Christmas Big Band Individual Titles

Weihnachten steht vor der Tür - this phrase isn’t just an
idiomatic expression about the approaching Advent season, but also a
well-known, lively Christmas song.
The song originally comes from the Czech Republic and
became a real catchy tune back in the GDR. 

Big band with vocals (optional)

Arrangement: Erwin Jahreis
Key: E-flat Major
Level: 2-3

One of the world’s most famous Irish ballads
in a new arrangement by Erwin Jahreis for Big band. 

With its melancholic melody, based on the Irish classic “Londonderry Air,”
and its heartfelt and moving lyrics, which speak of farewell, longing, and hope,
this timeless and beautiful song is particularly suited to the contemplative Christmas season. 

Music and lyrics: Traditional
Arrangement: Erwin Jahreis 

Key: B-flat Major 
Level: 2-3
Duration: 4 min. 11 sec. 

Edition for Big Band 
with vocals (optional, in English) 
 

The new Erwin Jahreis arrangement of the
well-known “Winter Wonderland” brings
a breath of fresh air to your Christmas concert!

With sonorous elegance and light Latin
rhythms, this classic is transformed
into a swinging snowstorm...

Key: E-flat and F major
Big band (with vocals, English)
Grade: 3-4

Can also be performed with a mixed Choir.

Christmas is the festival of great emotions.
It's full of love, happiness and joy - but also full of hopes and longings.
“Wunder der Weihnachtszeit” is for all those who believe in the magical
Magic of Christmas.

Arrangement: Erwin Jahreis
Key: B flat major
Level: 3

Edition for Big Band with vocals (optional)

Christmas for a night - Matze Brietz

Christmas is the festival of great emotions.
It's full of love, happiness and joy - but also full of hopes and longings.
"Christmas for a night" is for everyone who thinks of this magical magic
believe in christmas

Arrangement: Erwin Jahreis
Key: B flat major
Grade: 3

Ein Wintertraum (A Winter Dream)

The modern version of the famous title by Gustav Holst:
"In the bleak midwinter"
Sensitively interpreted by Uli Scherbel

Arrangement: Erwin Jahreis
Lyrics: Kati Schubert
Grade: 3

Es ist wieder Weihnachtszeit

Based on the well-known melody of “The First Noël”

A beautiful piece for your Christmas concert.

As a solo piece for voice / B-flat instrument or E-flat instrument
with a sensitive big band accompaniment.
(Can also be performed with a mixed choir)

Arrangement: Erwin Jahreis
German lyrics: Kati Schubert
Key: B-flat major to C major
Difficulty: 3

Mary's Boychild (Marys Boy Child) - Boney M.

Music and lyric: Jester Hairston
Editing: Hugo Burgert
Key: F major
Grade: 3

Merry christmas everyone - Shakin' Stevens

Key: A flat major and B flat major
Style: Happy Beat
Grade: 3-4
Editing: Erwin Jahreis