(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays (arr. John Wasson): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Perry Como / Arranged by John Wasson
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00445303
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Few holiday songs have the staying power and popularity of this familiar tune, known primarily from the recordings by Perry Como in the 1950s, but also the Carpenters in 1984. Here is a lush and easy-flowing bossa nova setting sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Solos are included for alto sax and flugelhorn.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00445303
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About the Artist: Perry Como
Perry Como rose to prominence in the 1950s as one of America's most recognizable vocalists, bringing warmth and accessibility to popular music during an era of rapid cultural change. His smooth baritone and understated delivery made him a fixture on radio, television, and film, and his 1954 recording of "(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays" became the definitive version of this holiday standard, securing its place in the American songbook.
Why we love this
Wasson's arrangement captures the elegance of Como's original while giving your ensemble a chance to swing. The Grade 3 difficulty level keeps it accessible without sacrificing sophistication, and featuring alto sax and flugelhorn solos gives your section leaders moments to shine during the holiday concert.
What to expect
The bossa nova setting wraps this familiar melody in warm, sophisticated harmony. It's nostalgic without feeling quaint, combining the glamour of 1950s jazz with a song that audiences instantly recognize and embrace.
Who it's for
Holiday concerts need arrangements that balance tradition with musicianship, and this score delivers both. Jazz ensembles at the intermediate level will find it approachable while still offering enough textural interest to engage the full band.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the front-line melody against the accompanying voices carefully; the bossa nova groove depends on hearing both the soloist and the comping figures underneath.
- Encourage your alto and flugelhorn soloists to phrase conversationally rather than mechanically, drawing from the vocal quality of Como's original performances.
- Lock the rhythm section (bass and drums) into a relaxed, swaying pocket; rushing the bossa nova beat will destroy the lush, easy-flowing character the arrangement calls for.
How to use it
Place this early in your holiday concert to establish an elegant, swinging tone that separates your program from typical treacly seasonal fare. It pairs well with both straight-ahead jazz standards and contemporary holiday pieces, and works equally well as an opener or a refreshing change of pace mid-concert.
Skills your students will build
- Bossa nova rhythmic interpretation and pocket playing
- Solo improvisation over jazz harmonic changes
- Balancing melody against background comping figures
- Ensemble phrasing and dynamic control in lush voicings