Based on the 16th century melody (the most well-known lyrics are Lullay, Lullay Thou Little Tiny Child), this dynamic setting for orchestra uses a variety of textures, dynamics, and contrapuntal lines. The string parts are interesting and elegant wi

fl 1,2, ob 1,2, bassn, cl 1,2, trp 1,2,3, hn 1,2, tromb 1,2, tuba, timp, perc=(bells,mar, SD, BD, cym), vln 1,2, vla, ce, str bass, synth string reduction. “Ain’a That Good News” & “Were You There?”: “Ain’a That Good News” & “Were You There?”

“American Carol Fantasy” is a one-movement character piece for orchestra written for the Christmas season. It is based on two Appalachian carols: “Mary Had a Baby” and “I Wonder as I Wander.” A slow introduction using the opening motive of “I Wonder;