God Bless Us Everyone: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Glen Ballard / By Alan Silvestri / As performed by Andrea Bocelli / Arranged by Ted Ricketts / Arranged by John Purifoy
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00154975
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This inspirational song performed by Andrea Bocelli over the end credits for Disney's "A Christmas Carol" is an ideal concert finale for your entire music program. Dur: 3:20
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00154975
More about this title
About the Composer: Glen Ballard
Glen Ballard is a multi-Grammy Award winning composer and producer whose work spans film, television, and popular music. His gift for crafting emotionally resonant melodies has made him a sought-after collaborator for major motion pictures, where his scores enhance narratives with both sophistication and accessibility.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the warmth and sincerity of Bocelli's performance while remaining genuinely playable for Grade 3 bands. The piece works beautifully as a concert closer because it lands with emotional impact without demanding technical pyrotechnics, giving your ensemble a moment of collective dignity on stage.
What to expect
Singing a blessing over your community. The music unfolds with quiet dignity and genuine warmth, never becoming saccharine or overly sentimental. There's a sense of gathering together, of shared hope and goodwill expressed through sound.
Who it's for
Concert bands seeking meaningful repertoire for holiday concerts or year-end programs that audiences will genuinely connect with. This works equally well for established ensembles and developing bands, since the arrangement respects both musical sophistication and realistic performance capabilities.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across sections rather than isolating it in one voice; this piece thrives when the entire band shares ownership of the line.
- Pay attention to phrase breathing. Even at a moderate tempo, the song needs space to breathe between musical ideas to preserve its reflective quality.
- Resist the urge to rush. Let the harmonic progressions unfold naturally; the arrangement's power comes from allowing each chord change time to register.
- Shape dynamics gradually. Avoid sudden jumps between soft and loud; instead, build intensity through subtle crescendos that mirror the emotional arc.
How to use it
Reserve this for your finale slot. The piece provides the perfect ceremonial close to a concert, leaving the audience in a reflective, uplifted frame of mind. You might also pair it with other seasonal selections that have different moods, using this as your emotional anchor at the program's end.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long phrase lines with consistent breath support
- Balancing multiple melodic voices within the ensemble
- Controlling dynamic nuance at soft to moderate dynamic levels
- Responding to emotional content in music through expressive playing