A large crate arrived at the Claus residence shortly after Christmas with a note attached: "Dear St. Nick, the kids in my school band have been worried about what you and your elves will do now that the holidays are over. So we took up a collection and bought you a bunch of alto saxophones..." Based on Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, this swingin' alto sax feature includes some novelty percussion sounds to exaggerate the work's humorous nature. Great writing with a fun storyline, perfect for a student to read aloud just before the performance!