Christmas Waltz (M.Amy)

Elevate your holiday concert programming with Matt Amy's "Christmas Waltz," a sophisticated jazz big band arrangement featuring a vocal duet. This advanced-level chart, spanning 64 pages, reimagines a beloved festive classic with a fresh, swinging sound. Amy's arrangement showcases lush, contemporary jazz harmonies and intricate voicings, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for captivating audiences. The overall feel leans towards a medium-slow waltz tempo, allowing for expressive phrasing from the vocalists and ensemble alike. While the original composer is unknown, Amy's treatment firmly places this piece within the jazz standard tradition, making it an excellent addition to professional big band repertoire or advanced collegiate jazz ensemble programs. The arrangement includes individual parts for Vocal 1, Vocal 2, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums, ensuring comprehensive coverage for a full big band instrumentation.