Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1298071
Composed by Eddie Pola and George Wyle. Arranged by Bryan Kidd. Christmas,Holiday,Standards. 112 pages. BryanKiddMusic.com #888023. Published by BryanKiddMusic.com (A0.1298071).
A dazzling and most wonderful Holiday Season opener for full orchestra in Viennese-styled three-quarter time.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year was first introduced in 1963 by singer Andy Williams as the opening song for his second Christmas TV special. It was composed by the shows vocal director, George Wyle, along with Edward Pola. Apropos to Williams show, the song describes joyous family and friends seasonal activities that include scary ghost stories (a Victorian Christmas tradition think 'Dickens'). Â Among the artists who have covered the song are Pentatonix, Johnny Mathis, Garth Brooks, Amy Grant, Pattie LaBelle, and Harry Connick, Jr.
With 26 years of service, Bryan Kidd retired as the Chief Composer and Arranger for The United States Navy Band, Washington,
D.C. Â Bryan's writing, conducting, and teaching experience range from elementary through collegiate and professional levels. Currently, he is the Composer/Arranger-in-Residence for The American Festival Pops Orchestra
founded by Conductor Emeritus, Anthony Maiello, a professional ensemble affiliated with George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia.
