Christmas Songs for Jazz Ensemble

A holiday fav, arranged as Latin bossa with a swing intro. Played around 134 BPM, no solo just ensemble with a unison tutti section for all winds. Lead trumpet range is up to written G on top of the s...

As arranged for the WDR Big Band, Rich DeRosa's arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol Hark, the 'Herald Angels Sing' is a light, happy, easy-swinging chart that is playable by almost any band...

A totally unique and swingin' arrangement of the great Christmas classic as a Basie styled swing. Has a tasty piano solo which is written out in the authentic 'Basie' style. Not hard but sounds wonder...

Although everyone plays it, Jingle Bells was never as hip as in this jumpin' and jivin' swing version from Rick Stitzel. Not just your run-of-the-mill token holiday offering, you won't find anyone in...

Composed in 1963 and initially recorded by Andy Williams, this holiday favorite has remained popular through the years and has been recorded by countless artists. Treated here in a light jazz waltz st...

Bring festive sparkle to your holiday concert! The timeless classic "Silver Bells" has been recorded by countless jazz legends through the years and remains a true seasonal favorite. Arranged in a rel...

Bring a touch of elegant warmth to the festive season! Irving Berlin's timeless holiday classic "White Christmas" shines in a charming "Light Bossa" setting, published by Hal Leonard. This tasteful bi...

Includes six Christmas favorites: The Christmas Waltz - Frosty the Snow Man - A Holly Jolly Christmas - I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Rudolph the Red-Nosed R...

Wonderful Dream (Holidays Are Coming) – who doesn't remember the iconic song as the brightly illuminated Coca-Cola trucks rolled through the snowy winter landscape? This modern Christmas classic insta...

Light up your Christmas program with retro rockin' excitement! This driving rock chart is sure to be a hit not only with the band, but with the audiences as well. The infectious groove, the solid scor...

Composer/arranger Mike Story is one of the best at writing great charts for young players. This chart is based on 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' arranged as a swing song. Features include a trumpet so...

You'd better watch out, because Dave Wolpe's up-tempo arrangement of this holiday favorite really brings Santa to town! This one features the vocalist in a special way and includes a tenor sax solo pa...

Originally heard in the landmark 1965 TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas, the music composed and recorded by Vince Guaraldi has taken on a life of its own. Christmas Is Coming is a lighthearted, yet...

Based on 'Ode to Joy,' this rock-style holiday chart has cool harmony and it's easy to rehearse and perform. Includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba, and guitar. Rock th...

The ideal holiday chart that will sound great and be easy to rehearse. Start with a holiday classic played around 92 BPM in a light rock groove, add written melody solos, and easy ranges - this is a w...

Bring festive groove and authentic big band flair to the stage! With "Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)," published by Hal Leonard, you can transform any holiday concert into a swin...

Bring pure holiday cheer and irresistible swing to your stage! Mariah Carey's world-famous mega-hit "All I Want For Christmas Is You" shines in a wonderfully jazzy setting, brilliantly arranged by Ric...

This simple yet unforgettable tune is always a holiday favorite. Rick's great-sounding arrangement with no solos required, and the melody passed from section to section, is sure to bring cheer to any...

The Jackson 5 put an entirely different spin on this Christmas classic with their popular hit recording from 1970. Paul Murtha's chart for young bands features the energetic pop groove, plenty of scor...

A holiday favorite for sure, this chart is a bossa nova at 128 BPM. It's a fine arrangement, well-notated, tasty, and a breeze to assemble for a concert. With a written solo for either 1st or 2nd alto...

Santa is swingin' into town. Mike Lewis has taken this holiday chestnut and placed it squarely at the ability level of the young jazz player. Logical swing figures, written out or ad-libbed solos for...

Big Band Holiday is the perfect holiday chart for the young jazz band. Arranger Carl Strommen has blended 4 titles into an easy-to-rehearse and very playable chart. The chart features brief written-ou...

'Jazzin' the World' is a superb holiday medley featuring 'Joy to the World,' 'Silent Night,' 'Deck the Halls,' and 'Greensleeves.' This chart can be performed with each tune played individually or as...

Bring festive elegance and an infectious groove to the holiday season! With "A German Christmas Swing," published by Classen Music-Edition, you will experience the most beloved traditional German Chri...

It is really hard to find quality Christmas material for jazz ensemble that doesn't require a long time to prepare. Well, here it is! Carl Strommen has arranged a solid medley of all-time favorite Chr...