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'Tis the Season to Be Jolly!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$51.00 USD

'Tis the Season to Be Jolly!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: 'Tis the Season to Be Jolly!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-43081
Price: 51.00 USD
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Featuring: Deck the Halls / Jolly Old St. Nicholas

Traditional, and by Benjamin Hanby and James Pierpont / arr. Doug Adams

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-43081

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Seamlessly joining "Deck the Halls" and "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," this holiday gem will make the season glisten. A snap to prepare, there's one brief ritardando between the tunes, then they'll be off to hang their stockings with care! (1:45)

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Series: Belwin Beginning Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 132

UPC: 038081507194

SKU: 00-43081

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About the Composer: Benjamin Hanby

Benjamin Hanby (1823-1867) composed "Darling Nelly Gray" and other songs that became fixtures of 19th-century American popular music. His melodies had an immediate, singable quality that made them memorable to audiences across generations. James Pierpont (1822-1893) wrote "Jingle Bells" and other seasonal favorites that remain central to holiday repertoire. Both composers understood how to craft tunes that stick with listeners long after the performance ends.

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Why we love this

Doug Adams pairs two of the most recognizable Christmas melodies without overstaying his welcome. The Grade 1 writing keeps the focus on these beloved tunes while the brief ritardando connecting them feels natural rather than forced, giving young ensembles a real moment of musical control.

What to expect

The arrangement radiates straightforward holiday warmth. "Deck the Halls" marches in with familiar Welsh melody while "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" bounces along with the lighthearted charm of its original tune, creating a two-minute celebration that feels both timeless and fun.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands in their first or second year will find both accessibility and genuine holiday repertoire here. This works equally well for winter assemblies, community performances, or holiday concerts where you want material that requires minimal rehearsal time without sacrificing musical credibility.

How to get the most out of it

Anchor the ritardando between the two tunes with a clear conductor gesture. Young players respond well to a deliberate, visible slowdown that shows them exactly when to ease off.
Balance melody and accompaniment in "Deck the Halls" so the tune cuts through without drowning out the harmonic foundation.
Let "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" breathe. At Grade 1, the simpler texture invites cleaner attacks and releases that showcase what young musicians can do with straightforward writing.
Mark the key areas in parts before rehearsal begins. Highlighting where the two tunes shift helps players orient themselves quickly during early run-throughs.

How to use it

Open a holiday concert with this pairing to set an accessible, joyful tone. The 1:45 runtime slots perfectly before heavier seasonal works or fits as a standalone opener that the audience will recognize and enjoy immediately.