‘Tis the Season to Be Funky Thursday, October 31, 2019
recommended by Ben H., Jazz Specialist
‘Tis the Season to Be Funky arr. Doug Beach & George Shutack, Medium Easy
Bring the holidays on with this medley of Christmas classics in a half-time funk style. The funky groove will have everyone tapping their feet or even dancing in the aisle! Great tunes, solid voicings and space for your soloists (written or ad lib) all add up to a medley that will be the hit of your holiday program.
(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays arr. John Wasson, Grade 3
Few holiday songs have the staying power and popularity of this familiar tune, known primarily from the recordings by Perry Como in the 1950s, but also the Carpenters in 1984. Here is a lush and easy-flowing bossa nova setting sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Solos are included for alto sax and flugelhorn.
Merry Christmas and All That Jazz arr. Mike Story, Grade 1
An easy to play jazz waltz featuring two holiday songs, “The Holly and the Ivy” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” The tempo is 128 BPM, trumpet 1 range is to written F top line, no individual solos and lots of optional parts.
Christmas: The Joy and Spirit arr. Sammy Nestico, Grade 1.5
Showcasing the genius of Sammy Nestico at his creative best, these inventive arrangements give directors countless options for holiday programs — selections can be played singly or together, tempos include slow, medium and fast, and styles range from lyrical and expressive to bright and snappy. In a word, there’s something here for everyone! Rhythm section parts are notated.
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About the Author:
Ben Huntoon is the Jazz Education Consultant at Stanton’s Sheet Music. He received bachelors and masters degrees in music from Capital University and The Ohio State University respectively. As a professional trumpeter, Ben is accomplished in a wide variety of genres and has performed throughout the Midwest on many stages over the past 30 years. He also teaches trumpet, coaches brass ensembles and has served on the jazz faculty at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.