Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Anonymous

This refreshing Americana rendering of the traditional Christmas carol features contemporary harmony, exciting tutti phrases, and expressive dynamics. It is a welcome change to the reportoire for hoiliday concerts.

Hark, The Herald Angels Sing - Felix Mendelssohn

A grand and sonorous treatment of Mendelssohn's famous Christmas hymn, this selection will be a brilliant ornament to any holiday concert. The solemn joys of the season are well displayed in this audience pleasing arrangement by a great composer/arranger. Duration: 2'15" Key: Eb Ranges: Trumpet - D; Horn - C; Trombone - C

Haydn Seek Surprise - Franz Joseph Haydn

Heart Songs

Heartbreak Trail

A musical depiction of the forced relocation of over 100,000 Native Americans in the 1830s, this composition is a remembrance of the great human rights atrocity and of this shameful period in American history. Capturing the sadness of those forced from their homelands while also representing their determination to survive, this musical representation of the ability of the human race to rise above injustice offers many cross-curricular educational opportunities.

Heartfelt

Written to portray the purest expression of the feelings inspired by the title, this piece starts with a short trumpet solo followed by upper wind melodic echoes. Written for more advanced bands with limited instrumentation, the sparse scoring offers listening, dynamic, and phrasing challenges that are both technically and emotionally rewarding. A great selection for developing these essential musical skills, this different and unique musical composition will interest performers and listeners alike.

Herald!

Scored for younger bands, Carl Strommen's Herald is a rousing march/fanfare. For maximum effect and richness of sound, the piece was written for full ensemble (except for meas. 27-26). Students will enjoy the regal nature of this piece and will feel as though they are playing above their experience level.

Here We Come A-Wassailing - Anonymous

An easy and straightforward arrangement of a popular Christmas Carol that features clever rhythmic variations on the tune. Mildly dissonant harmonies and imaginative scoring, including a brief, but effective, solo for the percussion section, add spice to the traditional Christmas brew.

Heroes of the Galaxy

A grand, Star Wars-style processional march that will enchant sci-fi buffs of all ages, Heroes of the Galaxy uses only the first six notes customarily taught in most band methods (Bb-G). Tuneful and contrapuntally sophisticated for this level, Compello's artistry as a writer is amply displayed in the surprising and colorful musical use he makes of the limited resources available in a grade one piece. Duration: 3'

Hey Man, Christmas Swings!