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A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas is a 1965 animated television special based on the comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. Produced by Lee Mendelson and directed by Bill Melendez, the program made its debut on CBS on December 9, 1965. In the special, lead character Charlie Brown finds himself depressed despite the onset of the cheerful holiday season. Lucy suggests he direct a neighborhood Christmas play, but his best efforts are ignored and mocked by his peers. After Linus tells Charlie Brown about the true meaning of Christmas, Charlie Brown cheers up, and the Peanuts gang unites to celebrate the Christmas season.
Peanuts had become a phenomenon worldwide by the mid-1960s, and the special was commissioned and sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. It was written over a period of several weeks, and animated on a shoestring budget in only six months. In casting the characters, the producers went an unconventional route, hiring child actors. The program's soundtrack was similarly unorthodox: it features a jazz score by pianist Vince Guaraldi. Its absence of a laugh track (a staple in television animation in this period), in addition to its tone, pacing, music, and animation, led both the producers and network to wrongly predict the project would be a disaster preceding its broadcast.
Contrary to that apprehension, A Charlie Brown Christmas received high ratings and acclaim from critics. It has since been honored with both an Emmy and Peabody Award. It became an annual broadcast in the United States, and has been aired during the Christmas season traditionally every year since its premiere. Its jazz soundtrack also achieved commercial success, selling 4 million copies in the US. Live theatrical versions of A Charlie Brown Christmas have been staged. ABC currently holds the rights to the special, and broadcasts it at least twice during the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Music By - Lee Mendelson | Film Date - 1965
Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media
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Ed Lojeski : Christmas Time Is Here The tender ballad from A Charlie Brown Christmas is a perfect jazz-flavored choice for younger choirs. Well-crafted vocal lines and a tasty piano accompaniment assure success. Discovery Level 2. VoiceTrax CD includes a full performance of the primary voicing, accompaniment only and part-predominant tracks for each voice part of each voicing. 
Robert Sterling : Christmas Time Is Here The impeccable artistry of Vince Guaraldi's timeless classic from the TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas has truly become part of our shared cultural heritage! You can't help but lose yourself in the warmth of the lush jazz harmonies in this authentic setting. Score and parts (pno, jazz gtr, ac bass, dm, perc, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:50. ScorePlay - click to view score with recording.ÿ
Steve Zegree : Christmas Time Is Here (from A Charlie Brown Christmas) From the classic animated TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas, this lush song by Vince Guaraldi will warm your holiday heart! Excellent for pop, jazz and concert groups! Available separately: : SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD.
Steve Zegree : A Charlie Brown Christmas (Medley) Return to the simple joys of the Christmas season with Vince Guaraldi's jazz renditions of traditional carols and original music written for this classic holiday favorite. Includes: Christmas Time Is Here, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Linus and Lucy, O Christmas Tree. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 4:50.
Steve Zegree : Just Like Me Celebrate the simplicity and charm of the Peanuts(TM) characters and Charlie Brown's little Christmas tree with this song originally recorded by Vanessa Williams in tribute to the 40th anniversary album for A Charlie Brown Christmas. This jazz-flavored miniature will delight your listeners with thoughtful lyrics and fresh harmonies. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:50.
Steve Zegree : A Charlie Brown Christmas This TV special has become an American tradition and has been delighting kids for decades. Return to the simple joys of the Christmas season with Vince Guaraldi's jazz renditions of traditional carols and original music written for this classic holiday favorite. Celebrate the simplicity and charm of the Peanuts characters and Charlie Brown's little Christmas tree with "Just Like Me" originally recorded by Vanessa Williams in tribute to the 40th anniversary album for A Charlie Brown Christmas. This jazz-flavored miniature will delight your listeners with thoughtful lyrics and fresh harmonies. Songlist: Christmas Time Is Here, A Charlie Brown Christmas (Medley), Just Like Me |
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Return to the simple joys of the Christmas season with Vince Guaraldi's jazz renditions of traditional carols and original music written for this classic holiday favorite. Includes: Christmas Time Is Here, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Linus and Lucy, O Christmas Tree. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 4:50.
Arranger: Steve Zegree | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Return to the simple joys of the Christmas season with Vince Guaraldi's jazz renditions of traditional carols and original music written for this classic holiday favorite. Includes: Christmas Time Is Here, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Linus and Lucy, O Christmas Tree. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 4:50.
Arranger: Steve Zegree | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Return to the simple joys of the Christmas season with Vince Guaraldi's jazz renditions of traditional carols and original music written for this classic holiday favorite. Includes: Christmas Time Is Here, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Linus and Lucy, O Christmas Tree. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 4:50.
Arranger: Steve Zegree | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The impeccable artistry of Vince Guaraldi's timeless classic from the TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas has truly become part of our shared cultural heritage! You can't help but lose yourself in the warmth of the lush jazz harmonies in this authentic setting. Score and parts (pno, jazz gtr, ac bass, dm, perc, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download.
