Winter Wonderland: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Words by Dick Smith, music by Felix Bernard / arr. Victor López
Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0008301
$50.00
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Description
Winter Wonderland arranged by Victor López is a holiday fav, arranged as Latin bossa with a swing intro. Played around 134 BPM, no solo just ensemble with a unison tutti section for all winds. Lead trumpet range is up to written G on top of the staff. Auxiliary percussion plus optional flute and vibes too! (2:43)
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Additional Details
Series:
Young Jazz Ensemble
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
102
SKU:
00-PK-0008301
More about this title
About the Composer: Felix Bernard
Felix Bernard composed "Winter Wonderland" in 1934, creating one of the most enduring holiday standards in American music. His gift for melody and accessibility made the song an instant classic, recorded by countless artists across jazz, pop, and classical genres.
Why we love this
Victor López's arrangement captures the warmth of this beloved tune while giving your ensemble a genuine Latin jazz workout. The swing intro leads naturally into bossa grooves, and that unison tutti moment gives your section a satisfying moment to lock together without requiring soloists to carry the piece.
What to expect
Warmth wrapped in sophistication. The melody floats over bossa rhythms that feel both playful and assured, creating a holiday piece that sounds far more complex than the Grade 2 level suggests. You get the joy of the original tune plus genuine Latin jazz texture.
Who it's for
Jazz ensemble directors teaching Grade 2 groups who want a holiday crowd-pleaser with real ensemble challenges. This works for both mixed high school jazz bands and dedicated younger jazz programs looking for accessible Latin jazz repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) into the bossa feel before the winds enter; the Latin groove is the foundation everything else sits on.
- Treat the swing intro as a groove builder, not a throwaway passage. Let it establish the energy and pocket before you shift into the bossa.
- Balance the lead trumpet carefully around the 134 BPM tempo; the G on top of the staff sits right where fatigue sets in, so mark breath points early and trust the section.
- Use the unison tutti section to unify voicings across all wind parts. This is your moment to hear how the harmonies land as one statement.
How to use it
Program this in early December before your major winter concert; the 2:43 duration fits easily into a showcase of holiday jazz standards. Pair it with a swingier arrangement and a ballad to show your ensemble's range across Latin, swing, and lyrical styles.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing Latin rhythm patterns (bossa clave and montuno foundations)
- Blending lead trumpet range into section sonority at higher tessitura
- Responding to auxiliary percussion cueing (guiro, clave, congas if used)
- Ensemble unity in unison passages across mixed wind section
- Tempo and groove consistency at moderate jazz tempo (134 BPM)