Brass Quintet - Christmas
The Christmas Song
(Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
Robert Wells' and Mel Torme's 1945 song, "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)," has become a much beloved Christmas classic ever since Nat "King" Cole's 1946 recording. This beautiful arrangement for brass quintet is a kaleidoscope of musical styles to evoke the spirit of the Christmas season. An optional part for drum set is included. Your audience will want to hear this arrangement again and again!
Instrumentation: 2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba, drums
$34.99
Fantasia on Il est ne´, le divin Enfant
This arrangement of the 19th century French Christmas Carol, "Fantasia on Il est né, le divin Enfant" (known in English as "Born is He") is a joyous celebration of the Christmas season. Beginning with the trumpets in bell-tones proclaming the holiday, two verses of the carol are presented in contrasting styles, leading to a joyful conclusion. Your holiday audiences will love this arrangement!
Instrumentation: 2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba
$34.99
Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
If you're looking for a change of pace for your holiday concerts, Chris Magee's arrangement of "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" is a great choice! This lively arrangement of Randy Brooks' hit song features all the nods to Country and Western style you would expect. Your audience will be tapping their toes and snapping their fingers!
Instrumentation: 2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba, drums set
$34.99
The Grinch Suite
Welcome Christmas (Mvt. 1)
Movement One of the "Grinch Suite," "Welcome Christmas" is a Chris Magee arrangement of the carol sung by the Whos during the Chuck Jones' beloved animated version of Dr. Seuss' "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas." This arrangement is furnished with two endings: a final ending for standalone use, and an ending with a direct segue to the second movement ("You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"). Your audiences will love the Grinch Suite!
Trumpet 1 range is written to high D (D6).
Instrumentation: 2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba, drums
$24.99
You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch (Mvt. 2)
You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch is movement two of the "Grinch Suite" arranged by Chris Magee. Set in a 12/8 feel, the tuba opens with a bluesy bass line, and then intro sets up the tuba as the soloist with the main melody. Trombone has improv space (optional written solo provided), and then a rousing "shout chorus" brings the tune back to a restatement of the melody. The Grinch Suite will be a winning addition to your holiday season programs!
Trumpet 1 range is written to high D (D6).
Instrumentation: 2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba, drums
$34.99
Happy Holiday / The Holiday Season
Andy Williams' iconic recording of Kay M Thompson and Irving Berlin's famous song is a staple for the holidays, and this swinging arrangement for brass quintet will have your audience tapping their toes and asking for more! An optional part for drum set is included.
Instrumentation: 2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba, drums
$34.99
