A Holiday Montage: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Featuring: Ding, Dong, Merrily on High / Good King Wenceslas / Jingle Bells / We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Arr. Gary E. Parks
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0006185
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Description
This charming holiday arrangement includes "Ding, Dong, Merrily on High," "Good King Wenceslas," "Jingle Bells," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Allow your audience to feast on these holiday favorites, but tell them to watch out for melodic surprises! Every section has the opportunity to shine---including percussion. (3:40)
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
282
SKU:
00-PK-0006185
More about this title
About the Arranger: Gary E. Parks
Gary E. Parks has built a reputation as an arranger who understands what works in the concert band setting. His arrangements balance accessibility with musical substance, giving ensembles at all levels material that sounds polished without requiring virtuosic technique.
Why we love this
Parks gives these beloved carols genuine orchestration depth rather than simple melodic doubling. The strategic distribution of material across all sections, including meaningful percussion work, means every student leaves the rehearsal feeling like they contributed something essential to the performance.
What to expect
Familiar carols transform into a polished concert work through inventive voicing and orchestration. The arrangement honors the melodies everyone knows while introducing fresh harmonic colors and rhythmic energy that keep listeners engaged rather than nostalgic.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the intermediate level who want holiday programming with substance. Directors working with ensembles that have solid fundamentals and can handle musical independence within each section will find these arrangements rewarding for both audiences and students.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic surprises carefully during sectional rehearsals. Mark exactly which sections carry the theme and which provide harmonic support so transitions feel intentional rather than accidental.
- Treat the percussion parts as integral voices, not accompaniment. These arrangements require precise ensemble cohesion, and the rhythm section needs equal rehearsal time to lock in with the winds.
- Map out tempo consistency across all four carols. Even though they transition between familiar tunes, maintaining a steady conducting pulse prevents the medley from feeling rushed or disjointed.
- Use the 3 minute 40 second runtime to gauge pacing during rehearsal. If sections drag, tighten articulation and ensemble clarity rather than simply pushing the tempo.
How to use it
A strong centerpiece for a holiday concert that appeals to audiences without relying on novelty or comedy. Pair it with other seasonal works or use it as the anchor that elevates your winter programming beyond obligatory carol selections.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody and harmony across distributed instrumental sections
- Executing rhythmic precision in medley transitions
- Coordinating articulation and phrasing across mixed instrumental colors
- Reading and performing independent parts within a cohesive ensemble texture