Christmas Small Concert Band

"Ein Wintertraum" based on the well-known melody of
"In the bleak midwinter" by Gustav Holst.

Editing: Erwin Jahreis
German lyrics: Kati Schubert

Key: E-flat major, F-major and A-flat major
Grade: 3-4

Performance opportunities:
- Small Concert Band
- Small Concert Band with vocal duet
- Small Concert Band with mixed choir
- Mixed choir with piano accompaniment

Glühwein-Galopp (Small Concert Band)

A cheerful, musical carousel ride through the christmas season

Get on and off - next stop: Christmas!
Music: Sebastian Tuschla-Hoffmann
Editing: Herbert Ferstl
Grade: 2,5-3

Joy the the world,
Fröhliche Weihnacht überall,
Kling Glöckchen,
Deck the hall,
Hark the herald angels sing,
Alle Jahre wieder

in an amusing and varied mix that is repeated over and over again
provides surprises.

Vom Himmel hoch... Medley

Compilation and Arrangement: Hermann Schröder

Potpourri for Small Concert Band
(Vocals or mixed choir optionally available)

Content:
Vom Himmel hoch
Macht hoch die Tür
In dulci jubilo
Tochter Zion
Adeste Fidelis
Den die Hirten lobeten sehre

Grade: 2-3

Zünd heut eine Kerze an

With the familiar melody:
Just a closer walk with thee

This title brings both festive mood
as well as momentum in every christmas concert.

Edition for Small Concert Band (optional with solo singing)
(can also be performed with a mixed choir)

Arrangement: Erwin Jahreis
Lyrics: Kati Schubert
Key: B-flat-major on C-major
Grade: 3

Voices for mixed choir are also available for this edition.

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. 

Small concert 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 small concert 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 Small Concert Band 
with vocals (optional, in English) 
 

Edition for Small Concert Band

This beautiful,
melodic chorale was composed by Sebastian Tuschla-Hoffmann.

Difficulty: 3
Key: A-flat Major

The composer was inspired by the beauty and
charm of the church at the San Marco Monastery during a visit to Florence.

Es ist wieder Weihnachtszeit

To the well-known melody of "The First Noël".

A beautiful title for the Christmas concert.

Solo for vocals / instrument in b or eb
with a sensitive concert band accompaniment
(also performable with mixed choir)

Arrangement: Erwin Jahreis
German lyrics: Kati Schubert
Key: B flat major on C major
Grade: 3