Jingle Jam: Score
Traditional / arr. Evan VanDoren
Grade: 2
Item: 98-PR-RWS2411
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Description
If you want to get your audience clapping along, look no further! Jingle Jam is a feel-good holiday celebration that features many of your favorite classics, including "Up on the Housetop," "Deck the Halls," "The 12 Days of Christmas," "O Tannenbaum," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," and of course, "Jingle Bells!" A host of percussion instruments ensures everyone feels the groove and prepares them to embrace the spirit of the season! Jingle Jam is the perfect way to conclude your holiday concert! (2:37)
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Series:
RWS - Developing Band
Publisher:
RWS Music Company
SKU:
98-PR-RWS2411
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Why we love this
VanDoren's orchestration keeps the energy high without overcomplicating parts, so your ensemble stays locked in on the arrangement rather than wrestling with technical demands. The medley format gives you a complete holiday statement in under three minutes, which is ideal when concert time is tight or you want to bookend your program with something the audience will instantly recognize and enjoy.
What to expect
Bright, energetic, and undeniably festive. The medley bounces from one beloved tune to the next with infectious rhythm and orchestral color, supported by a rich percussion palette that makes even simpler harmonies feel like a full celebration. You leave the stage with your audience smiling and ready to applaud.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 2 level who want a celebratory, audience-friendly closer for holiday concerts. This arrangement works equally well for directors seeking accessible holiday literature that doesn't require advanced technique but still delivers genuine musical and entertainment value.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the eighth-note pulse consistent throughout the medley. The groove depends on steadiness from the rhythm section, especially as you shift between the different familiar melodies.
- Shape each tune distinctly. Slight tempo variations and dynamic contrast between sections (for example, softer on "O Tannenbaum" before building into "Jingle Bells") prevent the medley from feeling rushed or blended.
- Highlight the percussion section's role. Those instruments drive the festive feel, so let them breathe and ensure they're balanced prominently in the mix.
How to use it
Position this as your final selection on a holiday concert to send the audience home in good spirits. The recognizable tunes and upbeat character make it an excellent payoff after more serious or complex works earlier in the program, and its brief length preserves energy for a strong final impression.
Skills your students will build
- Executing rhythmic precision in medley transitions
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across parts
- Responding to dynamic and tempo adjustments mid-piece
- Listening to percussion as a cohesive rhythmic anchor