On a Winter's Night: Concert Band Score & Parts

$70.00 USD

On a Winter's Night: Concert Band Score & Parts

Name: On a Winter's Night: Concert Band Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50872
Price: 70.00 USD
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Featuring: Away in a Manger / The First Noel

Arranged by Jared Barnes

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-50872

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The popular carols "Away in a Manger" and "The First Noel" are woven together in this uniquely expressive arrangement by Jared Barnes, entitled On a Winter's Night. The piece begins serenely with "Away in a Manger" and uses brief, evolving interludes to gradually propel the music toward a climactic statement of "The First Noel." Sure to become a favorite of performers and audiences alike! (3:30)

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Series: Young Symphonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-6833-5

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6833-4

UPC: 038081587202

SKU: 00-50872

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About the Arranger: Jared Barnes

Jared Barnes brings a distinctive voice to band arranging, combining his experience as both composer and conductor with a deep understanding of what works in the concert hall. Based in Iowa, he has spent over a decade teaching instrumental music at the secondary level, where his ensembles consistently earned Division I ratings at state festivals and received recognition as honor bands at the Iowa Bandmasters Conventions.

His compositions and arrangements have earned recognition on prestigious lists including Stanton's Five Star Feature, J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice, and Bandworld Top 100. Barnes holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Wartburg College and continues to have his work performed at honor bands, festivals, and major clinic events across the United States and internationally.

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Why we love this

Barnes has crafted an arrangement that respects both melodies while building genuine musical architecture between them. The gradual propulsion from serene opening to climactic finale gives your band a clear arc to shape, and the integration of both carols feels organic rather than stitched together, making this one of those winter selections that works equally well for contest adjudicators and audiences seeking genuine musicianship.

What to expect

The piece unfolds like a winter evening gradually warming toward celebration. It begins in quiet reverence, then through carefully constructed transitions, the music gains energy and purpose until it arrives at a powerful, joyful statement. The familiar melodies anchor the listener while the arrangement itself feels fresh and unhurried.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 2.5 level seeking repertoire that combines accessibility with genuine musical substance. This arrangement works equally well for groups building contest repertoire and those looking for a substantial winter concert selection with appeal to family audiences.

How to get the most out of it

Allow the opening statement of "Away in a Manger" to breathe; resist the urge to rush, and let the serene quality establish the emotional foundation before the interludes begin building momentum.
Balance the layering in the interludes carefully so that each evolving section feels like a natural escalation rather than sudden texture changes.
Shape the climactic "First Noel" statement with weight and presence without losing the musical coherence established earlier in the arrangement.

How to use it

Use this as the centerpiece of a winter concert program, where its three-and-a-half minute arc gives audiences a complete emotional journey without overwhelming younger ensembles. It also serves well as a contest selection for bands seeking literature that demonstrates musicianship and control across contrasting sections.

Skills your students will build

Balancing ensemble blend across sectional transitions
Controlling dynamic growth and intensity over extended phrases
Listening for and maintaining rhythmic precision during tempo changes and interludes
Shaping phrasing in familiar melodic material with artistry rather than predictability