A Child's Lullaby - By Robert Sheldon

This piece is dedicated to Olivia Caldwell---a beautiful and charming little girl who was taken by cancer at the age of 20 months. Her grandparents commissioned this piece in her memory to recognize her sweetness, strength, and courage. (3:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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A Childhood Remembered - By Rossano Galante

This light, lyrical composition captures youth and innocence through the eyes of a child. Playful melodic lines interspersed with more lyrical, lush sonorities will take audiences back to that simple time of their own childhood. (3:15) This title is available in SmartMusic.

A Christmas Canticle - Various / arr. Vince Gassi

Two timeless Christmas carols are expertly woven together in this joyous offering. "Once in Royal David's City" and "Good King Wenceslas" melodically intertwine throughout, affording you the opportunity to adorn your holiday concert with the resplendent sounds of Christmas. (2:40)

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A Christmas Couplet - Arr. Robert Sheldon

"The Carol of the Bells" is paired with "We Three Kings of Orient Are" in this colorful and creative holiday piece. These two familiar Christmas carols provide a marvelous way to celebrate the season in 3/4 time!

A Christmas Fantasy ("Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" / "Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light") - Traditional / arr. Calvin Custer

You plan your holiday program with care. And here, you find that perfect closing work, one that will bring your audience to their feet and send them into the night with the uplifting joy that only music can provide. Master craftsman Calvin Custer constructs a resplendent finale with LO, HOW A ROSE E'ER BLOOMING and BREAK FORTH, O BEAUTEOUS HEAVENLY LIGHT. An elegant and powerful statement! (duration 6:04)

A Christmas Festival - Arr. Leroy Anderson, setting by Robert W. Smith

All of the challenging key signatures and complex rhythms in this Leroy Anderson classic have been removed to accommodate young band players. All that's left is the charming melodies in the charismatic Anderson setting. We are pleased that A Christmas Festival is finally available in an accessible arrangement. Includes: Joy to the World * Deck the Halls * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Good King Wenceslas * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * The First Noel * Silent Night * Jingle Bells * O Come, All Ye Faithful. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

A Christmas Festival - By Leroy Anderson

Now freshly engraved with a full score for the first time, "A Christmas Festival" is made up of eight traditional Christmas carols arranged in a very attractive medley by Leroy Anderson. Capture the spirit of the holidays with this outstanding collection. Leroy Anderson's "Christmas Festival" has long been a staple of concert performances for both bands and orchestras. Russell Robinson has created SATB choral settings that can be used in performance. Sure to enhance any Christmas concert! Available in SATB (in D-flat), Concert Band (in D-flat), SATB (in D), and Full Orchestra (in D). (6:36)

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A Christmas Festival - By Leroy Anderson / arr. Jason Scott

Highlights from Leroy Anderson's revered holiday overture have been scored for younger players. In just over two minutes, this holiday classic offers many teachable moments, including staccato and accented articulations, tone quality, and a broad range of dynamic levels. Happy holidays! (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

A Christmas Grab Bag - Arr. Patrick Wilson

A bright fanfare opening introduces a fantastic potpourri of Christmas favorites. 'Joy to the World,' 'Good King Wenceslas,' 'Deck the Halls,' 'O Come, Little Children,' 'Up on the Housetop,' 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' 'Angels We Have Heard on High,' and 'The First Noel,' (Grade 1 1/2)

A Christmas Hymn - Arr. Robert W. Smith

Based upon the traditional carol "Away in a Manger," this setting, subtitled "Till Morning Is Nigh," explores contemporary harmonies and textures. The carol is structured in 4/4 time as opposed to the customary 3/4 time, which allows the listener to enjoy the melody from a totally new perspective. This innovative arrangement will complete any holiday program.

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