Rockin' with Frosty: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
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)
Item: 00-PK-0005427
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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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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
65
SKU:
00-PK-0005427
More about this title
About the Composer: Steve Nelson
Steve Nelson was a prolific composer and songwriter who created some of the most enduring holiday music in American popular culture. His gift for memorable melodies and accessible arrangements made his work a staple of seasonal celebrations for generations of musicians and listeners alike.
Why we love this
Wagner's arrangement takes the recognizable charm of Frosty and injects it with genuine swing energy, creating something that feels fresh without abandoning what makes the original so beloved. Grade 2 bands can nail the rhythmic drive and playful character here, which means your students get to experience the thrill of performing a piece that actually swings rather than trudging through it.
What to expect
Frosty meets the rock and roll era in this arrangement, complete with swing phrasing and contemporary groove. The piece bounces with humor and motion, inviting conductors and ensembles to lean into the playfulness rather than treat it as something precious.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 2 level looking for a holiday piece that engages students without requiring advanced technical facility. Directors seeking upbeat novelty material that holds audience attention and gives young musicians a genuine sense of playing something current and fun.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rock rhythm section (kick drum, bass, and snare) to establish the groove before layering in melody parts; the swing feel depends on consistent pocket playing from these voices.
- Shape the dynamic contrast between sections carefully; the shift from straightforward to swinging moments reads clearly only if you commit fully to each character.
- Balance the melody across woodwinds and brass so no single section dominates; Wagner's orchestration shares the tune generously, which works best when all voices blend.
- Keep the tempo steady and energetic throughout; rushing or dragging undermines the rock feel that makes this arrangement distinctive.
How to use it
Position this as a conversation starter in your winter concert, pairing it with a more traditional seasonal piece to show the range of holiday expression available to young bands. Its manageable two-minute length makes it ideal for opening a second half or bridging between more serious works.
Skills your students will build
- Rock and swing rhythm interpretation
- Ensemble balance across woodwind and brass sections
- Dynamic shaping and contrast
- Steady tempo maintenance in rhythmic music
- Musical characterization and sectional independence