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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen appeared in print for the first time in William Sandy’s Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern in 1833, although it was believed to be much older. Today, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is one of the most loved and popular English Christmas songs of all time. Italian composer and arranger Lorenzo Bocci fell in love with the delightful melody and created an arrangement that will be perfect at any Christmas concert or event.

💿📀 Recorded on: "PIERIUS MAGNUS" - The Midwest Winds, Peter Kleine Schaars

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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Traditional) - arranged by Lorenzo Bocci

Slovakian Dances
This very original composition was inspired by the polyrhythmic dances from Slovakia and the style of Bela Bartok. Though there are no real technical difficulties, the work demands a lot of concentration.

https://www.molenaar.com/details/1/8803/en


Slovakian Dances - Kees Vlak

End of the Year Special
A Christmas Theme for Band
This composition by Andrew Pearce was commissioned by the French television channel TF1, to celebrate the end of the year's festivities. This bright and festive piece features euphonium soloists with lots of tuned percussion and sleigh bells. It all ends with the rousing main theme Pearce wrote for TF1's Cine Dimanche. End of the Year Special could very well be the perfect opening for your Christmas concert.

https://www.molenaar.com/details/1/20018/en

End Of The Year Special - Andrew Pearce

Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Les Anges dans nos Campagnes
Everybody knows the very popular song 'Gloria in Excelsis Deo', actually a thirteenth century French carol called 'Les Anges dans nos Campagnes' (The angels in our countryside). Jef Penders (1928) wrote the Dutch text and the arrangement for choir and wind band.

https://www.molenaar.com/details/1/11184/en

Gloria In Excelsis Deo - Jef Penders

Fantasy on French Christmas Songs
Also Kees Vlak (1938) has apparantly been struck by the treasure of French carols and composed in 1981 the 'Fantasy on French Christmas Songs'.
https://www.molenaar.com/details/1/8822/en

Fantasy On French Christmas Songs - Kees Vlak

A Swinkling Christmas
community singing optional
For those who prefer swinging music, Willy Hautvast wrote the selection A Swinkling Christmas with American and English carols such as Let it snow, White Christmas, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph, the red nosed Reindeer and Happy X-mas by John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
https://www.molenaar.com/details/1/9176/en

A Swinkling Christmas (arr. Willy Hautvast) - Various

Sleigh Ride
Leroy Anderson(Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1908 - Woodbury, Connecticut, 1975) was the son of Swedish immigrants. He studied music and foreign languages at the famous Harvard University before starting a brilliant musical career. He was a great church organ player, a fine conductor a great composer and mostly the successful arranger for the famous Boston Pops Orchestra conducted by Arthur Fiedler. He turned into one of the very big champions of the musical 'novelty' with hits such as Belle of the Ball, Sandpaper Ballet, The Syncopated Clock and The Typewriter. In 1948 Anderson wrote Sleigh Ride which depicts a trip with a sleigh in a snow covered winter landscape. You can hear the sound of hoofs, sleigh bells, the clapping of the whip and horse neighing, typical novelty attributes. This work was released on the first Anderson long-playing record.

https://www.molenaar.com/details/1/8475/en

Sleigh Ride (arr. Cor Mellema) - Leroy Anderson

Away in a Manger
The Christmas song "Away in a Manger", composed by William James Kirkpatrick in 1895, is very popular in England and is also very well known internationally. Andreas Ludwig Schulte initially lets the melody sound through the woodwind in this arrangement. The brass perform the second pass. The piece ends in a festive tutti.

https://www.molenaar.com/details/1/20758/en

Away In A Manger (arr. Andreas Ludwig Schulte) - William James Kirkpatric

“TETRA STREAM” 

This piece was inspired by photographs I had taken during my travels across different regions of Thailand. The country is traditionally divided into four main regions: the North, the Central, the Northeast, and the South. For this work, I selected one photograph to represent each of these regions.

The composition draws upon the emotions and atmospheres I personally experienced while visiting each place. Rather than aiming to capture a universally shared impression of the regions, the music instead reflects my own feelings and interpretations of those moments. Listeners may not necessarily associate the piece with the exact character or ambiance of each region, but what I sought to express was an honest musical portrayal of my personal journey and emotional response.The following notes describe the composer’s reflections in more detail:

Northern Region ( Bar: 1 - 43, Mark: A - E )
The North is often associated with mountains, mist, and a gentle sense of serenity. My photograph captured a quiet landscape at dawn, where the cool air and stillness left a lasting impression. The music for this section reflects that atmosphere—calm, spacious, and colored with subtle textures, like a gentle breeze moving across the hills.

Central Region ( Bar: 44 - 96, Mark: E - K )
The Central region, with its bustling cities and fertile plains, gave me a very different feeling. The photograph I chose was taken in a lively town, full of energy and movement. The music here is more rhythmic and bright, echoing the sense of vitality and everyday life that defines this part of Thailand.

Northeastern Region (Isan) ( Bar: 96 - 144, Mark: K - Q )
In the Northeast, I was struck by the warmth and resilience of the people, as well as the wide-open landscapes. My photograph showed a rustic, sunlit field that seemed endless. The music carries a rustic, earthy quality, with melodies that are both grounded and spirited, echoing the character of the region’s culture and traditions.

