Hooked on Holidays: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arr. Victor López
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0001494
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Description
Listen for the surprise after the initial brief introductory statement of "O Tannenbaum." The groove is set and the melody flows freely throughout the ensemble. This tune is so hot, your students will want to be playing it in the summer! (3:05)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
134
SKU:
00-PK-0001494
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About the Arranger: Victor Lopez
Victor Lopez has built a reputation as one of the most prolific and accessible arrangers for young band programs. His work with the Belwin Young Band series demonstrates a deep understanding of what engages developing musicians, clear textures, singable lines, and grooves that feel contemporary without demanding advanced technical skills.
Why we love this
Lopez captures something rare here: a holiday arrangement that feels fresh and groovy rather than nostalgic or overly sentimental. The "surprise" after "O Tannenbaum" keeps the piece from settling into predictability, and students genuinely enjoy learning music this fun. It programs beautifully in winter concerts without the weariness that sometimes attaches to holiday selections.
What to expect
Hooked on Holidays radiates a contemporary, upbeat energy that sidesteps the heaviness some Christmas arrangements carry. The melody breathes freely while the groove keeps everything anchored, creating a piece that feels celebratory without being precious or overly sentimental.
Who it's for
Directors of Grade 2 bands seeking a concert piece that genuinely excites young musicians without requiring advanced technical skill. This works equally well for student bands in their first years and for established ensembles looking to program something high-energy and festive.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the groove during the initial statement of "O Tannenbaum." The piece's energy depends on rhythmic confidence in this foundation, so isolate the rhythm section early and build precision before layering melody.
- Shape the melody lines with attention to phrasing rather than mechanical evenness. The "freely flowing" quality Lopez describes works best when sections respond to each other like a conversation, not a robotic statement.
- Balance the surprise element by keeping energy consistent through the transition. Resist the urge to telegraph what's coming; let the contrast land naturally when it arrives.
- Use the recorded accompaniment (if available) as a reference for tempo and groove feel, but rehearse without it to ensure your band owns the rhythmic pocket independently.
How to use it
This anchors the second half of a winter concert, where its infectious groove provides momentum and audience engagement. Pair it with a slower, more traditional arrangement earlier in the program to create programming contrast, or use it as a concert finale to send audiences out energized.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in groove-based ensemble playing
- Phrasing and musical conversation between sections
- Balancing melodic fluency with rhythmic lock
- Responding to unexpected harmonic or structural turns without losing orientation