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Christmas Concerto #3: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Christmas Concerto #3: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Christmas Concerto #3: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

For Soloist and Band

By Robert W. Smith

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-BDM03047
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We're proud to offer this new work featuring three Christmas favorites woven together and featuring one or more soloists in your band. The National Standards for Music Education support soloistic performance, and this holiday tune will fill the bill. Solo parts are provided for all members of the ensemble. Carols included in the concerto are "Deck the Halls," "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," and "Jingle Bells." A wonderful new holiday treat - combine it with Christmas Concerto No. 1 and No. 2. (2:08)

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Series: Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 140
UPC: 654979064855
SKU: 00-BDM03047

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About the Composer: Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith has established himself as a leading voice in American concert band and orchestral composition, with over 400 published works distributed primarily through Alfred Music. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education from Troy State University in Alabama and his Master of Music from the University of Miami, training that grounded him in both composition and pedagogy.

Smith's original compositions and arrangements have reached audiences across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. His orchestral works including The Divine Comedy and The Odyssey symphonies are performed internationally, while his band pieces like The Tempest have become foundational repertoire for developing ensembles. Beyond the concert stage, his music has appeared on major television broadcasts, from the opening of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to the Olympic Games, and he has conducted and taught clinics throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and Europe.

Why we love this

Smith has crafted this three-carol medley with the Grade 1 ensemble in mind, making the soloistic features genuinely playable without requiring exceptional players. The weaving of "Deck the Halls," "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," and "Jingle Bells" creates natural variety and keeps holiday programming fresh while honoring the National Standards by giving every student a real shot at featured playing.

What to expect

The three beloved carols emerge clearly from the ensemble fabric, creating festive recognition while maintaining musical integrity. Smith's Grade 1 scoring feels celebratory rather than simplistic, honoring the holidays without patronizing young musicians.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands in Grade 1 ensembles will find this accessible yet musically rewarding. Directors seeking to include soloistic performance at an entry level will appreciate that every student can take a featured line without requiring advanced technique.

How to get the most out of it

  • Distribute solo opportunities strategically across rehearsals so every section experiences individual performance responsibility before the concert; this builds confidence in younger musicians.
  • Maintain clear ensemble articulation underneath the carols, especially during transitions between themes, so soloists sit comfortably within a secure harmonic foundation.
  • Shape phrase breathing naturally around the carol melodies rather than marking rigid sectional beats; let the holiday tunes breathe like singers would.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a standalone holiday concert centerpiece or paired with Christmas Concerto No. 1 and No. 2 for a themed set that showcases your band's versatility across multiple grade levels. At just over two minutes, it fits efficiently into winter concert programs while providing ample opportunity for soloistic spotlight.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing with confidence as a featured soloist within ensemble context
  • Balancing individual melodic line against accompaniment
  • Sustaining tone through familiar harmonic progressions
  • Responding to conductor shaping and phrasing in holiday literature

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