Another Wonderful Christmas: Full Orchestra Conductor's Score & Parts
Featuring Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!; Babes in Toyland; and The Christmas Waltz
Arranged by Robert Sheldon
Grade: 4
Item: 00-PK-0009408
$100.00
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Description
A magical arrangement, by Robert Sheldon, Another Wonderful Christmas is perfect for your next holiday concert! This work combines three iconic Christmas tunes: "Let It Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!" "Babes in Toyland," and "The Christmas Waltz." Featuring numerous solos and lush scoring, it captures the quintessential sounds and joy of the season, creating a memorable experience for your audience.
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Series:
Belwin Symphonic Full Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0009408
More about this title
About the Arranger: Robert Sheldon
Robert Sheldon's arrangements and compositions appear on stages across the globe, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. His work with concert ensembles has earned recognition from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, reflecting his consistent ability to write music that connects with both performers and audiences.
Beyond the page, Sheldon contributes to music education through guest conducting appearances at All-State and Regional Honor Bands, clinician presentations at universities and state conferences, and commissions that shape the active repertoire. His international conducting experience spans Japan, Canada, Italy, Germany, Australia, and China. VanderCook College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2020, recognizing decades of impact on the field.
Why we love this
Sheldon's gift for orchestration shines in how he layers three beloved melodies without sacrificing clarity or pacing. The scoring features strategic solo moments that reward your strongest players while keeping the overall texture accessible for Grade 4 orchestras, and his holiday arrangements land on concert programs because they deliver genuine musicality alongside the festive spirit audiences expect.
What to expect
Warm, nostalgic, and buoyant. The familiar melodies ground the listener immediately, while the lush full-orchestra scoring adds elegance and depth. There's genuine joy here, not forced or saccharine, just the straightforward pleasure of Christmas music played well.
Who it's for
Orchestra directors programming holiday concerts at the intermediate level who want repertoire that combines recognizable melodies with genuine orchestral writing. This works equally well for groups building toward more sophisticated arrangements and ensembles seeking a crowd-pleasing closer that doesn't sacrifice musicianship.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the three tunes so listeners hear each theme distinctly; resist the temptation to blend them into a homogeneous texture.
- Highlight the featured solos by bringing those chairs slightly forward in rehearsal and adjusting accompaniment dynamics around them.
- Let the lush scoring breathe in slower sections; resist rushing through harmonic resolutions that give the arrangement its warmth.
- Use the conductor's score to map transitions between the three melodies; clear hand language here prevents the ensemble from losing shape during key changes.
How to use it
Program this as a concert closer or anchor the second half of a holiday performance; its blend of familiar tunes and sophisticated orchestration appeals to audiences while showcasing your orchestra's range. It also works well alongside lighter pops selections or as a transition between more serious concert repertoire and a seasonal finale.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing independent melodic lines within a polyphonic texture
- Playing featured solo passages with appropriate prominence and character
- Managing key modulations between different thematic sections
- Responding to conductor cueing across multiple transitions
- Adjusting dynamic support for solo instruments in an ensemble setting