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 Davis, Henry Onorati, and Harry Simeone / arr. Rob Holmes

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-PK-0006572
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The Little Drummer Boy: Score $10.00
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The Little Drummer Boy: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone $3.00
The Little Drummer Boy: B-flat Tenor Saxophone $3.00
The Little Drummer Boy: 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone $3.00
The Little Drummer Boy: E-flat Baritone Saxophone $3.00
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The Little Drummer Boy: 3rd B-flat Trumpet $3.00
The Little Drummer Boy: 4th B-flat Trumpet $3.00
The Little Drummer Boy: 1st Trombone $3.00
The Little Drummer Boy: 2nd Trombone $3.00
The Little Drummer Boy: 3rd Trombone $3.00
The Little Drummer Boy: Bass Trombone $3.00
The Little Drummer Boy: Guitar Chords $3.00
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The Little Drummer Boy: Piano Accompaniment $3.00
The Little Drummer Boy: String Bass $3.00
The Little Drummer Boy: Drums $3.00
The Little Drummer Boy: Flute $3.00
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Check this this clever arrangement of the holiday gem "Little Drummer Boy." It's a drumset feature at around 172 BPM in the style of Neal Hefti's "Cute" with a written trumpet 2 solo. The lead trumpet range is up to written A above the staff. A nice sax soli and a unison interlude complete this package (3:42)

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Series: Jazz Band Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 102
SKU: 00-PK-0006572

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About the Composer: Katherine Davis

Katherine Davis composed "The Little Drummer Boy" in 1941, creating one of the most enduring holiday melodies in American popular culture. Her gift for writing singable, memorable lines has made this carol a standard in choral and instrumental repertoires across decades and ensembles.

Why we love this

Rob Holmes captures the swagger and sophistication of mid-century big band arranging while keeping the familiar melody front and center. The drumset feature gives your rhythm section a genuine moment to shine, and the written trumpet solo adds harmonic interest without overshadowing the tune's essential character.

What to expect

This is sophisticated holiday jazz that swings hard without sacrificing reverence. The drumset feature sparkles with personality, while the sax soli and ensemble passages unfold with the polished cool of classic big band writing.

Who it's for

Jazz ensemble directors looking for holiday repertoire that respects both the sacred roots of the tune and the secular sophistication of modern jazz arranging. Ensembles with strong rhythm sections and capable soloists will find plenty to explore here.

How to get the most out of it

  • Set the tempo at a confident 172 BPM; this is a swinging groove that needs forward motion to land the Hefti-influenced comping and rhythmic touches.
  • Balance the written trumpet 2 solo carefully against the ensemble so the melody's countermelody registers without covering the lead line.
  • Coach the sax soli section to breathe together and articulate with precision; the unison interlude demands clean ensemble attack.
  • Give the drumset player freedom to interpret the groove and fills while keeping the overall time rock-solid, especially through the feature sections.

How to use it

Program this as a standalone winter concert feature or pair it with other Holmes arrangements to showcase your ensemble's jazz credibility. At 3 minutes and 42 seconds, it works as either a centerpiece number or a well-placed second set opener.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing jazz comping figures and rhythmic figures at a brisk swing tempo
  • Balancing solo and ensemble voices in a multi-sectional arrangement
  • Executing clean unison passages and sax soli with precise articulation
  • Interpreting a drum feature while maintaining ensemble time and groove integrity

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