Southern Region ( Bar: 145 - 210, Mark: Q - End )
The South, with its coastlines and tropical atmosphere, left me with feelings of openness and freedom. The photograph I selected showed the sea stretching far into the horizon. Musically, this part is flowing and expansive, with a sense of motion that mirrors the ocean waves and the natural beauty of the region. I also recall an experience at a small bar in the South, where soft jazz was playing in the background alongside the gentle sound of waves breaking on the shore. The combination created a sense of comfort and a mood I deeply enjoyed, which I decided to weave into the music as well.

TETRA STRAM “Four Picture Regions of Thailand” 2025 (for Wind Ensemble)

It's a Wonderful Christmas
(with optional piano)
Here’s at last a nice new piece of music for your Christmas concert: Michael W. Smith composed this enchanting music in the style of John Williams’ film music for E. T. and Harry Potter. Henk Ummels succeeded in arranging this music for wind and fanfare band.

https://www.molenaar.com/details/1/19861/en

It's A Wonderful Christmas (arr. Henk Ummels) - Michael W. Smith

Molenaar Edition is a publisher of sheet music for Concert Band, Fanfare and Brass Band. Molenaar Edition also has its own CD label, MBCD, that releases 3 to 4 CDs , a year.

The company was founded in 1933 by Pieter Jan Molenaar under the name Molenaar’s Muziekhandel. In the 1970s, his sons Jan and Bob joined the growing company. The name was changed to Molenaar’s Muziekcentrale, and later to Molenaar Edition BV.

Lorenzo Bocci was born in Cecina in 1975, Tuscany, Italy.
He began his theoretical musical studies and the study of the trumpet at the age of 8 at the Music School in his town (Donoratico).
At the age of 12 he joined the Municipal Band, where he had his first relationships with the band repertoire and with band instrumentation.
After completing his master's studies he graduated in Trumpet at the "Pietro Mascagni" Musical Institute in Livorno.
He has played with various classical and jazz orchestras and ensembles, giving performances both in Italy and abroad (Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Czechoslovakia).
He carried out his military service with the Army Band as a trumpet player and as a collaborator in the music archive.
During this period he was more widely introduced to the knowledge of the musical band, from the historical point of view, of the instrumentation and direction, by Maestro Fulvio Creux with whom he still maintains a relationship of esteem and collaboration.
He directed the “Giuseppe Verdi” Philharmonic of San Vincenzo (LI) from 2001 to 2006, the Società Filarmonica Pisana (PI) from 2006 to 2009, the “Pietro Mascagni” Philharmonic of Cecina (LI) from 2001 to 2014 and from 2000 to 2018 the Peccioli Philharmonic Society (PI).
He is currently director of the Premiata Filarmonica “Giuseppe Verdi” in Calci (PI).
He is an arranger and composer for band, orchestra, chamber music groups and various more or less usual wind ensembles and many of his pieces are published by publishing houses:
HAL LEONARD-DE HASKE PUBLICATIONS, MOLENAAR EDITION, ALLEMANDA and MASTER SYMPHONY.
His arrangements are recorded on CDs by the best European and world bands such as: The Johan Willem Friso Military Band (Holland), The Band of the Belgian Navy (Belgium), The Police Band of Baden Wurttemberg (Germany), Slovenian Police Orchestra (Slovenia ), The Washington Winds (United States), Midwest Winds (United States), by the Brass Band “Soli Brass” (Holland), Banda de Música da Força Aérea (Portugal), Banda Sinfònica da Policia de Seguranca Pùblica (Portugal) and Landespolizeiorchester (Germany).
In 2010 he obtained the “P. Mascagni” of Livorno the II level Academic Diploma in Instrumental Teaching in the competition class A077 (Trumpet).
Since 2011 he has held the trumpet chair at the “L. Andreotti” of Pescia (PT).
Since 2021 he has held the trumpet chair at the “M. L. Niccolini” of Ponsacco (PI).

Perapong Viriya (b.2001) is a Thai composer, conductor, and saxophonist. His works have been recognized in Thai Composer of Our Century and performed by prominent ensembles including the Million Wind Philharmonic, Hamonious Musikavier, Suranaree Girls School Bands, Nontri Orchestra Wind, and the Mahidol University Tuba Euphonium Studio. His music has also been featured internationally, reflecting his growing presence on the global stage.
Inspired by diverse traditions—ranging from Classical and Romantic music to late 20th-century styles, Jazz, and Blues—Perapong is particularly known for blending contemporary techniques with traditional Thai elements. This fusion creates a distinctive voice that bridges cultures and resonates with audiences across different backgrounds.
Much of his work is shaped by personal experiences and travels. He often draws on stories, places, and emotions from his own life, weaving them into musical narratives that invite performers and listeners to share in his perspective. For Perapong, music is both an art form and a way of expressing identity: a means for others to truly know him through sound.
He began playing music at the age of ten and soon discovered his passion for composition, especially in the setting of wind ensembles, orchestras, and concert bands. Currently, he is pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in music at the College of Music, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University, where he continues to refine his craft as a composer, conductor, and saxophonist.

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