Mannheim Steamroller - Fresh Aire I

Adapted from the Mannheim Steamroller CD A Fresh Aire Christmas this is actually two publications in one! First is a glorious fanfare in the High Renaissance tradition of antiphonal brass choirs echoing one another. Nextis a contemporary ?Mannheim? treatment of the familiar carol complete with a rock groove combining rhythmic and harmonic surprises. Performed individually or as a set this is a terrific and unique addition to theholiday repertoire for concert bands.

Grade 3-4 Based on the unique and striking arrangements by Chip Davis and recorded by Mannheim Steamroller here is an outstanding holiday medley that includes Deck the Hall; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Good King Wenceslas; Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming and Stille Nacht.

The creative spirit of Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller have a long tradition of unique holiday settings. This string adaptation from A Fresh Aire Christmas uses a variety of textures countermelodies and approachablestring techniques tobuild emotional intensity throughout this impressive program number. (Grade 3-4)

(O Come O Come Emmanuel)-This simple plaintive carol is yet another memorable moment from Mannheim Steamroller's A Fresh Aire Christmas. Robert Longfield's adaptation for band provides a beautiful and tender setting for any holiday concert.

The second Christmas songbook from Mannheim Steamroller. Piano solo arrangements of 11 songs: Greensleeves £ The Little Drummer Boy £ O Holy Night £ Traditions of Christmas.

12 pieces from Christmas and A Fresh Aire Christmas for instrumentalists. Books includes piano accompaniment.

16th Century Traditional English Carol-Mannheim Steamroller has a long tradition of unique and creative holiday settings. This adaptation for band from A Fresh Aire Christmas starts out calmly with woodwinds and a flugelhorn solo then uses a variety of textures and counterlines to build intensity throughout culminating in a powerful full ensemble statement. A terrific choice for any holiday concert.