Ghoultide Bells

Description

Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Double Bass — Ghoultide Bells imagines what would happen if the quirky Halloween aesthetic of Tim Burton's films met the familiar Christmas tune Jingle Bells. Programmable for either a fall or winter concert, driving ostinatos and fun chromatic embellishments turn the festive song into a ghostly adventure, as amusing "creatures of the night" celebrate the holidays while soaring through the air on Santa's sleigh. Every section takes a turn at the melody, each one representing a different wacky character's take on the crazy ride. Careful scoring makes this accessible to young ensembles who want something different and fun to liven up their seasonal performances. What if your yuletide celebrations were a Tim Burton movie, complete with a quirky, creepy soundtrack? This clever reimagining of the classic “Jingle Bells” tune takes a ghoulish turn into the curious and eccentric with plenty of unexpected chromatic twists. It’s a weird and wonderful winter concert feature, fun for fall concerts as well!