Christmas Variants

Description

Flute 1, Piccolo, Flute 2, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Alto Clarinet, 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, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Bells, Xylophone, Triangle, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Wood Block, Claves, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Vibraphone, Tom-tom — Using the familiar advent hymn "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," Elliot Del Borgo has crafted a sophisticated piece that will be a great ornament to holiday programs by advancing bands. After a slow and atmospheric introduction, Del Borgo subjects the tune to a fantastic series of variations and combinations in a rollicking 6/8 con brio. This work is sure to become a Christmas classic. Duration: 4'30"