O Come, Emmanuel: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Angelo Kortyka
Grade: 1
Item: 35-PK01710107
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| O Come, Emmanuel - Full Score | $10.00 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Flute | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Oboe | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Bassoon | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Clarinet 1 | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Clarinet 2 | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Bass Clarinet | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Alto Saxophone | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Tenor Saxophone | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Baritone Saxophone | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Trumpet | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Horn | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Trombone | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Euphonium TC | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Euphonium BC | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Tuba | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Timpani | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Snare Drum | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Percussion | $2.50 | |
| O Come, Emmanuel - Orchestra Bells | $2.50 |
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Description
In this grade 1 arrangement, the second clarinet does not go over the break and most parts lie within the range of a sixth. Percussion is minimal and well within the grade level, making this an excellent choice for a first holiday concert.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01710107
More about this title
Why we love this
Kortyka's arrangement respects what young players can actually do. The decision to keep second clarinet below the break and cap range requirements at a sixth means your section leaders can focus on tone and phrasing rather than wrestling with technical obstacles. This thoughtful constraint writing lets beginners sound musical from day one.
What to expect
Serene and accessible. The familiar melody unfolds with warmth across a lean orchestration that never asks for more than a Grade 1 band can deliver. You hear the carol's essential character without overcomplication.
Who it's for
Bands with limited instrumentation or players new to holiday repertoire. This arrangement works whether you're fielding a sparse first-year ensemble or introducing younger students to seasonal programming without overwhelming them.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across woodwinds and brass so no single voice disappears under the harmonic support; clarity matters more than power at this level.
- Take time with the opening phrases to establish the hymn's reverent character before momentum builds.
- Keep percussion restrained and rhythmically locked; minimal parts require precision to avoid feeling thin or sloppy.
How to use it
Open your first holiday concert with this; it settles the audience and sets a gracious tone while allowing your beginning players to make a genuine musical statement. Pair it with one more substantial Grade 1 piece to build confidence in your opening set.
Skills your students will build
- Playing within a limited range to achieve unified tone
- Reading straightforward harmonic progressions in concert keys
- Balancing melody and accompaniment in ensemble texture
- Executing minimal but essential percussion coordination
- Shaping a lyrical phrase across multiple measures without technical distraction