Angels of Christmas

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Flute, Oboe, Flute 2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Euphonium Treble Clef, Tuba, Mallets, Bells, Chime, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle — Angels of Christmas is a beautiful and original addition to the Christmas repertoire. This lovely ballad is composed of fragments selected from three traditional carols that reference the appearance of the Christmas angels: Angels We Have Heard on High; Hark, the Herald Angels Sing; and O Little Town of Bethlehem. The familiar fragments are interwoven to create a lyric tapestry supported by bold harmonies and shifting instrumental colors. The composition builds to a jubilant climax followed by a poignant ending. Angels of Christmas offers a sensitive and fresh re-creation of these beloved carols for your holiday concert program. Angels of Christmas is a beautiful and original addition to the holiday repertoire. This lyrical ballad skillfully weaves together fragments from three well-known Christmas carols—Angels We Have Heard on High, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, and O Little Town of Bethlehem—that reference the appearance of angels. The carols’ melodies are interwoven with bold harmonies and shifting instrumental colors, creating a rich tapestry of sound. The piece builds to a jubilant climax before transitioning into a poignant ending, offering a sensitive and fresh interpretation of these timeless carols.

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