Bring Your Drums, Jeanette, Isabella: Score
Featuring the Percussion Section
Based on a Traditional French Carol / arr. Michael Story
Grade: 1.5 (Very Easy to Easy)
Item: 00-PR-0004137
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Description
She's brought drums instead of her more traditional torch. Add multiple tom-tom players to bring this holiday beginning drum feature to life! The wind parts are solid grade 1 in three-quarter time while the percussionists have some independent playing with eighth notes being the most complex rhythm, and only one roll. Perfect for your second year students at their holiday program---or even in the first year if you have a solid percussion section. (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
136
SKU:
00-PR-0004137
More about this title
About the Arranger: Michael Story
Michael Story has established himself as a prolific arranger and composer for beginning and intermediate band programs. His arrangements consistently balance accessibility with musical integrity, creating pieces that engage students while respecting the capabilities of developing ensembles.
Why we love this
This arrangement gives percussion students genuine musical responsibility without overwhelming them. The wind parts stay accessible in Grade 1 while the tom-tom feature creates a reason for multiple percussion players to sit up and own their section, making second-year programs feel intentional rather than filling holes in instrumentation.
What to expect
The familiar melody brightens immediately with unexpected percussion color. Multiple tom-toms create a gentle, rhythmic shimmer that feels celebratory without being heavy, giving the traditional carol a fresh personality that still honors its roots.
Who it's for
This works beautifully for second-year band students who are ready for more independence but still need straightforward wind parts. If your percussion section is solid, you can program it even in first year and give drummers something genuinely fun to accomplish at the holiday concert.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the tom-tom players carefully so the feature blooms without overshadowing the melodic voice. Each player's part should sit at a similar dynamic level to create cohesion.
- Mark clear entrances for each tom-tom player in their parts; this section feature only works if players know exactly when they're coming in and dropping out.
- Keep the wind section's tempo steady in three-quarter time. The percussion feature will land better if the pulse underneath remains anchored and predictable.
- Isolate that single roll with the percussion section before running it with full band. Make sure it doesn't rush or drag since it's the most rhythmically complex moment for that group.
How to use it
Schedule this for a winter concert slot where you want percussion to shine without complex harmonies demanding all your rehearsal time from the full band. It pairs well with other accessible holiday arrangements and works especially effectively when you're building confidence in a developing percussion section.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing three-quarter time with consistent pulse
- Playing independently as a section feature within a larger ensemble
- Coordinating multiple tom-tom players with different rhythmic parts
- Executing a single bass drum roll accurately at tempo
- Balancing dynamic control in percussion parts to support rather than overpower wind melody