Fanfare Band - Grade 2
SKU:
BT.CMP-0489-01-020
Composed by James Curnow.
The Splendor of
Christmas. Set (Score &
Parts). Composed 2001.
Curnow Music #CMP
0489-01-020. Published by
Curnow Music
(BT.CMP-0489-01-020).
Contrasting
colors and varied
orchestration techniques
make this majestic
setting of OH LITTLE TOWN
OF BETHLEHEM come alive
for Christmas. Of the
three different tunes
that are commonly
associated with the
original carol text, this
arrangement uses the
melody that’s best
known in England. ENGLISH
CAROL FANTASY remains
entirely accessible to
bands at this level and
plenty of cueing makes
sure it’s useful
for ensembles of all
shapes and sizes. Feature
your deserving young
trumpet section leader on
the easy solo, or let the
entire first trumpet
section play it soli. The
low woodwinds and brass
also get some “well
doubled†exposure,
so playing this one will
be fun for all.Try
it!