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Up on the Housetop
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Concert Band (Score & Parts) - beginning
SKU: HL.860522
Arranged by Michael Sweeney. Essential Elements Explorer Level. Christmas, Secular. Softcover. Hal Leonard #860522. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.860522).UPC: 073999605228. 9.0x12.0x0.333 inches.
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11).
About Hal Leonard Essential Elements Band Method
About Essential Elements Band Method: Essential Elements Band Method provides a complete system of books and accompanying materials that make the educator's job easier, and the students' learning more thorough and enjoyable. By Tom C. Rhodes, Donald Bierschenk, Tim Lautzenheiser, John Higgens, Linda Petersen.
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Ratings + Reviews
Based on 3 Reviews
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Marcus J.
December 16, 2025
Fun and Achievable Christmas Classic!
I love playing in my community band, and this 'Up on the Housetop' piece is such a joyful addition to our holiday repertoire. As an 'Essential Elements Explorer Level' piece, it's very achievable for an adult learner like me. It captures the festive spirit of the classic Christmas song perfectly without being overly challenging. It's just plain fun to play and contributes wonderfully to our holiday concert sound!
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David K.
December 16, 2025
Solid, Functional Holiday Piece for Young Ensembles
As a director for youth bands, this 'Up on the Housetop' arrangement by Michael Sweeney is very functional. The 'Beginning' level parts are clearly written and distribute the melody effectively across the various concert band instruments. While not a typical 'gig' piece, it's a reliable choice for school holiday concerts. The score and parts are well-organized, making rehearsal prep efficient.
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Anonymous
December 14, 2025
Well-Voiced for Beginning Concert Band
For a beginning concert band arrangement, Sweeney's 'Up on the Housetop' is effectively voiced. The 'Beginning' level ensures parts are within reach for each instrument's range and technical ability. The texture allows for good balance and supports each section's melodic contributions across the ensemble. It's a solid choice for developing early ensemble skills and achieving a cohesive, festive sound.
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