Wizards in Winter

Rock in the holiday spirit with the iconic 2004 hit by Trans-Siberian Orchestra featured in television commercials and the spectacular Disney fountain and light show World of Color: Season of Light. Arranged for percussion ensemble, this work starts with a bang and does not let up for its entire three minutes. Ideal for ensembles with a mix of players of varied experience, it's scored with optional parts and the ability to double keyboard parts, making it adaptable to a wide range of programs. Certain to be a ton of fun for the performers as well as their audiences!

Minimal four-mallet work is required in the marimba 1 part, and left-hand octave doubling options are provided in the marimba 2 part to suit players of different experience levels. The timpani part provides low end and uses static pitches – no tuning changes required – while a relatively simple drumset part drives the piece through its twists and turns.