Rockin' Ol' St. Nick: Concert Band Conductor Score

$8.00 USD

Rockin' Ol' St. Nick: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Rockin' Ol' St. Nick: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-32480S
Price: 8.00 USD
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By Robert W. Smith and Michael Story

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

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That jolly old elf has set up a rock groove for his winter travels. Rockin' Ol' St. Nick is correlated to Unit 13 of Band Expressions, Book One, or approximately halfway through most first-year band methods and will make your beginners sound super for their very first performance! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Band Expressions

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081393186

SKU: 00-32480S

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About the Composer: Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith stands among the most recorded composers of concert band and orchestral music in the United States. His catalog exceeds 400 published works, the vast majority released through Alfred Music, and his pieces have been performed across six continents. Smith earned his Bachelor of Music Education from Troy State University in Alabama and his Master of Music from the University of Miami, and has conducted and taught clinics throughout North America, Japan, Australia, and Europe.

Beyond the concert hall, Smith's music has reached audiences through Olympic broadcasts, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade television coverage, the Ringling Brothers circus, and Opening Day at Dodger Stadium. His symphonies and band works like The Tempest and The Odyssey have become standard repertoire for developing ensembles, reflecting his gift for writing music that connects with both musicians and listeners.

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Why we love this

Smith and Story have stripped away complexity without sacrificing groove. This arrangement sits perfectly in the sweet spot where beginners can execute the parts cleanly while the piece sounds polished enough for a real audience, giving your first-year students a confidence boost that early success demands.

What to expect

Holiday familiarity wrapped in a modern rock attitude. The piece trades the typical caroling sentiment for attitude and groove, letting young musicians discover that classical instrumentation can swing with contemporary energy.

Who it's for

This is written for first-year band students who have reached approximately the midpoint of their method book curriculum. It works equally well as a confidence-builder for any Grade 1 ensemble preparing their first public performance.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the pulse between your rhythm section and woodwinds from the start. A tight rock groove relies on everyone agreeing about where beat one lands.
Give your brass the freedom to sit slightly behind the beat in the rock sections. This pocket feel is what makes the style work, and students will hear the difference immediately.
Balance the melody against the accompaniment so the holiday tune cuts through without the background parts disappearing. Young players often overplay support figures.
Use the percussion to anchor the energy. Make sure your drummer or mallet player feels secure with the rhythmic foundation before full ensemble rehearsals.

How to use it

Pair this with a more traditional holiday arrangement to show your audience the range of your first-year players, or use it as an encore that sends the audience out with energy. The rock groove also makes it an effective program opener if you want to grab attention immediately.