A Big Band Christmas (C.Strommen)

Bring the festive spirit to life with C. Strommen's "A Big Band Christmas," a vibrant jazz standard arrangement designed for advanced big band ensembles. This exciting collection, featuring full big band instrumentation, is perfect for holiday concerts, school showcases, and professional engagements seeking a polished and memorable performance. The arrangement embraces a lively, swinging tempo feel, characteristic of classic big band jazz, and employs sophisticated harmonic language with rich voicings that challenge and reward experienced musicians. Rhythmic patterns are intricate yet idiomatic, providing ample opportunity for ensemble precision and individual flair. While the original composer is unknown, Strommen's arrangement elevates the material, making it a compelling addition to any holiday repertoire. This comprehensive arrangement includes parts for Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums.