Stars and Stripes for Christmas John Philip Sousa / Arr. Robert E. Foster

Jingle Bells; Hallelujah Chorus; We Wish You A Merry Christmas and Angels We Have Heard On High are intertwined with The Stars And Stripes Forever in such an ingenious way, every time the melody changes you have to laugh! We think even John Philip Sousa himself would have enjoyed this, and we guarantee that you and

What happens when Santa's sleigh collides with Sousa's band in full regalia? Stars and Stripes for Christmas just might be the answer. Some of the best-known tunes associated with the Christmas season (from Jingle Bells to the Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah) are introduced into The Stars and Stipes Forever with predictably lively and often amusing results. This may be the ultimate Christmas novelty number and is sure to enliven the next Christmas program of a good band with a hip sense of humor. Duration: 3'20 Keys: Eb, Ab Ranges: Trumpet High A; Horn F; Trombone High F