Publisher Desc.  Arranged by veteran instrumental educator and performer, Lawrence Underwood, as the third installment in his A Christmas Portfolio series, this modern setting of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" is virtual journey through musical styles! Opening with a haunting statement of the theme, the piece soon takes off in 7/8 before moving through a fugue section and into a driving 3/4 that builds into a final statement of the melody as a 6/8 jig! Suitable for use in church or as a showpiece in any holiday setting, this piece is sure to be an audience and performer favorite!