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We Wish You A Merry Christmas: A Christmas Carol: Concert Band, Chorus with Ensemble, Conductor Score

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We Wish You A Merry Christmas: A Christmas Carol: Concert Band, Chorus with Ensemble, Conductor Score

Name: We Wish You A Merry Christmas: A Christmas Carol: Concert Band, Chorus with Ensemble, Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-M906501
Price: 8.00 USD
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By Traditional/ Folk, ed./arr. by Arthur Harris

Grade: 3

Item: 36-M906501

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The works in the Arthur Harris Christmas Series were originally written for orchestra, with several offering the option to add chorus. These transcriptions for band, both by William Silvester or Arthur Harris himself, retain the quality of the original orchestrations, offering bands the optional opportunity to perform with chorus during the Christmas season. Choral scores for each work are available separately. Band series with chorus includes: Silent Night, Joy to the World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Adeste Fidelis (O Come All Ye Faithful), The First Nowell, O Tannenbaum, and Angels We Have Heard on High. Transcriptions for band alone includes: O Little Town of Bethlehem, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Joy to the World, Deck the Halls, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

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Series: Arthur Harris Christmas Series - LudwigMasters

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 8-89-563767-4

ISBN13: 979-889-563-7678

UPC: 612735696474

SKU: 36-M906501

Instrumentation: Concert Band and SATB Chorus

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About the Arranger: Arthur Harris

Arthur Harris has established himself as a trusted arranger for concert bands, with particular expertise in transcribing orchestral works for wind ensemble. His arrangements maintain the integrity of original compositions while accounting for the specific sonorities and technical capabilities of band instrumentation. The Arthur Harris Christmas Series demonstrates his commitment to creating accessible yet musically substantial holiday repertoire for school and community ensembles.

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Why we love this

This arrangement delivers the familiar melody with genuine musical substance. The optional chorus integration gives you programming flexibility: perform it as a straightforward band piece, layer in voices for a richer texture, or build a full concert around multiple works from the series. Grade 3 accessibility means your ensemble can execute it cleanly while still bringing musicality to every phrase.

What to expect

Warm, straightforward, and genuinely festive. The arrangement honors the carol's simplicity while adding harmonic color and textural layers that invite both band players and singers to contribute meaningfully. It feels celebratory without being saccharine.

Who it's for

Directors looking for Grade 3 holiday concert material that works equally well as an instrumental feature or a combined band-chorus presentation. Ensembles seeking proven, school-friendly Christmas music that maintains musical integrity alongside accessibility.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody clearly through the trumpet and clarinet sections so the carol's recognizable tune cuts through the harmonic support without overwhelming it.
If performing with chorus, establish a firm tempo during rehearsal and consider using a light click or metronome cue system to keep instrumental and vocal parts locked together.
Shape the dynamic contour gently; avoid treating the piece as static background music. Slight crescendos into phrase peaks and subtle releases will bring the arrangement to life.
Keep the low brass and tuba part steady and grounded; this foundation lets the upper voices soar without clouding the texture.

How to use it

Position this as a centerpiece in your winter concert, especially if you're programming multiple works from the series. The optional chorus pairing opens doors to collaborate with your choir director for a shared concert moment. It's equally effective as a standalone piece for holiday pops concerts or community performances.