It's Holiday Time

Celebrate the holiday season with this sparkling medley of all-time hits. Includes "Up on the Housetop," "Dreydl, Dreydl," "Jingle Bells," and "Deck the Halls" in a bright accessible arrangement that will make the very beginning band shine. (Correlates to , Book 1, Page 25)

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It's Raining Tacos

Your players will really eat this up! Many students will already be familiar with the goofy lyrics from the viral YouTube video about this favorite fast food. "Shell, meat, lettuce, cheese!" Fun to play, this wacky piece is sure to be a hit! (1:45)

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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Flowing and graceful, Michael Story's solidly scored holiday classic is a snap to prepare. You just can't go wrong with a master arranger and a time-honored melody. ---indeed it is! (1:53) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Eddie Pola and George Wyle / arr. Michael Story

A wonderfully warm interpretation of this timeless holiday standard has been prepared for your beginners. With a bright 3/4 time signature, the work helps to introduce triple meter while preparing for your winter program. A sure thing for any holiday concert.

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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Edward Pola and George Wyle / arr. Chris Sharp

Light up your winter concert with this exciting rendition of the popular holiday classic. Rhythm section is included and is orchestrated to work with a standard concert band setup or to provide a more commercial sound if a pianist and electric bassist are available. An outstanding arrangement of a holiday favorite that is sure to bring down the house!

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Italian in Algiers (Overture) - Gioacchino Rossini / transcr. Lucien Cailliet

This overture to Rosinni's successful 1913 opera, "Italian in Algiers," captures his charismatic sparkling melodies in this traditional Lucian Calliet arrangement. In addition to serving as a compelling choice for concerts year round, this setting is a demonstrated exceptional fit for programming on summer or community band concerts. (8:15)

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Ithaca (from (Symphony No. 2)) - Robert W. Smith

The dynamic conclusion to Robert W. Smith's long awaited second symphony, , will bring the house down without fail. You'll hear the arrows pass right by your head, the sword fight ensue, and an overall tremendous work for concert band. Monumental! Program it alone or, for a awe-inspiring concert, program it with the other three movements, "The Iliad" (BDM00052), "The Winds of Poseidon" (BD9923), and "The Isle of Calypso" (BDM01042). (5:50)

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J. S. Jig - Brant Karrick

This delightful offering presents the music of Bach as an Irish Jig! Very cleverly done, is certain to be a favorite on your next concert! (4:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Jack Tar March - John Philip Sousa / arr. Loras John Schissel

A top-drawer march by the king of marches! Loras John Schissel has carefully edited this Sousa gem with extensive rehearsal/performance notes. Written for the British Navy, this march contains the British "Sailor's Hornpipe" and melodies from his opera "Chris and the Wonderful Lamp." Originally published in 1903, this tuneful march is a musical celebration of all those who go to sea.

Jackson Lake Overture - Mark Williams

This outstanding work was the winner of the Western International Band Clinic Gralia Award. It kicks-off with a strong, heroic Maestoso fanfare which leads to a rhythmic Allegro. The syncopated main theme is later transformed into a flowing 3/4 Moderato in the Lydian mode. (Grade 3)

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