Christmas and Holiday Jazz Ensemble Charts

This traditional Christmas carol begins with the familiar melody set to jazz harmonies in a chorale style before moving into a medium-tempo jazz waltz. Students will have the opportunity to study standard

This tune is a fresh new twist on the classic carol Good King Wenceslas. It's not only a great way to start teaching swing style, the four-bar solo section over easy changes also provides a

This rendition of a much-loved holiday classic starts with a well-balanced chorale and then throws the band into a sizzling Latin groove! This fresh take sounds sophisticated but is accessible to young

Here's something unique and clever for holiday concerts! This very catchy treatment of the traditional Hanukkah song is all done up here with a Bo Diddley groove. Very accessible to young jazz bands, with

After opening with an easy written solo for piano on O Christmas Tree, the winds enter in a new key with an elegant statement of the melody. The tempo gets kicked up into swing tempo for a clever

Even the youngest jazz bands need to perform on holiday concerts, and this rock version of Deck the Halls, easily recognized by all, fits the requirement perfectly. Quite playable with very little

Here's a very straightforward setting at around 120 bpm for younger jazz bands that will be a favorite with audiences and parents. With limited ranges and rhythms for the horns and extremely playable rhythm

A not so silent night? You bet! This half-time swing/funk arrangement takes Silent Night and gives the familiar tune a funky twist. With its infectious groove, killer harmonies, and dynamic twists

The youngest jazz bands can celebrate the holidays with this easy, driving rock version of Jingle Bells that features some exciting twists. With easy rhythm section parts and extremely

This driving rock version of Up on the Housetop is full of interesting surprises and perfect for young jazz bands or experienced ensembles. After establishing the funky rock groove, there's a duet

Here's an easy-to-play jazz waltz chart that's a medley of two familiar holiday songs: The Holly and the Ivy and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The tempo is around 128 bpm, the trumpet 1

Here's a beautiful setting of one of the most recognizable Christmas songs. A written solo is shown in all parts, allowing one or several players to be featured. It's very easy to prepare, and

Young jazzers will enjoy this funky version of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas! Written solos are included, but since the solo section uses only two chords, this is a great way to get some improvisation

This hard-swinging, Basie-style arrangement of the holiday favorite features a hip "horns alone" section, solos on approachable chord changes with solo sheets for each instrument, a fun saxophone/trombone

It's holiday mash-up time! This is a clever combination of the traditional carol with sultry Brazilian jazz a la Stan Getz. Two transcribed solos are provided for tenor sax and trumpet (or flugelhorn)

This extremely popular, contemporary Christmas standard has been set here for developing jazz ensembles as a beautiful rock ballad to be played around 98 bpm. The opening melody is written to feature a

Although written for the Charlie Brown TV Christmas special in 1965, Christmas Time Is Here has gone on to become a popular modern day holiday standard. Here's a beautiful setting by Mark Taylor

The traditional Christmas carol receives a true jazz setting here as a contemporary jazz waltz. Swinging along at around 200 bpm, it displays your jazz band's talents with tutti and soli sections as well as

Tchaikovsky's holiday classic is made very accessible here for young jazz bands. Success is guaranteed with this wonderful swing chart played around 148 bpm. The features include a written

This Christmas favorite is an ideal chart for young groups and includes a written solo for piano. Featuring optional scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart and optional flute,

Here's an ideal holiday chart that will sound great and be easy to rehearse. Start with a holiday classic played around 92 bpm in a light rock groove, add written melody solos, plus easy ranges,

You'll want to play this superb holiday medley featuring Joy to the World; Silent Night; Deck the Halls and Greensleeves for sure! This chart can be performed with each tune

Here's an easy-to-play jazz waltz for the holidays with everything written out including a brief alto sax solo. The tempo is around 150 bpm, plus it has very accessible brass ranges and

Ride on with this classic Leroy Anderson holiday tune scored for young jazz band accessibility. The style is a happy swing that will have your holiday concert audiences tapping toes and snapping