Frosty the Snowman: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Words and music by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins / arr. Mike Lewis
Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0002479
$48.00
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Description
This holiday classic is always a favorite of young people, and Mike Lewis' swinging jazz chart is ideal for the younger band. Mike has come up with some clever ideas for this one, yet this chart will require only minimal rehearsal time. No solos and easy brass ranges along with some funky riffs will score big with the band and the audience. A solid chart for your holiday concert!
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Additional Details
Series:
Young Jazz Ensemble
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
106
SKU:
00-PK-0002479
More about this title
About the Composer: Steve Nelson
Steve Nelson co-wrote "Frosty the Snowman" with Jack Rollins in 1950, creating one of the most enduring holiday songs in American music. The tune has become a standard across countless genres and arrangements, from pop to jazz to classical settings, making Nelson's melodic gift accessible to musicians and audiences worldwide.
Why we love this
Mike Lewis captures the spirit of this beloved melody without overcomplicating it. The chart delivers genuine swing and funky grooves that sound far more sophisticated than the Grade 2 difficulty suggests, making it a practical choice for ensembles that want to sound confident on a holiday program without consuming weeks of rehearsal.
What to expect
Warm and playful, with a modern swing feel that respects the original melody's charm. The arrangement bounces along with clever riffs and a relaxed groove that makes even younger musicians sound like they belong in a real jazz ensemble.
Who it's for
Young jazz ensembles and developing bands looking for a substantial holiday feature that won't derail their season. Directors can trust this arrangement to engage players who are still building jazz vocabulary while remaining genuinely fun for an audience of any age.
How to get the most out of it
- Anchor the funky riffs in the lower voices; they drive the groove forward and give younger brass players freedom to lock in rhythmically rather than fight complex counterpoint.
- Shape the melody line with dynamic variation even though the range stays manageable; let the ensemble hear when Frosty enters and exits the story through phrasing, not just notes.
- Balance the jazz vocabulary (swung eighths, syncopation, blues-inflected harmony) against the tune's inherent simplicity; younger players often rush jazz styles, so isolate the groove section and establish it firmly before full rehearsals.
How to use it
Program this as a main holiday concert feature or pairing it with one other seasonal piece to create a short winter suite. The accessibility and audience appeal make it ideal for mid-program placement, where it can energize a concert without requiring lead-up rehearsal time that conflicts with winter concert season demands.
Skills your students will build
- Swung eighth-note articulation and phrasing
- Jazz ensemble balance and groove orientation
- Reading syncopated rhythmic figures in a tonal context
- Funky riff coordination across multiple sections