Tidings!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Tidings!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Tidings!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1878
Price: 45.00 USD
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By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 1

Item: 98-B1878

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This setting of the popular holiday classic God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen revisits the old English carol with modal interludes and a nod toward Elizabethan dance rhythms. Everyone gets a chance to play the melody, and this arrangement even incorporates a simple fugue to engage all players.

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Series: MOS Performance Series

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444446744

SKU: 98-B1878

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon stands among the most frequently performed composers writing for wind bands. His catalog has earned recognition from the American School Band Directors Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP, with performances spanning Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, the Kennedy Center, and venues across six continents. Beyond composing, Sheldon co-authored Sound Innovations for Concert Band and maintains an active schedule as guest conductor for honor bands and clinician at universities and state conferences.

Commissions flow steadily to his studio, and new Sheldon works release regularly. His music appears on international contest and concert programs worldwide, valued equally by student ensembles and professional groups for the expressive clarity that defines his voice.

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Why we love this

Sheldon delivers exactly what Grade 1 bands need: genuine musical interest without overreaching. The modal character and Elizabethan rhythmic touches distinguish this from standard holiday fare, while the melodic sharing and fugal section ensure every section finds rewarding material. It's the rare arrangement that teaches something while keeping the holiday spirit alive.

What to expect

A carol rediscovered through new eyes. The modal interludes create moments of gentle darkness and intrigue before the melody resurfaces, while the implied dance rhythms suggest movement and medieval color. The fugue brings everyone into conversation, building ensemble texture rather than virtuosic display.

Who it's for

Grade 1 concert bands looking for a holiday selection with substance. This works equally well for ensembles building their standard repertoire or those seeking a concert piece with genuine musical content beyond seasonal obligation.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the modal sections carefully. These passages sit differently in the ear than the diatonic melody, so bring them forward slightly in rehearsal to help players hear how they color the arrangement.
Emphasize the Elizabethan dance rhythms as rhythmic character, not technical challenge. Light articulation and a steady, dancing pulse matter more than precision here.
Let each section own their turn with the melody. Rather than blending it into the full band, feature the solo section and bring the rest of the band in as accompaniment.

How to use it

Schedule this for a holiday concert where you want substance alongside tradition, or as the centerpiece of a Christmas-season pops program. It pairs well with contrasting selections since the modal character and fugal writing position it as a genuine concert piece rather than background music.