Percussion Ensemble Sleigh Bells,Woodblock,Xylophone - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1323033 Composed by Brian L. Monroe. Children,Christmas,Holiday,Instructional. 28 pages. BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com) #911304. Published by BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com) (A0.1323033). About the PieceT'was the day after Christmas and magic was in the air.The toys had been played with and were thrown about without care.  but with a bell's magic jingle, they suddenly came alive,and moved to gather three, four, then five.  They began to march in an enchanted paradeKeeping good time like a well-trained brigade.They continued their hike around the tree with prideso festive and happy just to be free and alive.But the magic was waining with the jingle of bellsand the toys disbanded and said their farewells,Their magic had run out, at least for this yearIt would be 365 days before the March of the Enchanted Toys would again reappear. March of the Enchanted Toys is a work for beginning-level percussionists.  A simple melody and rhythmic patterns make it easier to teach and learn.  In addition, the score and parts are all written with alpha notes, making it easier for young students to read the notes that are not usually in their range.     Instrumentation:  For 6-12 Percussionists 4 Bells Sets (written for beginning percussion kits),  Xylophone,  Triangle,  Ratchet,  Vibraslap,  Wood Block,  Bass Drum,  Sleighbells,  Temple Blocks (5)If you wish to play this with reduced instrumentation, Use the instruments in this order: 4 Bells  Xylophone  Sleighbells  Ratchet/Vibraslap (played by 1 player) Temple Blocks Triangle Wood Blocks.
