For your first holiday concert don't pass up this beautifully written medley by Johnnie Vinson. Easy rhythms and moderate ranges make this an excellent choice. Includes: Hark The Herald Angels Sing; Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella; and Deck the Hall.

'Merry Kisimusi,' which means 'Merry Christmas' in Zimbabwe, will fascinate your students and audience this holiday season. Utilizing only the first six notes introduced in most beginning band method books, and without a key signature, this piece is extremely easy to learn and teach. Perfect for the first holiday concert! (2:00) / Concert Band

In ‘A Summer Holiday’ Patrick Millstone takes us with him on a journey. After a year’s hard work we may finally enjoy a well-earned holiday. The first part of this three-part composition has the appropriate title ‘On Tour’. When we chose our holiday destination the brochure said that it would be bathed in sunlight every day. Unfortunately this turns out not to be the case. Somewhat m…

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 RobertLongfield. 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)

Modern sounds of syncopation and colorful harmonies adorn this inventive medley of traditional Christmas songs. Four carols are featured including: Good King Wenceslas; Jingle Bells; The First Noel and Angels We Have Heard On High. Bands at the easy level will master this with no trouble in time for your holiday concert! Very nice!

Grade 3-4 From the Mannheim Steamroller CD Christmas Extraordinaire here is a unique and appealing treatment of this holiday classic. A terrific change of pace from the usual holiday fare.

Snow Is Falling. Based on the charming Japanese folk song ?Yuki.? Robert has combined this song with an original festive melody to create a tuneful, winter holiday piece. Everyone gets a chance to shine in this beginning piece for strings, suitable for that first holiday concert!

The haunting melody of this traditional tune likely dates to the Middle Ages and was published by British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams in the 1906 English Hymnal. Freely adapted by Johnnie Vinson in this setting for young bands the minor melodyis stated first by low clarinets and horns. The next section introduces an original theme which is then combined with the first melody in the moving f…

This is a beautiful chorale in 3/4 which is very easy for the first-year string player. Violin 2 viola and bass parts are all written on the D and A strings only. Violin 1 uses the E string sparingly. Perfect for your first holiday concert. (2:33)

From Amahl and the Night Visitors-Amahl and the Night Visitors was the first opera to be commissioned especially for television. Having its premiere in 1951 it has since become a holiday classic with an enduring story and unforgettable music.This setting of Shepherd's Dance presents the charm and character of the original in an exceptional adaptation for concert band. (Grade 3) (3:00)

Recognize each of the winter celebrations in one piece of music. Kwanzaa Hanukkah and Christmas are all represented in this very easy beginning band arrangement. If your group is ready to graduate from unison method book lines they are ready for this arrangement. Beginning band director/composer Mike Hannickel has made sure that this piece will be accessible to any first year group.If you use…

with Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree-Douglas Wagner cleverly pairs Jingle-Bell Rock first released in 1957 with Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree written by Johnny Marks and made famous by Brenda Lee. Available with an optional band accompanimentthat can also be played as an independent band piece; this choral gem generates holiday magic for kids and adults. Available separately: SATB 3-part…

From the Paramount Picture The Lemon Drop Kid-First recorded in 1950 Silver Bells has remained one of the true classics of the holiday season. Johnnie's arrangement is scored for reduced instrumentation but still sounds great.

Adapted from the Mannheim Steamroller CD A Fresh Aire Christmas this is actually two publications in one! First is a glorious fanfare in the High Renaissance tradition of antiphonal brass choirs echoing one another. Nextis a contemporary ?Mannheim? treatment of the familiar carol complete with a rock groove combining rhythmic and harmonic surprises. Performed individually or as a set this is a …