Born from the collaboration between Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff in the 1990s, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" has established itself as the most popular Christmas anthem in pop music. Transcribed for concert band, the contagious energy of the piece highlights the brilliance of the brass, the flexibility of the woodwinds, and the precise pulse of the percussion. Designed for year-end concerts, this arrangement emphasizes the balance of sections and the phrasing direction, while remaining accessible to intermediate-level ensembles.
An instantly recognizable pop introduction, main melody entrusted to clarinets and saxophones, sparkling responses from flutes, brilliant choruses by trumpets to create a "hit" effect in the concert hall. Counter-melodies from horns and trombones, grounded bass lines in tubas and euphoniums provide harmonic foundation. Modulations, rhythmic breaks, and festive percussion (glockenspiel, bells, tambourine) enhance the Christmas atmosphere. Clear articulation markings, gradual dynamics, and cut options facilitate adaptation to your program?s duration, making this concert band score ready to perform.