O Come Emmanuel: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Traditional French Carol / arr. Michael Story
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0004606
$56.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| O Come Emmanuel: Score | $10.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: Flute | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: Timpani | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: (wp) 1st Horn in E-flat | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: (wp) B-flat Tuba B.C. | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: (wp) B-flat Tuba T.C. | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: (wp) E-flat Tuba B.C. | $3.00 | |
| O Come Emmanuel: (wp) E-flat Tuba T.C. | $3.00 |
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
136
SKU:
00-PK-0004606
More about this title
About the Arranger: Michael Story
Michael Story is a prolific composer and arranger whose work appears regularly in school band and orchestra programs across North America. His arrangements for beginning ensembles balance accessibility with genuine musical substance, making him a trusted voice in educational publishing for decades.
Why we love this
Story's treatment honors the carol's meditative character while keeping the technical demands minimal, so your first-year students can focus on expressive playing rather than page-turning anxiety. The setting unfolds naturally across the band, giving every section meaningful material and a genuine sense of contribution to the whole.
What to expect
Warm, contemplative, and deeply familiar. The carol settles into your students' hands with the comfort of tradition while inviting them to discover the quiet dignity in a well-known melody.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands, particularly those at the end of their first year or beginning of their second year. The Grade 1 level makes it accessible to younger students while the musical substance keeps experienced directors engaged.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape each phrase with a clear beginning, middle, and release rather than playing mechanically through the melody. Ask your band where the music breathes and mark those spots in the score.
- Balance the melody line so it sings above the supporting harmonies. This often means the trumpet and clarinet sections need to play with restraint while the woodwind carry the tune.
- Take time in rehearsal to let students hear the carol's historical roots. Knowing the Latin text and its connection to Advent tradition can deepen their commitment to the phrasing you're building.
How to use it
Use this as a centerpiece for a winter concert or as part of a holiday assembly program. It pairs well alongside lighter fare, giving your audience a moment of reflection in the middle of a program and showing what your developing ensemble can achieve musically.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing and breath placement in a lyrical setting
- Blend and balance within harmonies
- Sustaining tone quality across dynamic changes
- Reading a full concert band score (for conductors and section leaders)