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For on This Day, a Child Is Born: Concert Band Conductor Score

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For on This Day, a Child Is Born: Concert Band Conductor Score

For on This Day, a Child Is Born: Concert Band Conductor Score

Traditional / arr. Jeremy Bell

Grade: 2.5 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-48129S
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For on This Day, a Child Is Born arranged by Jeremy Bell is a colorful medley of three Christmas carols---a bright setting of "Ukrainian Bell Carol," a warm chorale version of "Greensleeves," and an arrangement of "We Three Kings" that features a Middle-Eastern flavor. (3:00)

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Series: Young Symphonic
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 16
ISBN10: 1-4706-5714-7
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5714-7
UPC: 038081554808
SKU: 00-48129S

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About the Composer: Jeremy Bell

Jeremy Bell

Jeremy Bell studied composition at Bradley University under Stephen Heinemann, then earned his Master's degree from Arizona State University where he worked with Rodney Rogers and Jody Rockmaker. His compositional output spans band and choral music alongside commercial work for television and film, while he also serves as Entertainment Manager at The SHOUT! House Dueling Piano bar in Glendale, Arizona.

Why we love this

Bell's arrangement captures the essence of three beloved carols without losing the character that makes each one distinctive. The medley format allows you to program substantial musical content in under three minutes, and the Grade 2.5 scoring makes it accessible to developing bands while remaining musically satisfying for more advanced ensembles.

What to expect

The piece unfolds as a musical travelogue, moving from the crystalline brightness of Eastern European bells through the intimate warmth of a Renaissance melody into the exotic landscape of the Magi's journey. Each section breathes distinctly while maintaining forward momentum across the full three minutes.

Who it's for

This conductor score is designed for concert bands at the Grade 2-3 level seeking accessible yet musically substantive holiday literature. Programs that want to include Christmas music without sacrificing artistic integrity will find this medley both manageable and rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the bright energy of the "Ukrainian Bell Carol" opening against the transparent scoring; this section thrives on clarity rather than volume.
  • Shape the "Greensleeves" chorale with gentle rubato and warm sonority. Let the middle voices bloom without overwhelming the melody.
  • Embrace the rhythmic vitality in "We Three Kings" and lean into the Middle Eastern color through articulation and careful dynamic shaping of the accompaniment figures.

How to use it

Consider programming this as a centerpiece in a holiday concert or winter assembly where you want substantive musical content that engages audiences of all ages. The moderate length and festive character make it ideal for mid-concert positioning, offering variety if paired with longer works or other seasonal arrangements.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading articulation and style changes across contrasting sections
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment in homophonic textures
  • Shaping phrases within medley structures
  • Interpreting cultural and stylistic influences (Eastern European, Renaissance, Middle Eastern) through instrumentation and tone

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