Nocturne, Op. 9 No. 2 - Alexander Scriabin / arr. Alfred Reed

Scriabin's Opus 9 consists of a Prelude and Nocturne written for piano left-hand alone. The composer's early piano works, such as this, reflect his most delicate and poetical composition. This publication of the Nocturne for concert band has been faithfully scored by Alfred Reed in an attempt to recreate the warm, dreamy colors inherent in the original piece.

Noel!

From the opening strains of "Angels We Have Heard on High" to the majestic "Joy to the World," will certainly grab your holiday concert audience's attention. A short but poignant quotation of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" at the end brings this fine arrangement to a festive conclusion. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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North Country Celebration - Douglas E. Wagner

With a theme that is reminiscent of an English Morris Dance tune, this cheerful original is scored to lie easily under the fingers of beginning wind players. Cast in a modified rondo form, ample doublings and rich chord voicings help to achieve a solid top-to-bottom ensemble sound. Subtle articulations and dynamic nuances add just the right dash of color in this musically satisfying offering for concert audiences. Bravo! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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North Pole Sleigh Ride

This sparkling holiday medley creatively combines several favorite carols to produce a musical picture of a sleigh ride in the frozen north with Santa and his elves. An excellent selection for your next holiday program. Correlated with , page 25.

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North Star Overture - John O'Reilly

Crisp as the Minnesota night air that inspired it, North Star Overture is propelled by driving rhythms and bright melodies. The structure of the work is defined by three distinct sections following a fast-slow-fast outline. (Grade 3)

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Northwest Suite - John O'Reilly

Commissioned by the Western International Band Clinic for their 1983 convention, this suite depicts the Seattle Space Needle, the charming island of Victoria, and the grandeur of Mount Hood. A good, solid grade 3 contest piece. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Nuttin' for Christmas

Made famous by both Art Mooney and His Orchestra and by Stan Freberg, this solidly-scored holiday novelty has been performed and recorded over the years by numerous artists, including Eartha Kitt, Smash Mouth, and The Plain White T's. A classic holiday tune certain to bring smiles! (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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O Canada - Calixa Lavallée / arr. Vince Gassi

Finally we can pay tribute to our northern neighbors! Without a suitable arrangement available, we chose to utilize the skill of Vince Gassi, a Canadian composer and arranger, to prepare this heartwarming rendition. Attainable by most middle schools and all high school bands, this is a 'must have' for every library. Emotional and passionate, it's right on target.

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O Come Emmanuel

Based on the Latin text "Veni, Veni, Emmanuel," the lyrics for the popular carol "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" were written by John M. Neale in the mid 1800s. A wonderful setting to reinforce phrasing and musicality, Michael Story's stirring setting will warm the hearts of your students and audiences alike.

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O Come, O Come Emmanuel

"O Come, O Come Emmanuel", as arranged by Charles Mekealian, is a unique setting of this classic holiday favorite. In this creative arrangement, each section of the band substantively contributes to the overall musical effect. A great new addition to the wind band holiday repertoire.Original Item#: RWS-1915-00

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