Holiday Chips and Salsa: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Based on "Here We Come A-Wassailing"
Traditional English Carol / arr. Michael Story and Robert W. Smith
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005166
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Description
"Here We Come A-Wassailing" in a medium Latin beat. This charming arrangement permits your percussion section to set the groove and is scored to be approachable after only a few months of instruction. What's not to like for your first holiday program?
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Additional Details
Series:
Band Expressions
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
142
SKU:
00-PK-0005166
More about this title
About the Arranger: Michael Story
Michael Story has established himself as a composer and arranger whose work appears regularly in school band and orchestra programs across the country. His arrangements prioritize accessibility without sacrificing musical interest, making him a go-to resource for directors programming concert band repertoire at foundational levels.
Why we love this
This arrangement hands the rhythmic foundation to your percussion section, which means your young wind players can focus on executing a memorable melody rather than wrestling with complex rhythmic figures. The Latin groove is infectious enough to energize a first holiday concert without demanding the technical precision that would derail a brand-new ensemble.
What to expect
Bright and celebratory with a relaxed, swaying Latin groove that transforms a traditional carol into something warmly festive and modern. The arrangement captures the charm of the original melody while the percussion-driven foundation gives the piece an inviting, almost danceable quality that audiences find immediately approachable.
Who it's for
This is ideal for conductors launching a first holiday concert with a developing ensemble. It works equally well for directors seeking a confidence-building opener that showcases percussion in a prominent, musical role without requiring wind players to navigate advanced ranges or complex technical passages.
How to get the most out of it
- Let your percussion players establish the clave and steady pulse before the winds enter; a solid groove from the rhythm section carries the entire arrangement.
- Emphasize the tuning and balance of the melodic line in the upper voices once the Latin rhythm is secure; the straightforward voicing means any intonation issues become immediately apparent.
- Keep the tempo steady and resist the urge to accelerate as the piece gains energy; young ensembles often rush Latin feels when excitement builds.
How to use it
Open a December or winter concert with this piece to set a joyful tone while your ensemble settles into performance mode. Its brevity and accessibility make it perfect for a first-half slot before transitioning to more demanding repertoire, or pair it with other Grade 1 seasonal selections for a thematic opening sequence.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady tempo in Latin rhythmic styles
- Balancing melodic lines within simple homophonic textures
- Responding to percussion-driven harmonic movement
- Articulation clarity in accessible melodic ranges
- Listening for blend and intonation in parallel motion