Transcribed as recordedby CHICAGO on their album CHICAGO XI in 1977.



INSTRUMENTATION:Lead Vocal, Background Vocal I, Background Vocal II, Background Vocal III, TenorSaxophone (Bb), Flugelhorn (Bb), Trombone, Fender Rhodes, Grand Piano, ElectricGuitar, Bass, Cabasa, Conga Drums, Drumset.

FluteI, Flute II, English Horn (F), Bassoon I, Bassoon II, Clarinet I (Bb), ClarinetII (Bb), Horn (F), Trombone I, Trombone II, Harp, Cymbals (crash,suspended), Chimes, Timpani, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Contrabass.

ABOUTTHE ARRANGER: Patrick Sheehan has servedas a professional music arranger, transcriptionist and copyist since 1999, andhas over 1,000 works in his catalog spanning various genres: wind band,orchestra, chamber music, along with pop & rock selections. His modus operandi centers around creatingarrangements and transcriptions that are true to the original definitiveversions and strives to produce clean and easy-to-read music. For questions or more information, pleasecontact the arranger at PatrickSheehanMusic@GMail.com.

Violin Trios for Christmas, Vol. I contains 12 beautiful arrangements for three clarinets. You will receive the scores (some people like to see how the parts fit together), the Violin 1 parts, the Violin 2 parts and the Violin 3 parts. You can view some score samples. The audio sample is an excerpt from "Carol of the Bells." It was digitally produced.

The songs included in this book are: Angels From the Realms of Glory, Away in a Manger, Carol of the Bells, Ding! Dong! Merrily On High, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, In Dulci Jubilo, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, O Holy Night, Pachelbel's Canon, Pat-a-Pan, The First Noel and While Shepherds Watched.

For all of my harp music (originals and arrangements for all kinds of harps), harp learning materials, harp with other instruments (clarinet, Native American flute, mandolin, flute), Native American flute learning materials, piano music (originals and arrangements), woodwind ensembles, string ensembles and much more, visit my website.

Digital Pack includes:

1. God Bless The U.S.A. - Conductor Score (Full Score)
2. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.1 - Flute
3. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.1 - Oboe
4. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.1 - Bb Clarinet/Bb Trumpet
5. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.1 - Violin
6. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.2 - Bb Clarinet/Bb Trumpet
7. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.2 - Eb Alto Saxophone
8. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.2 - Violin
9. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.3 - Bb Clarinet
10. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.3 - Bb Tenor Saxophone
11. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.3 - Eb Alto Sax/Alto Clar.
12. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.3 - F Horn
13. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.3 - Violin
14. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.3 - Viola
15. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.4 - Bb Tenor Sax/Bar. T.C.
16. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.4 - F Horn
17. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.4 - Trombone/Bar. B.C./Bsn.
18. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.4 - Cello
19. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.5 - Bb Bass Clarinet
20. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.5 - Trombone/Bar. B.C./Bsn.
21. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.5 - Baritone T.C.
22. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.5 - Cello
23. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.5 - Eb Baritone Saxophone
24. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt.5 - Tuba
25. God Bless The U.S.A. - Pt. 5 - Electric Bass
26. God Bless The U.S.A. - Percussion 1
27. God Bless The U.S.A. - Percussion 2
28. God Bless The U.S.A. - Mallet Percussion
29. God Bless The U.S.A. - Timpani

Digital Pack includes:

1. A Festive Call to Freedom - Score
2. A Festive Call to Freedom - Flute 1,2/Piccolo
3. A Festive Call to Freedom - Oboe
4. A Festive Call to Freedom - 1st andamp; 2nd Bb Clarinet
5. A Festive Call to Freedom - Bassoon
6. A Festive Call to Freedom - F Horn 1,2
7. A Festive Call to Freedom - Trumpet 1
8. A Festive Call to Freedom - Bb Trumpet 2,3
9. A Festive Call to Freedom - Trombone 1, 2
10. A Festive Call to Freedom - Bass Trombone/Tuba
11. A Festive Call to Freedom - Timpani
12. A Festive Call to Freedom - Percussion 1
13. A Festive Call to Freedom - Percussion 2
14. A Festive Call to Freedom - Harp
15. A Festive Call to Freedom - Violin 1
16. A Festive Call to Freedom - Violin 2
17. A Festive Call to Freedom - Viola
18. A Festive Call to Freedom - Cello
19. A Festive Call to Freedom - Double Bass

Volume 1 of our Patriotic collection contains four classic patriotic tunes and three complete Sousa marches. Altogether this has 15 minutes of music that both you and your audience are sure to love.

These arrangements can be played with anywhere from 3 to 7 parts, suitable for a small chamber group, accompaniment for a choir, or a full band or orchestra (school, community, or professional). This is one of the most versatile collections you'll ever use!

To demonstrate the flexibility of this collection, the audio clip has "America the Beautiful" performed as a full concert band, a string orchestra, and a woodwind trio.


The songs included in Volume 1 are:

The Star-Spangled Banner (US National Anthem), by John Stafford Smith.
America the Beautiful, by Samuel Ward.
Battle Hymn of the Republic ("Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory").
My Country, 'Tis of Thee ("America", known as "God Save the King/Queen" in England).
Stars and Stripes Forever, by John Philip Sousa.
Washington Post March, by John Philip Sousa.
Semper Fidelis, by John Philip Sousa.


These songs are also available separately through the publisher link above.

Each song is in its original key, so it is easy to combine these with your own choir or piano/organ parts.

This collection contains a full score, as well as individual parts in all the appropriate clef and transposition to support the following ensembles:

Brass trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
Woodwind trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
String trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
Clarinet trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
Saxophone trio, quartet, and quintet.
Mixed trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet, with optional percussion.
Wind ensemble, brass ensemble, string orchestra, full orchestra, and full band.


The parts are described as follows:

Part 1 [D4-Ab5] is the main melody. Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Bb Trumpet, Violin, Viola.
Part 2 [G3-Eb5] has some B-section melody and harmony. Bb Clarinet, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, French Horn, Bb Trumpet, Violin, Viola.
Part 3 [G3-Bb4] is additional harmony. Bb Clarinet, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Bb Trumpet, Baritone, Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Violin, Viola, Cello.
Part 4 [F2-C4] is the main bass line. Bass Clarinet, Baritone/Bass Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Cello, Bass.
Part 5 [E2-C4] is other harmony. Bass Clarinet, Bass Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Cello, Bass.
Part 6 [E2-F4] is the main melody down an octave, with some additional notes. Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Cello, Bass.
Part 7 is an optional percussion part (snare drum, cymbal, bass drum) that can be added to any of the above combinations, or skipped entirely.

We recommend the following combinations:

Trio: Parts 1, 2, 4 (4 works better than 3 for trio).
Quartet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4.
Quintet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Sextet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Septet: Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Be sure to also check out our three volumes of Christmas Carols for All!