Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: Score
Arr. Mike Lewis
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PR-0003030
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Description
Just right for that holiday swing tune, this one belongs in every music library. Mike Lewis's clever treatment is effective for any performance setting, enjoyed by the band, the audience, and you too. The trombones will get some section work, the brass section has big sounding ensembles, and the melody bounces around, keeping the whole band smiling. A written tenor sax solo with band backgrounds and a refreshing modulation bring this swinger home. This is an outstanding chart from top to bottom. Let it swing! Let it swing! Let it swing!
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Additional Details
Series:
Jazz Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
86
SKU:
00-PR-0003030
More about this title
Why we love this
Mike Lewis crafts this holiday standard with genuine swing feel and smart section writing that keeps every player engaged. The melody placement and modulation create momentum that carries through to the end, and the written tenor solo gives soloists something substantial while keeping the arrangement accessible at Grade 3.
What to expect
Upbeat and swinging, with a lightness that keeps the energy buoyant throughout. The clever orchestration and melodic movement create a sense of joy and playfulness that audiences recognize instantly in this familiar tune.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the intermediate level looking for a holiday feature with real swing character and substance. This chart works for concert bands with jazz instrumentation and for dedicated jazz bands building their seasonal repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across sections as it bounces around the band; mark who has lead voice at each entrance to ensure clarity during rehearsal.
- The trombone section work needs articulation precision to sit cleanly with the rhythm section; isolate these passages early and establish consistent tonguing.
- Lock the written tenor solo with the band backgrounds by running them separately first, then combining once both parts are secure in tempo.
- Use the modulation as a lift; build energy through the section leading up to the key change and let the new harmonic color refresh the feel.
How to use it
Place this in a winter or holiday concert as a feature number that showcases both your rhythm section and full band sound. It pairs well with both straight ballads and other swing tunes, offering the kind of accessible fun that audiences expect from holiday programming.
Skills your students will build
- Swing feel articulation and phrasing
- Section cohesion in brass ensemble writing
- Solo accompaniment and comping awareness
- Handling modulation and key changes
- Melodic independence as the lead voice moves through the band