Patapan: WP 1st B-flat Trombone B.C.
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Patapan: WP 1st B-flat Trombone B.C.

Traditional Burgundian Carol / arr. Mike Story

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-PC-0002146_TN1BC
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As anticipated, this traditional Burgundian holiday carol begins with the percussion section and delicately adds instrument groupings building to the full ensemble. The conclusion is as delicate as the beginning. Wonderful holiday literature for your beginners. (1:58)

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Series: Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 176
SKU: 00-PC-0002146_TN1BC

More about this title

About the Arranger: Mike Story

Mike Story is a prolific arranger whose work dominates the beginning band repertoire landscape. His arrangements for Belwin and other major publishers demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of how young ensembles learn: he writes idiomatically for developing musicians without sacrificing musical integrity or charm.

Why we love this

Mike Story's arrangement respects the carol's essential character while making it genuinely accessible for young players. The orchestration mirrors how the piece naturally unfolds: percussion establishing the rhythmic foundation, then instruments entering in waves until the full band joins. It's a masterclass in how to build texture without overwhelming beginners.

What to expect

The piece unfolds with the quiet certainty of a winter morning. Percussion taps out a simple, steady heartbeat before instruments slip in like light through a window, layering warmth until the full band glows. The ending retreats just as carefully, leaving space and stillness.

Who it's for

Beginning band directors seeking authentic holiday literature that doesn't ask too much technically while still sounding intentional and musical. Young concert band players learning how an ensemble builds texture and balance through carefully managed entrances.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the initial percussion entrance so it establishes pulse without drowning out the first instrumental entrances. Young percussionists often play too loudly in exposed passages.
  • Bring out the delicate quality of the concluding measures by pulling back the dynamic level gradually. This mirrors the opening and leaves the audience with the carol's gentle character intact.
  • Give each instrumental grouping a moment to settle before the next enters. Rushing these transitions muddies the building effect that defines the arrangement.
  • Work the percussion transitions carefully with your section. Even at Grade 1, students should understand they're setting the stage, not driving the piece.

How to use it

A perfect opener for a holiday concert: it sets a reflective tone and reassures audiences that young ensembles can deliver musical, cohesive performances. At under two minutes, it also pairs well with a slightly longer contemporary or classical piece to give your band a substantial first half slot without overextending your rehearsal time.

Skills your students will build

  • Managing dynamic control and restraint in exposed passages
  • Entering cleanly after rests and tracking conductor cues in low-texture settings
  • Balancing ensemble sound when instruments layer in sequentially
  • Sustaining steady rhythm without rushing when the full ensemble hasn't yet entered
  • Understanding how percussion functions as a foundation rather than the foreground

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