Winter Wonderland / Let It Snow!: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Arr. Bob Cerulli
Grade: 2
Item: 00-PK-0005879
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Description
Two holiday classics are joined together to bring the joy of the season to your students and audiences alike. From the pen of Bob Cerulli, you can be certain that Winter Wonderland/Let It Snow! will be a dream to rehearse and a pleasure to perform. (2:49)
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Series:
Pop Intermediate String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
82
SKU:
00-PK-0005879
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About the Arranger: Bob Cerulli
Bob Cerulli's musical foundation was built at the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied double bass under Roger Scott before pursuing degrees in music education at the University of the Arts and conducting at the College of New Jersey. His orchestral career spanned performances with the Buffalo Philharmonic, principal bass positions across multiple New Jersey symphonies, and collaborations with renowned composers and performers including Henry Mancini, Michel LeGrand, and Luciano Pavarotti.
Cerulli's thirty-year tenure teaching music in public schools shaped his deep understanding of what works in ensemble settings. His own compositions, including the orchestral work Celebration performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra and Romance in D Major written for Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Cellist William Stokking, reflect his gift for writing idiomatically for strings. He continues teaching as a Senior Adjunct Professor at Rowan College at Burlington County and regularly conducts at regional music festivals.
Why we love this
Cerulli pairs these two beloved holiday standards in a Grade 2 arrangement that feels fresh without sacrificing the warmth and familiarity audiences cherish. His string writing is transparent and playable, allowing younger ensembles to shape both melody and harmony without drowning in technical demands. The medley format makes this a natural showstopper that bridges the gap between simple holiday fare and something orchestrally satisfying.
What to expect
Nostalgic and charming, with clear melodic moments that let listeners connect to the songs they already know. The arrangement sparkles without demanding virtuosity, creating that satisfying sense of a complete musical performance even at Grade 2, where straightforward orchestration often feels incomplete.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the early intermediate level who need reliable holiday programming that engages both players and audiences. This works equally well for ensembles building confidence with longer pieces or for directors seeking two recognizable titles in a single, manageable arrangement.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across your first violins while keeping second violin and viola lines audible; in a medley this length, those inner voices create the harmonic lift that sustains listener interest.
- Shape the transitions between Winter Wonderland and Let It Snow with clear articulation changes to signal the key shifts without losing ensemble cohesion.
- Use the cello and bass lines to anchor tempo; keeping the lower strings locked rhythmically will allow upper voices to breathe through the phrasing.
- Mark dynamic swells during the sustained chords to avoid flatness in the middle register where Grade 2 ensembles often lose focus.
How to use it
Open a winter concert with this medley to set a festive tone, or use it as a finale that sends audiences out smiling. At under three minutes, it pairs beautifully with longer works in the same program and works just as well as a standalone holiday performance piece for community events or school assemblies.
Skills your students will build
- Dynamic control across sustained passages
- Holding steady tempo while managing melody and accompaniment roles
- Ensemble balance with transparent harmonic textures
- Executing clean key transitions within a single piece
- Shaping longer musical phrases across connected song forms