Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Aus der Reihe 'Bernaerts Young Band (music for Christmas).

Aus der Reihe 'Bernaerts Young Band (music for Christmas).

Yvan Guilini is a Belgian composer, producer, radio producer and organist. Guilini learned to play the piano at a young age, but switched to Hammond organ around eighteen. He created his own style, a...

Weihnachtslieder-Potpourri. Besetzt mit komplettem Stimmensatz für Blasorchester.

Santa's Sleigh Ride' is a creative arrangement of 'Up on the Housetop' as it would be heard in various cultures from around the world. The original melody has been mixed with traditional songs or has...

This peaceful Austrian carol is beautiful in its simplicity and elegance. The melody is found in all voices. Often performed by choirs, this is a favorite with audiences all over the world. Besides a...

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 is an English carol dating from the 16th century. Colorful orchestrations and use of percussion add a terrific effect to this slightly lesser known holiday song. Very effective and memorable!

This piece requires no introduction. A jolly and happy piece throughout. Melody is found in all parts and key changes and some variations has been included. A great closer for a Christmas concert.

Carol of the Bells is a based on the Ukrainian chant Shchedryk. This version of a holiday classic features both the winds in various roles and the percussion in an extended mallets trio section, where...

Es ist ein Ros entsprungen, ist ein kirchliches Weihnachtslied aus dem 16. Jahrhundert. Der protestantische Musiker 'Michael Praetorius' verfasste im Jahre 1609 einen weit verbreiteten vierstimmigen C...

Pat-a-Pan is a very rustic Christmas piece that is set in a round beginning with two clarinets and adding a solo flute and trumpet. The percussive 'drone' parts add a distinct colour to this piece. Th...

There are many versions of the text and music for this famous Christmas carol. The music was found in the collection Christmas Carols New and Old by Bramley and Stainer in 1878. All parts get a chance...

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

This song of the holiday season has become so much a part of that tradition that many people believe it to be a melody handed down through the ages. We hear it wherever we travel, and it typifies the...

This song of the holiday season has become so much a part of that tradition that many people believe it to be a melody handed down through the ages. We hear it wherever we travel, and it typifies the...

This song of the holiday season has become so much a part of that tradition that many people believe it to be a melody handed down through the ages. We hear it wherever we travel, and it typifies the...

Each year at the time of the holiday season, those lovable Peanuts characters find their way into the homes of millions of fans through their famous television specials. Charlie and his friends are mu...

Each year at the time of the holiday season, those lovable Peanuts characters find their way into the homes of millions of fans through their famous television specials. Charlie and his friends are mu...

Don't worry....he won't melt. The classic holiday character, 'Frosty' on the beach in the Caribbean. I suppose it had best be a short vacation! It's a delightful twist to spice up your holiday program...

Don't worry....he won't melt. The classic holiday character, 'Frosty' on the beach in the Caribbean. I suppose it had best be a short vacation! It's a delightful twist to spice up your holiday program...

Don't worry....he won't melt. The classic holiday character, 'Frosty' on the beach in the Caribbean. I suppose it had best be a short vacation! It's a delightful twist to spice up your holiday program...

These two holiday classics are joined in the memorable swing-style duo. A number of your students have an opportunity to solo in this fresh new arrangement but of course the solos are generously cued....

Groovin' With St. Nick is a fun take on the familiar carol Jolly Old St. Nicholas. This funky arrangement is sure to be a favorite of developing players. The piece is playable by the youngest of bands...

Groovin' With St. Nick is a fun take on the familiar carol Jolly Old St. Nicholas. This funky arrangement is sure to be a favorite of developing players. The piece is playable by the youngest of bands...