Little Drummer Boy (Davis)

by Michael Huestis

Easy Concert Percussion

6-10 Players

Instrumentation: 

• Glockenspiel†
• Xylophone†
• Vibraphone*
• Marimba (low A, shared)
• 4 Timpani
• Drums — snare drum, bass drum
• Cymbals & accessories* — tambourine, hand cymbals

†Either glockenspiel OR xylophone may be omitted.

*Optional

Little Drummer Boy arranged by Michael Huestis is a beginner-level percussion ensemble arrangement for 6–10 performers based on the classic carol by Katherine K. Davis. Scored with young players in mind, the piece highlights the snare drum as the focal point while surrounding instruments provide melody, harmony, and rhythmic support.

Flexible instrumentation makes this piece accessible to a wide range of ensembles. Written in the friendly key of F major, the music employs straightforward rhythms, intuitive dynamics, and clear shaping that suit developing players. Little Drummer Boy is an engaging choice for young ensembles during holiday concerts, offering directors flexibility while providing students with an approachable and rewarding performance experience.

This piece ships as a fully bound score. Individual parts come exclusively in PDF format.