Contents: Bell Carol; Blue Christmas; The Christmas Waltz; Frosty The Snow Man; A Holly Jolly Christmas; Home For The Holidays; I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day; I'll Be Home For Christmas; Jingle-Bell Rock; Let It Snow! Let ItSnow! Let It Snow!; Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree; Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer; Suzy Snowflake; There Is No Christmas Like A Home Christmas; Up On The Housetop; We Wish You A Merry Christmas.

This bold and jubilant setting of the Sanctus text will be an energetic contribution to your concert program. Rhythmic drive accessible contemporary harmonies and full vocal textures create a winning combination! Availableseparately: SATB 3-Part Mixed SSA. Duration: ca. 1:30.

Uplifting lyrics fun-to-sing melodies and a unique form will make this new original spiritual an instant hit - smack dab in the middle of the spirit zone! Available: SATB a cappella SAB a cappella SSAA a cappella TTBB a cappella. Performance Time: 2:20.

Based on arrangements by the Canadian Brass from their most recent holiday CD here is a real treat for your winter concert. Skillfully adapted for concert band by John Moss this medley includes God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Here We Come A-Wassailing Bring A Torch Jeanette Isabella; The Holly And The Ivy and Go Tell It On The Mountain.

Ten arrangements for two pianos four hands in the incomparable Mannheim style: Carol of the Birds œ God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen œ Greensleeves œ In Dulci Jubilo œ Traditions of Christmas œ We Three Kings of Orient Are. Ten arrangements for two pianos four hands in the incomparable Mannheim style: Carol of the Birds œ God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen œ Greensleeves œ In Dulci Jubilo œ Traditions of Christmas œ We Three Kings of Orient Are.

SATB and Organ-A beautiful but slightly advanced arrangement of the much-loved textFrom the hymn tune Diademata by George J. Elvey (1816-1893)

Every band needs a good funk chart to add to its festival or concert repertoire and Mr. Funkyman! from Mark Taylor is sure to fit the bill. Using a moderate tempo the rhythm section churns throughout as the brass and saxes provide powerful riffs and punches. This is also a rare chance for your guitarist to turn loose on a solo!

A Conductor's Guide to Program Development Featuring the Top 100 Intermediate and Advanced Works-This comprehensive guide of intermediate and advanced repertoire highlights 100 of the best compositions and arrangements in print. Annotated in detail - metric and key design performance and program notes alternatechoices of music - it represents all styles of classical and popular music. A grading scale considers both stylistic and technical challenges. Performance topics include repertoire selection program design rehearsaltechniques and score preparation. Music lists from the Renaissance string folios patriotic music arranged for string orchestra and a current contact list of publishers/distributors are included. An invaluable resource for thestring teacher performer and conductor.

How Beautiful You Are-This wonderful song by Babbie Mason and Eulalia King is full of passion and emotion describing Mary's Little Baby. The lyrics invite us to come before Him and adore Him. Billy Payne's setting is stellar. Available separately:SATB Orchestra Score and Parts (fl ob cl bn tpt 1 2 3 hn 1 2 tbn 1 2 3 tba perc dm rhythm hp vn 1 2 va vc b) ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.

with We Wish You a Merry Christmas-Celebrate all the December holidays: Christmas Hanukkah Kwanzaa and the New Year with this lilting partner song incorporating We Wish You a Merry Christmas. This will be a cheerful and easily learned pairing thatwill leave everyone with a warm holiday glow! Available separately: 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.

Originally composed by Mark Taylor four decades earlier Love Beams proves its staying power with a new recording on Mark's big band CD To the Edge. With its easy going bossa style and gently flowing melodies we're sure it will be around at least for another four decades! (Recorded by Mark Taylor & the Big Band on To the Edge HL07012621)

This lively madrigal is a dandy and upbeat addition to your Christmas program perfect for a high school or adult choir.

Uses: General Thanksgiving stewardship Scripture: Psalm 50:12; Ecclesiastes 3 Two beloved sacred songs Simple Gifts and This Is My Father's World move as one in thisbestselling offering that has become a Thanksgiving standard. Utilizing a unique strumming effect in the optional piano part adds authenticity to this very special anthem of gratitude and praise; while new changes from thecomposer enable effective performances by churches of every size. Duration: ca. 3:34.

Grade 4 - Score and Parts-Angular and energetic! The driven tempo and constantly changing meters create an unrelenting rhythmic masterpiece from a few well-developed fragments. John Fannin's command of orchestration ensures that you can find balance andblend in a maelstrom of activity. This one will leave your audience breathless. It's challenging and worth it! Dur: 3:00

This familiar Motown hit features an unmistakable style and sound that has remained popular for five decades! Recorded by a number of artists the version by Marvin Gaye is considered an R&B classic. Here is an appealing version for jazz ensemble that features every section of the band as well as a brief written or ad lib. solo for alto sax.

Easy Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2 With an almost hypnotic 3/4 rhythmic pattern here is an effective yet easy version of this standard made famous by John Coltrane. The saxes are featured on the first chorus then the brassget a chorus oftheir own. The simple solo section (using a single scale) makes this a great training piece for improvisation (sample solos are provided for all keys). A marvelously unique offering at the easy level!Easy Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2 With an almost hypnotic 3/4 rhythmic pattern here is an effective yet easy version of this standard made famous by John Coltrane. The saxes are featured on the first chorus then the brass get a chorus of their own. The simple solo section (using a single scale) makes this a great training piece for improvisation (sample solos are provided for all keys). A marvelously unique offering at the easy level!

This was one of Stevie Wonders signature hits from the 1970s and here is a masterfully arranged easy version in a light bossa style. Trombones grab the spotlight in the beginning and again at the end. In between the saxes and trumpets take turnswith the melody and there are short solos for trumpet and alto sax. This was one of Stevie Wonders signature hits from the 1970s and here is a masterfully arranged easy version in a light bossa style. Trombones grab the spotlight in the beginning and again at the end. In between the saxes and trumpets take turns with the melody and there are short solos for trumpet and alto sax.

Based on God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen-A mix of original material and an old English song let you explore the musical tradition of wassailing with your band. Stephen Bulla's amazing knack for harmony and subtly unpredictable scoring always makes for aninteresting ride. Your winter concert deserves something to contrast the usual fare and you'll find just that in this fine example of young band arranging. Innovative!

A Cappella Arrangements for Mixed Choir-You will find plenty of performance options with this practical and value-packed collection of a cappella Christmas favorites. Includes: Deck the Hall; Ding Dong! Merrily on High!; Jolly Old St. Nicholas; Rise Up Shepherd andFollow; We Wish You a Merry Christmas; While by My Sheep. Available: SATB a cappella.

Grade 2 Originally recorded by Sam & Dave in 1967 then later revived by the Blues Brothers this tune helped define rhythm & blues. Paul Murtha's easy chart will sound great with any band and requires only limited rehearsal time. Dur: 3:00