A Song of Hanukkah: Concert Band Conductor Score

$8.00 USD

A Song of Hanukkah: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: A Song of Hanukkah: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-45968S
Price: 8.00 USD
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Ma'oz Tzur

Hebrew Folk Song / arr. Robert Sheldon

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

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"Ma'oz Tzur" has been a favorite song for the Season of Lights for generations. This stirring arrangement sparkles with the joy of the holidays. (2:10) Correlates to Book 2, level 2.

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Series: Sound Innovations for Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

ISBN10: 1-4706-6323-6

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6323-0

UPC: 038081529769

SKU: 00-45968S

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About the Arranger: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon's arrangements and compositions for wind band appear on festival and contest programs internationally. He has received recognition from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers for his contributions to the field. His works are performed around the world and have been heard in major concert halls including Carnegie Hall, Orchestra Hall, Symphony Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Kennedy Center.

Beyond composing, Sheldon leads the development of Sound Innovations for Concert Band and regularly conducts All-State and Regional Honor Bands. He has worked as a clinician and educator across the United States and internationally in Japan, Canada, Italy, Germany, Australia, and China. VanderCook College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2020.

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Why we love this

Sheldon captures the warmth and brightness of this beloved holiday tune without overcomplicating the instrumentation. The 1.5 grade level makes it accessible to developing bands while maintaining the musical integrity and emotional weight that makes the melody so enduring. This is the kind of arrangement that sounds genuinely festive in performance without requiring rehearsal time you don't have.

What to expect

This arrangement glows with the reflective joy of the Season of Lights. The orchestration brings a gentle shimmer to the familiar melody while maintaining the dignified character that has made 'Ma'oz Tzur' meaningful for generations.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the middle school level or developing high school ensembles will find this arrangement sits comfortably in their range. It works equally well for school concerts, community performances, and holiday celebrations where the cultural and musical significance of the melody matters.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melodic lines so the primary statement of 'Ma'oz Tzur' registers clearly; supporting voices should enhance rather than compete with the tune.
Keep the tempo steady and avoid rushing, especially through the harmonic progressions that give the arrangement its warmth.
Attend to the dynamic shape across phrases to let the sparkling character Sheldon describes actually emerge in the hall.

How to use it

Program this in a winter concert featuring holiday music from multiple traditions, where it can stand alongside other seasonal pieces. At 2 minutes 10 seconds, it pairs naturally with longer concert works and gives your band a moment of musical substance during the lighter portion of your program.