Holiday Party Mix: Concert Band Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

Holiday Party Mix: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Holiday Party Mix: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-51009S
Price: 10.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Arranged by William Owens

Grade: 0.5

Item: 00-51009S

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Get the party started with this energetic, upbeat medley of holiday favorites arranged by William Owens! Featuring "Jingle Bells," "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas," "Good King Wenceslas," "Up on the Housetop," and "Ode to Joy," the music may play very easy, but it grooves really hard! (1:45)

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Series: MakeMusic First Performance Band

Publisher: MakeMusic Publications

ISBN10: 1-4706-6583-2

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6583-8

UPC: 038081583907

SKU: 00-51009S

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About the Arranger: William Owens

William Owens brings three decades of band directing experience to his work as a prolific composer and arranger. A VanderCook College of Music graduate, he has created over 300 pieces for young ensembles since 1993, earning recognition from the American Bandmasters Association, ASCAP, and his alma mater as a Distinguished Alumnus. His arrangements and compositions appear on required lists across the country and have become foundational repertoire in school band programs.

Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Owens retired from full-time teaching in 2014 but remains active as a clinician and conductor. His approach to writing for developing musicians combines accessibility with musical substance, a balance that has made his work essential to directors building balanced, engaging concert programs.

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Why we love this

Owens understands that ease of reading doesn't mean ease of engagement. The groove and energy here are genuine, your students will feel the difference between playing simple notes and playing a party. For a Grade 0.5 ensemble, this arrangement respects what young bands actually need: clear parts, transparent scoring, and music that sounds like something worth playing.

What to expect

Bright and buoyant. The medley format keeps energy moving forward while the familiar melodies give your ensemble and audience a shared sense of celebration. The arranging is transparent enough that students hear themselves succeeding in real time.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands ready to perform a full-length piece that doesn't require exceptional facility or extensive rehearsal time. This works equally well for festivals, winter concerts, or community holiday events where audience connection matters as much as technical display.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the tempo steady and slightly brisk. The five familiar tunes blend best when the pulse feels effortless rather than labored.
Balance the melody across voices. Since these melodies are so recognizable, slight doublings at the unison points will lock the ensemble sound without muddying the texture.
Let the rhythm section set the pocket. With a medley this upbeat, rhythmic precision from drums and low brass creates the foundation everything else rides on.
Breathe together during transitions between tunes. The medley format means you'll move quickly from one carol to the next; coordinated breaths signal unity to your audience.

How to use it

Close out a winter concert with this. It's short enough (1:45) to fit comfortably without overshadowing your full-length works, yet memorable enough to send the audience home in good spirits. Works equally well as an opening number to set a festive mood for the entire program.