Winter Wonderland: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Arr. Calvin Custer
Grade: 3.5
Item: 00-PK-0002401
$75.00
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Calvin Custer presents this flawlessly sculpted holiday treat with sounds hearkening back to the glory days of Leroy Anderson and his scorings for the Boston Pops. To make a delightful arrangement even more resplendent, we work our way to the final chorus which has all the delicious flavorings of the Big Band era as the whole orchestra swings! With all the colors of the spectrum and all of the charms of the season, this is a dynamic work! (2:44)
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Concert Full Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
218
SKU:
00-PK-0002401
More about this title
About the Arranger: Calvin Custer
Calvin Custer has established himself as a versatile arranger and composer for concert and educational ensembles, with a particular gift for creating accessible yet sophisticated orchestrations that engage both players and audiences. His work demonstrates deep respect for the source material while bringing fresh interpretive choices that reveal new dimensions in familiar melodies.
Why we love this
Custer captures the orchestral sophistication of mid-century pop music without sacrificing accessibility. The arrangement's architecture builds intelligently from a lush opening to a swinging big band finale, giving conductors real interpretive choices at each section. For orchestras eager to program something festive that still feels grown-up and well-crafted, this delivers genuine musical substance alongside holiday charm.
What to expect
Nostalgic and sophisticated, like stepping into a Boston Pops concert from the mid-20th century. The opening unfolds with jewel-box orchestration and chromatic warmth before surprising you with a rhythmically infectious big band swagger that makes the whole ensemble want to swing. It's holiday music that respects your orchestra's musicianship.
Who it's for
Orchestras at the Grade 3.5 level seeking a holiday work that balances musicality with festive appeal. Conductors wanting to program a recognizable tune without settling for generic holiday filler will find this arrangement rewarding both for musicians and audiences. The full orchestration makes it accessible to ensembles with complete instrumentation.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the transparent textures in the opening sections by letting woodwind colors emerge clearly before bringing full orchestral weight; the arrangement's beauty depends on hearing the individual instrumental voices.
- Shape the transition into the big band finale with clear articulation and rhythmic precision in the rhythm section, treating it as a distinct stylistic shift rather than a tempo change.
- Use the 2:44 duration as a guide for pacing, but allow the middle sections room to breathe; rushing diminishes the arrangement's chromatic coloring.
- Engage the full orchestra in the final chorus; this is where all sections have exposed material, and every player needs to feel the swing energy carrying the conclusion.
How to use it
Position this as your winter concert centerpiece or closer; it has the polish and energy to anchor a program while remaining appropriate for mixed audiences. Pair it with other seasonal works that lean toward elegance rather than novelty, or use it to bridge a concert that mixes holiday and concert repertoire. The arrangement's length and structural clarity make it work equally well as a standalone feature or as part of a larger holiday suite.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing ensemble textures across multiple instrument families
- Stylistic contrast between rubato, romantic orchestration and swing rhythm
- Reading exposed parts in a full orchestration with independent melodic responsibility
- Responding to conductor interpretation of tempo and articulation across genre shifts