Trombones on the Housetop: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$48.00 USD

Trombones on the Housetop: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Trombones on the Housetop: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-12949
Price: 48.00 USD
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Trombone Section Feature

Arr. Mark Williams

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-12949

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Series: Challenger Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 116

UPC: 038081127767

SKU: 00-12949

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About the Arranger: Mark Williams

Mark Williams brought decades of experience in school band pedagogy to his work as a prolific arranger and composer. A native of Chicago who spent his formative years in Spokane, Washington, he earned degrees in music education from Eastern Washington University and devoted his teaching career to elementary band instruction. His clinical work took him across North America and to Australia, where he shared his expertise with hundreds of programs.

Beyond the classroom, Williams maintained active careers as a performer and conductor. He served as woodwind performer and arranger for the 560th Air Force Band and led the Spokane British Brass Band as conductor and artistic director. His output exceeded 200 published works for band, orchestra, and choir, and his contributions to music education were recognized through awards including the Western International Band Clinic's Gralia Competition and multiple ASCAP Special Awards. He co-authored the Accent on Achievement Band Method, a resource still widely used in schools today.

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Why we love this

Williams understands what makes Grade 1.5 bands tick. He keeps the trombone section active and engaging without burying them under technical demands, letting them carry the character of a holiday favorite that students genuinely recognize. The arrangement respects the instrumentation of developing ensembles while delivering a polished sound that feels substantial in concert.

What to expect

Warm and nostalgic, with the familiar melody treated as a genuine conversation between the trombone section and the rest of the band. The arrangement has a gentle swing to it despite its straightforward structure, making it feel more like a genuine musical moment than a novelty number.

Who it's for

This score and parts set serves Grade 1.5 concert bands seeking repertoire that combines accessibility with genuine musical satisfaction. It works equally well for directors building winter concert programming and for programs that want their trombone players to experience the spotlight on a piece the entire audience will recognize.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the trombone melody against the full ensemble by having the trombones place the sound forward without excessive dynamics; clarity matters more than volume at this level.
Lock the rhythmic foundation early by drilling the accompaniment patterns separately, since developing ensembles often struggle to keep time when listening to a featured section.
Bring out the character of the tune by conducting with slight intentionality on phrase peaks; resist the urge to push tempo during the feature, which is a common impulse when students feel confident.

How to use it

Program this as a mid-concert trombone feature, where it serves as a satisfying contrast to more substantial opening works. It pairs well alongside other accessible holiday selections in a winter concert and reads fresh enough to hold an audience's attention without requiring extended rehearsal time from your full ensemble.