Ye Merry Fantasy

From Wind Repertory Project
Nathan Daughtrey

Nathan Daughtrey


Subtitle: For Flexible Wind Band with Adaptable Parts


General Info

Year: 2020
Duration: c. 4:15
Difficulty: IV-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $70.00   |   Score Only (print) - $12.00


Instrumentation (Flexible)

Full Score
Part 1

  • Piccolo (optional)
  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet

Part 2

  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone

Part 3

  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Horn in F

Part 4

  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Horn in F

Part 5

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Horn in F

Part 6

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Bass Clarinet
  • E-flat Baritone Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Tuba
  • String Bass

Timpani (optional)
Percussion I-II-III (optional), including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Chimes
  • Sleigh Bells
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Triangle


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Ye Merry Fantasy is a clever theme and variations on the Christmas carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen that takes the listener on a journey through several iterations of the popular tune, each shining a spotlight on different sections of the 6-part flexible ensemble.

- Program Note from publisher


Performance Notes

All percussion parts are optional, but they provide a lot of additional color to this festive arrangement.


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

  • Philadelphia (Penn.) Wind Symphony (Paul Bryan, conductor) - 16 December 2022
  • University of Windsor (Ont., Can.) University Wind Ensemble (Trevor Pittman, conductor) - 25 November 2022
  • Philadelphia (Penn.) Wind Symphony (Paul Bryan, conductor) - 17 December 2021
  • University of Rhode Island (Kingston) Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Roger Cichy, conductor) - 12 December 2021


Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


All Wind Works


Resources