Rockin' with Frosty: Concert Band Conductor Score

$9.00 USD

Rockin' with Frosty: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Rockin' with Frosty: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-26741S
Price: 9.00 USD
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Featuring: Frosty the Snowman / Jingle Bell Rock

"Frosty the Snowman" by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins, "Jingle Bell Rock" by Joe Beal and Jim Boothe / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Grade: 2 (Easy)

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Douglas E. Wagner has combined two holiday favorites. There's a little bit of swing when Frosty starts to rock. Hold on to your seats . . . this is one champion score for your winter program. A breeze to prepare and a joy to perform! (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Pop Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081299228

SKU: 00-26741S

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About the Composer: Steve Nelson

Steve Nelson composed some of the most recognizable holiday melodies in American popular music, working across film, television, and radio during the mid-20th century. His gift for writing instantly memorable, singable lines made his songs standards that generations of musicians continue to arrange and perform.

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Why we love this

Wagner's arrangement captures everything that makes a winter concert work: familiar material that audiences love, energetic orchestration that keeps students engaged, and a moderate difficulty that lets young bands focus on style and execution rather than struggle. The swing-inflected rock treatment of a beloved holiday tune gives your program personality without requiring advanced technical chops.

What to expect

A playful collision of nostalgia and contemporary energy. The piece maintains Frosty's gentle charm while injecting modern rock swagger, creating a buoyant, good-natured sound that feels fresh rather than reverential. It's the kind of music that makes rehearsals feel lighter and audiences smile.

Who it's for

Directors programming a winter concert who want accessible, crowd-pleasing repertoire that energizes both performers and audiences. Young concert bands at the Grade 2 level will find the part writing straightforward enough to execute confidently while still feeling musically rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the groove between precision and pocket; this piece thrives when the rhythm section locks in but doesn't rush the pocket.
Shape the dynamic contrasts between sections to highlight the arrangement's structural turns; let the shift into 'rock' mode feel like a genuine style shift, not just louder playing.
Encourage the saxophones and brasses to commit fully to the swing inflection without overplaying; subtle articulation choices matter more than obvious stylistic gestures at this level.

How to use it

Place this as a centerpiece in a holiday concert or as a set closer; its upbeat character and manageable preparation time make it ideal for a program that needs both musical substance and entertainment value. It pairs well with more traditional holiday selections, offering stylistic variety without demanding special staging or props.