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In the Bleak Midwinter: Concert Band Conductor Score

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In the Bleak Midwinter: Concert Band Conductor Score

By Gustav Holst / arr. Robert W. Smith, Susan L. Smith

Grade: 1

Item: 98-RWS160301

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This timeless melody by Gustav Holst is a perfect musical setting for exceptional teaching. The "Melody Mine" gives each member of the band the opportunity to play the melodic line while the teacher focuses on phrasing, shaping and other core musical concepts. The full band arrangement provides a lush chorale setting of the Holst hymn. The director also has the option to craft their own arrangement to feature soloist(s), instrumental choirs and full band. Master teacher Susan L. Smith has crafted a powerful teaching resource for use in any beginning band program.

Original Item#: RWS-1603-01
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Series: RWS - Beginning Band
Publisher: RWS Music Company
ISBN10: 1-4706-9830-7
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9830-0
UPC: 038081614151
SKU: 98-RWS160301

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@marioluigifans126 YouTube

I played this at my college holiday concert yesterday and I nailed that euphonium solo and tbh when I played it, it was probably the best I ever played it even though I was so shaking before I started playing

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@RoseCadenza YouTube

I played this about a year or two ago. I was 1st clarinet. Yay! It was nerve wracking for the concert because I was so afraid I would play a wrong note. XD

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@MySaviorLovesYou YouTube

I did this song with a French horn solo for my 8th grade concert 2 years ago. It was absolutely beautiful! 🥰🥰

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@strangegamerc YouTube

I play euphonium, and I'm playing this song for my concert next week. Listening to this to practice counting and, hopefully, not miss my solo entrance this time

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@AltoonaYourPiano YouTube

My favorite part of this has always been when the tubular bell comes in at about 3 minutes and 6 seconds in. The version of this I did back in the early 00s featured a single tubular bell note, the only time the tubular bells were used during the entire concert. To me, the lone tubular bell was always a great symbol of how every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference.

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@faith3795 YouTube

Luckily my band director is letting me and the other first clarinet share the solo - we sound so good together! 🙂

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@jessicac8090 YouTube

As the horn soloist, I've been listening to this way too many times cause the clarinet throws me off 😅

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@tkb5726 YouTube

I'm playing this this semester! Kinda scared because it's just me playing for a while instead of having the band behind me while I solo but it's a great arrangement and is good at practicing nerves!