Wilson Publishing - Mix&Match Combo Christmas Instrumentals & Vocals

Most combinations of the instrumentation below will work as long as you have a rhythm section

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Chart	Description	Cat. No.	Listen	RANGE
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU Level 3 VOCAL CHART	Vocal chart with optional instrumental solos. After a rubato introduction, this song makes you feel like dancing as this infectious swing shuffle feel drives along. Plenty of punchy lines for the front line. This is one Christmas song that can be played anytime throughout the year. It is a must for your library. If playing as an instrumental, the alto or tenor sax 8va would work best. Suits FEMALE alto vocal range - Key 'G'	WP 7102	Listen to MP3 This is a Big Band recording vibes are playing vocal line	Vocal range Highest trumpet note
AWAY IN A MANGER Level 3+ INSTRUMENTAL (with optional vocal solo)	Instrumental chart with an optional vocal solo within - alternatively a guitar or piano solo. The chart opens with two sax choruses understating the melody in a typical jazzy way. There is a lot of character in this chart by way of articulation and interpretation. Nice effect with the trumpets in harmon mutes over open trombones.	WP 7120	Listen to MP3 This is a Big Band recording	Highest trumpet note
GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN Level 3 INSTRUMENTAL	Instrumental arrangement written with a jazz groove style. A swinging "Basie" groove featuring piano and trombone solos.	WP 7106	Listen to MP3 This is a Big Band recording	Highest trumpet note
HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING Level 3+ INSTRUMENTAL	Instrumental arrangement written with a funky, rock feel. A bass end riff underpins this majestic brass sound. Optional written tenor sax solo.	WP 7121	Listen to MP3 This is a Big Band recording	Highest Trumpet note
IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR Level 3 VOCAL	Vocal chart with optional instrumental solos. This is a typical jazz big band treatment of a beautiful Christmas song. It features many substitue chords, a sax soli, trombone solo and a shout chorus from the full band. It really grooves along. If playing as an instrumental, the alto or tenor sax 8va would work best. Suits FEMALE alto vocal range - Key 'F'.	WP 7101	Listen to MP3 This is a Big Band recording vibes are playing vocal line	Vocal range Highest trumpet note
JINGLE BELLS Level 3+ INSTRUMENTAL	Instrumental arrangement written with a swing shuffle feel. Featuring solos for alto sax and trombone - finishing on a big a band shout chorus.	WP 7122	Listen to MP3 This is a Big Band recording	Highest trumpet note
JOY TO THE WORLD Level 3+ INSTRUMENTAL	Instrumental arrangement written with a raging 3/4 swing feel. Good punchy figures from the brass section. A way out alto sax solo with a lot of tension in the backing.	WP 7123	Listen to MP3 This is a Big Band recording	Highest trumpet note
LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW Level 3+ VOCAL	Vocal chart with optional instrumental solos. An up tempo swing chart, but can be taken slower and will work just as well. A lot of free flowing lines from the saxes, complimented with punchy brass. Short solo for trombone & piano. If played as an instrumental solo, all of the solo parts will work well. Suits FEMALE alto vocal range - Key 'C to Db"	WP 7118	Listen to MP3 This is a Big Band recording vibes are playing vocal line	Vocal range Highest trumpet note
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL Level 3+ INSTRUMENTAL	Instrumental arrangement with saxes opening the first chorus with this "Basie" style groove. Majestic 8 bar brass choir leads into a tenor sax solo. Some solid ensemble work to finish this groovy chart.	WP 7124	Listen to MP3 This is a Big Band recording	Highest trumpet note
O HOLY NIGHT Level 3+ VOCAL	Vocal chart with optional instrumental solos. This version starts with a traditional approach from the vocalist with the band playing a bluesy 12/8 feel - building into a fast 3/4 jazz feel. This chart really cooks with plenty of punch from the band. Ed Wilson is playing the vocal line on trombone - this is a good example of how the optional instrumental solo parts can work if you don't have a vocalist. Range wise, tenor or alto sax will suit best if you don't have a vocalist. Suits FEMALE alto vocal range - Key 'G'	WP 7125	Listen to MP3 This is a Big Band recording vibes are playing vocal line	Vocal range Highest trumpet note
SILENT NIGHT Level 3+ INSTRUMENTAL	Instrumental arrangement written with a swinging 3/4 feel. An ad lib trumpet solo leads into a nice swinging chorus from the saxes. There are some nice substitute chords throughout.	WP 7126	Listen to MP3	Highest trumpet note
SLEIGH RIDE Level 3+ VOCAL	Vocal chart with optional instrumental solos. Written with an easy "2" beat feel going into a shout chorus which really cooks. Great tune, great lyrics. Any of the solo instrumental parts will suit this chart, if you don't have a vocalist. Suits FEMALE alto vocal range - Key 'C'	WP 7116	Listen to MP3 This is a Big Band recording vibes are playing vocal line	Vocal range Highest trumpet note
ODE TO JOY (SONG OF JOY) Level 3+ INSTRUMENTAL	Instrumental arrangement with an optional vocal line - it will work without vocalists. Suits FEMALE alto vocal range, or some MALE vocal range. If played as an instrumental, this arrangement works best with trombone, alto or tenor sax solo lead. Written with a driving, funky 12/8 feel ( with key changes" Bb to C to D" )	WP 7119	Listen to MP3 This is a Big Band recording	Vocal range Highest trumpet note
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS Level 3 INSTRUMENTAL	Instrumental arrangement written with a jazz/rock feel. This is a bright opener for your Christmas concert with the band singing as the curtain opens. The chart then goes into a high energy rock throughout. There is an alto sax and guitar solo. There are several key changes - C, D, Eb, E.	WP 7105	Listen to MP3 This is a Big Band recording	Highest trumpet note
WINTER WONDERLAND Level 3+ VOCAL	Vocal chart with optional instrumental solos. Written in swing, shuffle feel - this is a real toe tapper with many twists and turns culminating in a key change right at the end. There are lots of interesting things happening throughout the whole chart. Great fun to sing! If playing as an instrumental, the alto or tenor sax 8va would work best. Suits FEMALE alto vocal range - Key 'Bb to B'.	WP 7115	Listen to MP3 This is a Big Band recording vibes are playing vocal line	Vocal range Highest trumpet note

