Carol of the Bells

Description

Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Tuba, Timpani, Glockenspiel, Chime, Handbells, Suspended Cymbal, Vibraphone, Harp, Celesta, Piano, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Violoncello, Contrabass — This arrangement of Carol of the Bells was written and published especially for full symphony orchestra. Richard Hayman, the principal arranger for the Boston Pops Orchestra, maintains the original one measure pattern while essences of melodic strains of classic Christmas carols are interwoven throughout the work.