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Three Carols for a Celebration: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Three Carols for a Celebration: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Three Carols for a Celebration: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-26812
Price: 46.00 USD
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Arr. Robert Sheldon

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-26812

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This outstanding arrangement of three well-known Christmas carols, "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Silent Night" and "Angels We Have Heard on High," is scored with contemporary harmonies but it easily played by the youngest of bands. With versatile solo parts, you can spotlight your star student, have a different soloist for each of the three carols, or have a small group or the entire section play. A wonderful teaching tool, this mature-sounding arrangement will be a holiday favorite! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Alfred Debut Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 68

UPC: 038081303567

SKU: 00-26812

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About the Arranger: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon stands among the most widely performed composers in wind band music, with works that appear on contest and concert lists internationally. His arrangements and original compositions are known for their musicality and accessibility, making them favorites in schools worldwide. Sheldon is the lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band and has received accolades from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. His career includes extensive conducting and clinical work across the United States and abroad, with appearances at All-State and Regional Honor Bands, as well as presentations at colleges, universities, and state music education conferences. He has conducted performances of his works in Carnegie Hall, Orchestra Hall, Boston's Symphony Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In 2020, VanderCook College of Music honored him with a doctoral degree.

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Why we love this

Sheldon balances contemporary harmonic writing with genuine playability at Grade 1, which means your band sounds mature and musical without excessive technical demands. The flexible solo options let you feature different voices in each carol or your entire front row, adapting to the strengths of your particular ensemble.

What to expect

The arrangement honors the reverent character of these familiar carols while adding harmonic color and sophistication that lifts them beyond typical elementary band fare. Students experience the satisfaction of playing music that sounds finished and expressive, even as they work on fundamental ensemble skills.

Who it's for

Young concert bands in their first or second year of playing together will find this arrangement accessible and rewarding. Directors seeking Grade 1 holiday repertoire that sounds polished without requiring advanced technique will value the contemporary harmonies that appeal to both young musicians and audiences.

How to get the most out of it

Let the recorded accompaniment establish the harmonic and rhythmic foundation during early rehearsals so students can focus on intonation and blend within their own sections.
Rotate soloist assignments across the three carols to give multiple students performance experience and prevent any single part from becoming overly familiar.
Shape phrase endings with gentle releases rather than full cutoffs; this maintains the reflective quality of these carols and teaches ensemble communication without words.

How to use it

Program all three carols consecutively as your holiday concert closer or opening to create a substantial choral moment. Alternatively, space them throughout a winter concert with other seasonal or sacred works to provide musical variety while maintaining a cohesive theme.