Jingle Basses: String Orchestra Conductor Score

$6.00 USD

Jingle Basses: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: Jingle Basses: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-40454S
Price: 6.00 USD
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Bass Section Feature

Traditional / arr. Bob Phillips

Grade: 1

Item: 00-40454S

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Cute, fun, and a true grade 1 bass feature! What more could you want? Encourage the bass players by showing them off. The bass parts are very simple, but the basses also play jingle bells in a surprise twist at the end of the piece. Brainstorm ideas to dress this piece up. Some suggestions are to put Santa hats on the bass players or the scroll of the basses. You could even put Christmas lights or stockings on the bass or stands. Bring the bass players up front. Have some bells on each bass stand where the audience can't see them. Then, when the time is right, the bassists pull out the bells and jingle away! Correlates to Sound Innovations Book 1, Level 3.

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Series: Sound Innovations for String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081459745

SKU: 00-40454S

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About the Arranger: Bob Phillips

Bob Phillips has spent more than four decades shaping string education through composition, arrangement, and large-group pedagogy. Born in 1953, he developed his foundational approach while building a nationally recognized string program in Saline, Michigan that grew to over 700 students, where he demonstrated that classical and eclectic styles could thrive side by side in the same ensemble.

Phillips is the architect of multiple educational series, including all six levels of Sound Innovations and genre-focused publications like Jazz Philharmonic, Rock Philharmonic, and Mariachi Philharmonic. An ASCAP award-winning composer with over 200 published works, he has conducted at prestigious venues including the Midwest Clinic and the White House, and served as resident conductor for the Wintergrass Festival in Seattle. His influence extends through thousands of teachers who use his instructional materials and video clinics each year.

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Why we love this

This arrangement finally gives bass players their moment in the sunshine, and the surprise jingle bells finale turns a simple feature into a genuine crowd-pleaser. The bass lines stay manageable while the staging possibilities (Santa hats, lights, hidden hand bells) invite creative ensemble building that makes rehearsal memorable and keeps young string students engaged with their instrument.

What to expect

Playful and lighthearted, with a gentle folk-tune quality that feels festive without being overwrought. The shift to hand bells in the final moments transforms the piece from a straightforward feature into something genuinely delightful, rewarding both the performers and the audience.

Who it's for

String orchestra directors teaching Grade 1 students who want to celebrate their bass section while keeping the part accessible and joyful. This works especially well for winter concerts or community performances where novelty and audience engagement matter as much as musical refinement.

How to get the most out of it

Position the bass section toward the front of the stage during rehearsals and performances to build their confidence and ensure the audience recognizes this as their feature.
Coordinate with your basses beforehand to establish a clear cue for when they retrieve the hand bells; a subtle gesture works better than a verbal cue during the performance.
Encourage the upper strings to support the bass line with steady, quiet accompaniment throughout, allowing the featured basses to anchor the ensemble without overshadowing the jingle bells moment.
Run the transition to the bells section multiple times in rehearsal so it feels natural; any hesitation or scrambling will break the charm of the surprise.

How to use it

Open or close a winter concert with this number to set a warm, approachable tone and remind the audience that string players have fun too. The piece works beautifully as a palate-cleanser between serious repertoire or as a standalone novelty that celebrates a section often asked to sit in the background.