20 FavouriteCarols for Trumpet Quartet is a collection of the best-knownChristmas carols arranged for fourTrumpets. The file contains thescore plus the separate parts. 20 Favourite Carols for Trumpet Quartet is fully compatible with the other Brass, Woodwind andString volumes in the series. Both the short audio sample and the youtube performance are from the Clarinet version of these Quartets. � There are also soloand duet versions available of the same carols, in the same keys, so that nomatter what instrument you play they will fit together. � This makes themideal for building a full and flexible band or ensemble for school, communityor church. � The keys chosen arethe standard singing keys � Thesearrangements will provide colourful accompaniment to carol singing anywherethroughout the Christmas period. The carols are in alphabetical orderand are as follows � Away in a Manger � Deck the Halls � Ding Dong Merrily on High � The First Nowell � God Rest ye Merry Gentleman � Good Christian Men Rejoice � Good King Wenceslas � Hark, the Herald Angels Sing � The Holly and the Ivy � I Saw Three Ships � In the Bleak Midwinter � It Came upon a Midnight Clear � O Cone All Ye Faithful � O Come, O Come Emmanuel � O Little Town of Bethlehem � Once in Royal David?s City � Silent Night � We Three Kings � While Shepherds Watched � We Wish you a Merry Christmas

In this collaboration between two of the most popular sacred music arrangers in the country, Mary McDonald's exuberant, dynamic style blends seamlessly with Joel Raney's rhythmic and beautifully emotional music to provide your musicians with a unique Christmas event that is sure to become the highlight of the season.

The work is composed of four stand-alone suites. Each movement includes original music combined with favorite carols, creating a perfect blend of familiar and new. The writing is accessible for most groups yet contains enough richness to provide any choir with a fulfilling choral experience. The optional two-person narration knits the suites into a thrilling and complete re-telling of the Christmas story. Performance time is 45 minutes.

Full Orchestrations by Michael Lawrence includes: Conductor's Score, Piccolo, 2 Flutes, Oboe, 2 Clarinets, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet (substitute for Bassoon), 3 Trumpets, 2 Horns, Alto Sax (substitute for Horn 1 and 2), 3 Trombones, Tenor Sax/Baritone T.C. (substitute for Trombone 1 and 2), Tuba, Percussion, Timpani, Harp, Piano, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, String Bass, String Reduction. Included in the Percussion are: Timpani, Bells, Sus. Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Chimes, Mark Tree (Windchimes), Finger Cymbal, Bell Tree, Triangle, Sleigh Bells, Congas (opt. D'jembe), Tambourine, Shaker).