Hot Hot Hot

"Hot Hot Hot" is a song written and first recorded by Montserratian musician Arrow, featured on his 1982 studio album, Hot Hot Hot. The song became an instant dance floor hit and was later covered by artists around the world, most notably in 1987 by American singer Buster Poindexter. The song was produced by Leston Paul from Trinidad and Tobago.[1]

Arranged by Mr. Hero

Bell Carol

"Carol of the Bells" is a popular Christmas carol, with music by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych in 1914[1] and lyrics by Peter J. Wilhousky. The song is based on the Ukrainian folk chant "Shchedryk".[2] Wilhousky's lyrics are under copyright protection (owned by Carl Fischer Music); the music is in the public domain.

Arranged by Mr. Hero

Stir it up

"Stir It Up" is a song composed by Bob Marley in 1967 and first recorded by his group The Wailers that year and issued as a single. The song was later covered by American singer Johnny Nash on his 1972 album I Can See Clearly Now album. The next year, Marley and the Wailers then re-recorded the song for their album Catch a Fire.

Arranged by Mr. Hero

Jingle Bells

"Jingle Bells" is one of the best-known[1] and commonly sung[2] American songs in the world. It was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893) and published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in the autumn of 1857. It has been claimed that it was originally written to be sung by a Sunday school choir; however, historians dispute this, stating that it was much too "racy" (and secular) to be sung by a children's church choir in the days it was written.[3]

Arranged by Mr. Hero

Panorama

The first official Trinidad Panorama was held during Carnival celebrations in 1963.[1] It was originally pioneered by Chairman of the Carnival Development Committee, Ronald Jay Williams, who gave the festival its name.[2][3] Similarly styled "Panorama" steelband competitions are also staged at Carnival time in other Caribbean communities.

Typically, each steelpan orchestra plays a popular Calypso that is arranged into a piece with original introductions and variations. This is a song that you would hear at the Panorama in Trinidad.

Arranged by Mr. Hero

Feliz Navidad

"Feliz Navidad" ([feˈlis naβiˈðað])[a] is a macaronic Christmas song written in 1970 by the Puerto Rican singer and songwriter José Feliciano.[1] With its simple Spanish chorus (the traditional Christmas/New Year greeting, "Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad" meaning "Merry Christmas, a prosperous year and happiness") and equally simple English verse "I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart", it has become a classic Christmas pop song in the United States, throughout the Spanish-speaking world and internationally.

Arranged by Mr. Hero

Colors of Christmas-under the direction of Bailey Borchers

Featuring a number of standard holiday favorites, this seasonal offering provides a grand musical experience for the beginning band and their first holiday audience! Using only the first six notes introduced in most band methods, each section of the band is featured with the melody. Scored for success and audience impact, this overture for the holiday season will be a concert favorite for years to come!

Arranged by Robert W. Smith

About the Composer: Smith was born in Daleville, Alabama on October 24, 1958. He attended high school in Daleville, after which he left for Troy State University, where he played lead trumpet in the Sound of the South Marching Band. While at Troy, he studied composition with Dr. Paul Yoder. He went on to compose music later on in his years. Upon his graduation from Troy State with a Bachelor of Music Education degree, Smith pursued his musical career in South Florida, where he earned the Master's degree in Media Writing and Production from the University of Miami, while studying with Dr. Alfred Reed. He was soon hired by Columbia Pictures Publications and later Warner Bros./Belwin Publications. Smith's career with Warner Bros. continued until 2005, when it was bought out by Alfred Music Publishing. He is now the coordinator of the Music Industry program in Troy State University as well as the Vice-President of Product Development for the C. L. Barnhouse Company and Walking Frog Records.

When Santa's Away, The Elves Will Play!

Here's some holiday fun for young bands! The sounds of Santa's workshop tell us that the elves are working fast and furious, but this all changes as soon as Santa steps away. A raucous celebration immediately breaks out until the whistle sounds and order is restored. Both students and audiences will delight at this entertaining seasonal treat!

Arranged by Matt Conaway

About the composer: Matt Conaway is the Director of Bands for the West Lafayette Community School Corporation in West Lafayette, Indiana. Originally from Woodhaven, Michigan, Conaway completed his undergraduate degree at Indiana University-Bloomington, earning his Bachelor of Music Education-Teaching Area degree with distinction. Following graduation, he served as the Graduate Assistant Director with the Purdue University Bands. In that capacity, he served as an assistant with the "All-American" Marching Band and the concert bands. In addition, he served as a director of the "Gold and Black Sound" women's basketball pep band. Conaway is currently on the board of directors for the Indiana University Alumni Band and was recently elected to the state board of the Indiana State School Music Association. He is a member of MENC, Indiana Bandmasters Association, Indiana Music Educators Association and Tau Beta Sigma. Matt is also active with the Lafayette Citizens Band and Lafayette Civic Theatre. He has over 150 arrangements and compositions to his credit, including works for the Bloomington "Pops" Orchestra, Indiana University, Purdue athletic bands and several high school and university ensembles in the Midwest.

