Ensembles

This beautiful Christmas song was written by Mel Torme and Robert Wells in 1944. It is the most broadcasted Christmas songs of all times, according to BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated). Torme himself...

The title says it all! Featuring the percussion section (of course!), this creative medley uses portions of several familiar carols to showcase your young drummers. This unique addition to the holiday...

Warren Barker has done a remarkable job of combining three well-known carols in a unique instrumental treatment. Portraits of Christmas features the lilting tune of 'The Holly and the Ivy,' the longti...

Here's a terrific Christmas arrangement that your beginning band can actually play on that very first holiday concert. Correlated with the Yamaha Band Student, Book 1, page 13, it includes 'Good King...

Your audience will love this unique and wonderful setting of Christmas carols in 3/4 time arranged by John Cacavas. A dramatic brass intro opens with 'It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,' set here as a woo...

Robert Sheldon has crafted a fascinating Christmas piece for your next holiday concert. This piece is very mature sounding--you won't believe it's only grade 1! 'The Holly and the Ivy,' 'Bring a Torch...

Steve Hodges has taken two famous 'manger' tunes and combined them in one piece. Audiences will immediately recognize 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel' which leads to a tender arrangement of 'Away in a Manger...

These two contrasting carols from Spain, also very popular throughout the Spanish-speaking world, sparkle in this colorful setting by Mark Williams. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page...

If you're looking for something different on your next holiday concert, this is it! An original tune starts the piece, with sections of 'Deck the Halls' and 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas' interspersed. It h...

This clever, yet easy arrangement interweaves the familiar strains of 'Old MacDonald' with favorite carols of the holiday season. 'Jingle Bells', 'Good King Wenceslas' and 'Deck the Halls' appear simu...

The Carol of the Bells is paired with 'We Three Kings of Orient Are' in this colorful and creative holiday piece. These two familiar Christmas carols provide a marvelous way to celebrate the season in...

Christmas Fanfares was born from the composer's desire to write a lively yet not overly difficult concert opener for his band's holiday program. Initially composed as three separate fanfares-each on a...

Two lovely English carols are paired together to create a very mature sounding arrangement for young players. After a brief introduction the flute section plays What Child is This? with a light accomp...

This interesting novelty piece combines your favorite holiday carols with the ever-popular 'Yankee Doodle' in skillful counterpoint to produce a unique and enjoyable performance experience. Joy to the...

The holiday stories of the wise men usually mention three kings. Not this year! Now there are five! We Five Kings gives the familiar carol a twist by putting it and Greensleeves (What Child is This) i...

This lovely American carol was believed to have originated in Southern Appalachia in the early 1900's. It is a beautiful lullaby with a simple melody and lush harmonies. Jerry Brubaker's compelling co...

This super arrangement for young band starts with an original melody creating a chime effect that sets up the joyous spirit of this most popular carol. Later, the chime melody joins the carol for a un...

Carols are an important part of the holiday season. While most are very hymn-like, they are revered for their simplicity and the meaning of the occasion. Fantasia On We Three Kings is just such a piec...

Dieses zauberhafte Stück ist der Inbegriff der Vertonung des beliebtesten Gedichts der Weihnachtszeit. The Night Before Christmas, ursprünglich eine Auftragskomposition des Cleveland Orchestra, umfass...

Written 60 years ago, this delightful holiday melody has been performed by all the greats including Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and a sleigh full of others. Now your first year band stud...

A through-played medley, The Three O's of Christmas contains 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel,' 'O Come Rejoicing' and 'O Come, All Ye Faithful. ' A cherished new addition to the beginning holiday repertoire.

Listen for the surprise after the initial brief introductory statement of 'O Tannenbaum. ' The groove is set and the melody flows freely throughout the ensemble. This tune is so hot, your students wil...