A Good King's Christmas: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Elliot Del Borgo
Grade: 1
Item: 98-DB1231
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Description
This symphonic treatment of Good King Wenceslas is ideal for your next winter concert. A powerful unison fanfare opening is quickly answered in full harmony, leading to a simple statement of the theme. All instruments get to play the melody, which is varied slightly throughout the piece to maintain interest. An easy choice for Del Borgo fans across the country.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Beginning Band
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1231
More about this title
About the Composer: Elliot Del Borgo
Elliot Del Borgo is a prolific composer and arranger whose Grade 1 and 2 works have become staples in beginning band programs across North America. His gift for writing accessible melodies that never sound dumbed-down has made him a trusted voice for directors building confidence in young musicians.
Del Borgo understands what beginning bands need: clear orchestration, logical voice leading, and material that sounds mature without overreaching technically. His holiday arrangements, in particular, strike a balance between simplicity and musicality that keeps students engaged and audiences satisfied.
Why we love this
Del Borgo's approach here respects the melody while giving it room to breathe. The fanfare opening grabs attention immediately, and the fact that every section gets to carry the tune means no one is sitting on filler parts. At Grade 1, that's a real gift.
What to expect
Stately and warm, with a sense of occasion. The opening fanfare has genuine dignity, and the melody sings rather than marches. There's pageantry here without pretension.
Who it's for
Beginning band students and directors hunting for Christmas repertoire that doesn't feel thin or patronizing. This works equally well as a concert closer or opener, and it rewards groups at the Grade 1 level without asking them to overextend.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the unison fanfare with clear articulation and unified dynamics; the strength of this opening sets the piece's character
- Balance the full harmony statements carefully so the melody remains audible in every section that carries it
- Emphasize the slight melodic variations as they appear; they're subtle enough that rushed rehearsals will miss them, but worth the attention
How to use it
Position this as an anchor piece on a winter concert alongside other seasonal selections, or let it stand alone as the finale if you're building a pops-style show. The Grade 1 level pairs well with slightly more challenging material on the same program, since its clarity and accessibility give students a confidence boost.
Skills your students will build
- Playing sustained melodic lines with consistent tone quality
- Balancing unison and harmonic textures
- Following variation and development within a familiar song
- Articulation control in fanfare-style figures