Holiday Snippets

By Robert Sheldon. Concert Band. Concert Band. Challenger Band Series. Christmas; Winter. Grade 1.5. Conductor Score and Parts. 126 pages

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Mallet Percussion, Mark Tree, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2 and more. - Grade 5

SKU: CF.SPS28F

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Sean O'Loughlin. Closer. Carl Fischer Symphonic Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 36 pages. Duration 5 minutes, 34 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS28F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS28F).

ISBN 9780825874482. UPC: 798408074487. 9x12 inches. Key: Bb major.

If you are looking for a challenging Christmas piece that is well worth the effort, look no further then this magnum opus from composer/arranger Sean O'Loughlin. You will hear a potpourri of Christmas favorites cleverly weaved together with snippets of symphonic music favorites. Try to spot the tributes to Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Gershwin, Bartok and even Bernstein along the way. This piece is ideal as an opener or closer for your holiday concert.

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: FJ.B1718S

Score Only. Composed by Brian Balmages. Concert Band. FJH Beginning Band. Holiday Pops. Score. Duration 2:00. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1718S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1718S).

English.

This powerful and driving overture is the perfect way to kick off your holiday program! Featuring a mix of original themes and holiday favorites, this work does not sound like a medley; rather, it is a powerful fanfare featuring snippets of holiday favorites that span from lyrical to soaring!

About FJH Beginning Band

Appropriate within the first year of instruction and beginning of the second year. Clarinets do not go above the break, and there is limited use of accidentals. Plenty of doublings in the lower voices. Grade 1.

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.51018S

(A Not-So-Silent Night). Composed by Arranged by Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. MakeMusic Developing Band. Christmas; Holiday Pops. Score. Duration 1:45. MakeMusic #00-51018S. Published by MakeMusic (AP.51018S).

ISBN 9781470667917. UPC: 038081586793. English.

Imagine the sweet sounds of Silent Night lulling you to sleep when the next-door neighbors start blasting various holiday carols at full volume! All is NOT Calm, arranged by Katie O'Hara LaBrie, is a musical battle between woodwinds, brass, and percussion that features snippets of various holiday favorites. This is sure to engage your students as they explore dynamics in a fun and creative way. (1:45).

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4773-01

Composed by Romeyn. Young Concert Band. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4773-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4773-01).

Based on the traditional carol Angels From The Realms of Glory, As All The Angels Sing is the perfect opening or closing statement for your holiday concert! The sparkling introductory theme is creatively enhanced by snippets of other festive, well known carols, leading to a heartfelt setting of Still, Still, Still that is simply beautiful. The music then ends as it began, festive and strong. Varied instrumental colors and contrasting styles are musically rewarding, and will make this selection a favorite of bands from younger levels all the way up to adult community groups. Let the holiday season begin!

Grade 1

SKU: CL.023-4833-01

Composed by Romeyn. Young Concert Band. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #023-4833-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.023-4833-01).

Pure and beautiful, A Christmas Dream is a creative, lyrical setting of Angels We Have Heard On High for beginning band. A fresh harmonic twist gives this a new age feel, adding a lot of interest and intrigue for both the performer and listener. Snippets of other carols are added in creative and subtle ways. It’s also very appropriate for more experienced groups that are looking for a change of pace for the holiday concert, but may have limited rehearsal time. A beautifully sensitive holiday selection!

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4773-00

Composed by Romeyn. Young Concert Band. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4773-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4773-00).

Based on the traditional carol Angels From The Realms of Glory, As All The Angels Sing is the perfect opening or closing statement for your holiday concert! The sparkling introductory theme is creatively enhanced by snippets of other festive, well known carols, leading to a heartfelt setting of Still, Still, Still that is simply beautiful. The music then ends as it began, festive and strong. Varied instrumental colors and contrasting styles are musically rewarding, and will make this selection a favorite of bands from younger levels all the way up to adult community groups. Let the holiday season begin!

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: FJ.B1712S

Score Only. Arranged by Robert Sheldon. MOS Performance. MOS Performance. Holiday Pops. Score. Duration 1:45. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1712S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1712S).

English.

The holiday favorite Ukrainian Bell Carol serves as the foundation for an array of Christmas tunes that weave in and out of this fascinating arrangement. Along with the Bell Carol, students will hear snippets of We Three Kings; Silent Night; The First Noel; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella; and Away in a Manger. A wonderful juxtaposition of carols!

Orchestra string orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: XC.RSO2203FS

Composed by Erica Donahoe. Christmas. Rhapsody. Score. Excelcia Music Publishing #RSO2203FS. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.RSO2203FS).

12 x 9 inches.

Featuring snippets of Jingle Bells, Auld Lang Syne, Joy to the World, and more, this musical mash-up includes all the holiday hits! Students will have fun learning this upbeat number with arrangements that are accessible and interesting. Mistletoe Mix-up will make the perfect finale to your holiday concert!

Composed by Benjamin Hanby. Arranged by Robert E. Foster, Jr. Concert Band. Achievement Series. Grade 2. Full set. Published by Wingert-Jones Publications

Choral (2-Part)

SKU: HL.370607

Composed by Glenda E. Franklin. Shawnee Press. Christmas, Concert, Holiday. Octavo. Duration 150 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.370607).

ISBN 9781705147153. UPC: 840126994148. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.

Poignant message of hope and peace with snippets of “Silent Night” throughout. Limited vocal ranges and simple vocal textures create an ethereal quality; excellent for teaching tone, diction, dynamics, balance and blend.

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.44886S

(In a Minute and a Half). Composed by Various. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Beginning Band. Form: Medley. Christmas; Winter. Score. 16 pages. Duration 1:30. Belwin Music #00-44886S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.44886S).

UPC: 038081516028. English. Various.

What would December concerts be without those familiar tunes that everyone loves to hear during that time of year? With snippets from twelve of the most recognized carols globally, an energy-packed one-and-half minute up-tempo setting, all without a single altered tone, this is a guaranteed holiday winner. (1:30).

Choral (3-Part Mixed choir)

SKU: HL.370606

Composed by Glenda E. Franklin. Shawnee Press. Christmas, Concert, Holiday. Octavo. Duration 150 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.370606).

ISBN 9781705147146. UPC: 840126994131. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Poignant message of hope and peace with snippets of Silent Night throughout. Limited vocal ranges and simple vocal textures create an ethereal quality; excellent for teaching tone, diction, dynamics, balance and blend.

Arranged by Sally K. Albrecht And John O'reilly. Arr. Sally K. Albrecht and John O'Reilly. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Young Symphonic. Level: 2 (Medium Easy) (grade 2). Conductor Score and Parts. Published by Alfred Publishing.