The First Gift of Christmas

Description

Flute, Oboe, Flute 2, Clarinet in Bb, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb, Horn in F, Trombone, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Bells, Chime, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Triangle, Percussion 2, Sleigh Bells, Tambourine — Using “Good King Wenceslas” like a cantus firmus, Larry Clark has composed a fresh-sounding Christmas piece that glows with the warmth of love, indeed the “first gift of Christmas.” This is a joyful selection that will light up the first Christmas program of a young beginning band. Duration: 2’15” Key: Bb Ranges: Trumpet – C; Horn – C; Trombone – Bb