Jazz Ensemble Holiday Sheet Music

Teachers consistently return to You Better Sleigh! by JaRod Hall, a Grade 3 chart that has become a standard in holiday programming. You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch arranged by Albert Hague offers an easy entry point for newer groups, while Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson and Feliz Navidad by Victor López round out the most widely adopted titles in the collection. These pieces share a common strength: they sound polished on stage without requiring advanced ensemble maturity.

Al Kiger's O Tannenbaum was added in late 2024 as the newest conductor score and parts in the holiday jazz catalog.

Dave Wolpe has been arranging since 1965 and brings credentials from decades of work with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and other major ensembles. He co-arranged the platinum CD In the Christmas Mood, and his arrangements for this collection reflect that deep experience with big band voicing and orchestration. His How High the Moon arrangement is a popular choice for groups looking to add jazz standards to their holiday programming.

Gordon Goodwin began composing full arrangements at age 13, and his preternatural talent for orchestration translated into television and film work that earned him Emmy recognition. His Santa Baby arrangement showcases the sophisticated harmonic sensibility that has made his work sought after by professional and student ensembles alike. The Gordon Goodwin Series within this collection offers teachers a curated line of his holiday charts in one place.