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Let It Snow! / Winter Wonderland: Concert Band Conductor Score

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Let It Snow! / Winter Wonderland: Concert Band Conductor Score

Let It Snow! / Winter Wonderland: Concert Band Conductor Score

Arr. Ralph Ford

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-CBM05018C
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These two holiday classics are joined in the memorable swing-style duo. A number of your students have an opportunity to solo in this fresh new arrangement but of course the solos are generously cued. Make "Let It Snow!/Winter Wonderland" be the finishing touch on your holiday program. It's like coming home to a warm cup of hot chocolate. (3:00)

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Series: Pop Young Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 16
UPC: 654979099451
SKU: 00-CBM05018C

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About the Arranger: Ralph Ford

Ralph Ford

Ralph Ford has spent nearly three decades in university teaching while maintaining an active career as a composer and arranger across multiple mediums. His professional trajectory began at age fifteen in Panama City, Florida, and accelerated during his undergraduate years at Troy State University, where he directed the jazz ensemble and served as staff arranger for the band program. He completed his Master of Science degree in 1988 and has since become an exclusive composer and arranger for the Belwin division of Alfred Music, with over 250 published titles spanning orchestra, concert band, jazz ensemble, and marching band.

Beyond the concert stage, Ford has built a substantial portfolio in media production and broadcast, earning international recognition for jingles and animation work. His experience includes live radio broadcasts, television voice-over, commercial scoring, and music production for national network affiliates. Throughout his career, he has been frequently commissioned by university, military, professional, community, and school ensembles worldwide, cementing his reputation as a versatile and prolific voice in contemporary music creation.

Why we love this

Ford's swing-style treatment transforms these familiar carols into something energetic without losing their warmth, and the cued solos distribute the spotlight across your section so no student sits idle. The Grade 2 accessibility means your ensemble can execute the style convincingly while still enjoying the sophistication of the arrangement. It's the kind of closer that leaves an audience grinning and your students proud of what they just pulled off.

What to expect

Familiar melodies swing to life with a rhythm-section groove that feels modern and joyful rather than retro or campy. The arrangement wraps two iconic songs in a warm embrace, capturing that contented feeling of hot chocolate and home while keeping the tempo brisk enough to energize a concert's end.

Who it's for

Band directors programming a holiday concert need a crowd-pleaser that keeps all levels engaged. This is ideal for Grade 2 ensembles (both strong and developing programs) looking for a finale that balances fun, energy, and musical substance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Nail the swing feel by emphasizing the backbeat in the rhythm section; lock the snare and bass drum together before rehearsing the full band so that pocket becomes automatic.
  • Bring out the featured solos with careful balance during ensemble sections; these moments showcase individual voices, so pull back the tutti slightly when solos enter to let them breathe.
  • Lean into the nostalgia of the melodies by treating the legit passages (transitions between songs, slower moments) with a touch more lyricism than the swing sections, creating clear contrast.
  • Use the cued parts liberally in early rehearsals so every student knows exactly when their line might become exposed; this builds confidence and eliminates the surprise of suddenly being alone.

How to use it

Place this as your concert finale to send the audience out smiling; its 3:00 duration gives you the perfect capstone without overstaying its welcome. It also works well as a transition piece between a formal classical set and any lighter programming, signaling a shift in tone and mood.

Skills your students will build

  • Swing eighth-note feel and style articulation
  • Balance and blend in small-group soli passages
  • Contrast between legit and swing musical language
  • Reading cued parts and understanding orchestration

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