Christmas Band New Releases

Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella - Mike Hannickel. A modern twist to this beautiful antique French carol makes it a delightful contrast for your Christmas concert. Interesting rhythms and melodic surprises carry this lovely old tune to new places. Grade 1.5 (44006894) $42.00

A Cambridge Carol - Vince Gassi. This delightful arrangement of Ding Dong Merrily on High is sure to become a seasonal favorite with students and audiences alike. The joyous harmonies and cheerful rhythms will immediately put you in the Christmas spirit. Grade 2.5 (26818) $52.00

A Canterbury Christmas - Timothy Loest. Celebrate Christmas in the traditional English fashion with this well-written arrangement that includes The Holly and the Ivy, Good King Wenceslas, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Very easy to put together, this work also has great educational and musical potential. A wonderful addition to your holiday program! Grade 1 (B1351) $40.00

Caroling - Timothy Johnson. Fragments of eight well known Christmas carols go into this enjoyable arrangement. The carols are conveniently arranged so that they can be played at one consistent tempo throughout. Grade 1 (44006888) $42.00

Carols of Joy - Douglas E. Wagner. Three instantly recognizable favorites are joined in this new Christmas medley. Musically representing France, Scandinavia, and the USA respectively, this medley will be a welcome addition to any Christmas program. Grade 1 (26703) $45.00

A Christmas Festival - Leroy Anderson/ Robert W. Smith. All of the challenging key signatures and complex rhythms in this Leroy Anderson classic have been removed to accommodate young band players. All that's left is the charming melodies in the charismatic Anderson setting. Grade 2 (26742) $65.00

A Christmas Montage - Roland Barrett. This powerful arrangement combines the bold, aggressive writing of Roland Barrett with the sounds of the holidays. Selections include Good King Wenceslas, Angels We Have Heard on High, and Carol of the Bells. As the work comes to a close, themes from God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen are weaved into Carol of the Bells before the work accelerates to a thrilling finish. A wonderful symphonic arrangement for your next holiday program! Grade 2.5 (B1352) $55.00

Christmas Non-Stop - Robert van Beringen. An easy but very appealing medley containing He is Born, the Holy Child; O Come, O Come Emmanuel; and Angels We Have Heard on High. Grade 1.5 (44007031) $39.00

Dance of the Snowmen - Dennis O. Eveland. Imagine the perfect winter holiday; hot chocolate, christmas trees, and the falling of white snow everywhere. Dennis Eveland’s Dance of the Snowmen takes you on a winter journey and features a delightful flute solo, with a memorable melody that your young students and audiences will enjoy. Grade 1.5 (024357500) $46.00

Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy - Robert W. Smith/Michael Story. The cherished melody Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy has been scored for performance in the middle of the second year of most method books. A holiday treasure. Grade 2 (26717) $50.00

Ding Dong Merrily on High - Robert W. Smith/Michael Story. This holiday favorite has been scored for performance after only a few months of instruction. Perfect for your first Christmas program. Grade 1 (26688) $40.00

Gingerbread Men on Parade - Len Orcino. This delightful Christmas novelty piece will bring smiles to the faces of performers and audiences alike. Using only the six notes students learn, it’s the perfect piece for that all-important “first” Christmas concerts! Grade .5 (023360600) $40.00

The Good King Rocks - Timothy Johnson. Technically accessible to the young band while exploring the familiar Good King Wenceslas in new and different ways. Lots of unison rhythms in the winds ensure that you can prepare in time for your Christmas concert, and enjoyable parts for every instrument keep the whole group focused and involved in rehearsal. Grade .5 (44006884) $39.00

In the Bleak Mid-Winter - Holst/Philip Sparke. Philip Sparke has skillfully arranged the beautiful melody into this delightful version for young band. Grade 2 (44003163) $54.00

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Michael Story. Flowing and graceful, this solidly scored classic is a snap to prepare. Grade 2 (26740) $55.00

