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Borning Day
A West Indian Carol, Arr. by J. Leyden
In the Caribbean, the story of the Nativity finds expression not only in the traditional bible setting, but also as is evidenced in this gentle carol. The setting of this carol embraces the poetry and music of a unique island culture. Nowhere will you find a more appropriate song for your Christmas concert. Although this arrangement is designed to feature the singers, it will also serve very well as an instrumental by substituting pans, winds or brass for the vocal part.
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Scoring:
L, D2, G/C, B
*unison Soprano/Alto vocal
Level:
Easy/Medium
Price:
$45.00
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Carol of the Bells
Ukrainian Carol, Arr. by J. Leyden
An exciting new version of the seasonal favorite, this arrangement celebrates bells, both big and small. In the introduction, pans playing in fourths create the sound of church bells nearby while in the body of the arrangement, the "sweet silver bells" are featured. Underscoring everything, the basses and (optional) chimes evoke the sounds of church bells in the distance. We hope that you and your players will enjoy creating the special mood which this arrangement suggests.
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Scoring:
L/DT, D2, G/C, TB/C, B
Level:
Easy
Price:
$45.00
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Carol of the Birds
A Spanish Christmas Carol, Arr. by J. Leyden
This was the final encore by the beloved master cellist, Pablo Casals, at his United Nations Farewell Concert. In a soft spoken voice, all he said was... "I will play a song from my homeland." The unaccompanied music which followed was pure Casals, gentle, unassuming, beautiful...a moment, a memory not soon forgotten. With its definite Catalonian flavor, this arrangement provivdes your Cello (or guitar) solist (or section), a chance to show off the rich tonal quality of the instruments.
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Scoring:
L, D2, G/C, TB/B with solo/soli C
Level:
Easy
Price:
$45.00
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Christmas in the Caribbean
Music by Jimmy Buffet, Arr. by J. Marc Svaline
This number is not from a Christmas album, but, to a true "Parrot Head", it's the ultimate holiday number. Marc has recreated the island classic for steel drums. It has a lead vocal part and background vocals along with optional horn parts (trumpet, trombone and sax).
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Scoring:
L, DT, D2, G, C, B
*optional vocals and horns
Level:
Medium
Price:
$50.00
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Christmas Island
Music by Lyle Moraine, Arr. by J. Marc Svaline
The 1940's pop classic made popular by Jimmy Buffett on his "Christmas Island" and recently revived by Leone Redbone. This also works well with a lead vocalist and background singers. Play this as a medium swing number.
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Scoring:
L, DT, D2, G/C, B
*optional vocals
Level:
Easy/Medium
Price:
$45.00
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Feliz Navidad
Music by Jose Feliciano, Arr. by J. Marc Svaline
A happy Mexican Christmas song as popular today as it was when it was written in 1970. The arrangement is easy to play and fast to put together for your holiday concert.
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Scoring:
L, DT, D2, G/C, B
Level:
Easy
Price:
$45.00
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Fum Fum Fum
Spanish Carol, Arr. by J. Leyden
This lively Spanish carol is not heard as frequently as most carols during the holiday season. Use this to your advantage and program it for all of your Christmas gigs.
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Scoring:
L, D2, G/C, B
Level:
Easy
Price:
$45.00
 MP3 sound bite
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Greensleeves
Arr. by Franz Grissom
This is a Trinidadian version of the familiar English Folk Song/Christmas Carol arranged as a "Bomb" (a non-calypso tune done in calypso style). Because it is well known both as a folk song and a carol, it can be effectively programmed throughout the year.
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Scoring:
L, D2, G/C, B, Perc.
Level: Medium
Price: $45.00
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Ho Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rhum!
Music by Jimmy Buffet, Arr. by J. Marc Svaline
Jimmy Buffet has proven that you do not have to have a top 40 record to be successful. This song is from his Christmas album and features a vocal solo along with the background vocals and horn parts. This is a real "audience pleaser" and would be a great closer for your holiday concert.
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Scoring:
L, DT, D2, G, C, B
*optional vocals and horns
Level:
Medium
Price:
$50.00
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The Holly and The Ivy
Arr. by J. Marc Svaline
A beautiful contemporary carol as introduced by the "Mannheim Steamroller" group. There is an optional section that would work well with an added instrumental (flute) duet. The carol is effective with or without the instrumental duet as those parts are covered in the lead and double second parts.
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Scoring:
L, DT, D2, G, C, B
Level:
Easy
Price:
$45.00
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Little Drummer Boy
Arr. by J. Leyden
This Christmas classic is music well suited to Steel Drums. This easily prepared selection with be a real crowd pleaser and can be used as an audience sing along.
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Scoring:
L, D2, G/C, B
Level:
Easy
Price:
$45.00
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Mary's Little Boy Child
Jester Hairston
First made popular by Harry Belafonte, this lilting calypso is perfect material for your Christmas-time programs.
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Scoring:
L, DT, D2, G, C, B
Level:
Easy/Medium
Price:
$45.00
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Mele Kalikimaka
Arr. by J. Marc Svaline
This Bing Crosby Christmas classic is arranged in the "tongue in cheek" style of Jimmy Buffet. Featuring a lead vocal and three background singers with a horn trio consisting of a trumpet, tenor sax and clarinet. It is sure to add some fun to your holiday concerts.
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Scoring:
L, DT, D2, G/C, B
*optional vocals and horns
Level:
Easy/Medium
Price:
$45.00
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Pachebel Christmas Canon
Arr. by J. Marc Svaline
Johann Pachebel's Canon in D is world famous. With a chord progression accomodating the melody of the Christmas carol, The First Noel, this arrangement becomes a beautiful pan and choral christmas treasure.
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Scoring:
L, D2, G/C, TB/B, and S-A Choir
Level: Medium
Price: $45.00
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The Virgin Mother Had a Baby Boy
West Indian Carol, Arr. by J. Leyden
A perfect way to integrate your chorus or choir, Underpinned with a gentle hybrid Island/ Bossa Nova percussion, this lovely carol acquires a special charm.
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Scoring:
L, D2-1, D2-2. G/C, TB/B, Perc.
*SA Chorus
Level:
Easy/Medium
Price:
$45.00
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