12 Days of Christmas

"The Twelve Days of Christmas" (Roud 68) is an English Christmas carol that enumerates in the manner of a cumulative song a series of increasingly grand gifts given on each of the twelve days of Christmas (the twelve days that make up the Christmas season, starting with Christmas Day).[1][2] The song, published in England in 1780 without music as a chant or rhyme, is thought to be French in origin.[3] "The Twelve Days of Christmas" has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 68. The tunes of collected versions vary. The standard tune now associated with it is derived from a 1909 arrangement of a traditional folk melody by English composer Frederic Austin, who first introduced the familiar prolongation of the verse "five gold rings" (now often "five golden rings").

Arranged by Eric Osterling

About the composer: Osterling already played at the age of 14 as a pianist in various orchestras and worked as a piano accompanist and as an arranger for various dance orchestras in the region around West Hartford. He studied music at the Ithaca College School of Music at Ithaca (New York) , where he obtained his Bachelor of Music . He then studied at the University of Connecticut in Storrs and obtained his Master of Music . He completed his studies at the Hartt College of Music at West Hartford (Connecticut) and specialized in music education . Osterling was a member of the National Band Director's Honorary Fraternity and of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). As a composer and arranger he knew the special interests of the wind orchestras in the various levels and enriched the literature with fascinating and reasonable works after his retirement.

Carol of the Bells

God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen is combined with the Carol of the Bells melody for a simply stunning piece. An absolute must-have for your next holiday concert!

Arranged by Larry Clark

Music by Larry Clark (b. 1963) is some of the most popular and most performed by concert bands and string orchestras of all ability levels. Larry is equally adept at writing music for beginners as he is for high school and college ensembles. His music is tuneful, contains a fresh harmonic perspective, is well scored and stretches the musicianship of the performers. He prides himself on producing music that is not only intriguing to performers and audiences alike but that contains a playability that comes from a keen understanding of the technical difficulties inherent in all instruments. His pieces have been performed internationally and appear on numerous contest/festival performance required music lists. He is an ASCAP award-winning composer, has over 300 publications in print and is in demand to write commissions for bands and orchestras across the country. Besides his abilities as a composer Larry is the founder and President of Excelcia Music Publishing. His new company will focus on educational music for band, choral and orchestra along with related methods and books. Prior to Larry starting his own publishing company he served for over eighteen years as Vice President, Editor-in-Chief for Carl Fischer Music, and before that an Instrumental Music Editor for Warner Bros. Publications. Larry travels the world presenting clinic/workshops and guest conducting appearances. His background as a former middle school and university band director at Syracuse University, combined with his composing and editing, have placed Larry at the forefront of music for school ensembles. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Florida State University and Masters Degrees in Conducting and Composition from James Madison University in Virginia.

Christmas Stomp

Featuring: Tre Dennard, Tyler Hubbard, and Kendall Weaver

Up On the Housetop, Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas have never sounded like this before! This swing style arrangement features three percussion soloists playing plastic garbage cans or buckets.

Arranged by Sandy Feldstein and Larry Clark

About the composers: Born Saul Feldstein in Brooklyn, NY in 1940 and known as Sandy to his legion of family and friends, he was a man of boundless energy, enthusiasm and zest for life. Sandy was a visionary leader who impacted millions of musicians around the world through his over 700 compositions and books. He helped to shape the music publishing business into what it is today. As president of his own company, PlayinTime Productions, Inc., Sandy combined a wealth of knowledge and success in both the business and music aspects of music publishing and music education. Sandy maintained over 30 years of publishing experience as an industry executive having been the executive Vice President of Alfred Publishing, the President / CEO of Columbia Pictures Publications and Belwin Music Inc., the President / CEO of Warner Bros. Publications and the President / CEO of Carl Fischer Music before devoting his full time to his own company, PlayinTime Productions Inc. He was actively involved in the music industry as past president of the Music Industry Council, the Percussive Arts Society and the National Association of Band Instrument Manufacturers. He was on the board of Music for All, the American Music Conference, the International Foundation for Music Research and the VH1 Save the Music Foundation. He was also active in the International Music Products Association (NAMM), the Music Achievement Council and the NAfME Foundation. Sandy was very involved with NARAS, the Grammy organization. His roles with NARAS included being a Trustee, a Governor and Chair of the NARAS (Grammy) Educational Committee. He has worked closely with music industry giants including Wynton Marsalis, Dave Brubeck, Carlos Santana, Dave Weckl, and countless others. Dr. Feldstein has been bestowed numerous awards, but his most meaningful was being inducted into the Percussive Arts Society's Hall of Fame in 2005. ASCAP recognized his excellence by granting him an ASCAP Standard Award for Composition every year since 1964. Among his numerous commissions, Sandy was most proud of being selected to compose the theme song for the Music Educators National Conference sesquicentennial celebration. The composition "America Takes Note!" was performed by thousands of school children during the years 1987 - 1988.

