On 1 December 2018, the National Capital Band (Bandmaster Dr. Steve Kellner) was at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia, for Joyful & Triumphant, a Christmas concert and carol sing-a-long.
Tag: Christmas
Away In a Manger (Cornet Solo)
James Allen has crafted a beautiful and simple cornet solo that blends together two familiar tunes associated with the much-loved Christmas carol.
Thanks for Giving Concert 2018
The Salvation Army’s National Capital Area Command held its second annual “Thanks for Giving” concert on Sunday, 11 November 2018, at the Rachel Schlesinger Hall on the campus of Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia. This seasonal concert has three themes: honoring military service and sacrifice (Veterans Day), giving thanks (Thanksgiving), and the kickoff of the Christmas season. The concert featured the National Capital Band (Bandmaster Dr. Steve Kellner) and noted gospel singer Anthony Brown and his ensemble, group therAPy.
American Band Journal 81
The popular series for smaller bands continues with its 2018 Christmas edition. Items by Himes, Gates, Davis, and Woodland.
Salmos, Himnos & Canciones Espirituales 10
Evangelio y unísono contemporáneo y arreglos de dos partes para voces de todas las edades. Versión en español descargable en PDF. Gospel and Contemporary unison and two-part arrangements for voices of all ages. Spanish language downloadable PDF version. Also available in English.
Christmas Progressions
Five festive pieces, flexibly arranged for advanced junior band. The Twelve Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland, O Holy Night (euphonium solo), Fantasia on Adeste Fideles, Jazz to the World.
Infant Holy
From the pen of Andi Cook comes this stunning concert setting of the traditional Polish carol.
Flügelhorn Solo – In the Bleak Midwinter
This beautiful flügelhorn solo is a welcome addition to any Christmas concert program. With sympathetic scoring throughout, this piece is not technically demanding for either the band or the soloist, but relies on lyrical playing.
Yuletide Rhapsody
Yuletide Rhapsody is a journey through some festive favorites, put together as you’ve never heard them before. Featuring all sections of the band in a variety of different styles, the work also throws in a few surprises to keep audiences on their toes.
A Spanish Christmas
Add something different to your festive programs this year with this light-hearted work featuring well-known carols with a Spanish flavor.