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All Is Calm (Based on "Silent Night"): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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All Is Calm (Based on "Silent Night"): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

All Is Calm (Based on "Silent Night"): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Traditional / arr. Robert W. Smith

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-BDM02058
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Here's a moving holiday work based on "Silent Night." Incorporating his technique for providing a soloist experience for any member of the ensemble (or a combination of players), Robert W. Smith has staged a master work for young band. This very touching arrangement will be a holiday classic you can use from year to year. (3:09)

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Series: Belwin Young Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 296
ISBN10: 0-7579-3349-1
ISBN13: 978-0-7579-3349-3
UPC: 654979041184
SKU: 00-BDM02058

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About the Arranger: Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith has established himself as a major voice in American concert band and orchestral composition, with over 400 published works to his credit. His output spans original compositions for developing ensembles through advanced groups, alongside arrangements that have become standard repertoire in bands across North America and internationally. Smith holds degrees from Troy State University and the University of Miami, and his work has been performed on stages from Australia to Austria, as well as in high-profile broadcasts including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Olympic Games.

As a conductor and clinician, Smith brings pedagogical insight to every score he writes. His skill in crafting ensemble works that provide meaningful musical moments for younger players while maintaining artistic integrity has made him a trusted choice for programs looking for literature that engages and develops musicians at all levels.

Why we love this

Smith's gift for creating solo opportunities within ensemble settings shines here. This arrangement lets you feature any ensemble member (or small group) on the melody of "Silent Night" while the full band provides sophisticated, moving support. The Grade 2 level means your younger players get to experience genuine concert-quality music without overwhelming technical demands.

What to expect

Hushed and reverent, yet never thin or tentative. The arrangement honors the simplicity of "Silent Night" while adding harmonic warmth and orchestral color that lifts the familiar melody into something fresh. The interplay between soloist and ensemble creates intimacy on stage, drawing audiences into quiet reflection.

Who it's for

Young concert bands at the Grade 2 level who want to program authentic holiday music with real musicality. This works equally well for a developing ensemble seeking a meaningful winter concert closing or a group looking to feature individual soloists in a traditional context.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the featured soloist or small solo group against the ensemble texture. Smith writes supporting parts that should enhance rather than overpower the primary melodic line.
  • Shape the phrasing of "Silent Night" with gentle rubato. The arrangement invites expressive breathing and subtle tempo flexibility characteristic of the carol itself.
  • Use dynamic contrast to clarify form. Mark sections that swell slightly and those that pull back, giving the band a clear architectural sense of the piece's emotional arc.
  • Communicate the role of each section in rehearsal. Help players understand which moment they're supporting the solo voice versus carrying harmonic weight, so they listen and respond together.

How to use it

Program this as a closing piece for a winter or holiday concert, where its serene character can settle audiences and leave them with a moment of calm. It also pairs naturally alongside more energetic seasonal fare, offering programmatic contrast and a graceful exit.

Skills your students will build

  • Listening to and supporting a featured soloist while maintaining ensemble balance
  • Shaping phrasing in a melody-based arrangement with limited harmonic movement
  • Performing at softer dynamic levels with clarity and tone quality
  • Understanding solo voice elevation within an ensemble texture

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