Holidays on Parade: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$46.00 USD

Holidays on Parade: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Holidays on Parade: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-29453
Price: 46.00 USD
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By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-29453

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Here is the perfect march for your holiday performance! This tuneful seasonal treat will delight your audience with effervescent settings of "Joy to the World," "Jingle Bells" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." With really enjoyable parts for everyone in the band, this will become a perennial favorite -- a terrific way to open or close your December concert! (1:30)

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Series: Challenger Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 120

UPC: 038081325002

SKU: 00-29453

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon's compositions occupy a central place in wind band repertoire worldwide. His music appears regularly on state and national contest lists, and his works are performed by ensembles across every level of instruction. Beyond composing, Sheldon has shaped music education through his role as lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band, and he brings decades of conducting experience to clinics, honor bands, and university settings across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

His awards from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP reflect the deep resonance his compositions achieve with both performers and audiences. Sheldon continues to accept commissions and produces substantial output for concert band annually. He has conducted his own works in some of the world's most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Sydney Opera House, and received an honorary doctorate from VanderCook College of Music in 2020.

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Why we love this

Sheldon understands what makes a holiday march work: strong melodic hooks that audiences recognize instantly, a march framework that propels the piece forward, and scoring that gives every section something genuinely musical to play. The three carols are woven together with enough sophistication to keep musicians engaged while remaining accessible at Grade 2, making this an ideal opener or closer that won't overshadow the rest of your December program.

What to expect

This is pure seasonal joy in march form. The familiar melodies land with immediate warmth and recognition, while the march structure keeps everything moving with holiday energy and optimism. The orchestration is clean and celebratory without ever feeling thin.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the middle school level and accessible high school groups will find this arrangement ideally scaled. Directors seeking a reliable holiday number that doesn't demand advanced technical facility but still sounds polished and festive will appreciate the straightforward writing.

How to get the most out of it

Maintain crisp articulation in the woodwinds during the "Jingle Bells" section to bring out the jaunty character of that melody.
Balance the low brass carefully in the tuttis; they carry harmonic weight but shouldn't overpower the melodic lines above.
Let the march tempo establish itself naturally during rehearsals rather than rushing it. The 1:30 duration depends on steady quarter-note pulse.
Shape the transitions between carols as distinct moments. Brief breath points and slight tempo adjustments help audiences hear where each tune begins.

How to use it

Open your December concert with this piece to establish a festive mood immediately, or anchor the closing moments with it as audiences leave. Its moderate length and accessible character also make it work beautifully alongside other holiday selections or as a stand-alone seasonal offering when programming time is tight.

Skills your students will build

Performing recognizable melodies with musical phrasing in a march context
Balancing independent ensemble parts while maintaining unified rhythm
Understanding sectional function (melody, harmony, accompaniment) through part writing
Sustaining steady tempo and pulse over a complete concert piece