Carols in Concert: Concert Band Conductor Score

$5.00 USD

Carols in Concert: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Carols in Concert: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-18204S
Price: 5.00 USD
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Arr. John Kinyon

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-18204S

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This is a collection of some of the best-loved holiday pieces, which includes "Joy to the World," "Good King Wenceslas," "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" and others, all wrapped up for concert presentation and especially arranged for first-year performers. Carols in Concert will be an excellent addition to your next winter performance!

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Series: Mini Score Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081165424

SKU: 00-18204S

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About the Arranger: John Kinyon

John Kinyon earned degrees from Ithaca College and the Eastman School of Music, and later received an honorary doctorate from Limestone College. His career spans instrumental music direction in multiple school districts, educational roles at Warner Brothers Music in New York, and music education faculty work at the University of Miami.

A prolific arranger and composer of educational works, Kinyon has created over 250 pieces for Alfred Music, spanning grades 1 through 3 across marches, ballads, overtures, and arrangements. Since 1982, he has continued his work from Tuckasegee, North Carolina, building a legacy of accessible, performable music for young ensembles.

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Why we love this

Kinyon understands what makes a holiday concert work for first-year players without sacrificing the dignity of these beloved carols. The arrangements sit comfortably in young bands' ranges and technical reach, yet maintain the warmth and familiarity audiences expect from winter performances. Eight pages of solid, tuneful literature covers your seasonal programming need with pieces your students will actually enjoy learning.

What to expect

Familiar melodies emerge with fresh orchestral color and warmth. The arrangements honor these timeless pieces while speaking directly to beginning players, inviting them into the joy of making ensemble music together in a winter concert setting.

Who it's for

First-year concert band directors seeking repertoire that's immediately playable yet genuinely musical. Young ensembles with foundational skills in reading and intonation will find these carols rewarding to rehearse and exciting to perform.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody voices against supporting parts; Grade 1 writing often features prominent inner voices that shouldn't disappear beneath the lead.
Shape phrases with subtle dynamic shaping rather than dramatic swells. These familiar tunes reward gentle musical storytelling that lets the melody breathe.
Secure articulation clarity in all sections before focusing on blend. Clean tonguing and consistent note release matter more at this level than vibrato or tone color subtleties.
Consider tempo relationships across movements if programming multiple carols in sequence. Slight tempo variation prevents the set from feeling monotonous while keeping transitions smooth.

How to use it

Build your entire holiday concert around these carols, mixing them with one or two contrasting non-holiday pieces to balance the program. The collection's length and accessibility make it ideal for early-season concerts when your band is still building confidence and technical facility.