An Austrian Carol: Concert Band Conductor Score

$6.00 USD

An Austrian Carol: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: An Austrian Carol: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-37787S
Price: 6.00 USD
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Still, Still, Still

Traditional / arr. Robert Sheldon

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-37787S

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"Still, Still, Still" is an Austrian Christmas carol and lullaby. In German, its first line translates to "Hush, hush, hush, for the little child wants to sleep!" The melody is a folk tune from the region around Salzburg, and appeared for the first time in 1865 in a folk song collection of the founder of the Salzburg Museum. Correlated to Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 2, Level 2, this lovely setting for young band provides opportunities for expression and lyricism on any holiday concert. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Sound Innovations for Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081439433

SKU: 00-37787S

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About the Arranger: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon's arrangements and compositions for wind band have become staples in schools worldwide, earning him recognition from the American School Band Directors Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP. As lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band, he has shaped how countless young musicians learn to play together, and his works appear regularly on state and national contest lists.

Sheldon maintains an active schedule as guest conductor for honor bands and clinician at universities and state music education conferences across the United States and internationally, including appearances in Japan, Canada, Italy, Germany, Australia, and China. His music has been performed at Carnegie Hall, Boston's Symphony Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Kennedy Center. In 2020, VanderCook College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions to music education.

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Why we love this

Sheldon captures the intimate character of this beloved Austrian lullaby without overcomplicating it for Grade 1 bands. The arrangement sits perfectly in the Sound Innovations curriculum, giving young musicians a chance to shape a simple, singable melody with genuine musicianship rather than just playing notes.

What to expect

Quiet, protective, and deeply restful. The arrangement preserves the carol's character as a whispered lullaby, with lyrical phrasing that feels intimate even in a full band setting. There is warmth in the harmony and a sense of stillness that invites musicians to listen to one another.

Who it's for

Grade 1 concert bands seeking accessible holiday repertoire that builds musicianship alongside technical confidence. Directors working with Sound Innovations Book 2 will find this piece integrates naturally into their curriculum while offering genuine performance opportunity.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melody with consistent, warm phrasing; avoid clipping phrase endings, which undercuts the lullaby's gentle quality.
Balance the inner voices carefully so the accompaniment supports rather than drowns the tune, keeping the focus on the primary melodic line.
Take time with dynamics and expression markings; even at Grade 1, small variations in volume and articulation deepen the carol's emotional impact.

How to use it

Position this on a winter or holiday concert as a moment of reflection and calm, perhaps after more energetic selections. Its Grade 1 accessibility makes it ideal for younger bands that might not yet tackle more complex seasonal fare, and its short length (12 pages) allows room for additional repertoire on the same concert.