Borning Day A West Indian Carol
Arr. by James 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.
Carol of the Bells Ukrainian Carol
Arr. by James 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.
Product ID:
1136
Scoring:
L/DT, D2, G/C, TB/C, B Level:
Easy Price:
$45.00
Carol of the Birds A Spanish Christmas Carol
Arr. by James 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.
Product ID:
1137
Scoring:
L, D2, G/C, TB/B with solo/soli C Level:
Easy Price:
$45.00
Christmas in the Caribbean
Music by Jimmy Buffet Arr. by 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).
Product ID:
1138
Scoring:
L, DT, D2, G, C, B, *optional vocals and horns Level:
Medium Price:
$50.00
Christmas Island
Music by Lyle Moraine Arr. by 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.
Feliz Navidad
Music by Jose Feliciano Arr. by James Leyden 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.
Product ID:
1140
Scoring:
L, DT, D2, G/C, B Level:
Easy Price:
$45.00
Fum Fum Fum Spanish Carol
Arr. by James 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.
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.
Product ID:
1142
Scoring:
L, D2, G/C, B, Perc. Level:
Medium Price:
$45.00
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.
Product ID:
1143
Scoring:
L, DT, D2, G, C, B, *optional vocals and horns Level:
Medium Price:
$50.00
The Holly and The Ivy Old English Carol
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.
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
The range of Bach's elegant melody makes it eminently playable by Lead pan, Oboe, Flute, or Clarinet.
Product ID:
1171
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Level:
Price:
$50.00
Little Drummer Boy
Arr. by James 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. Scoring:
L, D2, G/C, B
Level:
Easy
Price:
$45.00
Product ID:
1145
Scoring:
L, D2, G/C, B Level:
Easy Price:
$45.00
Mary's Little Boy Child
Arr. by Jester Hairston First made popular by Harry Belafonte, this lilting calypso is perfect material for your Christmas-time programs.
Mele Kalikimaka
Arr. by 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.
Pachebel Christmas Canon
Arr. by 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.
Product ID:
1148
Scoring:
L, D2, G/C, TB/B, and S-A Choir Level:
Medium Price:
$45.00
The Virgin Mother Had a Baby Boy West Indian Carol
Arr. by James 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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