Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Words by Sammy Cahn, music by Jule Styne / arr. Robert W. Smith and Michael Story
Grade: 0.5 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0001463
$56.00
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Description
Written 60 years ago, this delightful holiday melody has been performed by all the greats including Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and a sleigh full of others. Now your first year band students can join those great performers and boost your holiday sprits with Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! (1:34)
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
Band Expressions
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
138
SKU:
00-PK-0001463
More about this title
About the Composer: Jule Styne
Jule Styne (1905-1975) composed for Broadway, Hollywood, and popular music with equal brilliance. His gift for melody and theatrical timing made him one of the most performed songwriters of the 20th century, with standards like "Funny Girl," "Gypsy," and "It's Magic" becoming part of the American songbook.
For music educators, Styne's work offers immediate melodic clarity and emotional directness. His songs teach students that memorable music doesn't require complexity; a strong tune, clear phrase structure, and genuine warmth do the heavy lifting.
Why we love this
This arrangement hits the sweet spot for young ensembles: the melody sings immediately, the harmonies support without overwhelming, and the 1:34 duration means students finish on a high note without fatigue. Robert W. Smith and Michael Story have crafted a piece that sounds polished in first-year hands, building genuine confidence on the concert stage.
What to expect
Bright and effortless, like snow falling on a still night. The melody carries a warmth that's never saccharine, and the orchestration feels spacious enough that young players can breathe into their phrases without rushing.
Who it's for
First-year concert band students who need a success story. This arrangement removes technical barriers while keeping the spirit of a genuine holiday standard, so young musicians experience the reward of playing repertoire people actually want to hear.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the tempo dancing. Resist the urge to drag; 'Let It Snow' thrives on a steady, almost playful pulse that matches the holiday energy of the text.
- Balance the melody across your band. This isn't a solo feature; the tune needs clarity from whoever carries it, but supporting voices should maintain warm, even tone beneath.
- Pay attention to your endings. A short piece like this lives or dies on the final phrase; rehearse the last eight bars until the ensemble shape it with intention and commitment.
- Use your lighter dynamic levels intentionally. At Grade 0.5, you'll have sections at mezzo-piano and piano; these aren't timid but intimate, creating contrast that makes the fuller moments land harder.
How to use it
This works beautifully as your first-semester holiday concert anchor or as a closer that leaves the audience smiling. Pair it with one or two other seasonal pieces at similar accessibility levels to build a short, high-impact program that showcases ensemble musicality without overtaxing beginning musicians.
Skills your students will build
- Playing sustained, lyrical phrases at mezzo-piano and piano dynamics
- Maintaining steady tempo and ensemble cohesion in a melody-driven arrangement
- Balancing individual part awareness with full-band blend
- Shaping simple harmonic progressions with intentional voice leading