Winter Fun: Concert Band Conductor Score

$6.00 USD

Winter Fun: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Winter Fun: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-29435S
Price: 6.00 USD
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By John O'Reilly

Grade: 0.5 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-29435S

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Winter Fun is a sure winner for that very first holiday concert. An original melody is combined with "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls" and "Over the River and Through the Woods." Everyone in the band gets to play the melody and join in the holiday fun. (1:40)
Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 14.

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Series: Accent on Achievement

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081321882

SKU: 00-29435S

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About the Composer: John O'Reilly

John O'Reilly is a composer and educator who has shaped instrumental music instruction through his work with the Accent on Achievement series. His arrangements and original works are built around pedagogical clarity, ensuring that students at early levels encounter music that sounds complete and satisfying to perform while remaining technically accessible.

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Why we love this

This arrangement hands the melody to every player in the band, which means no section sits out during the primary material. The integration of three beloved carols with an original tune creates harmonic and melodic depth that feels far more sophisticated than the very easy grading suggests, giving your ensemble genuine musicality to work with right from the start.

What to expect

Bright, celebratory, and genuinely festive without relying on bombast or complexity. The original melody carries warmth, while the carol quotations create moments of recognition that audiences and students alike will enjoy. The piece has the quality of a good holiday gathering where everyone participates.

Who it's for

This score is designed for beginning concert bands preparing their first winter concert. Directors working with Grade 0.5 ensembles will find the part writing accessible enough that students can focus on listening to one another rather than struggling with technical demands. The correlation with Accent on Achievement Book 1 makes it an ideal choice if that method is already in use.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the original melody against the carol fragments so both sing through. The interplay between primary and secondary material is what gives the piece its charm.
Let the holiday familiarity work for you in rehearsal. Students will pick up "Jingle Bells" and "Deck the Halls" by ear quickly, freeing your time to focus on ensemble blend and phrasing.
Keep the energy consistent throughout the 1:40 duration. Avoid letting tempo sag in transitions between sections.
Shape the original melody with genuine phrase direction rather than treating it as background material. It deserves the same care you would give any primary theme.

How to use it

Lead off your winter concert with this piece to set an accessible, joyful tone before moving into more demanding repertoire. The short length and high success rate make it ideal for building ensemble confidence early in the season. It also works well as a finale if you want to end the program with something that includes the audience in the fun.