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A contemporary setting of the traditional British carol produces a magical holiday moment with fleeting rhythmic patterns combined with light touches of jazz.

The Holly and the Ivy

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MakeMusic Publications

Hold onto your seats with this explosive, heavy-metal-inspired holiday spectacular! Original material is interwoven with Ukrainian Bell Carol and hints of We Three Kings. Using optional electric guitar and bass, this work is destined to be the ultimate closer for holiday programs everywhere! Highlight student talent, or bring in a faculty member or your local guitar hero to do some shredding! (3:15)

Metal Bell Carol

Alfred Publishing Belwin Division

As seen in the mind-boggling Trans-Siberian Orchestra stage show! This thought-provoking medley of Christmas tunes portrays a lone performer playing Christmas carols in the midst of the Bosnian war, reflecting on the power of music to bring hope. The rock rhythm section contributes to an intense and very hip musical experience for the holidays.

Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24

Hal Leonard Corporation

This inspiring ballad recorded by Natalie Cole, Amy Grant and many others, will add a special lift to any holiday concert. The arrangement can be performed effectively with or without a vocal soloist.

Grown-Up Christmas List

Wingert-Jones Publications

Sneaky, spy‑movie-style writing transforms Up on the Housetop into a minor mode, set for middle school bands. Syncopated rhythms drive the character, with focused moments of chromaticism and accidentals woven throughout. The writing begins simply and gradually adds complexity, making it a playful way to build rhythmic confidence and stylistic awareness in a holiday concert setting.

Mission on the Housetop

LudwigMasters Publications

Playful humor and holiday fun collide in this beginning band arrangement of Jingle Bells cleverly framed as a mock concerto for sleigh bells. The melody jumps back and forth between winds and percussion almost every other measure, keeping textures lively and student attention sharp. Simple writing allows quick success while spotlighting percussion in a memorable way. A delightful first winter concert piece to build ensemble coordination and give young players something to smile about.

Concerto for Jingling Bells

Randall Standridge Music, LLC

Give your holiday concert a merry new groove with this joyful and energetic Grade 2 work that blends familiar carols with the vibrant rhythms of Northern Mexican cumbia. Classic tunes get a rhythmic remix with catchy bass lines, Latin percussion, and inventive orchestration that lets every section shine bright like a Christmas light. This festive fusion is sure to sleigh the audience, unwrap some smiles, and maybe even get a few toes tapping in the aisles. A perfect way to fa-la-la-la-feel the rhythm this season!

A Cumbia Christmas

Alfred Music Publishing

Don't miss out on this one!  Lush and solidly scored for young band, this setting will be a warm addition to your holiday program.  The soaring melody travels throughout the sections of the band, keeping everyone interested.  A really nice selection!

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the animated television adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic, has become standard viewing for children of all ages. The joyous sounds rising from Whoville, with its undaunted residents affirming the deeper meaning of the season, are re-created in this solid arrangement for beginning players. The imaginative musical score, together with an endearing cast of characters, is part of America's Christmas tradition.

Welcome Christmas

The intriguing title means "Merry Christmas" in Zimbabwe and the music will fascinate your students and audience this holiday season. Utilizing only the first six notes introduced in most beginning band method books, this piece is extremely easy to learn and teach, making it perfect for the first holiday concert!

Merry Kisimusi

This is unusually nice! Combining the famous Pachelbel Canon with the festive carol The First Noel, this clever treatment provides a very playable arrangement with lots of class!

A Christmas Canon

With broad, expansive strokes, yet with great sensitivity and taste, this is a truly remarkable setting of the beautiful Holst melody. Beginning with a haunting single voice, it reaches a stunning climax before giving way to a simple restatement. This is a deeply moving, emotional work for concert band, an ideal choice for winter and holiday concerts.

In the Bleak Midwinter

Excelcia Music Publishing, LLC

Upbeat energy and cheerful drive shape this concert band holiday setting that combines Angels We Have Heard on High and Up on the Housetop. Rock‑style rhythms and grooves support a mix of accents, staccatos, and slurs that create clear teaching moments, while a brief touch of chromaticism adds interest near the close. A fun clapping section encourages audience participation, and featured melody lines for all instruments add color and confidence for young ensembles.

Christmas in the Key of Cheer

A festive medley from the beloved Christmas movie series featuring Somewhere in My Memory; Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas; Star of Bethlehem and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Perfect as a stand-alone concert piece or paired with choir.

Selections from Home Alone

FJH Music Company Inc

Kick off your holiday program with this powerful and festive overture that's an outstanding concert opener. Featuring a mix of original themes and snippets of holiday favorites from lyrical to emphatic, this work does not sound like a medley but an echoing fanfare.

A Festive Fanfare

Ring in the holidays with style! A peaceful setting of O Come, O Come Emmanuel contrasts nicely with the colorful and energetic rendition of the Ukrainian Bell Carol that follows. The arrangement then draws to an exciting conclusion against a background of ringing bells.

Adventum

If you want a Christmas medley of some of the most popular Christmas tunes, this is the one! You'll find Winter Wonderland, I'll Be Home for Christmas, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year in cheery settings that lift the spirits! Sure to become a holiday standard year after year.

A Most Wonderful Christmas

This runaway holiday hit gets a complete and totally hip makeover based on the Tom Scott arrangement. Infused with a Latin groove and tasty horn shouts, this recipe for holiday fun is for everyone.

Feliz Navidad

Here is a real treat for the holidays! Highlights from Leroy Anderson's classic holiday overture have been carefully scored for younger players. This is sure to be a must-have on your young bands' holiday programs for years to come, requiring a minimum of rehearsal time for maximum audience appeal.

A Christmas Festival

From their popular Christmas album, this driving and energetic Trans-Siberian Orchestra holiday treasure will bring the house down. Optional electric violin, guitar, and bass parts will make your performance an even bigger hit. Bring some hard rockin' cheer to the ears this holiday season!

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