O Come Emmanuel: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

O Come Emmanuel: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: O Come Emmanuel: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-35339
Price: 55.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Traditional French Carol / arr. Michael Story

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-35339

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Based on the Latin text "Veni, Veni, Emmanuel," the lyrics for the popular carol "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" were written by John M. Neale in the mid 1800s. A wonderful setting to reinforce phrasing and musicality, Michael Story's stirring setting will warm the hearts of your students and audiences alike.

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Series: Belwin Beginning Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 136

UPC: 038081416205

SKU: 00-35339

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About the Arranger: Michael Story

Michael Story has built a reputation as a prolific composer and arranger for young musicians, with a catalog of works that span concert band, wind ensemble, and choral settings. His arrangements are known for respecting the integrity of original melodies while crafting parts that remain accessible to developing players, making him a trusted voice in early-grade repertoire across the United States.

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Why we love this

This arrangement proves that Grade 1 literature doesn't require compromise on musicianship. Story's setting draws the band together around a familiar, beloved tune while genuinely engaging students with phrasing and dynamic shaping, making it a piece your ensemble will perform with authentic warmth rather than mechanical correctness.

What to expect

Quiet reverence gives way to growing warmth as the arrangement unfolds. There is simplicity here, but not emptiness; the carol's ancient melody glows with gentle sincerity, inviting students to discover that even easy music can move an audience when played with care.

Who it's for

Grade 1 concert bands preparing winter or holiday programming will find a piece that sits squarely within their technical range while offering real musical substance. This works equally well for a December concert, a pops program, or an assembly performance.

How to get the most out of it

Shape each phrase as if the band were singing the text together; even young players respond to the emotional architecture of 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel' when they understand the words that give the melody meaning.
Resist the urge to rush through the rubato or flowing sections. Grade 1 players can hold sustained lines and gentle tempo flexibility when the conductor models patience.
Balance the arrangement so the melody is always clear. With limited instrumentation at this level, every voice matters, and listeners should hear the carol's contour throughout.

How to use it

Pair this with other seasonal work to anchor a winter concert around hymn-based or traditional material, or let it stand alone as a closing piece that sends audiences home in a reflective mood. Early in the rehearsal calendar, it can serve as both a repertoire choice and a teaching tool for phrasing in young ensembles.