Jazzy Ol' Saint Nick: Concert Band Conductor Score

$8.00 USD

Jazzy Ol' Saint Nick: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Jazzy Ol' Saint Nick: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-30743S
Price: 8.00 USD
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Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-30743S

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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: 12

UPC: 038081335773

SKU: 00-30743S

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About the Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner

Douglas E. Wagner brings three decades of classroom experience to his prolific compositional practice. After leading music programs as both educator and administrator in high school settings, he shifted his focus entirely to writing and arranging. Wagner holds degrees from Butler University and has established himself as one of the most performed contemporary composers in American schools, with over 3,500 published works spanning choir, concert band, orchestra, handbells, organ, piano, and vocal music.

Since 1973, Wagner's music has reached audiences worldwide through concert halls, broadcasts, and school performances. More than seventeen million copies of his compositions have been purchased by music programs seeking accessible, engaging repertoire. He currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Why we love this

Wagner's gift for writing beginner-friendly material without sacrificing musical interest shows throughout this arrangement. The swing idiom feels natural and playful for young musicians, and the programmatic energy of the piece keeps both players and audiences entertained. A holiday selection that your band will actually want to perform.

What to expect

The tune bounces along with an easy-going swing that feels refreshing rather than cheesy. Despite its simplicity, the arrangement has personality and movement, creating a festive energy that audiences enjoy and young musicians find fun to play.

Who it's for

Beginning band students encountering jazz idioms for the first time will find this arrangement immediately accessible and motivating. Directors leading grade 1 bands need holiday selections that work musically and programmatically, and this piece delivers both without requiring advanced technique or musical maturity from the ensemble.

How to get the most out of it

Lock in the swing feel from the first rehearsal by establishing a clear jazz articulation with tonguing that's bouncy but not overly separated.
Balance the melody between sections so the familiar tune remains recognizable even as different instruments take the lead.
Allow the rhythm section to anchor the groove; even at grade 1, drummer and low brass need space to lock together.
Shape the phrasing with gentle dynamic swells rather than sudden dynamic changes to maintain the light, celebratory character.

How to use it

This works beautifully on a winter or holiday concert either as an opening number to set an energetic tone or as a lighter offering that contrasts with more serious repertoire. At just 1:25, it's ideal for pacing a concert and gives your developing ensemble a confident, crowd-pleasing moment on stage.