Full Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1153104

By Christian Paulson. By Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Christian Paulson. 19th Century,Christmas,Holiday. Score and Parts. 28 pages. Christian Paulson #753348. Published by Christian Paulson (A0.1153104).

This arrangement began as a piece I arranged as a finale for our first combined band, orchestra, and choir concert. It was a big hit! Silent Night has always been a piece that everyone seems to hold dearly. The chorus has a traditional harmony right out of the green hymnal. This piece can also be done with a small group of singers or as a solo. The instruments parts are very accessible and the scoring makes every group sound full. One of the theatrical moments happens right after the climax of the second verse. Choke the cymbal and chimes on beat one of measure 55 and let the natural reverberance of the hall ring on. Slow the tempo, lower the volume and invite the audience to hum along to the last verse. Nothing brings musicians and audiences together like Silent Night.