A Dashing Gallop: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Featuring Jingle Bells
By James Pierpont / arr. Patrick Roszell
Grade: 2
Item: 00-PK-0008759
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| A Dashing Gallop: Score | $10.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: Flute | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| A Dashing Gallop: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
Open your holiday concert or use it for a bold conclusion, A Dashing Gallop, by Patrick Roszell, imagines the age-old holiday classic "Jingle Bells" in a quasi-gallop/march style. Ring in the holiday season with this dynamic holiday arrangement! (2:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0008759
More about this title
About the Composer: James Pierpont
James Pierpont (1822-1893) composed one of America's most enduring holiday melodies when he wrote "Jingle Bells" in 1857. Originally titled "The One Horse Open Sleigh," the song emerged from Pierpont's work as a composer and organist in Boston and became a staple of winter celebrations worldwide. His gift for memorable melody and straightforward musical charm made him a significant figure in 19th-century American popular music.
Why we love this
Patrick Roszell's arrangement captures the energy of the gallop form while honoring Pierpont's instantly recognizable tune, giving young bands a piece that sounds festive without demanding advanced technical chops. The Grade 2 scoring keeps parts accessible across the ensemble, but the driving rhythmic pulse and sectional interplay create enough musical interest to keep rehearsals engaging. At just two minutes, it fits perfectly into a concert as either a sparkling opener or a high-octane finale.
What to expect
The quasi-gallop/march style conjures the image of sleigh bells ringing and brisk winter motion. Roszell's orchestration maintains a playful character throughout, allowing the melody to shine while the supporting parts add rhythmic vitality and festive sparkle.
Who it's for
Young and intermediate concert bands at the Grade 2 level will find this arrangement immediately rewarding to perform. It works equally well for groups seeking a confident holiday moment or for conductors who want to program something recognizable yet musically engaging at a winter concert.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a consistent gallop rhythm in the percussion section from the first rehearsal; this foundation allows the wind parts to sit confidently on top and gives the whole band forward momentum.
- Balance the melody carefully so the familiar tune cuts through the harmonic and rhythmic texture without the accompaniment players feeling relegated to background duty.
- Use the recorded accompaniment (if available) to check ensemble tightness in sections where multiple rhythmic figures overlap.
How to use it
Open your holiday concert with this piece to set an energetic, celebratory tone, or reserve it for the final selection to send audiences out with genuine excitement. It also serves well as a standalone moment in a pops-style program, providing appealing contrast to more serious works.
Skills your students will build
- Performing with consistent rhythmic subdivision in gallop/march style
- Balancing melody against accompaniment figures
- Reading concert band instrumentation and part coordination
- Maintaining articulation clarity at a moderate tempo with driving rhythms