The Holly and the Ivy: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$42.00 USD

The Holly and the Ivy: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: The Holly and the Ivy: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-29460
Price: 42.00 USD
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Arr. Jeanne Vultaggio

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-29460

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The Holly and the Ivy is a beautiful setting of an old favorite that will showcase developing bands. The simple tune and lush harmony are accomplished within a modest range, providing the opportunity to focus on musical expression. The Holly and the Ivy is a nice change of pace and a great way to round out any holiday program. (1:55)

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Series: Alfred Debut Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 118

UPC: 038081315270

SKU: 00-29460

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About the Composer: Jeanne Vultaggio

Jeanne Vultaggio brings both performer and teacher perspective to her compositions. A horn player trained under Eric Ruske at Boston University, she earned her Master of Arts from Hofstra University studying wind conducting with Dr. Peter Boonshaft. Her background spans professional ensembles including the Hofstra University Symphonic Band and Long Island Symphonic Winds, plus regular work in local theater orchestras.

As an elementary band director on Long Island, Vultaggio writes with deep understanding of what young musicians need. She began arranging for her own students to fill gaps in the beginner repertoire, and her compositions reflect years of watching developing players grow. She holds NYSSMA certification as an adjudicator and active membership in both NYSSMA and MENC.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures everything that makes a traditional carol work for young bands: the melody is instantly recognizable, the harmony sits beautifully under student fingers, and the modest range means your players can focus entirely on tone and phrasing rather than fighting the notes. Vultaggio writes with the voice of someone who stands in front of beginning ensembles every day and knows exactly where the musical sweet spot lives.

What to expect

Warm and unhurried. The familiar carol melody feels like being invited into something safe and comfortable, while the lush harmonies give young players the satisfaction of making real music together. There's an earnestness to it that resonates with beginning musicians who are still building confidence.

Who it's for

Grade 1 concert bands and beginning ensembles performing a winter or holiday program. This works equally well as a standalone feature or as part of a longer seasonal concert where you need something accessible that still sounds musical.

How to get the most out of it

Let the soloists (likely first chair winds) breathe the melody naturally rather than mechanically. Beginning players often rush because they're concentrating; a conductor's patient tempo allows them to shape phrases.
Balance the harmonies in rehearsal by asking non-melody voices to listen inward. At this level, students often don't realize how their part functions within the texture.
Bring out the contrast between sections. Even simple pieces need architectural awareness; a quiet moment reads differently when it actually gets softer.
Use the 1:55 runtime as your guide for overall pacing. Young bands tend to drag carols; a sense of gentle forward motion keeps the piece alive.

How to use it

Open a holiday concert with this to settle your audience and establish an intimate tone, or place it midway through as a palate cleanser between more challenging pieces. Many directors program it as a standalone feature that lets their Grade 1 ensemble shine without the pressure of complex technique.