Chart

Description

Cat. No.

Listen

RANGE

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU

Level 3

VOCAL CHART

Vocal chart with optional instrumental solos.
After a rubato introduction, this song makes you feel like dancing as this infectious swing shuffle feel drives along. Plenty of punchy lines for the front line. This is one Christmas song that can be played anytime throughout the year. It is a must for your library. If playing as an instrumental, the alto or tenor sax 8va would work best. Suits FEMALE alto vocal range - Key 'G'

WP
7102

Listen to MP3

This is a Big Band recording

vibes are
playing
vocal
line

Vocal range

G below stave

Highest trumpet
note

AWAY IN A MANGER

Level 3+

INSTRUMENTAL
(with optional vocal solo)

Instrumental chart with an optional vocal solo within - alternatively a guitar or piano solo. The chart opens with two sax choruses understating the melody in a typical jazzy way. There is a lot of character in this chart by way of articulation and interpretation. Nice effect with the trumpets in harmon mutes over open trombones.

WP
7120

Listen to MP3

This is a Big Band recording

Highest trumpet
note

GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN

Level 3

INSTRUMENTAL

Instrumental arrangement written with a jazz groove style. A swinging "Basie" groove featuring piano and trombone solos.

WP
7106

Listen to MP3

This is a Big Band recording

Highest trumpet
note

HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING

Level 3+

INSTRUMENTAL

Instrumental arrangement written with a funky, rock feel. A bass end riff underpins this majestic brass sound. Optional written tenor sax solo.

WP
7121

Listen to MP3

This is a Big Band recording

Highest Trumpet
note
b flat above stave

IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR

Level 3

VOCAL

Vocal chart with optional instrumental solos.
This is a typical jazz big band treatment of a beautiful Christmas song. It features many substitue chords, a sax soli, trombone solo and a shout chorus from the full band. It really grooves along. If playing as an instrumental, the alto or tenor sax 8va would work best.
Suits FEMALE alto vocal range - Key 'F'.

WP
7101

Listen to MP3

This is a Big Band recording

vibes are
playing
vocal
line

Vocal range

Highest trumpet
note

JINGLE BELLS

Level 3+

INSTRUMENTAL

Instrumental arrangement written with a swing shuffle feel. Featuring solos for alto sax and trombone - finishing on a big a band shout chorus.

