On with the Snow!: 1st F Horn
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On with the Snow!: 1st F Horn

Vocal Solo (Featuring: Sleigh Ride / Winter Wonderland / Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!)

Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Grade: 3.5 (Medium Easy to Medium)

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Three Christmas pop classics are seamlessly woven together in a delightful musical "change of pace" for your winter concert by Douglas E. Wagner. Featuring "Sleigh Ride," "Winter Wonderland" and "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow," the arrangement is designed to highlight your vocal soloist (or with optional instrumental solo for trumpet or alto saxophone). Not technically difficult, and a guaranteed audience pleaser. You'll also want to take a look at Doug's similarly scored setting of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (CBM05001) to complete your holiday program.

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Series: Belwin Concert Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 140
SKU: 00-PC-0015649_H1

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About the Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner

Douglas E. Wagner

Douglas E. Wagner grew up in Chicago and earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees in music from Butler University. He spent three decades as a high school music director and administrator before transitioning to full-time composition and arranging work.

Since 1973, Wagner has published more than 3,500 works spanning choir, concert band, orchestra, handbell ensemble, organ, piano, and voice. His music has reached audiences through concert halls, television, and radio broadcasts across the United States and internationally, with over seventeen million copies sold worldwide. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Sandy.

Why we love this

Wagner threads three beloved Christmas standards together without interruption, creating the kind of familiar-yet-fresh moment audiences crave at winter concerts. The vocal soloist feature (with optional trumpet or alto saxophone alternatives) gives you flexibility to spotlight different students across performances, and the Grade 3.5 scoring keeps rehearsal time realistic while maintaining genuine polish.

What to expect

Bright and buoyant, with the comfort of recognizable melodies wrapped in contemporary pop-style harmonies. The medley format creates forward momentum, moving smoothly from one familiar tune into the next with holiday warmth and radio-friendly ease.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the middle school through early high school level looking for a crowd-pleasing winter concert centerpiece. Directors seeking a piece that showcases a soloist without demanding advanced technical facility from the ensemble.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody line through the ensemble so the vocal soloist sits clearly in front without requiring excessive volume; let the arrangement support rather than compete.
  • Use the solo transitions between tunes as moment to reset ensemble focus and check intonation before moving into the next carol.
  • Shape each medley section with slight dynamic swell at phrase peaks to maintain energy through the continuous flow.
  • Bring out the characteristic rhythmic figures in the accompaniment parts, especially the syncopated patterns that give these melodies contemporary flair.

How to use it

Place this midway through your winter concert as a palate cleanser between heavier classical fare, or anchor the second half with it as the moment when audiences fully relax into the festive spirit. Pair it with Wagner's "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" arrangement to build a substantial holiday segment without requiring multiple rehearsal-intensive pieces.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining blend and balance while accompanying a featured soloist
  • Executing smooth transitions between contrasting sections and key areas
  • Playing rhythmic accompaniment figures with precision and consistency
  • Reading and performing contemporary popular music arrangements in concert band context

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