Christmas Charts
Festive holiday charts with a jazz twist.
Big Band Christmas Charts
Jingle Bells
Arr. Jim Martin
17 piece big band
This chart is a straight ahead swinger that features short solos in trumpet 2 and trombone 2. Trumpet ranges are conservative for the most part. The chart also features a 16 bar saxophone soli. Fun to play around the holiday season (or any season!) when you need a happy swinging tune to play. NOTE: The audio recording is performed by the Pete Ellman big band from the greater Chicago area. This tune is one of many Christmas tunes from their latest CD, 12 Grooves of Christmas.
Silent Night
Arr. Jim Martin
17 piece big band
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. NOTE: The audio recording is performed by the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra.
Angels We Have Heard on High
Arr. David Wilken
17 piece big band
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.
Sleigh Ride
Arr. Tony Guerrero
17 piece big band
Smokin' chart on a fun Christmas favorite! This one features the great Arturo Sandoval. Includes big band chart score and all parts in PDF.
Christmas Medley
Arr. Tony Guerrero
17 piece big band
This is a chart that can be used as a vocal feature or instrumental feature. Tunes include Jingle Bell Rock, Rockin' Round the Christmas Tree, and Have a Holly Jolly Christmas.
Little Drummer Boy
Arr. Ric Flauding
Jazz orchestra
"Great chart. This one should be in everyone's library!" – Jake Albin, Jazz Band Director, Aledo High School (TX)
Big Band w/ Vocal Christmas Charts
Gotta Get a Letter to Santa Claus
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is another fun Christmas original by Tony Guerrero. Can be done as a vocal group, or soloist! Includes score and parts in PDF format.
Winter's Never Cold (When You're Around)
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is an original chart arranged for big band and female vocal for actress Jane Lynch. Perfect for those Christmas gigs! This chart can be performed with a single female vocalist, but it can also be purchased with extra background vocals. String parts are available at www.tonyguerrero.com
A Swingin' Christmas Time
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is an original chart arranged for big band and female vocal for actress Jane Lynch. Perfect for those Christmas gigs! This chart can be performed with a single female vocalist, or extra vocal parts can be added as you will hear in the video performance.
We're Going Caroling
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with male and female vocals
This is an original chart arranged for big band and male and female vocal. Perfect for those Christmas gigs! It is a fun tune for band and vocalists. Feature your singers on this one for the holiday season. Includes optional string parts too!
I'm Getting Ready for Christmas
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is another fun Christmas original by Tony Guerrero. For female vocalist. Includes score and parts in PDF format.
Jingle Bells - Female Vocal
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is another fun Christmas standard arranged by Tony Guerrero for female vocal and big band. Includes score and parts in PDF format.