Concert Band
Christmas/Holiday
Angels We Have Heard On High
RWS Music Company
Concert Band
Grade 3.5
JWPepper Editor’s Choice
This rock and roll-inspired version of “Angels We Have Heard On High” is sure to leave audiences tapping their toes and singing along. This upbeat arrangement of the classic carol by John Pasternak provides a unique and accessible addition for any holiday concert program. A great chart!
Christmas Race
Excelcia Music Publishing
Concert Band
Grade .5
JWPepper Editor’s Choice
Many think the holidays are a bit of a “rat race” and arranger John Pasternak takes that to a new level by combining the famous William Tell Overture with popular Christmas carols. Pure fun for the youngest of students!
Christmas Trees Around The World
RWS Music Company
Concert Band
Grade 3.5
Prepare your audiences to travel around the globe with Christmas Trees Around the World. This arrangement of the classic O Christmas Tree features creative variations from cultures around the world. This will be a cultural hit at your next holiday concert!
Flight of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
Excelcia Music Publishing
Concert Band
Grade 1.5
JWPepper Editor’s Choice
Stanton’s 5 Star Feature
Take a midnight sleighride with Flight of Jolly Old St. Nicholas as you rock your way to the end of this piece! John M. Pasternak does it again with this wonderful new holiday chart that your ensemble and audiences will love.
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
RWS Music Company
Concert Band
Grade 4
John M. Pasternak has created an imaginative new setting of the holiday classic. This upbeat, rock and roll style arrangement will be fun for your students and a crowd favorite at your winter program. Set in 7/8, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is an excellent teaching tool making the work on multi-meters enjoyable and rewarding!
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
RWS Music Company
Concert Band
Grade 3.5
JWPepper Editor’s Choice
This rock and roll-inspired setting ofHark! The Herald Angels Sing is incredibly creative and sure to liven your holiday concert. Featuring infectious syncopated rhythms, a clarinet section feature at the beginning sets the tone and a driving percussion section keeps the energy moving throughout. This is an arrangement that you will want to keep out for more than just the Christmas season!
Low Brass On The Housetop
Low Voice on the Housetop
Excelcia Music Publishing
Flex Concert Band
Grade 1.5
Low Voice on the Housetop is a fun piece that features an argument between the low voices and the rest of your ensemble. Naturally, the low voices prevails in this clever Christmas-time arrangement. Originally scored for full concert band, this work from John M. Pasternak has been set for flexible ensemble in Excelcia’s Flexcel series!
We Three Kings
RWS Music Company
Concert Band
Grade 3.5
JWPepper Editor’s Choice
This contemporary setting of “We Three Kings” is sure to liven your holiday concert. Featuring cleverly syncopated rhythms, a clarinet section feature, and a driving percussion section, John Pasternak’s creative arrangement will find a place in your regular holiday concert repertoire. Highly recommended!