The Joyful Bells of Christmas - Paul Murtha. How many times have you wondered what to do with all those bell players? Here's a great solution in this clever holiday arrangement featuring 2-part mallet percussion (bells or vibes). Including “Joy to the World” and “Angels We Have Heard on High”, these players finally get the spotlight they deserve! Grade 1.5 (08725154) $35.00

The Merry Christmas Machine - Mark Williams. This delightful gem begins with the ratchet winding up this musical machine, and then off it goes! The tick-tock of the woodblock propels this medley of favorite carols forward. with rich harmonies and musical fun, until the machine hilariously runs down and stops. But all it takes is another wind-up of the ratchet, and you're back on track. Grade 2 (26803) $46.00

The Night Before Christmas - arr. James Swearingen. Simply fantastic! This endearing arrangement uses narration based on the poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, interspersed with popular Christmas carols Ding Dong! Merrily on High; Jingle Bells; Up on the Housetop; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Perfect for featuring students, staff, or administration, this story comes complete with optional sound effects that can easily be made by members of the band. Music and narration are always separate, so this work is easy to put together. Adorable! Grade 1.5 (B1315) $55.00

Not So Silent Night - Sean O'Loughlin. Using the basic melodic shape of Silent Night, this piece goes in a very different direction. The noise makers of the percussion section are given a lively role to play, and the low brass introduction of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen creates a somewhat ironic twist in this amusing re-imagining of a classic carol. Grade 1 (BPS48) $40.00

The Nuts and Crackers Suite - David Shaffer. Shaffer has risen to a higher level of musical misquotation with this adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet, Nuts and Crackers. David has lovingly orchestrated three of the most best known movements from the ballet: March of the Rin Tin Tin Soldiers, Dance of the Thoroughly Modern Mirlitons, and the Russian Hat-rack Dance (Ho Ho Hopak). This delightfully fun piece is especially appropriate for holiday concerts, but is sure to bring down the house in any concert setting. Lots of fun and full of percussion sound effects. DELIGHTFUL! Grade 2.5 (011362900) $50.00

O Little Town of Bethlehem - Mark Williams. This beautiful arrangement will make a great addition to your Christmas library. All sections have an opportunity to play the carol tune, and the countermelodies are superbly crafted. Grade 1.5 (26792) $42.00

Over the River - John Moss. John Moss has taken this familiar holiday melody and crafted an up-tempo and lively setting all in 4/4 (rather than 6/8). This unique version is sure to be a welcome addition to your band's holiday offerings. Carefully scored to give every section interesting parts. Grade 2 (08725134) $40.00

Overture to Miracle on 34th Street - Bruce Broughton/arr. John Moss. Written for the 1994 remake of the classic movie, Bruce Broughton's distinctive overture captures the warmth and holiday magic of this touching story. Now even beginning groups and enjoy this marvelous film music. Grade 1.5 (08725142) $35.00

Procession of the Kings - John O'Reilly. Procession of the Kings will make your beginning band sound rich and full at that first Christmas concert. This arrangement combines We Three Kings with God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen in a simple, but effective arrangement. Grade 1 (26790) $42.00

Rejoice and Be Merry - James Curnow. This heart warming Christmas selection makes use of three contemporary carols (Rejoice and Be Merry, The First Noel, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas) in creative and artistic ways. Grade 2.5 (44006902) $54.00

The Runaway Sleigh - Robert W. Smith. Off we go enjoying our traditional holiday sleigh ride. However, this time the horse gets a bit skittish and begins to speed up. With each passing phrase, our simple ride turns into the wildest of holiday adventures. In a very fun and entertaining setting, students will learn to watch the conductor while experiencing a wide range of tempi. As an option, you may wish to feature the accessory percussion/sound effect part "front and center" making The Runaway Sleigh a hilarious and hair-raising experience for all! Grade 2 (024366500) $48.00

