Christmas at the Symphony: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$62.00 USD

Christmas at the Symphony: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Christmas at the Symphony: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-45784
Price: 62.00 USD
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Arr. Michael Story

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-45784

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Celebrate the holidays with the masters. Representing Mozart's "Sleigh Ride" (German Dance No. 3), Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" from The Nutcracker, and Bizet's "March of the Kings" (a 13th century traditional French carol included in his L'Arlésienne Suites Nos. 1 and 2. Three-four and four-four meters are explored with a variety of textures and voicing shifts in this medley of joyous familiar holiday themes. Simply glorious! (4:00)

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Series: Belwin Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 248

UPC: 038081523156

SKU: 00-45784

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About the Arranger: Michael Story

Michael Story is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans educational and professional concert music. His arrangements for young ensembles demonstrate a keen ear for orchestration and an instinct for pacing that keeps student musicians engaged without overwhelming them. Story's catalog includes hundreds of titles for band, orchestra, and choir, and his pieces appear regularly on festival and contest schedules across North America.

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Why we love this

Story's arrangement strips away unnecessary complexity while preserving the melodic and harmonic essence of three beloved masterworks. The Grade 2 scoring gives every section of your band genuine material to play, and the four-minute runtime fits naturally into a holiday concert without dominating it. At this level, finding arrangements that sound genuinely orchestral rather than simplified is rare; this one delivers.

What to expect

This medley captures the pageantry and warmth of holiday celebration. Familiar melodies unfold with elegant orchestration and gentle energy, creating moments of brightness and sparkle without requiring virtuosity from your musicians. The piece feels like a gift to the audience, presented with sincerity and joy.

Who it's for

Band directors programming a holiday concert who want to include masterwork arrangements at an accessible level. This works equally well for ensembles new to Grade 2 repertoire and for more advanced groups seeking a festive program opener or closer. Students gain exposure to major classical composers without the technical barriers that full orchestral scores present.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the texture shifts between sections carefully. When the voicing changes, those moments are intentional and should sing out rather than blur together.
Attend to the meter changes (3/4 and 4/4). Mark them clearly in rehearsal and conduct them with confidence so your students feel secure crossing between them.
Bring out the character of each piece distinctly. 'Sleigh Ride' should sparkle, 'Sugarplum Fairy' should shimmer with elegance, and 'March of the Kings' should stride with dignity.
Let the familiar melodies carry the piece. Your ensemble will be energized by playing recognizable holiday themes, so resist the urge to over-rehearse; trust the material and focus on clarity instead.

How to use it

Open a holiday concert with this arrangement to set a festive, sophisticated tone. It also works as a strong closer if you want to send the audience out in a warm mood. At four minutes, it pairs well with a longer dramatic work or several shorter pieces, allowing you to build a balanced concert program.