Ivy' whose entire melody is finally played alternated with 'The Sussex Carol'. After this the pace slows down and the stately 'See amid the Winter Snow' sounds but parts from 'Jingle Bells' and 'Silent Night' can also be heard. Then after walking under 'The Holly and the Ivy' once again the celebration of Christmas may begin!

A selection of Christmas Carols and Traditional Classics with Backing CD. This instrumental series is arranged for Flute Trumpet Clarinet Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Horn in F and Trombone. The separate instrumental parts can be used alone with the CD or in any combination.

Catherine Rollin's Christmas Treats and Treasures, Book 3, is a collection of nine piano arrangements of holiday favorites. These beautiful, joyful, and uplifting carols and songs will bring many special musical moments to piano students as they celebrate the holidays. / Piano

This book contains over 80 holiday songs arranged to be easily playable on ukulele. Ranging from classic carols such as 'Silent Night? and 'O Christmas Tree,? to popular tunes like 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas? and 'Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town,? right on through music from yuletide movies such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, this book is perfect for holiday get-togethers and sing-alongs! Titles: Angels from the Realms of Glory * Angels We Have Heard on High * As Lately We Watched * Auld Lang Syne * Away in a Manger (Murray) * Away in a Manger (Cradle Song) * The Babe * A Babe Is Born in Bethlehem * Believe (from The Polar Express) * The Bells of Christmas * Boar's Head Carol * Born Is He, This Holy Child * Bright and Joyful Is the Morn * Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella * Buon Natale (Means Merry Christmas to You) * Carol of the Birds * Celebrate Me Home * A Child This Day Is Born * Christ Was Born on Christmas Day * Christmas Comes Anew * Christmas Vacation (from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation) * The Coventry Carol * Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy * Deck the Halls * Emmanuel * The First Noel * The Friendly Beasts * Gesu Bambino (The Infant Jesus) * The Gift * Go Tell It on the Mountain * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Good Christian Men, Rejoice * Good King Wenceslas * A Great and Mighty Wonder * Hallelujah Chorus (from The Messiah) * Happy Xmas (War Is Over) * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Here We Come A-Wassailing * The Holly and the Ivy * Holy Night, Peaceful Night * Hush, My Babe, Lie Still and Slumber * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day * I Saw Three Ships * I Wonder as I Wander * I'll Be Home for Christmas * In the Bleak Midwinter * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * Joy to the World * The Little Drummer Boy * March of the Toys * Mary Had a Baby * Mele Kalikimaka * Noel! Noel! * O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) * O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) * O Come, Little Children * O Come, O Come Emmanuel * O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel) * O Little Town of Bethlehem * On Christmas Night All Christians Sing * Once in Royal David's City * Patapan * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Silent Night * Simple Gifts * Sleigh Ride * Stand Beneath the Mistletoe * Star of the East * The Twelve Days of Christmas * Ukrainian Carol (Carol of the Bells) * Up on the Housetop * We Three Kings of Orient Are * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Welcome Christmas (from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!) * What Child Is This? * When Christmas Comes to Town (from The Polar Express) * You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch (from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!). / Ukulélé

The Christmas Songbook. The true caroler's companion with eight color lyric sheets for use at parties, song fests, and caroling. Filled with 80 traditional carols from all over the world. Contents: A Babe Is Born in Bethlehem · A Cradle Song of the Blessed Virgin · A Virgin Unspotted · Adoramus Te Christe · All My Heart This Night Rejoices · Angels We Have Heard on High · Angels from the Realms of Glory · As Lately We Watched · As with Gladness Men of Old · Auld Lang Syne · Away in a Manger · Behold That Star · Beside the Candle Here I Stand · Bright Angel Hosts Are Heard On High · Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella · Christ Was Born on Christmas Day · Christians, Awake, Salute the Happy Morn · Christmas Hymn · Christmas Is Coming · Deck the Halls · Dona Nobis Pacem · Eastern Monarches, Sages Three · Fum, Fum, Fum · Gather Around the Christmas Tree · God Bless All · God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen · Good King Wenceslas · Greensleeves · Hark! The Herald Angels Sing · Here We Come A-Caroling · Holy Night, Peaceful Night · I Saw Three Ships · It Came upon the Midnight Clear · Jacques, Come Here · Jingle Bells · Jolly Old St. Nicholas · Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine · Joy to the World · Little Children Can You Tell · Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming · Lullaby Carol · Lullaby, Thou Little Tiny Child · March of the Toys · Masters in This Hall · Now the Day Is Over · Noel! Noel! · O Come Little Children · O Come, All Ye Faithful · O Come, O Come, Emmanuel · O Holy Night · O Little Town of Bethlehem · O Tannenbaum · Once in Royal David's City · Patapan · Prepare Thyself, Zion · Ring Out, Wild Bells · Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow · Shepherds! Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep · Silent Night · Sleep, Holy Babe · Slumber Song of the Infant Jesus · The Babe of Bethlehem · The First Noel · The Golden Carol · The Happy Christmas Comes Once More · The Holly and the Ivy · The Moon Shines Bright · The Seven Joys of Mary · The Twelve Days of Christmas · Toyland · Up on the Housetop · We Three Kings of Orient Are · We Wish You a Merry Christmas · What Child Is This? · Whence Comes This Rush of Wings? · While Shepherds Watched · You Gave Me a Mountain · You Go to My Head · Yule! Yule! · Yuletide Is Here · Yuletide Wakes.

Level 1 Elementary Level-23 easy to play pieces with lyrics and illustrations: Angels We Have Heard on High - As With Gladness Men of Old - Auld Lang Syne - Away in a Manger - Beautiful Savior - Christmas Is Coming - Coventry Carol - First Noel - Friendly Beasts - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Go Tell It on the Mountain - Hark the Hearld Angels Sing - Here We Come A-Caroling (Wassail Song) - Holly and the Ivy - It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - Jingle Bells - Joy to the World - Little Town of Bethlehem - March of the Three Kings - Nazareth - O Come All ye Faithful - Silent Night - Twelve Days of Christmas.