Santa Rocks the House - Paul Clark. A straight-ahead rock and roll medley of Up On The Housetop, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, and Jingle Bells. No solos just lots of solid ensemble writing and easy-to-play fun. Your players and audience will be all smiles when Santa Rocks The House at your holiday concerts with this ultra-cool arrangement! Grade 2 (011361200) $45.00

Santa's Fiesta - Patrick Roszell. Santa in the Caribbean? You may just think so after performing this arrangement of We Wish You a Merry Christmas with a Latin feel. Percussionists will pull out all their toys and whistles, and are even featured in the middle of the work, accompanied by instrumentalists hitting their stands with pencils. Tons of fun and a sure favorite at your next concert! Grade 2 (B1347) $50.00

A Shepherd's Carol - John Moss. Using a beloved carol as a point of departure, John has crafted a marvelous piece for holiday concerts. Sensitive and lyrical in nature, it also features nice emotional pacing and superb scoring for young bands. Grade 2 (08725136) $40.00

Silent Night - Gruber/Larry Clark/Greg Gilpin. Published initially for band, the style of the accompaniment of this tender and richly scored setting is based on the familiar Gymnopedie No. 1 by Eric Satie. A great choice for programs involving both band and choir, though both versions can be performed independently. Choral versions available in SATB, SAB, and SSA. Grade 2 (YPS24) $50.00

Snow Valley Sleigh Ride - Philip Sparke. This piece takes you on an imaginary night time journey from a mountain top ski village into the dark surrounding forests. To the delightful sounds of sleigh bells and trotting horses, the sleigh leaves the light of the village behind before heading deep into the nearby forest and back down the to village again. Grade 1 (44006689) $39.00

A Spiritual Christmas - Quincy Hilliard. An up-tempo setting of the well known Christmas spiritual Mary Had a Baby. This is a unique and festive addition to the band holiday repertoire with the melody shared in all sections and excellent percussion writing. Grade 1 (20100744) $45.00

Stompin' on the Housetop - Michael Story. Sounds like Santa needs to go on a diet! Here's Michael Story's newest Christmas treat featuring one of the most popular songs of the season. Grade .5 (26685) $40.00

Three Carols for a Celebration - Robert Sheldon. This outstanding arrangement of the carols O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, and Angels We Have Heard on High is scored with contemporary harmonies but is easily played by the youngest of bands. With versatile solo parts, you can spotlight your star student, have a different soloist for each carol, or have a small group or section play the solo. Grade 1 ( 26812) $46.00

Three for Christmas - Robert van Beringen. Three for Christmas is a suite that is perfect for beginning bands that wish to create the magical spirit of Christmas. The three movements feature many Christmas favorites including O Come All Ye Faithful, Good King Wenceslas, Jingle Bells, Up on the Housetop, Angels We Have Heard on High, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Grade 1 (44007029) $39.00

'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime - Michael Story. Also known as the Huron Carol, this melody is as expressive as the tale it depicts. A charming addition to traditional holiday fare. Grade 1 (26698) $45.00

Wake Up for Christmas - Joseph Compello. Designed to showcase the percussion and trumpet sections, this piece has an unusual premise: that kids need to be awakened on Christmas morning! Mixing bits of Reveille with Jingle Bells and Hark! The Herald Angles Sing, as well as fragments of other seasonal tunes, this selection should bring a smile to the face of even the most committed Scrooge. Grade 1.5 (FPS58) $50.00

White Christmas - Irving Berlin/John Moss. One of the great Christmas tunes of all time! Recognized by audiences of all ages. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just five parts (plus percussion), these arrangements will work with virtually ANY combination of brass, woodwinds, or even strings. Grade 2-3 (04002497) $40.00

Winterwinds - Larry Neeck. A programmatic piece, Winterwinds celebrates the power and majesty of the season. The fiery opening theme expresses the fury of a winter blizzard, while effective melodies and sparkling orchestration depict winter work and play, and the calm cold beauty of a winter day. Perfect for mid-level bands, the dramatic impact and contrasting moods of this of this piece makes it a must for a concert or contest! Grade 2 (011359500) $50.00