Music by Larry Clark (b. 1963) is some of the most popular and most performed by concert bands and string orchestras of all ability levels. Larry is equally adept at writing music for beginners as he is for high school and college ensembles. His music is tuneful, contains a fresh harmonic perspective, is well scored and stretches the musicianship of the performers. He prides himself on producing music that is not only intriguing to performers and audiences alike but that contains a playability that comes from a keen understanding of the technical difficulties inherent in all instruments. His pieces have been performed internationally and appear on numerous contest/festival performance required music lists. He is an ASCAP award-winning composer, has over 300 publications in print and is in demand to write commissions for bands and orchestras across the country. Besides his abilities as a composer Larry is the founder and President of Excelcia Music Publishing. His new company will focus on educational music for band, choral and orchestra along with related methods and books. Prior to Larry starting his own publishing company he served for over eighteen years as Vice President, Editor-in-Chief for Carl Fischer Music, and before that an Instrumental Music Editor for Warner Bros. Publications. Larry travels the world presenting clinic/workshops and guest conducting appearances. His background as a former middle school and university band director at Syracuse University, combined with his composing and editing, have placed Larry at the forefront of music for school ensembles. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Florida State University and Masters Degrees in Conducting and Composition from James Madison University in Virginia.

Christmas Carillon

This sparkling arrangement of Ding Dong Merrily On High is full of the festive sounds of bells that ring from church steeples, street corners, and stores throughout the holiday season! It's a vibrant work that captures the jubilant and triumphant sounds of Christmas! Wonderful!

Arranged by James Curnow

About the composer: Born in Port Huron, James Curnow grew up in Royal Oak Michigan. He received a solid musical education in the tradition of Wayne State Univesity of Detroit and Michigan State University in East Lansing where he studied euphonium as a student of Leonard Falcone and direction to the orchestra Dr.. Harry Begian. In turn, he teaches music to students of public schools, colleges and American universities. Recognized by the musical world to be one of the most prolific composers (over four hundred compositions to his acquired) both in the orchestral repertoire of harmony, brass band or orchestra, J. Curnow has so far received more than one hundred applications as compositions for orchestras harmony for other instrumental ensembles. At the rate of eight to ten orders per year with at least four are considered major works, his works are known and understood around the world.

20 Carols in 2 Minutes

Yes, you heard right! That's twenty carols in just two minutes! This showstopping arrangement will have your audience (and students) playing "name that tune" as excerpts from twenty familiar carols are presented sequentially, and sometimes even simultaneously. You may even have to play this one twice in your concert, just so the audience can catch all the tunes. Great fun, and a perfect selection for your next holiday program!

Arranged by Mark Williams

Mark Williams, one of Alfred Publishing's most successful composers and arrangers, a self proclaimed “band geek” at heart who had a passion for empowering teachers to give beginning music students the best chance for success, passed away tragically on January 3, 2008. He was 52 years old.

Sleigh Ride

"Sleigh Ride" is a popular light orchestra standard composed by Leroy Anderson. The composer had the original idea for the piece during a heat wave in July 1946 and finished the work in February 1948. It was originally instrumental; the lyrics, where someone asks another to join them for a ride in a sleigh, were written by Mitchell Parish in 1950.[2] The orchestral version was first recorded in 1949 by Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Orchestra.[3] "Sleigh Ride" was a hit record on RCA Victor Red Seal 49-0515 (45 rpm) / 10-1484 (78 rpm), and has become one of the orchestra's signature songs. The 45 rpm version was originally issued on red vinyl. The Pops has also recorded the song with John Williams, their conductor from 1979 to 1995, and Keith Lockhart, their current conductor.

Arranged by James D. Ployhar

James D. Ployhar (September 22, 1926 – January 2, 2007[1] ) was an American composer, music educator, and film producer. He was responsible for many pieces of music well known to American student band performers, including "Cool Blues for Trumpets", "March of the Irish Guard", "Crazy Clock" and "Korean Folk Song Medley".

Ployhar attended Valley City State University in Valley City, North Dakota, was initiated into the Beta Rho chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia music fraternity in 1952, and also originated the Fargo Big Band All-Stars, a musical group that frequently performed in and around Fargo, North Dakota, including regular engagements at Silent Movie Night, held at the historic Fargo Theatre.

