Good King Wenceslas, a traditional Christmastime favorite has been transformed by this arranger into a trumpet trio featuring a strong melody with antiphonal bell-like sounds and subtle echoes within. The original melody/tune was based on a 13th-century spring carol "Tempus adest floridum" ("The time is near for flowering") was first published in the 1582 Finnish song collection "Piae Cantiones".Two modulations and three easily played key signatures make this piece a winner for any trio ensemble. 1st trumpet part to high D measure easily fits one octave lower if need be. A fun piece to be performed and enjoyed by listeners. Enjoy and thank you for your purchase of this arrangement!

In this special Christmas book, 10 known and most traditional Christmas songs are gathered here: Jingle Bells, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Adeste Fideles, Joy To The World, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Gloria in Excelsis Deo, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Silent Night, Away in a Manger and Deck the Halls, which were adapted for Trumpet Trio, they makes us travel through this time of celebration, joy and harmony between peoples and makes us feel the true spirit of Christmas!

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