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Santa Claus Is Coming to Town: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

$53.00 USD

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Santa Claus Is Coming to Town: Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-MBM03013
Price: 53.00 USD
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Words by Haven Gillespie, music by J. Fred Coots / arr. Jerry Burns

Grade: 1.5 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-MBM03013

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This holiday favorite would be great at a Christmas parade or as a pep band chart. Once again, Jerry Burns proves that easy to play and great sounding CAN go hand-in-hand! (1:15)

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Series: Very Easy Pops for Marching Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 78

ISBN10: 1-4706-7972-8

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-7972-9

UPC: 654979054405

SKU: 00-MBM03013

More about this title

About the Composer: J. Fred Coots

J. Fred Coots (1897–1967) composed "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" in 1934, creating one of the most enduring holiday standards in American music. His gift for memorable melodies and straightforward songwriting made him a prolific contributor to popular music during the Great Depression and beyond, with compositions that reached audiences across radio, stage, and film.

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Why we love this

Jerry Burns' arrangement strips away nothing essential while keeping the technical demands genuinely manageable. A Grade 1.5 piece that sounds polished and festive without requiring advanced section work means your band can focus on precision, articulation, and ensemble blend instead of fighting the chart. This is the kind of easy arrangement that makes directors sound great and keeps students engaged because they're playing something people actually recognize.

What to expect

Joyful and unpretentious. The arrangement captures the tune's original charm without overshooting it. Expect straightforward rhythms, clean harmonic support, and a persistent sense of holiday anticipation that lands with every statement of that iconic melody.

Who it's for

Marching bands at middle school and early high school level, as well as pep bands and parade ensembles looking for a crowd-pleasing addition that doesn't demand extensive rehearsal time. This arrangement works equally well for newer players building confidence and experienced groups wanting accessible yet polished seasonal repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the tempo steady but conversational. This tune thrives on a parade-ready pulse without rushing; let the familiar melody breathe naturally.
Shape each phrase with clear articulation from the beginning. Crisp attacks on the main theme make the arrangement sparkle even at this accessible level.
Balance the melody across sections as it passes around. A light touch in the background parts ensures the hook stays bright and singable.

How to use it

Lead with this at a Christmas parade or as the closer to a holiday pep band concert where familiarity and crowd appeal matter as much as musicianship. It pairs well alongside other accessible seasonal pieces in a winter program, or stand it alone as a festive bookend to your marching season.