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Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us
(cl/tp, hn/asx/trb, 2 vln, vla/ce, ce; piano or synthesizer may be sub for strings)
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Go Tell It On The Mountain
(2tp; opt 3tp; hrn/flghrn/asx/trp; 1trb/tsx; 2trb/tsx; tba/barisx)
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The Old Rugged Cross
The introduction of this brass sextet (3 Trp., 3 Trom.) begins with strong choral movement and then settles into repose. The first presentation of the tune is in the trombones with a subtle counterline in the trumpets which then opens up to a stronger movement with the melody in the trumpet. The tune then reverts back to the trombones and then transitions to a move active support pattern in the trombones with a solo in the second trumpet. The final section gives way to a powerful presentation of the tune and immediately settles into a sensitive climate, much like the beginning. After a DC the piece ends with the strong motifs of the introduction giving a sense of finality. (Opt Horn for 1st Trom.)
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America, the Beautiful
A woodwind sextet with standard quintet instrumentation only with two flutes. The piece is structured around the simple tune and is passed around through the various instruments all the while supported with moving parts by the remaining instruments The counterpoint is solid throughout and makes for a very reflective ensemble rendition.
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Alleluia!
Scored for various mallet instruments as well as general percussion. The piece begins with tutti percusion overlayed with vocal narrations giving a dramatic effect. The piece then explodes with a mallet ostinato and then joined with tutti mallets on the theme. Next, after a ritardando, the mallets present a calm thematic rendition supported by gentle effects of the other percussion. It builds to a strong climax and the ostinato returns with the theme to follow. The final section uses imitative devices with the general percussion becoming more active. Until it all leads up to a stirring conclusion.
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Festival of Carols
Scored for 2 trumpets, horn, trombone, baritone and tuba this medley is a celebration of Christmas. Included are “Joy To The World,” “Angels We Have Heard On High,” “Silent Night,” and “O Come, All Ye Faithful.”