Christmas Sketches

Description

Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Bells, Xylophone, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Suspended Cymbal, Tam-Tam, Triangle, Bell Tree, Wind Chimes, Sleigh Bells, Crash Cymbals — This bright and clever Christmas selection could be called "the many ways of looking at a holiday favorite." Each section has a different character (Patriotic, Stately, Rustic, Triumphant, etc.) and there are sly references to several other well-known Christmas songs. The ending is unexpectedly and effectively quiet and reflective. Duration: 3'30"