A World Holiday Celebration - Robert W. Smith. Featuring music celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Ramadan, A World Holiday Celebration is a unique medley for the concert band. Programmable in any educational setting, the arrangement features melody and ethnic percussion from multiple cultures celebrating the holiday season. Beginning with an introduction based on We Wish You A Merry Christmas, the arrangement continues with a setting of Oh Hanukkah featuring the saxophones. Sounds of Ramadan follows representing cultures of the middle east. An African percussion ensemble serves as the accompaniment for Kwanzaa, a chant featuring the seven principles of the holiday celebration. The winds return with We Wish You A Merry Christmas as the entire percussion section continues to a very exciting finish. This is the perfect ending for your holiday concert as your ensemble brings together the entire community in celebration. Grade 1 (023366800) $42.00

Medium (Grade 3)

Christmas Fantasia - Ayatey Shabazz. In the spirit and tradition of the great holiday medleys of the past, Christmas Fantasia is an overture for band suitable for both the opening and closing of your holiday concert. Featuring O Come All Ye Faithful, Jingle Bells, Up On The Housetop, and Joy To The World, Ayatey Shabazz combines traditional settings with bold and fresh new harmonies creating a comfortable, yet unique holiday statement for your band. This is sure to become a holiday classic and may find its way into your concert program year after year. Grade 3 (012366100) $68.00

A Christmas Festival - Leroy Anderson/Robert W. Smith. Robert has masterfully transcribed this work for a wider range of performing ensembles just in time for the centennial celebration of Leroy Anderson's birth. With nearly every holiday favorite included, this medley celebrates Christmas in style. Grade 3 (26766) $70.00

Coventry Carol - Jerry Brubaker. This superb arrangement of the conventional carol is a must for your next Christmas presentation. Incredibly luxurious harmonies will ensure an emotional response from your audience. Grade 3 (BDM00020) $60.00

Fantasia on We Three Kings - Jack Bullock. This stunning new arrangement begins from afar with distant percussion, builds to a rich bold statement of the carol, and then fades once again into the distance. Very moving. Grade 3 (26747) $60.00

A Festive Christmas Concert - arr. John Moss/arr. Audrey Snyder. Four Christmas favorites combine to create a sparkling showcase for holiday programs. Perform with band alone or with chorus and strings for a fabulous concert finale! Includes: “Deck the Hall,” “Ding Dong! Merrily on High,” “I Saw Three Ships” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Grade 3 (04001121) $60.00

Good King Wenceslas - Chip Davis/arr. Robert Longfield. From the very first Mannheim Steamroller Christmas album (recorded more than 20 years ago) and featuring their signature funky rock style, here is the “good king” effectively adapted for concert band by Robert Longfield. Your horn section is sure to have fun with this one, as will the percussion section. A great way to shake up your holiday concert! Grade 3 (04002587) $60.00

Hallelujah Chorus - Handel/Philip Sparke. This piece remains one of the most popular classics of all time. Enthuse your performers and audiences alike with this fantastic arrangement of the Handel classic from The Messiah. Grade 3 (44006723) $69.00

Holiday Jambalaya - James Hosay. This New Orleans style medley of holiday favorites will bring down the house. With music for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve, this will be the perfect centerpiece for your Christmas concert. Grade 3 (44006918) $69.00

Merry Christmas, Everyone - Steven Reineke. Steven Reineke’s Merry Christmas, Everyone! is a masterful arrangement of several classic and well known Christmas carols may be performed by band alone; band with SATB choir; or with an audience "Sing-along"! Versatile and impressive, you’ll want to close your holiday concert with this Christmas spectacular every year. Our highest recommendation! Grade 3.5 (012367700) $72.00

