Roses de Noel: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

Roses de Noel: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Roses de Noel: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-29614
Price: 65.00 USD
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Holiday Waltz for Concert Band

By Emile Waldteufel / arr. Jerry Brubaker

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-29614

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Subtitled a "Holiday Waltz for Concert Band," this Emile Waldteufel theme is developed through a variety of waltz-styles featuring a variety of sections of the band. Although the title implies a holiday theme, the work would be easily programmed at any time of the year. Elegant music! (4:33)

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Series: Belwin Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 224

UPC: 038081323985

SKU: 00-29614

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About the Composer: Emile Waldteufel

Emile Waldteufel (1837-1915) was a French composer and conductor who became one of the most celebrated waltz composers of the Romantic era. His gift for melody and orchestration made him a favorite in concert halls across Europe, and his works remain staples of the light classical and concert band repertoire. Waldteufel's ability to craft elegant, singable themes set against sophisticated harmonic backings established a model for accessible yet artistically substantial orchestral music that band arrangers continue to adapt today.

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Why we love this

Jerry Brubaker's arrangement captures Waldteufel's gift for elegant melody while distributing musical interest across the full ensemble, so every section gets a chance to shine. The waltz framework feels familiar enough to audiences that the piece works anytime during the concert season, yet the harmonic refinement reminds students and listeners alike why Romantic-era salon music endures. At Grade 3, it's accessible without sacrificing musicality.

What to expect

Refined and graceful, with the gentle lift of a Viennese waltz. Waldteufel's melodies unfold naturally, inviting steady, buoyant phrasing rather than sentimentality. The piece breathes with the ease of salon music, yet carries genuine harmonic sophistication beneath its surface charm.

Who it's for

Bands at the intermediate level looking for concert repertoire that combines elegance with accessibility. The Grade 3 scoring and moderate length make it ideal for groups building confidence in ensemble balance and phrasing without wrestling with complex meter or dense textures.

How to get the most out of it

Shape each waltz variation as a distinct character; the piece depends on contrast between sections rather than dramatic gestures.
Balance the flowing melodic lines with light, responsive accompaniment figures; Waldteufel's orchestrations are transparent, so clarity matters more than weight.
Bring out solos and featured passages as they move through different choirs of the band; this is the arrangement's primary way of sustaining interest across 4 and a half minutes.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener or early slot to set a refined, approachable tone. It pairs well alongside other light classics or works in a Romantic-era themed concert. The festive associations implied by the title work for winter or holiday programs, but the elegant waltz character fits spring and general concerts equally well.