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Of Carols and Angels: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Of Carols and Angels: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Of Carols and Angels: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

(Angels from the Realms of Glory, Angels We Have Heard on High)

Traditional setting by Jon Bubbett

Grade: 2.5

Item: 98-RWS262500

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Of Carols and Angels is a festive and uplifting holiday mash-up that combines "Angels from the Realms of Glory" and "Angels We Have Heard on High." Each carol shines in its own moment before joining together in a joyful, energetic finale. Filled with familiar melodies, rich harmonies, and the exuberant sound of angels singing, this piece captures the true spirit of the season and is accessible and rewarding for bands of all levels.

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Series: RWS - Developing Band
Publisher: RWS Music Company
ISBN10: 1-4706-8541-8
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-8541-6
UPC: 038081619309
SKU: 98-RWS262500

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About the Composer: Jon Bubbett

Jon Bubbett

Jon Bubbett taught concert band for 26 years at Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama, following a 38-year career in music education. A six-time NBA Citation of Excellence recipient and 2015 Phi Beta Mu Bandmaster of the Year, he has left an indelible mark on Alabama's band program through both his conducting and his prolific output as a composer.

Since retiring from full-time teaching, Bubbett has remained deeply engaged with the band world as a clinician, adjudicator, and active composer. His works appear on the rosters of publishers including Belwin, RWS Music, Wingert-Jones, and Excelcia Music Publishing. He holds memberships in the National Band Association, ASCAP, and the National Association for Music Education, and currently conducts the Celebration Winds Community Concert Band.

Why we love this

Bubbett's mash-up approach lets you program two beloved carols in a single rehearsal slot without sacrificing the integrity of either one. The Grade 2.5 scoring keeps the arrangement accessible while delivering rich harmonies and a finale that rewards careful preparation with genuine ensemble power. This is the kind of holiday piece that sounds prepared and spirited rather than tacked-on.

What to expect

Two familiar hymn melodies unfold with dignity before stepping into richer harmonic territory, building toward a bright and energetic ensemble celebration. The arrangement captures both the reverent warmth of traditional carols and the infectious joy of a festive season finale.

Who it's for

Grade 2.5 bands preparing a winter or holiday concert will find immediate success with this piece. It works equally well for programs seeking accessible yet musically substantive carols and for directors who want their students to experience the satisfaction of a lively, well-crafted finale.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the opening statements of each carol so both melodies register clearly before they intertwine. One carol dominating will dilute the impact of the mashup concept.
  • Shape the harmonies in the middle sections with dynamic control. Bubbett's voicings are generous; let them breathe without overshooting the written dynamics.
  • Bring the energy and precision of the finale up gradually through the preceding measures. The joyful ending lands harder when you build momentum intentionally rather than jumping to exuberance.

How to use it

Open a holiday concert with this piece to establish warmth and accessibility, or place it as a second selection to showcase your band's harmonic control and sense of style. At Grade 2.5, it's substantive enough to anchor a concert but approachable enough to program without derailing rehearsal schedules for more demanding repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Balance and blending when two independent melodic lines sound simultaneously
  • Dynamic shaping of extended harmonic passages
  • Transition control between contrasting musical sections
  • Ensemble precision and rhythmic cohesion in faster passages

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