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Christmas Island composed by Lyle Moraine. Arranged by Paul Murtha. For Jazz Ensemble (Score & Parts). Young Jazz (Jazz Ensemble). Grade 3. Published by Hal Leonard.
Composed in the '40s and originally recorded by the Andrew Sisters, Christmas Island has been recorded countless times since then, notably by Ella Fitzgerald and also by Leon Redbone (used in the movie Elf). Paul Murtha's version is set in a medium swing style with great-sounding voicings for young ensembles.
Instrumentation:
CONDUCTOR SCORE (FULL SCORE) 12 pages
ALTO SAX 1 2 pages
ALTO SAX 2 2 pages
TENOR SAX 1 2 pages
TENOR SAX 2 2 pages
BARITONE SAX 2 pages
TRUMPET 1 2 pages
TRUMPET 2 2 pages
TRUMPET 3 2 pages
TRUMPET 4 2 pages
TROMBONE 1 2 pages
TROMBONE 2 2 pages
TROMBONE 3 2 pages
TROMBONE 4 2 pages
AUX PERCUSSION 1 page
DRUMS 2 pages
PIANO 2 pages
GUITAR 2 pages
BASS 2 pages