Christmas and Holiday Jazz Ensemble Charts

The Ted Sears holiday staple gets new life as an energetic samba. Written-out improv-type solos are provided for two instruments.  Instrumentation is 2 tpts., 1 tbn.  and 3 saxes plus gtr., bs.

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,

Check out this superb easy chart based on March of the Toys. The tune is instantly recognizable with a fun new take, which makes it a perfect addition to your holiday concert. A written solo for

Here is a funky take on the holiday classic Up on the Housetop! Arranged for jazz ensemble, this chart is great for your group to bring to the holiday concert. The crowd and your players will love

Here is a funky take on the holiday classic Up on the Housetop! Arranged for a flexible jazz combo, this is a fun and grooving version that crowds will love.

This Christmas classic comes to life in this arrangement written to work perfectly with a younger ensemble. Featuring unison writing, achievable rhythms, and careful consideration for ranges, this is a

Get the holiday spirit with this swingin' version of Deck the Halls for developing groups. Featuring optional written solos for your alto sax and trumpet, this chart is a must-have for your holiday

Here is a fresh take on Silent Night for your jazz ensemble that brings colorful harmonies to the classic carol. Featuring a warm trumpet solo, this lyrical selection will make the perfect ballad

You are going to love this funk rendition of the traditional Dreidel Song for your next holiday concert! Full of punchy brass and swinging grooves, this chart uses creative rhythms to bring some

This festive bossa nova setting of a favorite carol is full of fresh harmonization. This is a great chart for your winter concert!

Here is a fresh, relaxed swinging arrangement of the beloved Charlie Brown Christmas favorite. Set in 4/4 and scored for small jazz ensemble, this setting shows off rich harmonic writing, hip swinging

A creative reimagining of this treasured anthem of peace and love for jazz ensemble and vocalist. A moderate vocal key makes this accessible to either a male or female voice, and expert scoring allows the

A rock version of one of the most famous Christmas carols, it features flexible instrumentation and a funky groove in the rhythm section that will energize your students and audience! Even though it is

This 5/4 presentation of a Christmas classic is arranged in the style of Dave Brubeck's Take Five. Modern jazz harmonies throughout are built on both open fourths and traditional thirds with upper

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

Understated, straight-ahead swing a la Dave Brubeck meets traditional English Christmas carol. There's mostly full-ensemble playing with a brief, written trumpet solo, cued for trombone. Features drums

The holidays never had it so good! The classic carol Deck the Halls has been turned into a funky, rhythmic piece that will definitely be a crowd pleaser. There is a terrific winds-only section

The Neal Hefti composition Cute set the standard for soft and sophisticated ensemble work in the winds with the drummer playing soloistic fills using brushes. This arrangement of Joy to the

Using a light and breezy calypso vibe, this arrangement will be as much fun to play as it is to hear. There are several interesting melodic and harmonic twists that will keep everyone on their toes, but it

Based on the classic style of Killer Joe, this chart really swings! One of the features that make this arrangement special is the great soli line for the winds after the initial treatment of the melody.