Grade 3
SKU:
CL.012-5028-00
Composed by Shaffer.
Concert Band. Score and
set of parts. Composed
2023. Opus III Wind
Orchestra Publications
#012-5028-00. Published
by Opus III Wind
Orchestra Publications
(CL.012-5028-00).
Viva Noel is a
medley of glorious
holiday favorites in a
fast/slow/fast form.
Opening with a musical
fanfare based on the
French hymn He is Born
the Holy Child the
arrangement transitions
quickly into a fanciful
rendition of Deck the
Halls. The following
section opens with a
beautiful brass choir
adaptation of It Came
Upon A Midnight Clear and
develops into a lush,
full band setting of this
charming carol. The
finale begins as a quick,
light version of Here We
Come a-Wassailing ending
with a declarative brass
fanfare with small bits
of Bring a Torch,
Jeannette Isabella and
Angels We Have Hear on
High. This high-energy
holiday arrangement
features all sections of
the ensemble with
exceptional emphasis on
the percussion writing.
Viva Noel! will be a
solid opener or closer
for any holiday
concert!
