Herald the Holidays: Concert Band Conductor Score

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Herald the Holidays: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Herald the Holidays: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-RWS150501
Price: 10.00 USD
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By Robert W. Smith

Grade: 3.5

Item: 98-RWS150501

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Open your next holiday concert with this fanfare and flourish for the concert band. Using familiar carols and holiday melodies, Herald The Holidays is a glorious and celebratory fanfare that musically proclaims the beginning of the season. Musically rewarding, yet quick to prepare, this is an excellent programming choice. Happy Holidays!

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Series: RWS - Concert Band

Publisher: RWS Music Company

ISBN10: 1-4706-9824-2

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9824-9

UPC: 038081614090

SKU: 98-RWS150501

More about this title

About the Composer: Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith stands among America's most recorded composers for concert band and orchestra, with more than 400 works in print through Alfred Music and other publishers. His education in music education at Troy State University and graduate studies at the University of Miami shaped a compositional voice that balances accessibility with musical substance, making his works staples in rehearsal rooms across the country and beyond.

As both composer and conductor, Smith has shaped the concert band repertoire through original works like The Tempest and symphonic cycles (The Divine Comedy and The Odyssey) that have traveled globally. His music has graced television broadcasts, Olympic ceremonies, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and major sporting events, earning him invitations to conduct and present clinics throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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Why we love this

Smith knows how to open a concert. This fanfare delivers genuine fanfare energy without bloating your rehearsal calendar—a piece that sounds prepared and polished after reasonable work. The integration of familiar melodies gives your ensemble the satisfaction of playing recognizable music with sophistication, and audiences respond immediately to the celebratory character.

What to expect

This is music that announces celebration. The fanfare character, reinforced by familiar holiday melodies woven throughout, creates a warm and jubilant opening that puts both musicians and audience in the season's spirit. The orchestration glows with brightness and lift.

Who it's for

Band directors programming holiday concerts who need an opener that commands attention and establishes a festive atmosphere without demanding months of rehearsal. This works equally well for developing ensembles seeking a Grade 3.5 piece with professional polish and strong audience appeal.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melodic material across sections. Smith layers holiday themes throughout the ensemble; ensure no single voice overwhelms the festive dialogue.
Nail the entrance. The opening sets the tone for your entire concert. Crisp attacks and unified releases establish the celebratory mood from the first chord.
Let the familiar melodies breathe. Resist rushing through the themes your audience recognizes; give them room to land so the recognition pays off emotionally.

How to use it

Program this as your opening statement. It immediately signals the concert's holiday theme and draws the audience in with recognizable material, setting an uplifted tone for whatever follows. The brevity also works well if you're opening with a longer work; the fanfare primes the ensemble and listener for what comes next.