Jazzy Ol' Saint Nick: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$57.00 USD

Jazzy Ol' Saint Nick: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Jazzy Ol' Saint Nick: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-30743
Price: 57.00 USD
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Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-30743

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The easy swing style is instantly grasped by your beginning band in Douglas Wagner's treatment of "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas." Clear articulations make preparation and performance of Jazzy Ol' Saint Nick a holiday treasure to be enjoyed for years to come. Highly programmatic! (1:25)

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Series: Belwin Beginning Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 138

UPC: 038081335766

SKU: 00-30743

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About the Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner

Douglas E. Wagner brings three decades of high school music direction experience to his prolific composing and arranging career. A Butler University graduate with degrees at both undergraduate and graduate levels, Wagner has established himself as one of the most performed composers in American schools, with more than 3,500 published works spanning choir, concert band, orchestra, handbell ensemble, organ, piano, and voice literature since 1973.

Wagner's music has reached audiences far beyond the United States, with performances documented on radio and television broadcasts and in concert halls internationally. Over seventeen million copies of his compositions have been purchased by schools and performing ensembles worldwide. He now lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Sandy, and continues to focus entirely on composition and related work.

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Why we love this

Wagner strips away the complexity that often bogs down Christmas arrangements and delivers something genuinely fun for young players to execute. The swing style sits naturally under beginning band hands, and the clear articulation markings mean your students spend rehearsal time actually playing music rather than decoding notation. It's the kind of piece that reminds kids why they wanted to join band in the first place.

What to expect

Nostalgic and playful at once, with a bounce that makes you want to move. The swing articulations give the familiar melody a wink and a smile, transforming a song students may already know into something fresh and modern.

Who it's for

Beginning concert band students and their directors seeking engaging holiday repertoire that doesn't require advanced technical skills or multiple rehearsal weeks. This Grade 1 arrangement welcomes younger players and lower division high school bands into the joy of jazz style without overwhelming the ensemble.

How to get the most out of it

Establish a steady, relaxed swing feel before rehearsing the written rhythms. Have the band tap the basic pulse while you conduct the swing subdivision so they internalize the groove from the start.
Balance the melody across sections rather than letting one voice dominate. The programmatic nature thrives when multiple parts shine through at different moments.
Use the recorded accompaniment (if available) during early rehearsals to help students anchor their parts while you work on articulation and blend.
Keep the tempo conversational and warm, not rushed. The 1:25 duration allows breathing room for the arrangement to breathe and the holiday character to register with your audience.

How to use it

Program this as a closing number on a winter concert to send the audience out smiling, or open your holiday performance with it to set a lighthearted tone. It also works beautifully as a standalone piece at community performances or pep assemblies where you want to showcase your beginning band's musicality and personality.