Christmas and Holiday Jazz Ensemble Charts

Reimagined as a combo reduction of the well-known jazz ensemble chart, this version will be the highlight of any concert program. Instrumentation is for two trumpets, trombone, three saxes, guitar, bass,

This traditional Christmas carol begins with the familiar melody set to jazz harmonies in a chorale style before moving into a medium-tempo jazz waltz. Students will have the opportunity to study standard

This tune is a fresh new twist on the classic carol Good King Wenceslas. It's not only a great way to start teaching swing style, the four-bar solo section over easy changes also provides a

This rendition of a much-loved holiday classic starts with a well-balanced chorale and then throws the band into a sizzling Latin groove! This fresh take sounds sophisticated but is accessible to young

Here's something unique and clever for holiday concerts! This very catchy treatment of the traditional Hanukkah song is all done up here with a Bo Diddley groove. Very accessible to young jazz bands, with

After opening with an easy written solo for piano on O Christmas Tree, the winds enter in a new key with an elegant statement of the melody. The tempo gets kicked up into swing tempo for a clever

Even the youngest jazz bands need to perform on holiday concerts, and this rock version of Deck the Halls, easily recognized by all, fits the requirement perfectly. Quite playable with very little

Here's a very straightforward setting at around 120 bpm for younger jazz bands that will be a favorite with audiences and parents. With limited ranges and rhythms for the horns and extremely playable rhythm

A not so silent night? You bet! This half-time swing/funk arrangement takes Silent Night and gives the familiar tune a funky twist. With its infectious groove, killer harmonies, and dynamic twists

The youngest jazz bands can celebrate the holidays with this easy, driving rock version of Jingle Bells that features some exciting twists. With easy rhythm section parts and extremely

This driving rock version of Up on the Housetop is full of interesting surprises and perfect for young jazz bands or experienced ensembles. After establishing the funky rock groove, there's a duet

Here's an easy-to-play jazz waltz chart that's a medley of two familiar holiday songs: The Holly and the Ivy and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The tempo is around 128 bpm, the trumpet 1

Mariah Carey's holiday hit remains a favorite year after year, and in the hands of Rick Stitzel, this medium swing chart features easy rhythms and reduced ranges for young players. Playable with optional

Originally heard in the landmark 1965 TV special "A Charlie Brown Christmas," the music composed and recorded by Vince Guaraldi has taken on a life of its own. Christmas Is Coming is a

Even before being featured in the hit movie "Elf," this holiday favorite was bringing good cheer to the Christmas season. This straight-ahead, medium-tempo swing chart will come together quickly and

Here's a beautiful setting of one of the most recognizable Christmas songs. A written solo is shown in all parts, allowing one or several players to be featured. It's very easy to prepare, and

Young jazzers will enjoy this funky version of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas! Written solos are included, but since the solo section uses only two chords, this is a great way to get some improvisation

This hard-swinging, Basie-style arrangement of the holiday favorite features a hip "horns alone" section, solos on approachable chord changes with solo sheets for each instrument, a fun saxophone/trombone

It's holiday mash-up time! This is a clever combination of the traditional carol with sultry Brazilian jazz a la Stan Getz. Two transcribed solos are provided for tenor sax and trumpet (or flugelhorn)

This extremely popular, contemporary Christmas standard has been set here for developing jazz ensembles as a beautiful rock ballad to be played around 98 bpm. The opening melody is written to feature a

Looking for that very easy Christmas chart for your all-important holiday concert? This familiar holiday classic is perfect for beginning jazz ensembles! Arranged here in a moderate tempo swing style,

Although written for the Charlie Brown TV Christmas special in 1965, Christmas Time Is Here has gone on to become a popular modern day holiday standard. Here's a beautiful setting by Mark Taylor

The traditional Christmas carol receives a true jazz setting here as a contemporary jazz waltz. Swinging along at around 200 bpm, it displays your jazz band's talents with tutti and soli sections as well as

Tchaikovsky's holiday classic is made very accessible here for young jazz bands. Success is guaranteed with this wonderful swing chart played around 148 bpm. The features include a written