Winter Wonderland: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Arr. Dave Wolpe
Grade: 4 (Medium Advanced / Difficult)
Item: 00-PK-0004975
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Celebrate the holidays this year with a really swingin' version of the Christmas classic WINTER WONDERLAND. Dave's chart includes solo opportunities for trombone, trumpet, and tenor sax, and as usual, his ensemble writing is superb. It sounds a lot harder than it plays, and it will come together with very little rehearsal time. Dave Wolpe proves once again that he really knows how to make music swing! Medium (2:51)
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Additional Details
Series:
Premier Jazz Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
90
SKU:
00-PK-0004975
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About the Arranger: Dave Wolpe
Dave Wolpe has been arranging since 1965, building a catalog that spans decades of American jazz and popular music. His work with the Glenn Miller Orchestra earned him recognition across the big band world, and he served as co-arranger on the platinum-selling In the Christmas Mood. Beyond the Miller legacy, Wolpe has contributed arrangements to orchestras led by Ray Anthony, Lawrence Welk, and Les Brown, establishing himself as a trusted voice in swing-era orchestration.
Why we love this
Wolpe writes jazz that sounds sophisticated but rehearses efficiently. This arrangement balances solo spotlights for brass and reeds with ensemble passages that lock together quickly, meaning you'll spend rehearsal time on musicality rather than wrestling with complex parts. The swing feel is authentic without overcomplicating rhythm section demands.
What to expect
This is Winter Wonderland in a tuxedo. The classic melody glides through a swinging big band landscape where trumpet, trombone, and tenor sax take turns stepping into the spotlight while the ensemble propels the groove forward with purpose and warmth. It captures the ease of a Glenn Miller recording without losing the joy of the season.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the advanced high school or college level will find this accessible but musically rewarding. Directors looking for holiday material that swings authentically without excessive rehearsal overhead will appreciate Wolpe's economical, professional writing.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the three solo chairs (trombone, trumpet, tenor sax) so each voice carries weight when featured; these aren't background solos, they're the heart of the arrangement.
- Lock the rhythm section early. The drums and bass establish the swing pocket that supports everything else; nail that first, then layer in the horns.
- Shape the ensemble backgrounds to support rather than compete with soloists; Wolpe's writing does this naturally, but conscious dynamics from the section will let solos sing.
- Approach the melody with straightforward swing phrasing; the arrangement's clarity comes from honest, swinging delivery rather than over-arrangement.
How to use it
Pair this with other Wolpe arrangements or jazz standards in a holiday concert that appeals to audiences beyond traditional Christmas music fans. It also works as a closer to any concert where you want to leave the room swinging.
Skills your students will build
- Swing feel and rhythmic phrasing across the ensemble
- Solo spotlight management and accompanying responsibility
- Reading dense but efficient big band voicings
- Maintaining ensemble cohesion while featuring individual voices