SKU: HL.44013277
This enduringly popular seasonal song has long been a Christmas favourite, even though the lyrics don't mention 'Christmas' at all. The words were by Dick Smith (1901-1935) and the music by Felix Bernard (1897-1944). The inspiration was reportedly a visit by Smithto Honesdale's (his hometown) Central Park when it was covered in snow. The first recording was made by Richard Himbers Ritz-Carlton Orchestra in 1934. The same year Guy Lombardo and his band, The Royal Canadians, took the song to number 2 in the US Billboard Chart, where it stayed for 9 weeks. It has since been recorded by over 150 artists, the most successful versions being by Perry Como and the Andrews Sisters, both released in 1946.
SKU: AP.48220
UPC: 038081559841. English. Words by Dick Smith.
Winter Wonderland arranged by Victor López is a holiday fav, arranged as Latin bossa with a swing intro. Played around 134 BPM, no solo just ensemble with a unison tutti section for all winds. Lead trumpet range is up to written G on top of the staff. Auxiliary percussion plus optional flute and vibes too! (2:43).
SKU: AP.48220S
UPC: 038081559858. English. Words by Dick Smith.
SKU: BT.AMP-395-130
English-German.
