Jingle Bells: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By James Pierpont / arr. Jack Bullock
Grade: 0.5 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005564
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| Jingle Bells: Score | $8.00 | |
| Jingle Bells: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Jingle Bells: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Jingle Bells: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Jingle Bells: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Jingle Bells: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Jingle Bells: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Jingle Bells: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Jingle Bells: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Jingle Bells: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Jingle Bells: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Jingle Bells: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Jingle Bells: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Jingle Bells: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Jingle Bells: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Jingle Bells: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
The most recognizable melody at holiday time is presented in this arrangement for very young performers and older listeners. You won't find a more approachable arrangement anywhere with the opportunity to abbreviate to the chorus. It has it all and James Pierpont would be proud! (1:45)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Very Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
130
SKU:
00-PK-0005564
More about this title
About the Composer: James Pierpont
James Pierpont (1822, 1893) composed "Jingle Bells" in 1857, originally titled "One Horse Open Sleigh." The song emerged from his time in Boston and became one of the most enduring melodies in American popular music. Despite its secular subject matter, the piece has become inseparable from holiday celebrations worldwide, making it a cultural touchstone that generations of students encounter in band rooms and concert halls.
Pierpont's gift was melodic simplicity paired with infectious rhythmic energy. His work demonstrates how straightforward songwriting can achieve lasting resonance. For music educators, "Jingle Bells" represents both a pedagogical opportunity and a direct connection to America's musical heritage.
Why we love this
Jack Bullock's arrangement strips away all complications while keeping the melody front and center, making this perfect for bands taking their first steps into concert repertoire. The option to abbreviate to the chorus means you can shape the performance to your group's readiness without sacrificing musical integrity. Directors will appreciate that very young performers get to play a piece their audiences genuinely want to hear, creating immediate success and audience connection.
What to expect
Bright, joyful, and immediately familiar. The arrangement preserves the tune's infectious charm while keeping the harmonic and rhythmic language straightforward enough that young players can focus on playing together rather than deciphering notation. There's something genuinely fun about hearing one of America's most beloved melodies come to life in a concert hall.
Who it's for
Beginning concert band students, particularly those in Grade 0.5 level ensembles or mixed-ability groups needing accessible holiday repertoire. This works equally well for elementary school bands, middle school programs starting their first semester, or any ensemble wanting a no-risk entrance into seasonal programming.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic confidence of the chorus before adding the verse; the repetitive rhythm pattern is your students' best tool for locking in together.
- Balance your melody players carefully so the tune sings over the accompaniment rather than disappearing into it.
- Consider using the abbreviated format (chorus only) for your first run-through in rehearsal to build momentum and confidence quickly.
- Keep the tempo steady and moderate; resist the urge to rush, which young players often do with familiar material.
How to use it
Program this as your entry point into holiday concerts, where audience goodwill and recognition work to your advantage. Pair it with one or two other seasonal pieces at a slightly higher level to show growth across your program. The abbreviation option lets you use it early in the school year as a full piece while you're still building fundamentals, then return to it for a winter concert with greater polish.
Skills your students will build
- Playing in unison and simple harmony
- Maintaining steady tempo in a full ensemble
- Reading basic articulation and dynamic markings
- Balancing melody and accompaniment parts
- Playing with rhythmic precision in straightforward meters