Fanfare and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (2006) | Mannheim Steamroller Edition - (arr. Chip Davis (1947), ad. Robert Longfield (1947))
Christmas Vacation (1989/2016) - Patrick Roszell (1976)
A Christmas Festival (1950) - Leroy Anderson (1908-1975)
Carol of the Bells (1914/2009) | Mannheim Steamroller Edition - Mykola Leontovych (1877-1921) (arr. Chip Davis (1947) and ad. Robert Longfield (1947)
Sleigh Ride (1948) - Leroy Anderson (1908-1975)
Fanfare and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (2006)
"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. Next is a contemporary Mannheim treatment of the familiar carol, complete with a rock groove combining rhythmic and harmonic surprises." - Program Note from publisher
Christmas Vacation (1989/2016)
"Since its release in 1989, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation has become a modern cult classic at Christmas. Re-create those hilarious memories musically with this delightful arrangement of the charismatic theme song. Join Clark and the rest of the Griswold family in celebrating the holiday season with humor and good cheer. Words and music by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil." - Program Note from publisher
A Christmas Festival (1950)
"A Christmas Festival, composed in 1950, is a concert overture built upon traditional Christmas songs. Originally recorded by the Boston Pops, it is the Christmas medley that sets the standard for all others. Anderson has encompassed the joy, celebration, and solemnity of Christmas in his arrangements of Joy To The World • Deck the Halls • God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen • Good King Wenceslas • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing • The First Noel • Silent Night • Jingle Bells and O Come, All Ye Faithful." - Program Note from Walnut Creek (Calif.) Concert Band concert program, 1 December 2015
Carol of the Bells (1914/2009)
"Putting their unique and distinctive stamp on a holiday classic, here is the Mannheim Steamroller version of Carol of the Bells. This setting features a driving rhythmic pulse, a short trumpet solo, and a creative orchestration." - Program Note from publisher
Sleigh Ride (1948)
"Sleigh Ride is a light orchestra standard whose music was composed by Leroy Anderson. The composer had formed the original idea for the piece during a heat wave in July 1946, and he finished the work in February 1948. The original recordings were instrumental versions. The lyrics, about riding in a sleigh and other fun wintertime activities, were written by Mitchell Parish in 1950. The orchestral version was first recorded in 1949 by Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Orchestra. A selection of the artists who have recorded it include Herb Alpert, The Andrews Sisters, The Carpenters, Bing Crosby, The Boston Pops Orchestra, Ella Fitzgerald, the amazing Debbie Gibson, The Muppets, and Andy Williams."
- Program Note from Wikipedia
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