Bugler's Holiday (featuring the Trumpet Section): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Trumpet Section Feature
By Leroy Anderson / arr. Paul Cook
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0001991
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Description
For the young band, here is an easy-play arrangement of Leroy Anderson's best known trumpet trio. You can feature your whole trumpet section with this truly inspiring favorite. Everyone will recognize this wonderful melody and moms and dads will beam with pride. (1:27)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
97
SKU:
00-PK-0001991
More about this title
About the Composer: Leroy Anderson
Leroy Anderson (1908-1975) was an American composer and conductor whose light orchestral works became staples of American concert life. Trained at Harvard and in Europe, Anderson had a gift for writing memorable melodies and clever orchestrations that appealed equally to professional orchestras and school ensembles. His pieces balance genuine musicality with accessibility, making them ideal for young musicians encountering concert band literature.
Why we love this
Anderson's melodies are instantly recognizable and genuinely engaging, and this arrangement lets your entire trumpet section shine without demanding advanced technique. Paul Cook's easy-play setting preserves the charm of the original while giving young players a piece they can play with confidence and pride. Parents will recognize it immediately, and your brass section will feel like the stars they are.
What to expect
Bright, buoyant, and full of infectious charm. The melody dances along with a lightness that makes you want to tap your foot, while the harmonies give it warmth and substance. There's a celebratory quality throughout, as if the band is playing at a town parade or a sunny outdoor concert.
Who it's for
Young band directors looking for a crowd-pleasing feature that showcases the trumpet section without overextending Grade 1 readers. This works for school concerts, community events, or any setting where parents and families are in the audience. Trumpet students at the beginning of their playing journey will gain confidence performing a piece the audience already loves.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the three trumpet voices so the melody line stays clear; the accompaniment voices should support without overwhelming the lead trumpet.
- Maintain a steady, confident tempo throughout; this piece relies on a clean rhythmic foundation to let the melody breathe.
- Shape the phrasing in four-bar units to give the melody natural momentum and avoid letting it feel choppy or mechanical.
- Encourage the trumpet section to listen across the three parts during sectional rehearsals; blend and balance issues often resolve once they hear how their individual lines fit together.
How to use it
Program this as a spotlight feature during your first or second concert of the year when audience enthusiasm and family attendance are high. It pairs well with more serious concert band repertoire, providing a natural lift in energy and giving your young trumpets a moment of genuine recognition. The short running time (1:27) also makes it ideal for pacing a mixed program.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and playing in three-part trumpet writing
- Balancing solo and accompanying roles within a section
- Sustaining a steady tempo across a full ensemble
- Blending trumpet tones within the section
- Shaping melodic phrasing in four-bar units