The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
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The Little Drummer Boy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Words and music by Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati, and Harry Simeone / arr. Joe Jackson

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-PK-0002504
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Turn your drummer loose! If you're looking for a feature for your drummer, you found it with Little Drummer Boy. Although traditionally a holiday title, this very clever arrangement by Joe Jackson will sound great 365 days a year. Written in the style of "Cute," this is a great vehicle for brushes, sticks and swinging ensemble and has tremendous potential as showstopper at a concert or festival. Packed with dynamics, simple syncopation figures, a trumpet solo and plenty of space for the drummer, Joe did an outstanding job with this arrangement. Don't miss this one! (4:44)

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Series: Jazz Band Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 150
SKU: 00-PK-0002504

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About the Composer: Katherine K. Davis

Katherine K. Davis composed "The Little Drummer Boy" in 1941, creating one of the most enduring holiday standards in American music. Her gift for crafting memorable melodies and emotionally resonant arrangements made her a prolific contributor to sacred and seasonal music throughout the mid-20th century.

Why we love this

Joe Jackson's arrangement strips away the sentimental weight of the original and reimagines it as a swinging, drummer-focused feature that justifies concert time any month of the year. The balance between disciplined ensemble writing and genuine space for a soloist to shine makes this feel like a composition rather than a novelty, and directors consistently report it plays as a genuine crowd-pleaser rather than a holiday obligation.

What to expect

Relaxed and propulsive at once, like watching someone play with genuine joy rather than work through a checklist. The "Cute" style sits somewhere between bebop restraint and mainstream swing warmth, with enough rhythmic snap to keep things engaged without ever feeling fussy or overstated.

Who it's for

Jazz ensemble directors with a drummer ready to carry a feature, whether as a mid-year morale booster or a winter concert standout. The Grade 3 difficulty level keeps demands realistic while the arrangement's musicality rewards ensembles that have solid fundamental swing feel and section balance in place.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish a clear brush vs. stick vocabulary early in sectional rehearsals. The arranger's use of both textures creates the "Cute" style identity, so consistency across the rhythm section matters more than individual flash.
  • Feature the trumpet solo with forward dynamic support from the ensemble; this moment needs to feel like a genuine handoff, not background accompaniment.
  • Let the drummer shape the overall groove through dynamics and articulation choices. The written part gives plenty of structural framework, but the performance energy lives in the nuance of how brushes and sticks interact with the ensemble pulse.

How to use it

Program this as a mid-set palate cleanser between more formally structured works, or use it as a closer that leaves audiences smiling without sacrificing artistic credibility. The four-minute-forty-four-second duration makes it ideal for festival settings where timing precision matters and you need a piece that commands attention without consuming a disproportionate rehearsal load.

Skills your students will build

  • Jazz swing rhythm and feel in a written context
  • Brush technique and stick-to-brush transitions
  • Dynamic contrast and ensemble blend supporting a featured soloist
  • Simple syncopation figures executed with precision
  • Trading solos and conversation between sections

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