Christmas Cheer: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Featuring: Up on the Housetop / We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Various / arr. Paul Cook
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0006482
$51.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Cheer: Score | $9.00 | |
| Christmas Cheer: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Christmas Cheer: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Christmas Cheer: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Christmas Cheer: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Christmas Cheer: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Christmas Cheer: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Christmas Cheer: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Christmas Cheer: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Christmas Cheer: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Christmas Cheer: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Christmas Cheer: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Christmas Cheer: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Christmas Cheer: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Christmas Cheer: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Christmas Cheer: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
This medley of two famous Christmas songs, "Up on the Housetop" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" will add sparkle to any holiday concert. The songs are easy to prepare and perform with young players, include recognizable melodies, and are a great musical expression of joy and happiness to performers and listeners alike. Happy holidays! (1:30)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
128
SKU:
00-PK-0006482
More about this title
Why we love this
Paul Cook's arrangement strips away unnecessary complexity and lets the melodies shine. Young players get immediate success with recognizable tunes, and the straightforward orchestration means less time troubleshooting balance issues and more time building confidence.
What to expect
Straightforward joy. The melodies are warm and instantly recognizable, arranged without tricks or technical detours. Performers and listeners both feel the genuine happiness of holiday traditions played cleanly and with pride.
Who it's for
Grade 1 bands preparing their first winter concert. This is perfect for programs with developing players who need achievable repertoire that still delivers musical satisfaction and audience appeal.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the tempo steady and buoyant throughout; these melodies depend on rhythmic clarity to feel celebratory rather than sluggish.
- Balance the melody line prominently across your section assignments so the familiar tunes remain the focal point for the audience.
- Let the shorter runtime work for you: this piece finishes before attention wanes, making it ideal for younger or less experienced ensembles.
How to use it
Open your holiday concert with this piece to establish a celebratory mood and build your ensemble's confidence early. At just one minute and thirty seconds, it pairs well as a warm-up number or as a bridge between longer works on a winter program.
Skills your students will build
- Playing sustained, lyrical lines with consistent tone
- Maintaining steady tempo across a complete performance
- Blending as an ensemble in Grade 1 voicings
- Balancing melody and accompaniment parts