Christmas Spectacular, A

From Wind Repertory Project
Chris Sharp

Traditional, arranged by Chris Sharp


General Info

Year: 2012
Duration: c. 7:15
Difficulty: III+ (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $85.00  |   Score Only (print) - $12.00


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
Trombone I-II-III
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Electric Bass
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Chimes
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Drum Set (optional)
  • Hi-Hat
  • Ride Cymbal
  • Sleigh Bells
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Tom-Tom
  • Triangle
  • Vibraphone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

With a rousing fanfare followed by several styles and settings of beloved carols, this grand work will let everyone know Christmas is just around the corner. Titles include: The First Noel; Here We Come A-Caroling; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Angels from the Realms of Glory; Away in a Manger; I Saw Three Ships; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Infant Holy, Infant Lowly; Once in Royal David's City; It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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  • North Jersey (Fair Lawn) Concert Band (Michael Roth, conductor) – 6 December 2019
  • Northwestern Michigan College (Traverse City) Concert Band (Patricia Brumbaugh, conductor) - 16 December 2018
  • Stuart (Fla.) Community Concert Band (Jim LeBon, conductor) – 9 December 2018
  • North Jersey (Oakland, N.J.) Concert Band (Michael Roth, conductor) – 4 December 2015
  • Gainesville (Fla.) Pops (Steve Bingham, conductor)– 7 December 2013


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