Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Words by Sammy Cahn, music by Jule Styne / arr. Jack Bullock
Grade: 3
Item: 00-PK-0006099
$63.00
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Description
Pure enjoyment ahead with this fantastic melody set here in varied styles---a serenade, a waltz, a march, and even a pizzicato passage---showcasing the entire string section. (3:30)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Concert String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
128
SKU:
00-PK-0006099
More about this title
About the Composer: Sammy Cahn
Sammy Cahn (1913, 1993) was one of the most prolific lyricists in American popular music, crafting lyrics for standards that defined the Great American Songbook. Working frequently with composer Jule Styne, Cahn created melodies and words that became instantly recognizable across generations, from film scores to Broadway productions to holiday classics. His gift for singable, memorable lines made his work particularly valuable to music educators seeking repertoire that engages performers and audiences alike.
Why we love this
Jack Bullock's arrangement transforms a beloved standard into a showcase for sectional color without demanding virtuosic technique. The movement through contrasting styles, serenade, waltz, march, and pizzicato, keeps both players and listeners invested, and the moderate grade 3 level ensures your strings can execute each section cleanly without excessive rehearsal time.
What to expect
You move through distinct emotional landscapes without leaving the warmth of this beloved melody. The serenade draws you in with intimacy, the waltz spins you into motion, the march energizes the room, and the pizzicato section catches everyone by surprise with its playful lightness. The piece feels like a conversation between different moods, all connected by a single, unforgettable tune.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the Grade 3 level looking for an accessible holiday arrangement that still demands musical maturity and stylistic awareness. This works equally well for school orchestras building concert programming or for community ensembles seeking fresh takes on familiar material.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the serenade section with long, connected phrases and deliberate attention to dynamic contours; resist the temptation to rush into the waltz.
- Lock the waltz rhythm tight by having lower strings anchor the three-beat pattern while upper strings float the melody above it.
- Bring energy and clarity to the march; crisp articulation and clean attacks will make the stylistic pivot unmistakable.
- Keep pizzicato passages rhythmically precise and light; avoid heaviness that can muddy the texture of the plucked strings.
How to use it
Place this as a standalone winter concert highlight, or use it to open a multi-arrangement medley of holiday standards. Its compact runtime (3:30) and stylistic variety make it an ideal bridge between a heavier opening work and another selection, giving your audience a moment of pure musical enjoyment.
Skills your students will build
- Conducting and responding to distinct stylistic shifts within a single piece
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across changing textures (legato serenade, rhythmic waltz, articulated march, pizzicato passage)
- Maintaining rhythmic integrity in waltz and march sections while keeping ensemble cohesion
- Dynamic control and phrasing in lyrical passages
- Pizzicato technique and clarity