The Sounding Joy (La Son de la Joie)
22 September 2018
The 2018 edition of the Canada and Bermuda Territory’s Christmas compilation, featuring performers from around the Territory. Read more
Tag Archives: Christmas
Christmas Collection
19 September 2018
Christmas Collection is a newly revised carol book with original, additional, and rearranged carols from New Christmas Praise as well as ten extended pieces. This recording features some of the available carols, performed by the International Staff Band and Black Dyke Band. Read more
American Band Journal 79 - Christmas 2017
5 October 2017
The American Band Journal’s annual Christmas issue features works by Stephen Bulla, Ruben Schmidt, William Himes, and Eric R. Dina. Read more
Lullaby of Love - A Christmas Song
3 October 2017
A gentle Christmas lullaby composed by David Catherwood with new words by William Hastings. This version may be sung in unison and has an optional second part. The song is also available in an SATB version. Read more
Music with a Message for Christmas Day
6 December 2016
On Christmas Day, the BBC Radio show Sounds of Brass, hosted by Phillip Hunt, will feature “Music with a Message” from the International Staff Band (Bandmaster Dr. Stephen Cobb). The program will include items from the ISB’s latest Christmas recording, Celebrate the Season! and will also feature a personal message for the listeners from the Staff Bandmaster. Read more
Christmas Humbug
1 December 2016
Looking for something different and quirky this Christmas? Look no further. A medley of well-known carols from the festive period, but not as expected. This piece takes a musical journey through different styles of music with clever bits of carols thrown in for good measure. Read more
Yo! Christmas Tree
16 November 2016
Swing your way into Christmas with this big band style arrangement of the well-loved Christmas carol “O Christmas Tree”. Read more
The Cradle
16 November 2016
A simple new setting of the German traditional carol Ein kindlein in Der Weigen, commonly associated with the English words “We gather ’round the manger bed”. Read more
The Sleigh Race
11 October 2016
Every year, bands search for something new and different for their Christmas concerts. In this comedy item, originally composed for piano duet, the feeling of Christmas is ever-present. The playful melody is passed around the band, including a percussion solo. Read more
Christmas Lullaby
11 October 2016
Based on the French Christmas carol, Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance?, this moving arrangement by Lynda Nicholson allows a band to show off their soft and lyrical playing. Read more