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Sparkling Lights
Subtitle: Fanfare on 'O Christmas Tree'
General Info
Year: 2016
Duration: c. 2:20
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C.L. Barnhouse
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $74.00 | Score Only (print) - $8.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute
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
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells
- Chimes
- Sleigh Bells
- Snare Drum
- Suspended Cymbal
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The traditional Christmas carol O Christmas Tree originated in the 16th century folk Song Ach Tannenbaum, which received modern lyrics in the 19th century as O Tannenbaum. The theme has been used in a variety of settings, both holiday oriented and not. It is notably the melody of Maryland, My Maryland, their official state song.
This setting transforms it from the typically stately presentation into an energetic, dynamic fanfare. Shifting meters, contemporary harmonies, and driving percussion all contribute to this modern take on an old familiar piece for the season.
- Program Note from score
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Mukwonago (Wisc.) High School Wind Ensemble (Emma Angoli, conductor) – 13 December 2021
- University of Jamestown (N.D.) Wind Ensemble (Laura Lynch, conductor) - December 2021
- Lone Star Symphonic Band (Katy, Tx.) (Bob Bryant, conductor) – 15 December 2019
- Ohlone Community Band (Fremont, Calif.) (Tony Clements, conductor) – 7 December 2019
- Ouachita Baptist University (Arkadelphia, Ark.) University Band (Jim Lloyd, conductor) – 2 December 2019
- Sacramento (Calif.) Symphonic Winds (Tim Smith, conductor) – 9 December 2018
- Prairie Wind Ensemble (East Peoria, Ill.) (Jim Tallman, conductor) – 7 December 2018
- Arkansas Winds Community (Farmington) Concert Band (Michael Ferguson, conductor) – 17 December 2017
- Repasz Band (Williamsport, Penn.) (Albert J. Nacinovich, conductor) – 5 December 2017
- South Jersey Area (Galloway) Wind Ensemble (Jennifer Poorman Hodgson, conductor) - 2016
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- All Aboard! (2014)
- All Star (as arranger) (2019)
- At Ease! (2010)
- At Peace (2017)
- Baba Yetu (arr. Conaway) (2005/2020)
- Captive (2017)
- Celebrate the Season (2014)
- Chillaxin' (2012)
- Clash of the Carolers (2009)
- Dance of the Dawn (2018)
- Dance of Chivalry (2016)
- The Dark Waters (2016)
- Dominance (2012)
- Dreams of Victory (2011)
- Elephants (as arranger) (2012)
- Elf Dance (2016)
- Eventide (2011)
- Factory Riffs (2015)
- Faith (2013)
- Fanfare for the Unsung Hero (2012)
- Fate of the Gods (as arranger) (2001/2009)
- Firing on All Cylinders (2019)
- Fly By! (2015)
- Hanukkah Dance (as arranger) (2010)
- Havana (as arranger) (2018)
- Heartstrings (2010)
- High Hopes (as arranger) (2019)
- How Far I'll Go (as arranger) (2017)
- Implacato (2016)
- Into the Sunset (2014)
- Invocation and African Dance (2012)
- Jingle Jumble (2015)
- Joyful is the Morning Sun (2013)
- A Jubilant Overture (as arranger) (1970/2011)
- Mighty Towers (2015)
- Minimalist Dances (2014)
- National Emblem March (as arranger) (1906/2014)
- On the Banks... (2015)
- One with the Wind (2010)
- The Parting Glass (as arranger) (2019)
- Pilatus: Mountain of Dragons (as arranger) (2002/2012)
- Power and Pride (2016)
- Prelude on a German Hymnsong (2012)
- Primeval Stormfront (2010)
- Pursuit (2009)
- The Quest for Greatness (2016)
- Saxes on the Seas (2015)
- Scherzo for Santa (2011)
- Shape of You (as arranger) (2017)
- Shut Up and Dance (2015)
- Sidetracked! (2011)
- Snakebite! (2008)
- Sogno di Volare (as arranger) (2019)
- Sol Invictus (2009)
- Sparkling Lights (2016)
- Stars and Angels (2010)
- Sussex Mummers (Carol)
- Tantrum (2014)
- Toboggan Run (2011)
- Try Everything (as arranger) (2016)
- Waltz of the Wraiths (2017)
- When Santa's Away, the Woodwinds Will Play! (2013)
- The Witch and the Saint (as arranger) (2004/2010)
- Woodwinds of Mass Destruction (2017)
- You're Welcome (as arranger) (2017)
- Zeal (2014)