Pat-A-Pan - Chip Davis/arr. Robert Longfield. From the acclaimed CD “Christmas in the Aire,” this version of the holiday favorite “Pat-a-Pan” features a sprightly style with an underlying light rock foundation. Continuing the Mannheim Steamroller tradition of creative “out-of-the-box” settings, this is an appealing change of pace from the usual holiday fare. Grade 3 (04002589) $60.00

Silent Night - Gruber/Chris Donze. A show style arrangement of the Christmas classic for either vocal or flugelhorn solo with band provides a great vehicle to feature a student or guest artist with your group. Jazz stylings and harmonies give this perennial carol a contemporary flair. Grade 3 (10160002) $50.00

Snow Day Celebration - Alan Stein. This delightful holiday treat captures the joyous mood of the happiest of childhood feelings - a snow day! Opening with just a hint of icy wonderland outside, the piece quickly moves into a gleeful celebration capturing the playfulness of this treasured winter event. Grade 3 (26835) $65.00

Still, Still, Still - Ed Huckeby. The famous Austrian holiday folk carol is set in a unique and inviting style which will be perfect for your next holiday concert. Subtle melodic lines in this holiday "lullaby," paint a calm and serene musical portrait of the nativity and all the delightful images of the holiday season. Includes parts for optional vocal solo, duet or choir. This wonderful arrangement is destined to become a standard in the holiday band repertoire. Grade3 (012364300) $65.00

This Christmas - Ted Ricketts. Originally recorded by Donny Hathaway in 1970 and covered countless times since then, this distinctive holiday tune features a brief solo for alto sax and a driving funky groove. Sure to add a contemporary touch to your next holiday concert. Grade 3 (04001125) $50.00

Triumph of the Skies - Wim Stalman. In this work, the chorale Hark! the Herald Angels Sing has been integrated in its entirety, so that it can be performed with choir and/or community singing. Grade 3 (44006725) $69.00

Advanced (Grade 4 - 5)

Fanfare Prelude: Adeste Fidelis - Timothy Johnson. Joyous and uplifting, you'll find this to be an excellent way to open your concert. This uplifting treatment of O Come, All Ye Faithful is certain to command the audience's attention from start to finish. Grade 4 (44006925) $69.00

The Night Before Christmas - Randol Alan Bass. This magical piece is the quintessential setting for the Christmas holiday's most treasured poem. This arrangement includes numerous soloists and sparkling orchestration in this original and cinematic score that musically stages the poem from beginning to end. The reading of the poem fits seamlessly into this remarkable composition. Grade 5 (26830) $75.00

Hanukah Music

Celebrating Chanukah - arr. Sandy Feldstein. Three popular Chanukah melodies including the delightful Dreydl Song are the basis of this clever holiday medley. Grade 1 (BPS10) $35.00

The Eighth Candle - Steve Reisteter. Eluding to the story of Hanukkah, this work begins with an extended hymn-like section before breaking into an exciting dance of celebration. A substantial work with great audience appeal. Grade 5 (C220) $85.00

Hanukkah Dance - Stephen Bulla. This amusing arrangement of an authentic Hanukkah song will delight your audience. Stephen Bulla has meticulously stayed within the capabilities of this level group while keeping the music fun and surprising. Grade 2 (44006898) $52.00

Holiday Magic - arr. John O'Reilly. Celebrate the holidays with this sparkling medley designed for first year bands. Hanukah O Hanukah is combined with Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Dreydl Dreydl in an easy yet effective arrangement you'll use year after year at your holiday concert. Grade 1 (19504) $38.00

Rhapsody for Hannukah - Stephen Bulla. A rhapsody of traditional Hanukkah songs, including Raisins and Almonds, the Dreidel Song and The Eight Days of Hannukkah. Grade 5 (44000004) $94.00

Easy Medium Advanced Hanukah Selections

Complete listing of Christmas & Holiday Selections Row Loff Percussion Ensembles

Easy (Grade 1 - 2)

Medium (Grade 3)

Advanced (Grade 4 - 5)

Hanukah Music