A Big Band Christmas II (C.Strommen)

Elevate your holiday concert with Carl Strommen's "A Big Band Christmas II," a sophisticated jazz standard arrangement for full big band. This 47-page set of individual parts provides everything your ensemble needs to deliver a swinging, professional performance, perfect for adding a touch of festive flair to any program. Strommen's arrangement, rated medium difficulty, is designed for both seasoned professional big bands and advanced high school or collegiate jazz ensembles, offering a rewarding challenge without being overly complex. The arrangement features a vibrant, medium-swing tempo feel, characterized by classic big band rhythmic patterns and accessible yet rich harmonic voicings that capture the essence of traditional jazz Christmas repertoire. Instrumentation includes the full standard big band complement: 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.