Fantasia on We Three Kings: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

Fantasia on We Three Kings: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Fantasia on We Three Kings: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-26747
Price: 65.00 USD
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Traditional / arr. Jack Bullock

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-26747

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Carols are an important part of the holiday season. While most are very hymn-like, they are revered for their simplicity and the meaning of the occasion. "Fantasia On We Three Kings" is just such a piece. This stunning arrangement for concert band begins from afar with distant percussion and builds to a rich, bold statement of the carol, and then fades once again into the distance. Very moving! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Belwin Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 62

UPC: 038081299822

SKU: 00-26747

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About the Arranger: Jack Bullock

Jack Bullock brings deep credentials across performance, composition, and education. A trumpet player who studied with Harry Glantz, James Ode, and Craig McHenry, he performed professionally with the Miami Philharmonic Orchestra, Miami Opera Company, and regional show and dance bands. His doctoral training in music education grounds his understanding of what works in the classroom and rehearsal hall.

As a composer and arranger, Bullock has created over 600 publications spanning concert band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and marching band. He taught instrumental music for 20 years, including seven years as an assistant band director at Ithaca College's School of Music, where he also served as chair of the Music Education Department. His work on the Belwin 21st Century Band Method and contributions to Alfred Music's Music Expressions curriculum reflect his commitment to accessible, pedagogically sound writing. He has conducted clinics and workshops throughout the United States, England, and Canada, and holds membership in ASCAP.

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Why we love this

Bullock respects the carol's essence while transforming it into something genuinely orchestral. The architecture here is sophisticated: distant opening, strategic build to a powerful full statement, and a graceful fade that leaves the melody lingering. For a Grade 3 band, this offers the rare gift of mature arranging craft that students can actually perform.

What to expect

The piece unfolds like a carol heard from a distance, growing nearer and clearer before receding into the night. There's genuine contemplation in the opening, a moment of rich, bold affirmation in the middle, and a bittersweet quality to the close. It feels earned rather than manufactured.

Who it's for

This is written for intermediate band directors who want a winter concert piece that stands above typical holiday fare. Your students need secure fundamentals and reasonable musicality, but not advanced technical chops. This arrangement rewards careful listening and ensemble refinement.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the opening percussion textures carefully; they should feel atmospheric and hushed, drawing the listener in rather than announcing the piece. Resist the urge to let timpani or cymbals dominate.
Shape the gradual crescendo with awareness of each section's entry. The build loses impact if all voices jump to forte at once; think of it as a wave gathering strength, not a sudden swell.
In the full statement, let the melody sing with warmth but keep inner voices transparent. Many arrangers bury the carol under thick harmony; this one should soar above the foundation.
Mark the final fade with precision in your conducting. Bring the dynamics down evenly across all parts so the piece dissolves into distance rather than simply ending soft.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for your winter concert's second half, or pair it with a contrasting secular holiday piece to give your program some depth. Its emotional arc works beautifully as a transition moment in a concert, moving the audience from festive energy into something more reflective. At Grade 3, it's sturdy enough to stand alone without apology.