Carol of the Bells

From Wind Repertory Project
Mykola Leontovych

Mykola Leontovych (arr. Peter J. Wilhousky & Sean O'Loughlin)


This work is also known as the "Ukranian Bell Carol."


General Info

Year: 1904 [1914?] / 1936 / 2004
Duration: c. 3:30
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Carl Fischer
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $95.00   |   Score Only (print) - $15.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Castanets
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Tam-Tam
  • Triangle


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

One of the most beloved Christmas tunes, Carol of the Bells gets a true symphonic makeover in this powerful arrangement. The music soars while the driving rhythm keeps the momentum going through the entire piece.

- Program Note from publisher


Sources vary on composition date, 1904 or 1914.


Media

State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


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Resources

  • Leontovych, M.; Wilhousky, P.; O'Loughlin, S. (2004). Carol of the Bells [score]. Carl Fischer; New York.