A Ukrainian Christmas: Concert Band Conductor Score

$5.00 USD

A Ukrainian Christmas: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: A Ukrainian Christmas: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1712S
Price: 5.00 USD
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Arranged by Robert Sheldon

Grade: 1.5

Item: 98-B1712S

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The holiday favorite Ukrainian Bell Carol serves as the foundation for an array of Christmas tunes that weave in and out of this fascinating arrangement. Along with the Bell Carol, students will hear snippets of We Three Kings; Silent Night; The First Noel; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella; and Away in a Manger. A wonderful juxtaposition of carols!

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Series: MOS Performance

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444521120

SKU: 98-B1712S

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon stands among the most frequently programmed composers for wind band today. His output is staggering, he produces new concert band works regularly, accepts commissions continuously, and serves as a guest conductor for All-State and Regional Honor Bands across the country. His music appears on international contest lists and concert programs worldwide, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House to the Kennedy Center.

Beyond composition, Sheldon shaped music education as the lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. He has earned recognition from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP, and conducted clinics and seminars at universities and state music education conferences across the globe, including appearances in Japan, Canada, Italy, Germany, Australia, and China. In 2020, VanderCook College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate.

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Why we love this

Sheldon's gift for quotation and development shines here. The Ukrainian Bell Carol anchors the arrangement while seven additional carols drift in and out, creating textural variety without sacrificing cohesion. The Grade 1.5 scoring keeps the technical demands light, making this ideal for early December rehearsals when sections still need strengthening but your band deserves something musically rich.

What to expect

Festive and layered, with the familiar warmth of the Ukrainian Bell Carol as your emotional center. Sheldon weaves additional carols in like candlelight flickering across a decorated room, sometimes bright and foreground, sometimes soft and background, creating a sense of abundance without losing focus.

Who it's for

Concert bands in Grades 1-2 ready to program something holiday-themed that demands more musicality than novelty. Directors seeking a sophisticated yet accessible opener or closer for holiday concerts will find the arrangement both engaging and practical.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the Ukrainian Bell Carol melody against the woven-in carol fragments; let the primary tune dominate while the secondary melodies support and enhance rather than compete.
Prep your ensemble on the transitions between carols. These shifts happen fluidly in the score but require clear conducting and sectional awareness to land cleanly.
Allow each carol snippet its own character. "We Three Kings" arrives with a different harmonic color than "Silent Night." Shape phrases distinctly so the audience catches each reference.

How to use it

Program this as your concert opener to establish a holiday atmosphere immediately, or save it for the closer if you want to transition smoothly from classical or contemporary fare into seasonal celebration. The modest technical demands make it perfect for the first full rehearsal of December, buying time for other holiday selections to develop.

Skills your students will build

Balancing primary and secondary melodic lines simultaneously
Following conductor through multiple tempo/mood shifts within a single movement
Recognition of melodic themes and their variations across an extended arrangement
Sustained tone control for lyrical accompaniment roles