Patapan: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

Patapan: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Patapan: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BD9928
Price: 65.00 USD
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Arr. Elliot Del Borgo

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-BD9928

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This clever fantasia builds on a Burgundian carol, dating back to 1842, that is a melody familiar to holiday concert audiences everywhere. Mr. Del Borgo quietly introduces the theme and then takes it on a roller coaster ride full of twists and turns, with strong percussion support throughout. Compositional devices add continuing interest throughout as the work builds to a dramatic conclusion. It's a perfect holiday concert closer! (2:26)

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Series: Belwin Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 266

UPC: 029156992625

SKU: 00-BD9928

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About the Arranger: Elliot Del Borgo

Elliot Del Borgo has been a fixture in concert band literature for decades, composing and arranging works that balance musical integrity with accessibility. His arrangements are known for respecting the original material while finding fresh angles that keep audiences engaged, and his orchestrations consistently serve the strengths of each instrumental section.

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Why we love this

Del Borgo takes a melody that audiences think they already know and builds something genuinely unpredictable around it. The percussion writing alone makes this worth programming; it's energetic without overwhelming the band, and the arrangement respects Grade 3 bands while refusing to condescend. This closes a holiday concert with personality and momentum.

What to expect

Familiar warmth immediately upended by unexpected turns. Del Borgo keeps recontextualizing the melody, building energy through clever rhythmic and harmonic shifts until the piece locks into a genuinely exciting climax. It's mischievous and orchestrally smart.

Who it's for

Any concert band looking for a holiday closer that feels substantial rather than novelty. Grade 3 bands will find it sits perfectly in their range; the arrangement has enough going on to keep strong players engaged while remaining secure for the whole section.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening statement with restraint. Del Borgo's quiet introduction sets up the contrast that makes everything that follows hit harder.
Lock the percussion into a consistent pulse during the faster sections. These players drive the entire arrangement, so their clarity is non-negotiable.
Balance the woodwind passages against the brass without letting either section disappear. The compositional devices Del Borgo uses depend on both colors being audible.
Resist the temptation to rush the dramatic conclusion. The buildup works because of deliberate pacing, not speed.

How to use it

Anchor your winter concert finale with this. It works equally well as a standalone holiday closer or paired with other seasonal selections earlier in the program; either way, it leaves audiences in the right mood as they leave the hall. The 2:26 runtime fits comfortably into any concert structure.