Holiday Music for Flutes

Holiday Music for Flutes

If you’re looking for Christmas flute music, I’ve got a whole pageful of holiday titles for you to consider! For Flute and Piano, there’s a variety of arrangements in my “Christmas Jubilation” book, including the jazzy “A Cool Silent Night,” and a lively tarantella, “The Angel Gabriel Danced.” If you don’t have an accompanist, no problem! “The Christmas Flutist” contains 20 short solos for flute alone. For 2 flutists, “Christmas Joy,” is available from Shawnee Press. And there’s much more, for 4 players all the way up to flute choirs. Go to the “Holiday” page, browse around, and make your holiday concerts sparkle with a little Nish Music.

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The Nutcracker (In 5 Minutes) for Flute Choir

The Nutcracker (In 5 Minutes) for Flute Choir

Using themes from the entire ballet rather than just the Suite, I was hoping to give this work a fresher sound. You know you've heard some of the tunes, but maybe you didn't realize it was from "The Nutcracker."
White Christmas

White Christmas

From a stormy, chromatic beginning, this arrangement settles into a luscious legato setting of the famous chorus. Then another brief breath of storm, followed by a bouncy, jazzy section that's about as "big band" as a flute choir can get.
Three Nutcracker Suite Dances

Three “Nutcracker Suite” Dances

Transcriptions of the “Danse des Mirlitons,” “Marche” and “Trepak,” perfect for holiday programming.
The Sleigh Ride

The Sleigh Ride

It’s a “Sleigh Ride” but not the Leroy Anderson one. It’s also by Mozart, but not by Wolfgang Amadeus. It is a charming piece by Mozart’s father, Leopold, composed in 1755 as part of his Divertimento in F for orchestra.
Sacred Flutist

The Sacred Flutist

This is the companion volume to "The Christmas Flutist," featuring 24 sacred pieces appropriate for the rest of the church year.
Pat-a-Carol

Pat-a-Carol

This makes a great overture to get holiday concerts off to a flying start. It not only combines “Pat-a-Pan” with “Carol of the Bells,” but also throws in liberal doses of Smetana’s “The Moldau,” and sly quotes from Mendelssohn’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The overall effect is rather like “Danse Macabe.” And all in less than two-and-a-half minutes!
Nutcracker In 5 for Solo Flute

The Nutcracker (In 5 Minutes) for Flute and Piano

Using themes from the entire ballet rather than just the Suite, I was hoping to give this work a fresher sound. You know you’ve heard some of the tunes, but maybe you didn’t realize it was from “The Nutcracker.”
Jolly On A House Top

Jolly On A House Top

Here's some fun for the heavy metal element in your flute choir. The perfect vehicle for spotlighting the low flutes while providing a little tonal variety to your holiday concerts. Two popular Christmas songs are combined in a piece that runs the gamut from quick hoedown to lyrical ballad to laid-back jazz.
I Wonder As I Wander

I Wonder As I Wander

The moody melody is accompanied by active, beautiful and bubbling 16th notes. A variation takes the song into a lighter mood that’s Celtic and lilting.
Handels Messiah In 5

Handel’s Messiah (In 5 Minutes)

Highlights from Handel's beloved oratorio include: "Glory to God in the Highest," "For Unto Us a Child Is Born," "Amen," "He Shall Purify," "He Shall Feed His Flock," and, of course, the rousing "Hallelujah Chorus." Perfect for those who want a taste of the work without having to eat the whole meal.
Gloria Fantasie

Gloria Fantasie

A freely adapted rendition of “Angels We Have Heard on High.” Appropriate for high school level players and up.
Ding Dong Deck

Ding Dong Deck

This is a great show opener or overture that combines “Ding Dong! Merrily on High” and “Deck the Halls.” It makes ample use of major thirds to give the impression of a whole lot of doorbells. It’s bubbly, fast, and engaging.
Christmas Night (and Day)

Christmas Night (and Day)

The “Night” and “Day” come from the combination of “O Holy Night” and “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” It’s heartfelt where it should be and downright jolly in the middle.
Christmas Jubilation

Christmas Jubilation

My first book for flute and piano contains arrangements that are fun, joyous, jubilant, and yes, sparkling. Something different for your holiday concerts!
Christmas Joy

Christmas Joy

This collection of 20 duets for 2 C Flutes will come in handy during the holiday season. Perfect for church services, school concerts, or just for students and teachers to play at lessons. Each flute shares the melody.
Christmas Flutist

The Christmas Flutist

Have you ever been asked to play your flute at a Christmas party but couldn't because your accompanist wasn't invited? Then this collection of 20 solos for flute alone was written just for you! Also appropriate for use at church services, of course, or for student lessons in December to get into the holiday mood.
Christmas Banquet

The Christmas Banquet

A Renaissance mix of Yuletide music and secular dances such as “Greensleeves,” “The Boar’s Head Carol,” “Une jeune fillette,” “Psalite” and others.
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