Eighth Note Publications

This arrangement, for 6 clarinets, was taken from a collection of short pieces for five voices. It was written in the early 1600s for Christmas time but is well suited for performances at any time of...

Joy to the World fue compuesto originalmente por Lowell Mason con música de El Mesías de Händel y se ha convertido en el villancico navideño más publicado en Norteamérica. Dado que Mason utilizó la mú...

Wassailing songs are among the most popular of the secular holiday songs of Christmas. The tradition of 'wassailing' refers to townsfolk going door to door, singing and drinking to the health of those...

This traditional folk song from Catalonia (a region in Spain) has been regularly sung during the Christmas season all over the world. There are also numerous instrumental versions, including notable o...

Santa's Sleigh Ride' is a creative arrangement of 'Up on the Housetop' as it would be heard in various cultures from around the world. The original melody has been mixed with traditional songs or has...

This peaceful Austrian carol is beautiful in its simplicity and elegance. The melody is found in all voices. Often performed by choirs, this is a favorite with audiences all over the world. Besides a...

For many reasons, Christmas means joy. This tune, 'Ding Dong Merrily on High,' is a wonderful musical snapshot of the whole season. In this arrangement, we hear church bells chiming, voices uniting an...

Deck the Hall is a traditional Christmas and New Years' carol. This arrangement features call and response between a few instruments and the remainder of the band allowing lots of players to have shor...

Have you ever wondered how Santa can get around everyone's house without making a sound? This arrangement of Up on the Housetop is a musical depiction of what it would sound like if Santa was caught s...

The Holly and the Ivy is a traditional English Christmas carol. Holly and ivy have been important as English Christmas decorations for church use since at least the fifteenth century. This piece is fl...

This is an English carol dating from the 16th century. Colorful orchestrations and use of percussion add a terrific effect to this slightly lesser known holiday song. Very effective and memorable!

Carol of the Bells is a based on the Ukrainian chant Shchedryk. This version of a holiday classic features both the winds in various roles and the percussion in an extended mallets trio section, where...

The Great Jingle Bell Chase conjures images of Santa Claus running behind on Christmas Eve and desperately trying to deliver all the presents before the sun comes up! The Great Jingle Bell Chase is a...

Away in a Manger is a beautiful nineteenth century English carol. This warm setting will delight audiences with its familiar melody with a modern twist. The melody is featured in the flute, alto sax,...

Pat-a-Pan is a very rustic Christmas piece that is set in a round beginning with two clarinets and adding a solo flute and trumpet. The percussive 'drone' parts add a distinct colour to this piece. Th...

There are many versions of the text and music for this famous Christmas carol. The music was found in the collection Christmas Carols New and Old by Bramley and Stainer in 1878. All parts get a chance...

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is a famous and popular Christmas carol. This arrangement is presented in two very different ways. One section is a slow and mysterious with a steady ostinato and melody i...

For many reasons, Christmas means joy! 'Ding Dong Merrily on High' is a wonderful musical snapshot of the whole season. In this arrangement, we hear church bells chiming, voices uniting, and see peopl...

Just a short introduction and the gorgeous natural flow begins, unfolding the familiar carol. Twice more it is repeated in chorale form, ending with a majesty of style which this melody deserves. Perc...

Holiday Fanfare for brass ensemble is a spirited celebration of the season. Featuring every instrument of the brass section, this triumphant opener highlights several familiar melodies. Playable by mu...

This peaceful Austrian carol is beautiful in its simplicity and elegance. Melody is found in all voices. Often performed by choirs, this is a favorite with audiences all over the world. Besides a grea...

Carol of the Bells is a based on the Ukrainian chant Shchedryk. This version of a holiday classic features all players in various roles and the percussion in an extended mallets trio section, where al...

The Great Jingle Bell Chase conjures images of Santa Claus running behind on Christmas Eve and desperately trying to deliver all the presents before the sun comes up on Christmas morning! After a harr...

Joy to the World is a glorious Christmas carol, written in 1719 by Isaac Watts with music by George Frideric Handel. This joyous carol fits well for a brass ensemble with optional percussion. The arra...

This arrangement features the classic carol in a variety of styles and ways no one will expect. The piece begins with a mysterious chorale setting of the carol in a minor key, transitioning to an ener...