Brass Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.766978 Composed by Traditional English Christmas Carol. Arranged by Bob Delfausse. Christmas,Concert,Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 25 pages. Robert Delfausse #3259685. Published by Robert Delfausse (A0.766978). 2017 Holiday Contest EntryThis is a challenging quintet, but I think a very rewarding one. I tried to make this familiar carol into a genuine set of variations, and one way I did this was to have each stanza (one for each of the 12 days) in a different major key, ascending by half-step all the way. I hope you'll agree that the stanzas present many other kinds of variety as well--texture, tempo, mood, etc. There are quotations of many seasonal hymns and songs, most often used as transitions/modulations between stanzas. Jeanette Isabella, one of my favorites, has a more prominent role. Other than playing in all keys, the demands on the players are not extreme (though it's definitely a blow). Duration: 4 minutes, 33 seconds. Enjoy! .
