Big Band Christmas Charts

Christmas Charts by Jim Martin

Silent Night

Arranger: Jim Martin

This arrangement is a fresh look at an old tune. The time signature is 4/4 and the style is bossa nova. Lots of alternate changes in this one, so it is fun to solo over as well. Trumpet range is very conservative so this one can be played by younger bands too.

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Christmas Combo (4 Horns and Rhythm)

O Christmas Tree

Arranger: Jim Martin

This arrangement of O Christmas Tree is arranged as a jazz waltz for 4 horns: Instrumentation is: Tpt (flugel), Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Pno, Bass, Drums. Lots of reharmonization in this one and there is plenty of room for soloing for everyone in the group. This will take some rehearsal, so I would advise not reading it down on the gig. It is designed as a jazz piece, so keep that in mind when programming it on your Christmas gigs.

Price – $7.95

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Christmas Chart by Tony Guerrero

Christmas is My
Favorite Time of Year

(for big band and male vocalist)
by Tony Guerrero

This is an original chart arranged for big band and male vocal. Perfect for those Christmas gigs! It is a fun tune for band and vocalist. Feature your male vocalist on this one this holiday season.

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Christmas Charts by David Wilken

Angels We Have Heard on High

Arranger: David Wilken

This arrangement of “Angels We Have Heard On High” was inspired by Sonny Rollins’ classic tune “St. Thomas.” In a calypso style, this chart will feature a rhythm section player and 2nd trumpet. The lead trumpet part has a few Ds above high C.

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Hoosman : Hello I have a Master scores of salsa but not for big band orchestra if you are interested I can enviar.Mi msn selas «email» Hola Maestro, yo tengo partituras de salsa, pero no para Big Band tengo es para orquesta de salsa, si le interesa este es mi msn «email».
Hoosman : Hello I have a Master scores of salsa but not for big band orchestra if you are interested I can enviar.Mi msn selas «email»
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Jim M. : No, not any salsa charts yet. Todd Murphy from Brazil will have a bunch of charts ready soon and some will be in that bag I'm sure. I"ll post them to the home page when they are ready.
Guest_2137 : Do you have any Salsa big band arrangements?
Guest_4207 : Jim,I just purchased Another 3 Putt. It looks great. Could you please transpose the alto sax part to trumpet? I've got two trumpets and no alto. Thanks for considering. David Resnick - Clarke University - «email»
Jim Martin : Guest_1887: that's an interesting idea, and to be honest, I never really thought of it. I guess I never considered a need for that type of thing, but it makes sense to have a book of individual parts to practice with. I'll see what I can do to put that together. thanks for the idea!
Guest_1887 : Have you ever considered "breaking" out individual intsrument parts and offering a down loadable book? I'm a drummer with no access to a band playing charts and with all your exellent tips on software to record and slow tempos I think this would be a great way to practice. I you decide to do this I promise to be your first customer!
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