Composer: Vince Guaraldi | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
From the classic animated TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas, this lush song by Vince Guaraldi will warm your holiday heart! Excellent for pop, jazz and concert groups! Available separately: : SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD.
Arranger: Steve Zegree | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
From the classic animated TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas, this lush song by Vince Guaraldi will warm your holiday heart! Excellent for pop, jazz and concert groups! Available separately: : SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD.
Arranger: Steve Zegree | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
From the classic animated TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas, this lush song by Vince Guaraldi will warm your holiday heart! Excellent for pop, jazz and concert groups! Available separately: : SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD.
Arranger: Steve Zegree | Composers: Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
What a great feature for jazz and concert groups alike! The famous Vince Guaraldi theme song from A Charlie Brown Christmas in an expressive a cappella setting.
Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composers: Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The tender ballad from A Charlie Brown Christmas is a perfect jazz-flavored choice for younger choirs. Well-crafted vocal lines and a tasty piano accompaniment assure success. Discovery Level 2. Available separately: : 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed and VoiceTrax CD. Approx. Performance Time: 2:45
Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composers: Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The tender ballad from A Charlie Brown Christmas is a perfect jazz-flavored choice for younger choirs. Well-crafted vocal lines and a tasty piano accompaniment assure success. Discovery Level 2. Available separately: : 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed and VoiceTrax CD. Approx. Performance Time: 2:45
Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composers: Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Finally a setting of this Charlie Brown Christmas classic that doesn't require a children's choir! The sweetly sentimental Tenor 1 melody floats over and dips into a woven texture of rich jazz harmonies.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composers: Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The impeccable Michele Weir touch is clearly evident in this warm un-accompanied arrangement of the Charlie Brown classic song.
Arranger: Michele Weir | Composers: Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The impeccable artistry of Vince Guaraldi's timeless classic from the TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas has truly become part of our shared cultural heritage! You can't help but lose yourself in the warmth of the lush jazz harmonies in this authentic setting. Score and parts (pno, jazz gtr, ac bass, dm, perc, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download.
Arranger: Robert Sterling | Composers: Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The impeccable artistry of Vince Guaraldi's timeless classic from the TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas has truly become part of our shared cultural heritage! You can't help but lose yourself in the warmth of the lush jazz harmonies in this authentic setting. Score and parts (pno, jazz gtr, ac bass, dm, perc, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download.
Arranger: Robert Sterling | Composers: Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The impeccable artistry of Vince Guaraldi's timeless classic from the TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas has truly become part of our shared cultural heritage! You can't help but lose yourself in the warmth of the lush jazz harmonies in this authentic setting. Score and parts (pno, jazz gtr, ac bass, dm, perc, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:50.
Arranger: Robert Sterling | Composers: Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Finally a setting of this Charlie Brown Christmas classic that doesn't require a children's choir! The sweetly sentimental Tenor 1 melody floats over and dips into a woven texture of rich jazz harmonies.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Lee Mendelson | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
What a great feature for jazz and concert groups alike! The famous Vince Guaraldi theme song from A Charlie Brown Christmas in an expressive a cappella setting.
Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composer: Lee Mendelson | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The impeccable artistry of Vince Guaraldi's timeless classic from the TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas has truly become part of our shared cultural heritage! You can't help but lose yourself in the warmth of the lush jazz harmonies in this authentic setting. Score and parts (pno, jazz gtr, ac bass, dm, perc, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download.
Arranger: Robert Sterling | Composer: Lee Mendelson | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The impeccable artistry of Vince Guaraldi's timeless classic from the TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas has truly become part of our shared cultural heritage! You can't help but lose yourself in the warmth of the lush jazz harmonies in this authentic setting. Score and parts (pno, jazz gtr, ac bass, dm, perc, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download.
Arranger: Robert Sterling | Composer: Lee Mendelson | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The impeccable artistry of Vince Guaraldi's timeless classic from the TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas has truly become part of our shared cultural heritage! You can't help but lose yourself in the warmth of the lush jazz harmonies in this authentic setting. Score and parts (pno, jazz gtr, ac bass, dm, perc, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:50.
Arranger: Robert Sterling | Composer: Lee Mendelson | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Celebrate the simplicity and charm of the Peanuts characters and Charlie Brown's little Christmas tree with this song originally recorded by Vanessa Williams in tribute to the 40th anniversary album for A Charlie Brown Christmas. This jazz-flavored miniature will delight your listeners with thoughtful lyrics and fresh harmonies. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:50.
Arranger: Steve Zegree | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Celebrate the simplicity and charm of the Peanuts characters and Charlie Brown's little Christmas tree with this song originally recorded by Vanessa Williams in tribute to the 40th anniversary album for A Charlie Brown Christmas. This jazz-flavored miniature will delight your listeners with thoughtful lyrics and fresh harmonies. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:50.
Arranger: Steve Zegree | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
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