Traditional

Check out this very easy bossa played at around 138 BPM with a brief 3/4 interlude and plenty of optional parts. The meter change is no problem—it’s easy to interpret. Christmas Tree Ride arranged by Victor López features a written-out alto sax solo and trumpet 1 range to written E top space. (2:52)

Jazzin’ the World is a superb holiday medley featuring “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night,” “Deck the Halls,” and “Greensleeves.” This chart can be performed with each tune played individually or as the full medley with a variety of styles and tempos. Features include the lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff, an auxiliary percussion part, and optional parts for flute, clarinet, and vibraphone. This arrangement by Victor López will cover all your holiday needs, it will sound great! (4:19)

Arranger Victor López transforms “God, Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” into a fun and easy to play holiday chart for your young players. With an easy rock groove, modest brass ranges, some simple counterpoint and a flexible solo section for one or all winds, this is ideal for the holiday concert. Your band will sound great, it’s easy to rehearse and has optional parts for flutes, clarinets, horn, baritone horn and tuba. Try it, you’ll like it. (3:49)