My Dancing Day: Score
Traditional English Christmas Carol / arr. Jerry Brubaker
Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PR-0005079
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Description
"Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day" is an English carol whose appearance is in William B. Sandys' Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern published in 1833. Many composers and arrangers have done vocal settings of this carol. Here's a stunning new arrangement of this lovely carol. It is joyful, lilting, and upbeat---and even has a Latin flavor! A sure winner for any holiday concert! (2:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
130
SKU:
00-PR-0005079
More about this title
About the Arranger: Jerry Brubaker
Jerry Brubaker has established himself as a prolific composer and arranger for concert and marching bands, with a catalog spanning educational and professional ensembles. His arrangements balance accessibility with musical sophistication, making standard repertoire and traditional material engaging for students at multiple levels.
Why we love this
Brubaker's treatment transforms a centuries-old English carol into something immediately alive and modern without losing its essential character. The Latin flavor adds rhythmic vitality that gives conductors a chance to build ensemble precision around syncopation and groove, while the joyful spirit makes it a crowd-pleasing closer for any winter concert.
What to expect
The piece dances with energy and warmth, lifting the familiar melody into something celebratory and modern. There's a lightness to the orchestration that keeps the carol from feeling museum-bound, while the Latin rhythmic backdrop adds an unexpected sophistication that keeps listening ears engaged.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the high school, community, and intermediate college levels will find this arrangement accessible and musically rewarding. Directors seeking a grade 3 piece that sounds fully arranged and contemporary while remaining rooted in tradition will appreciate how Brubaker handles the material.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the lilting phrasing with subtle dynamic shaping to let the melody breathe; avoid over-conducting the straightforward passages.
- Establish the Latin rhythmic feel early in rehearsal by isolating the percussion section and locking in the rhythmic foundation before layering the band in.
- Balance the melody across sections as it passes between woodwinds and brass; doubling can easily overshadow the traditional tune.
- Use the two-minute runtime strategically; the piece moves with purpose, so maintain forward momentum and avoid dragging the tempo even in lyrical moments.
How to use it
Program this as an energetic second-half opener to reset the audience's mood after heavier fare, or use it as a finale if you want to send the crowd out smiling. The upbeat character and familiar source material make it an excellent bridge piece when programming diverse repertoire across a winter concert.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody across sections while maintaining textural clarity
- Executing Latin rhythmic feels with precision (syncopation and groove)
- Maintaining forward momentum in shorter musical forms
- Shaping traditional melodies with contemporary orchestration