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This is a laid back swing version of the original Christmas tune. Written solos have been provided, as well as the chord changes for those that prefer to improvise a solo. Option Drum Set part is incl...

The Huron Indian Carol (also known as The Huron Carol and 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime) is generally considered the first Canadian Christmas carol. This hauntingly beautiful piece set for 3 like-in...

Pat-a-Pan' is a very rustic Christmas piece that is set in a round beginning with a solo violin and pyramiding down to make a quartet. The percussive drone parts add a distinct color to this piece wor...

Bring festive joy and holiday cheer to the stage with this delightful arrangement of the timeless classic "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", published by Eighth Note Publications. This traditional carol...

This is a lesser known Christmas piece dating from around 1550. It is rhythmic and colorful with melody in several voices. The opening is a call and response between the solo cello and the remainder o...

This is a fun traditional Welsh carol that lends itself well to a six part trumpet ensemble. Melody is passed throughout the group as they wander through several variations of the melody. 'Fa-la-la-la...

For many reasons, Christmas means joy. This tune is a wonderful musical snapshot of the whole season. In this arrangement, we hear church bells chiming, voices uniting, and see people smiling. (2:25)

This is considered one of the most serene Christmas carols of all time. The piece was originally written for two voices and guitar because the church organ had broken down. This arrangement is fairly...

This arrangement has been completely redone and more than doubled in length. The melody is found in all parts, and key changes and some variation have been added. A great closer for a Christmas concer...

Carol of the Merry Gentlemen is a clever pairing of 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman' and 'Carol of the Bells.' Beginning with an ethereal echo of 'Carol of the Bells,' the trumpets present eerie fragment...

The Holly and the Ivy is a traditional English Christmas carol. Holly and ivy have been important as English Christmas decorations for church use since at least the fifteenth century. This piece is fl...

This English Carol may date to as early as the 17th century, but became popular in England by the mid eighteenth century. Although the title is often seen as '€œGod Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen,'€ common...

Originating from the Catholic liturgy, Adeste Fideles became popular as a Christmas hymn when it was translated into English in the 19th century. The hymn's very singable tune has made it a favorite a...

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is a famous and popular Christmas carol. This arrangement, for 6 trumpets, is presented in two very different ways. One section is slow and mysterious with a steady ostina...

This is certainly one of the most beloved pieces of holiday music throughout the world. This arrangement, for 6 trumpets, is fairly standard in its opening and proceeds through the verse and chorus wi...

This is a collection of arrangements of well-loved Christmas music set for 2 like-instruments. The arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance situations such as school concerts, at church...

Composer/arranger Jeff Smallman reharmonized this Christmas standard then David Marlatt has then adapted it for 2 trumpets and organ. The organ plays a wandering accompaniment and break strains betwee...

This arrangement for 6 trumpets was taken from a collection of short pieces for five voices. It was written in the early 1600s for Christmas time but is well suited for performances at any time of yea...

The Huron Indian Carol (also known as The Huron Carol and 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime) is generally considered the first Canadian Christmas carol. This hauntingly beautiful piece set for 3 like-in...

This is a collection of arrangements of well-loved Christmas music set for 2 like-instruments. The arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance situations such as school concerts, at church...

This is an exciting piece based on the Welsh hymn Cwm Rhondda. Fanfares in the trumpets and woodwind descants float over the stately tune. The melody flows throughout the ensemble ranging from a smoot...

This is a short energetic piece which contains all the expected elements you may expect with a fanfare. Running scale passages in the upper woodwinds, driving percussion parts and fanfares in the bras...

It is a brisk and brief fanfare, meant to quickly get to uplifting the spirits of the audience. It therefore serves equally as a good opener to either half of a program, whether indoors or out. This w...

De Colores is a traditional Mexican Folk tune often performed by the famous Mariachi bands. This simple and elegant waltz has been arranged as an alto sax duet feature. The horns and low brass add har...