WP
7122

Listen to MP3

This is a Big Band recording

Highest trumpet
note

JOY TO THE WORLD

Level 3+

INSTRUMENTAL

Instrumental arrangement written with a raging 3/4 swing feel. Good punchy figures from the brass section. A way out alto sax solo with a lot of tension in the backing.

WP
7123

Listen to MP3

This is a Big Band recording

Highest trumpet
note

LET IT SNOW,
LET IT SNOW,
LET IT SNOW

Level 3+

VOCAL

Vocal chart with optional instrumental solos.
An up tempo swing chart, but can be taken slower and will work just as well. A lot of free flowing lines from the saxes, complimented with punchy brass. Short solo for trombone & piano. If played as an instrumental solo, all of the solo parts will work well.
Suits FEMALE alto vocal range - Key 'C to Db"

WP
7118

Listen to MP3

This is a Big Band recording

vibes are
playing
vocal
line

Vocal range

G below stave

Highest trumpet
note
C sharp above stave

O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

Level 3+

INSTRUMENTAL

Instrumental arrangement with saxes opening the first chorus with this "Basie" style groove. Majestic 8 bar brass choir leads into a tenor sax solo. Some solid ensemble work to finish this groovy chart.

WP
7124

Listen to MP3

This is a Big Band recording

Highest trumpet
note
bflat above stave

O HOLY NIGHT

Level 3+

VOCAL

Vocal chart with optional instrumental solos.
This version starts with a traditional approach from the vocalist with the band playing a bluesy 12/8 feel - building into a fast 3/4 jazz feel. This chart really cooks with plenty of punch from the band. Ed Wilson is playing the vocal line on trombone - this is a good example of how the optional instrumental solo parts can work if you don't have a vocalist. Range wise, tenor or alto sax will suit best if you don't have a vocalist.
Suits FEMALE alto vocal range - Key 'G'

WP
7125

Listen to MP3

This is a Big Band recording

vibes are
playing
vocal
line

Vocal range

G below stave

Highest trumpet
note

SILENT NIGHT

Level 3+

INSTRUMENTAL

Instrumental arrangement written with a swinging 3/4 feel. An ad lib trumpet solo leads into a nice swinging chorus from the saxes. There are some nice substitute chords throughout.

WP
7126

Listen to MP3

Highest trumpet
note
b flat above stave

SLEIGH RIDE

Level 3+

VOCAL

Vocal chart with optional instrumental solos.
Written with an easy "2" beat feel going into a shout chorus which really cooks. Great tune, great lyrics. Any of the solo instrumental parts will suit this chart, if you don't have a vocalist.
Suits FEMALE alto vocal range - Key 'C'

WP
7116

Listen to MP3

This is a Big Band recording

vibes are
playing
vocal
line

Vocal range

G below stave

Highest trumpet
note

ODE TO JOY
(SONG OF JOY)

Level 3+

INSTRUMENTAL

Instrumental arrangement with an optional vocal line - it will work without vocalists. Suits FEMALE alto vocal range, or some MALE vocal range. If played as an instrumental, this arrangement works best with trombone, alto or tenor sax solo lead. Written with a driving, funky 12/8 feel ( with key changes" Bb to C to D" )

WP
7119

Listen
to MP3

This is a Big Band recording

Vocal range

Highest trumpet
note

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

Level 3

INSTRUMENTAL

Instrumental arrangement written with a jazz/rock feel. This is a bright opener for your Christmas concert with the band singing as the curtain opens. The chart then goes into a high energy rock throughout. There is an alto sax and guitar solo. There are several key changes - C, D, Eb, E.

WP
7105

Listen to MP3

This is a Big Band recording

Highest trumpet
note

WINTER WONDERLAND

Level 3+

VOCAL

Vocal chart with optional instrumental solos.
Written in swing, shuffle feel - this is a real toe tapper with many twists and turns culminating in a key change right at the end. There are lots of interesting things happening throughout the whole chart. Great fun to sing!
If playing as an instrumental, the alto or tenor sax 8va would work best.
Suits FEMALE alto vocal range - Key 'Bb to B'.

WP
7115

Listen to MP3

This is a Big Band recording

vibes are
playing
vocal
line

Vocal range

A below stave

Highest trumpet
note

Instrumentation One copy of each part

Instrumentation
One copy of each part