Latin Yuletide: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Michael Sweeney
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00310374
$40.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Latin Yuletide - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Trombone/Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Percussion 3 | $6.00 | |
| Latin Yuletide - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 |
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Description
Here is a unique setting of two holiday favorites set in a smooth Latin style. "Bells Over Bethlehem (Andalusian Carol)" uses a mixture of unison and harmony sections as the melody is passed around the band. "O Tannenbaum" has a contemporary flavor and utilizes interesting chord progressions. Fresh!
Dur: 2:15
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00310374
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About the Arranger: Michael Sweeney
Michael Sweeney has built a reputation as one of the most prolific and respected arrangers in school band music. His arrangements span every style and difficulty level, from accessible Grade 1 pieces to advanced concert works, always with an ear for what makes music engaging for students and audiences alike.
Sweeney's gift lies in his ability to reimagine familiar melodies in fresh contexts without sacrificing playability. His work appears regularly on contest lists and concert programs across the country, trusted by directors who know his arrangements will hold students' interest while staying true to the original material.
Why we love this
Sweeney has arranged these carols with real restraint, letting the Latin groove carry the weight rather than burying the melodies under unnecessary complexity. At Grade 1.5, your ensemble gets genuine style and harmonic interest without the arrangement becoming the hard part of rehearsing the piece.
What to expect
Warmth meets sophistication. The Andalusian Carol floats along with unison and harmony trading the melody, creating movement without fuss. 'O Tannenbaum' shifts the mood with a contemporary harmonic language that makes a familiar carol feel discovered anew.
Who it's for
Concert bands working at Grade 1.5 who want fresh holiday repertoire that sounds mature without requiring advanced technique. Directors seeking pieces that balance accessibility with genuine musical content will find both carols reward careful attention in rehearsal.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the clave rhythm in the percussion section early; once your battery has it solid, the rest of the band locks in naturally.
- Shape the unison passages in 'Bells Over Bethlehem' with dynamic clarity so the melody transfer feels intentional, not accidental.
- Let the contemporary chord progressions in 'O Tannenbaum' breathe slightly; resist the urge to push through them at full tempo until intonation settles.
How to use it
This pairing works beautifully as your winter concert closer, especially if you want to move away from straightforward carol arrangements. The two pieces together take just over two minutes, making them ideal for filling a specific slot or bracketing with other holiday selections.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing a consistent Latin groove pattern
- Balance and blend in alternating unison and harmony sections
- Intonation precision with non-traditional chord progressions
- Style adaptation when the same melody appears in different harmonic contexts