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The Night Before Christmas: Score

By Randol Alan Bass

Grade: 5 (Difficult)

Item: 00-PR-0001253

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$11.00
Description
This magical piece is the quintessential setting for the Christmas holiday's most treasured poem. "The Night Before Christmas," originally commissioned by the Cleveland Orchestra, includes numerous soloists and sparkling orchestration in this original and cinematic score that musically stages the poem from beginning to end. The reading of the poem fits seamlessly into this remarkable composition that is certain to become a lasting audience and ensemble tradition! (6:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Series: Alfred Concert Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 246
SKU: 00-PR-0001253
Complete Instrumentation

Instrument Parts for “The Night Before Christmas” by Randol Alan Bass

This Grade Grade: 5 (Difficult) Concert Band arrangement by Randol Alan Bass includes a conductor score and a complete set of digital parts. Every individual part below is available as a separate PDF download.

Composer Randol Alan Bass
Grade / Level Grade: 5 (Difficult)
Ensemble Concert Band
Individual Parts 53 + Score
Format Print & Digital
Conductor Score Full score view of all parts
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What's included with the full edition. The Night Before Christmas: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts ($90.00) contains the conductor score plus multiple copies of each part listed above (quantities vary by part). Prefer the score on its own? Get the Score ($11.00). The individual parts above are ideal for replacing a lost page or adding extra stands without re-buying the set.

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “The Night Before Christmas”?

This Concert Band arrangement includes 53 individual parts: Piccolo, Flute, 2nd Flute, Oboe, 2nd Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon, 2nd Bassoon, 1st B-flat Clarinet, 2nd B-flat Clarinet, 3rd B-flat Clarinet, E-flat Alto Clarinet, B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Contrabass Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 3rd B-flat Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 2nd F Horn, 3rd F Horn, 4th F Horn, 1st Trombone, 2nd Trombone, 3rd Trombone, Baritone B.C., Baritone T.C., Tuba, (wp) 1st Horn in E-flat, (wp) 2nd Horn in E-flat, (wp) 3rd Horn in E-flat, (wp) 4th Horn in E-flat, (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C., (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone T.C., (wp) 2nd B-flat Trombone B.C., (wp) 2nd B-flat Trombone T.C., (wp) 3rd B-flat Trombone B.C., (wp) 3rd B-flat Trombone T.C., (wp) B-flat Baritone B.C., (wp) B-flat Tuba B.C., (wp) B-flat Tuba T.C., (wp) E-flat Tuba B.C., (wp) E-flat Tuba T.C., Harp, 1st Percussion, 2nd Percussion, 3rd Percussion, 4th Percussion, Timpani, Narrator. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “The Night Before Christmas”?

“The Night Before Christmas” is rated Grade Grade: 5 (Difficult), written for Concert Band.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
Piccolo 1
Flute 5
2nd Flute 5
Oboe 1
2nd Oboe 1
English Horn 1
Bassoon 1
2nd Bassoon 1
1st B-flat Clarinet 4
2nd B-flat Clarinet 4
3rd B-flat Clarinet 4
E-flat Alto Clarinet 1
B-flat Bass Clarinet 2
E-flat Contrabass Clarinet 1
E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 2
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 1
1st B-flat Trumpet 3
2nd B-flat Trumpet 3
3rd B-flat Trumpet 3
1st F Horn 1
2nd F Horn 1
3rd F Horn 1
4th F Horn 1
1st Trombone 2
2nd Trombone 2
3rd Trombone 2
Baritone B.C. 2
Baritone T.C. 2
Tuba 4
(wp) 1st Horn in E-flat 1
(wp) 2nd Horn in E-flat 1
(wp) 3rd Horn in E-flat 1
(wp) 4th Horn in E-flat 1
(wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C. 1
(wp) 1st B-flat Trombone T.C. 1
(wp) 2nd B-flat Trombone B.C. 1
(wp) 2nd B-flat Trombone T.C. 1
(wp) 3rd B-flat Trombone B.C. 1
(wp) 3rd B-flat Trombone T.C. 1
(wp) B-flat Baritone B.C. 1
(wp) B-flat Tuba B.C. 1
(wp) B-flat Tuba T.C. 1
(wp) E-flat Tuba B.C. 1
(wp) E-flat Tuba T.C. 1
Harp 1
1st Percussion 5
2nd Percussion 3
3rd Percussion 5
4th Percussion 4
Timpani 1
Narrator 1
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (The Night Before Christmas: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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Real reactions from the players, directors & students who love The Night Before Christmas.

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@colinmiller4946 YouTube

Ah yes, the three year olds love playing that euphonium part

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@emveedeeemm YouTube

some of these 1st clarinet and flute parts are giving me hardcore Nehlybel flashbacks

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@trippy2239 YouTube

The pic part kills me every freaking time haha but a good overall piece.

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@shmaneyok YouTube

9th grade clarinet i'm dying inside a little more every day

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@FRESHBOOYAH YouTube

Playing this for concert winds, aka the highest advanced band in my school

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@Avgjesusfollower_27 YouTube

I play timpani but my teacher gave me one day to look at it and the concert is tmrw

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@TheGymSavant YouTube

rip first horn, Randol needs to learn how to respect horn players

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@mobyquince7506 YouTube

rip the percussionist playing percussion 1

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@gubeitak5859 YouTube

I'm playing this for my 9th grade concert. Yes, you read right, 9th grade.

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@mattlane3501 YouTube

I played this for my 8th grade UIL we got a 1