Stompin' on the Housetop: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Benjamin R. Hanby / arr. Michael Story
Grade: 0.5 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0001176
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Description
Here's Michael Story's holiday treat featuring one of the most popular songs of the season. Great fun for developing coordination and for performing at your first winter program after only a few months of instruction! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Very Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
66
SKU:
00-PK-0001176
More about this title
About the Composer: Benjamin R. Hanby
Benjamin R. Hanby (1833-1867) composed "Darling Nellie Gray" and other parlor songs that defined American popular music in the mid-19th century. Though his life was brief, his melodies became deeply embedded in American culture and continue to resonate across generations. His gift for straightforward, singable tunes makes his work ideal for young musicians learning to shape simple musical lines with care.
Why we love this
Michael Story's arrangement captures the infectious joy of this familiar holiday melody while keeping the technical demands genuinely manageable for a new band. The parts move in a logical, playable way that doesn't sacrifice musicality, and the coordination challenges are exactly what developing musicians need at this stage. Your students will sound and feel like a real band from their first run-through.
What to expect
Bright, straightforward, and genuinely cheerful without being saccharine. The melody has the clarity and directness that made it a beloved song, and Story's setting preserves that charm while adding gentle harmonic support. There's an optimism here that carries performers and audiences alike.
Who it's for
This arrangement is written for young concert bands in their first semester of instruction, when players are still developing basic technique and reading fluency. It works equally well for community bands, elementary school programs, and younger homeschool ensembles looking for accessible holiday repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a steady pulse in rehearsal before worrying about dynamics. This piece teaches ensemble cohesion, and that foundation matters more than expression at Grade 0.5.
- Balance the melody between sections so it reads clearly. With beginning players, a strong, audible tune line keeps everyone oriented.
- Keep the tempo moderate and consistent. Resist the urge to rush; letting the rhythm breathe actually builds confidence in younger ensembles.
- Use the full score to show students where their part fits within the whole band. Hearing how the arrangement is built reinforces their role in the ensemble.
How to use it
Program this as a showstopper for a winter or holiday concert in November or December, especially early in the school year when your band is still building its foundation. The accessibility makes it perfect for demonstrating progress to families and building confidence in young musicians. It also pairs well with more serious holiday repertoire as a pacing choice.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and maintaining a steady pulse in a simple time signature
- Playing as an ensemble with attention to balance and blend
- Coordinate articulation across sections to achieve clarity
- Sustain and shape longer note values with consistent tone
- Transfer simple melodic or harmonic material between parts and instruments