Christmas Spectacle

From Wind Repertory Project

Benjamin Hanby (arr. Robert W. Smith)

Benjamin Hanby


General Info

Year: 2020
Duration: c. 2:00
Difficulty: I-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: RWS Music Co.
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $50.00; (digital) - $50.00   |   Score Only (print) - $8.00


Instrumentation

  • Full Score
  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • B-flat Bass Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • E-flat Baritone Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Horn in F
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Tuba
  • Timpani
  • Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:
*Bass Drum
*Bells
*Crash Cymbals
*Sleigh Bells
*Snare Drum
*Suspended Cymbal


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

According to the dictionary, a "spectacle" is a visually striking performance or display. The plural use of the word also refers to eyeglasses with pieces passing over or around the ears for holding them in place. Our Christmas Spectacle is all of the above: a true music spectacle featuring very special effects.

The underlying melody is Up on a Housetop, with a little Jingle Bells to cap it off.

- Program Note excepted from score


A true musical spectacle for the young band featuring optional lighting effects! The arranger suggests each band member decorate their stand with electric lights. Each section turns on their lights before their feature, drawing both musical and visual focus. During the percussion feature, the on and off lighting effects create a virtual light show. The arranger also suggests the band wear holiday decorative glasses to complete the Christmas spectacle.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


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