Snow Globe: (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C.
By Robert Sheldon
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PC-0014550_wpTN1BC
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Description
This gentle piece reminds us of the wistful and whimsical feelings we have when looking into a snow globe. The soaring melodies and colorful accompaniments recall the warm memories of friends and family during the holiday season. "Snow Globe" is sure to provide a special moment for your audience on your young band's next holiday program. (2:09) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. Correlates to Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 1 Level 6.
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Snow Globe: (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C. comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
Sound Innovations for Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
130
SKU:
00-PC-0014550_wpTN1BC
More about this title
About the Composer: Robert Sheldon
Robert Sheldon stands among the most frequently performed composers for wind band in the United States and internationally. His catalog includes hundreds of works that appear on contest lists, honor band programs, and concert stages worldwide, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. He leads the authorship of Sound Innovations for Concert Band and has received major recognition from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP.
Sheldon maintains an active schedule as guest conductor for all-state and regional honor bands, clinician at universities and state music education conferences, and commissioned composer. His work has taken him across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, conducting performances of his compositions and presenting music education seminars. In 2020, VanderCook College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate.
Why we love this
Sheldon crafts moments of genuine reflection without sentimentality, and this piece delivers exactly what a young band needs in a holiday program: music that sounds poised and expressive at a level your students can actually execute. The orchestration balances accessibility with real color, giving each section something meaningful to play while keeping intonation manageable for developing ensembles.
What to expect
Peering into a snow globe is an act of quiet nostalgia, and this piece captures that stillness with soaring, unhurried melodies that feel almost suspended in time. The accompaniments shimmer with warmth and gentle motion, evoking candlelight and the specific tenderness of memories shared with people you love.
Who it's for
Conductors of beginning to early intermediate concert bands who want a substantive, lyrical piece for holiday programming that doesn't talk down to young musicians. Your students will feel the responsibility of carrying a real melody while staying within their technical comfort zone.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melodic lines with subtle dynamic contours rather than sudden changes; the wistfulness comes from gentle waves of tone, not dramatic swells.
- Allow the accompaniment voices to breathe as a supporting layer. They should sit slightly behind the melody, creating a sense of depth without feeling lost.
- Invest time in balancing the ensemble before worrying about extreme speeds. At this grade level, clarity and blend matter far more than rushing the tempo.
- Use the MakeMusic Cloud recording as a reference for character and balance, but encourage your band to find their own phrasing. The piece rewards a sense of ownership.
How to use it
Place this as a featured piece on your holiday concert, or use it strategically to create an emotional reset after a more energetic opening work. At under two minutes and ten seconds, it fits naturally into any concert flow and gives your audience a moment of reflection before returning to festive energy.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining phrase lines across full measures without premature resets
- Listening for balance and blend between melody and accompaniment
- Shaping long tones with subtle dynamic control
- Playing with musicality at relaxed tempos
- Responding to legato articulation and sustained style