God Bless Us Everyone: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Alan Silvestri / By Glen Ballard / As performed by Andrea Bocelli
Grade: 6
Item: 35-PK00164747
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Disney's "A Christmas Carol" for Solo Tenor with Chorus and Orchestra (or Chorus and Orchestra alone). Duration - ca. 3:15
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00164747
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About the Composer: Alan Silvestri
Alan Silvestri has spent decades composing for film and television, becoming one of the most recorded composers in the industry. His orchestral writing balances accessibility with sophistication, making his scores ideal for educational ensembles seeking repertoire that sounds substantial without requiring virtuosic technique.
Silvestri's partnership with lyricist Glen Ballard on Disney's "A Christmas Carol" demonstrates his gift for melodic storytelling. The score earned widespread recognition for capturing both the warmth and emotional depth of the classic tale, bringing professional-level film composition into the reach of school orchestras.
Why we love this
Silvestri writes orchestrations that sound polished and cinematic while remaining playable by Grade 6 ensembles. The inclusion of a tenor solo part (with optional chorus alternative) opens programming possibilities for featuring student soloists or guest artists, and the three-minute length fits concert programming without overshadowing other works.
What to expect
The orchestration carries the quiet dignity of Dickens' redemption arc without sentimentality. Silvestri's harmonic language feels modern and film-scored, yet the melodic core remains genuinely moving, creating a piece that resonates with audiences of all ages while sounding thoroughly professional.
Who it's for
This score serves orchestras looking for substantial holiday programming with crossover appeal. It works equally well for ensembles performing with a featured tenor soloist or chorus section, and it fits naturally into winter concerts that mix classical and contemporary repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the orchestra so the tenor line projects clearly; this isn't a symphonic work where the voice blends into texture but rather takes the foreground throughout.
- Let the warmth of the orchestration breathe by avoiding a brisk tempo. Silvestri's writing wants space to land emotionally.
- Rehearse the chorus independently from orchestra sections first to establish secure harmonic foundation before full ensemble balance.
- Attend to the dynamic arc across the full three minutes; the arrangement builds progressively, so mark gradual crescendos in your score to guide the ensemble.
How to use it
Position this in the second half of a concert to provide emotional contrast with lighter or faster works. Its three-minute duration makes it an effective closer or centerpiece for a holiday-themed concert segment, and the combination of orchestra and vocal forces allows you to feature multiple ensemble groups within a single selection.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing soloists with full orchestra in film-scored textures
- Reading sophisticated but accessible orchestrations across multiple instrumental families
- Sustaining ensemble focus during a continuous three-minute arc
- Responding to lyrical phrasing in instrumental parts that mirror vocal contours