In “Swinging Halls at Christmas Time,” composer Matthias K. Weber reimagines the classic holiday tune Deck the Halls in a lively, swinging style. The piece blends traditional concert band sonorities with the rhythmic vitality and harmonies of a classic big band, creating a cheerful and festive mood. It opens with a grand, orchestral introduction that sets the seasonal tone with elegance and warmth. The music then shifts into an infectious swing groove, reworking the familiar theme with jazzy fla...