Patapan: Score
Arr. Elliot Del Borgo
Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PR-0002071
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
266
SKU:
00-PR-0002071
More about this title
About the Arranger: Elliot Del Borgo
Elliot Del Borgo is a prolific arranger and composer whose work spans educational and professional concert settings. His arrangements for concert band are known for their musicality, accessibility, and clever use of familiar material to engage both performers and audiences.
Why we love this
Del Borgo's treatment of this Burgundian carol transforms a recognizable holiday melody into a genuinely entertaining concert moment. Rather than a straightforward arrangement, this fantasia deploys compositional craft—key shifts, counterpoint, textural variety—to keep audiences engaged while honoring the original tune. It strikes the rare balance of being accessible for a Grade 3 band while still sounding inventive and polished.
What to expect
Playful and sophisticated in equal measure. The arrangement opens with quiet warmth before launching into a series of unexpected turns and surprises, all guided by strong rhythmic momentum from the percussion section. The final dramatic conclusion lands with purpose and flair.
Who it's for
Concert bands working at Grade 3 or medium-easy level who want to program something engaging for a holiday concert closer. Audiences know this melody, so you're offering a fresh perspective on a familiar tune rather than asking them to learn new material.
How to get the most out of it
- Bring out the quiet introduction of the theme in the opening; let the sustained sonority establish the melody before the arrangement's playful variations begin.
- Emphasize the percussion's role throughout, particularly in the twists and turns. They're not just keeping time; they're part of the compositional architecture.
- Shape the dramatic conclusion with clear dynamic control. The build matters, so track tempo consistency and balance as the texture thickens.
- Highlight harmonic shifts and key changes as intentional moments, not mistakes. These are what make the roller coaster work.
How to use it
This works best as the closing encore of a winter concert, where its theatrical arc and cheerful familiarity will send audiences home satisfied. It also pairs well with other holiday selections earlier in the program, offering a contrast through its fantasia format and contemporary arrangement style.
Skills your students will build
- Identifying and responding to sectional shifts within a single piece
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across changing textures
- Maintaining ensemble cohesion through key changes
- Articulating rhythmic precision under varying dynamic levels
- Supporting percussion independence while maintaining band unity