Band Music for Evangelism
Edited by Dr. Dorothy Gates
PrefaceWe are once again pleased to release the next edition of the Christmas American Band Journal. The Christmas season is a special time for us to tell the wonderful story of Jess and this music will certainly help convey our message and ring you into the true spirit of Christmas. This year we are pleased to add four pieces to the American Band Journal. Ruben Schmidt brings to life "O, Come Little Children" with a fun new arrangement that will add variety to any concert program. Steve Kellner is making his ABJ debut with "Joyful, Joyful" that would make an excellent concert opener during the Christmas season and beyond. Also making his ABJ debut, Philip Rayment offers up "Advent Hymn" which is a beautiful arrangement of "O Come Immanuel". This will quickly become a staple of brass band Christmas music for years to come. Rounding out our journal is William Himes with a wonderful new arrangement of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" We are very pleased with the standard of music presented and we're sure that these pieces will enhance your music ministry during the Christmas season.
Derek W. Lance
Territorial Music Secretary
| # | Genre | Title | Composer/arranger | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356 | Song Arrangement | Joyful, Joyful | Ludwig Van Beethoven, arr. Steve Kellner | Score |
| 357 | Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas | Hugh Martin, arr. William Himes (ASCAP) | Score | |
| 358 | Advent Hymn | Traditional, arr. Philip Rayment | Score | |
| 359 | Carol Arrangement | O Come, Little Children | Johann A. P. Schulz, arr. Ruben Schmidt | Score |
