The Little Drummer Boy: Concert Band Conductor Score

$6.00 USD

The Little Drummer Boy: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: The Little Drummer Boy: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-CB9714C
Price: 6.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati, and Harry Simeone / arr. Gerald Sebesky

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-CB9714C

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This song of the holiday season has become so much a part of that tradition that many people believe it to be a melody handed down through the ages. We hear it wherever we travel, and it typifies the atmosphere that surrounds us all during that festive time. For the youngest ensemble, this new and very simple scoring is perfect programming material. (2:06)

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Series: Pop Beginning Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 029156605716

SKU: 00-CB9714C

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About the Composer: Henry Onorati

Henry Onorati co-composed "The Little Drummer Boy" alongside Harry Simeone and Katherine K. Davis, creating one of the most enduring holiday standards of the modern era. His collaborative work on this piece demonstrates a gift for writing melodies that resonate across generations and musical settings.

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Why we love this

Gerald Sebesky's Grade 1 arrangement strips away complexity without sacrificing the melody's warmth, making it genuinely accessible for first-year ensemble players. The 2:06 duration keeps young musicians engaged while building confidence, and you get a piece that audiences recognize immediately—always a win for morale and programming.

What to expect

Nostalgic and reverent without being heavy. The simple voicing creates space around the melody, letting it resonate with the quiet dignity the carol deserves while remaining fully accessible to young musicians.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands with mixed instrumentation and limited rehearsal time. This score works for ensembles in their first semester of ensemble playing, where technical demands must stay minimal but musical experience matters.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody across sections rather than loading it all on one part; rotate who carries the tune to keep everyone invested.
Establish a steady, gentle tempo that lets the familiar melody breathe without rushing; this piece gains power from restraint, not urgency.
Shape phrases with slight dynamic swells to help young players understand musical phrasing beyond just reading notes.

How to use it

Anchor a winter concert's opening or closing segment, pairing it with one more substantial holiday arrangement to show your ensemble's range. The brevity and accessibility make it ideal for December programs where you want emotional impact without technical risk.