"Frosty the Snowman"

"Frosty the Snowman" (or "Frosty the Snow Man") is a popular Christmas song written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson, and first recorded by Gene Autry and the Cass County Boys in 1950 and later recorded by Jimmy Durante, releasing it as a single.[1] It was written after the success of Autry's recording of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" the previous year; Rollins and Nelson shipped the new song to Autry, who recorded "Frosty" in search of another seasonal hit. Like "Rudolph", "Frosty" was subsequently adapted to other media including a popular television special by Rankin/Bass Productions, Frosty the Snowman. The ancillary rights to the Frosty the Snowman character are owned by Warner Bros.,[2] but due to the prominence of the TV special, merchandising of the character is generally licensed in tandem with that special's current owners, DreamWorks Classics.

Arranged by Gerald Sebesky

About the composer: Gerald J. Sebesky Born 1941. Gerald Sebesky studied music and received his Bachelor of Music degree from Manhattan School of Music in 1962, his Master of Arts degree from Teachers College, Columbia University in 1976, did post graduate studies at: Florida State University, University of Hartford, Rutgers University, University of Miami, Montclair University, University of Hawaii, and University of Buffalo. Gerald Sebesky has taught at both the grade school and university level. He is a lecturer and clinician and presents these events at numerous music conventions and educational seminars throughout the U. S., Canada, and England. Mr. Sebesky plays the trombone and bass. He is published by many publishing companies and has written for all genre of music. Several of his books are in print. He also wrote the excerpt music for the 1991 motion picture, "Waiting For The Light" starring Shirley MacLaine.

Deckin' the Hall

This is a clever arrangement of Deck the Hall that will delight both your ensemble and audiences. Composer/arranger George Vincent has scored it to sound full even with reduced instrumentation. In addition, optional parts have been provided for added flexibility including two flutes and two clarinets. It begins with a familiar two-measure Jingle Bells quote and quickly lays the groundwork for Deckin' the Hall in a jazz/rock style with some swing mixed in. Here's a nice little chart for the holidays at the very easy grade level. Very solid!

Arranged by George Vincent

About the composer:

Jingle Bell Rock

Jingle Bell Rock" is an American popular Christmas song first released by Bobby Helms in 1957 (after it was recorded in October 1957). It has received frequent airplay in the United States during every Christmas season since then. "Jingle Bell Rock" was composed by Joseph Carleton Beal (1900–1967) and James Ross Boothe (1917–1976). Beal was a Massachusetts-born public relations professional and longtime resident of South Ocean Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Boothe was an American writer in the advertising business

Arranged by Paul Cook

About the composer:

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town is a 1970 stop motion Christmas television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. The film stars Fred Astaire as the narrator S.D. Kluger, Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle / Santa Claus, Keenan Wynn as the Winter Warlock, and Paul Frees in various roles. The film tells the story of how Santa Claus and several Claus-related Christmas traditions came to be. It is based on the hit Christmas song "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town", which was introduced on radio by Eddie Cantor in 1934, and the story of Saint Nicholas.

Arranged by Rick Stitzel

About the composer: Rick Stitzel has been active in the field of jazz education for over 30 years. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of North Texas in Denton. His master’s degree is in jazz studies. Mr. Stitzel has served as director of Jazz Studies at Tarrant County College South Campus in Ft. Worth for the past 22 years. In addition to his teaching duties he is sought after as a clinician and adjudicator in the jazz area. He has directed numerous all-region and all-state bands, including the 2004 Missouri All-State Jazz Band. Each summer he serves on the faculty of several jazz camps, including the Lone Star Jazz Camp at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, the Jim Widner Jazz Residency at Drury University in Springfield Missouri, the Jim Widner Jazz Residency at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa and the Grapevine Independent School District Jazz Camp in Grapevine Texas. He is an active performer on both trumpet and piano. He has appeared with many name acts, including the Temptations, Frankie Valli, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas, and The Temptations Review. Rick is also very busy as a composer and arranger. He has written music for 700 radio and television commercials, theme music for programs on educational television, and has arranged music for theme parks including Six Flags Over Texas, Worlds of Fun, Astroworld, Six Flags Over Mid-America and an annual musical variety show for the US Army. He is also musical director for The Miss Texas Pageant. He arranged music for Don Henley of the Eagles, a concert that was presented on a national television broadcast on the Bravo Network. His jazz compositions have been performed and recorded by professional and school bands around the country. Internationally, his pieces have been performed at the Pink Pop Jazz Festival in Ibbenburen, Germany, and at the Montreaux Jazz Festival in Montreaux, Switzerland. This past summer he did a seminar and concert series in Slovenia, under the auspices of the U.S. Embassy. He is currently publishing his compositions and arrangements through his own publishing company, Rick Stitzel Music, and Hal Leonard Music, the largest publisher of educational jazz music in the world. He is the author of Jazz Theory-A Survival Guide, a text that is in use at schools and universities around the country.