A delightful brass ensemble arrangement that gives a constant sense of moment with various rhythmic devices while maintaining the sweeping nature of this old established tune. All parts get in the action
A good piece to open a service with since it has the character of a jubilant fanfare. The brass duet lines are solid and ends on a forceful note.
This solo starts out with in a march triumphant style with a short introduction. The first section is stated in a rather familiar rendition of the melody in varied rhythmic devices. The middle section is a
Presented in an almost march-like nature, this stately rendition includes all kinds of "fun" devices. A sure hit for the lighter side of a Christmas presentation. Scored for 2 trumpets, horn, trombone,
A woodwind quintet with opt. parts for Alto Sax and Bass Clar. This piece presents itself with a sense of joy throughout with the introduction itself in a motivic manner setting the tone The piece passes
After a short piano introduction, the first part introduces the tune as a solo and then joined in with the other parts as decorations leading up to traditional harmonic movement. The second section
This flute trio begins with a joyful piano introduction which leads into a three part harmonization of the instrumental parts. The second section is a lilting (waltz feel) in block harmonization and then
This solo begins with a easy lilt underpinned by a gentle accompaniment. Moving into the second section of the piece the tune is embellished in a variation format of chromatic triplets. It repeats
A straight forward trio for trombone (with optional horn and baritone T.C. parts) that is well balanced in the scoring. The melody is tossed around between the various parts, while the piano tends to act as
One of the most famous Christmas songs reverently arranged for trumpet and piano.
This piece would serve well as a meditation. Beginning with a quiet Celtic lilt, the center section is stronger and bolder. After several bell effects, the piece returns to the mood of the beginning.
A woodwind trio that expresses the joy of redemption through melodic embellishment, some trills, and harmonic changes. The hymn tune, Redeemed, is passed around among the parts of this
The traditions of this tune and its words run long and deep. The beginning is a simple statement of the tune and is so ever carefully embellished as the piece progresses. It sets the mood for careful
Scored for Saxophone quartet (A-A-T-B) with opt. Soprano for first Alto. The introduction starts with the First Alto playing a melodic motif, ever rising to a climatic point and then settling down to the