Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Jule Styne / By Sammy Cahn / Arranged by Paul Lavender
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One of the all-time favorite holiday tunes, here is a festive and well-scored arrangement for band by Paul Lavender. Brighten up any winter concert with this familiar classic. Dur: 2:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00248368
More about this title
About the Composer: Jule Styne
Jule Styne (1905–1975) was a prolific composer who shaped the sound of American musical theater across five decades. His gift for melody and theatrical timing made him a natural fit for both Broadway and film, where he collaborated with lyricists like Sammy Cahn and Stephen Sondheim to create standards that remain in the popular repertoire.
For music educators, Styne's work represents accessible yet sophisticated songwriting. His melodies sit naturally in the voice and in instrumental ranges, making his compositions ideal for introducing students to the Great American Songbook while building musicality and phrasing sensibility.
Why we love this
Paul Lavender's orchestration captures the warmth and infectious joy of this perennial favorite without sacrificing clarity or balance. The arrangement sits comfortably for mid-level bands, giving every section meaningful material while keeping the melody front and center where it belongs. Your students will remember this one long after the holiday season ends.
What to expect
Bright, nostalgic, and unapologetically festive. The arrangement wraps the familiar melody in warm harmonic support and playful orchestration that feels both timeless and immediate. Two minutes of pure seasonal spirit.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the intermediate level and above who want a reliable, audience-pleasing addition to their winter or holiday program. Directors seeking a piece that entertains listeners and students alike will find this arrangement both musically sound and genuinely fun to play.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the inner voices carefully in the early choruses so the melody sings through without forcing the lead players. Stye's harmonic foundation is sturdy enough to support lighter dynamics.
- Shape the dynamic arch across the full two minutes to build energy toward the final chorus. Resist the temptation to play loud throughout; the contrast makes the climax land.
- Keep the rhythmic pulse steady and buoyant. This tune thrives on forward motion and a sense of lift rather than heaviness.
How to use it
Reserve this for a concert finale or an early program slot where you want to shift the mood toward celebration. It works beautifully as a palate cleanser between serious repertoire, or as part of a holiday-themed concert where it can anchor a set of lighter selections.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining lyrical phrasing across sustained harmonic accompaniment
- Balancing multiple melodic strands in four-part writing
- Executing clean articulation in rhythmic tutti passages
- Responding to dynamic shaping and architectural form in a familiar context