Band Bass Clarinet,
Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet,
Claves, Congas,
Euphonium, Euphonium
T.C., Flute, Güiro,
Horn, Mallet Percussion,
Maracas, Oboe, Percussion
1, Percussion 2,
Percussion 3, Percussion
4, Sleigh Bells, Snare
Drum, Trombone, Trumpet,
Tuba and more. - Grade 1
SKU: CF.BPS134
O Christmas Tree.
Composed by Zachary
Poulter. Folio. Bps. Set
of Score and Parts.
8+2+8+2+2+5+2+2+8+3+2+2+2
+3+1+2+1+1+2+12 pages.
Duration 1 minute, 56
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #BPS134. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.BPS134).
ISBN
9781491158265. UPC:
680160916863. 9 x 12
inches.
QuA(c)
verdes son is the
Spanish-language version
of O Tannenbaum (O
Christmas Tree). Although
the Christmas carol is
sung in many languages,
the translated lyrics are
rarely a close copy of
the original German text.
Instead, each version
finds unique ways to
explore the beauty and
meaning of one of the
holidayas most beloved
symbols: the Christmas
tree. In QuA(c) verdes
son, the beautiful
lights, fresh aroma, and
especially the lovely
color of the tree are
celebrated. This
arrangement of QuA(c)
verdes son begins with
simmering Latin
percussion playing a
groove based on a 3-2 son
clave. Subdividing this
in groups of eighth notes
(123-123-1234-12-12-12)
will help lock in the
time. In the gA 1/4 iro
part, the quarter notes
should be scraped and the
eighth notes tapped. The
main melody begins at m.
5. Rather than needing to
be overly loud, much of
the energy comes from the
silences between notes
and from the contrast
between accents and
staccatos. The woodwind
countermelody at m. 9 and
m. 17 should be smooth
and sweet, a further
contrast to the punchy
rhythms beneath it. The
percussion section is
featured at m. 26, with a
gradual buildup of
textures and rhythmic
energy. At m. 38 the
whole band is back in,
driving toward the fun
cha-cha-cha
ending.
Que verdes son
is the Spanish-language
version of O Tannenbaum
(O Christmas Tree).
Although the Christmas
carol is sung in many
languages, the translated
lyrics are rarely a close
copy of the original
German text. Instead,
each version finds unique
ways to explore the
beauty and meaning of one
of the holiday's most
beloved symbols: the
Christmas tree. In Que
verdes son, the beautiful
lights, fresh aroma, and
especially the lovely
color of the tree are
celebrated. This
arrangement of Que verdes
son begins with simmering
Latin percussion playing
a groove based on a 3-2
son clave. Subdividing
this in groups of eighth
notes
(123-123-1234-12-12-12)
will help lock in the
time. In the guiro part,
the quarter notes should
be scraped and the eighth
notes tapped. The main
melody begins at m. 5.
Rather than needing to be
overly loud, much of the
energy comes from the
silences between notes
and from the contrast
between accents and
staccatos. The woodwind
countermelody at m. 9 and
m. 17 should be smooth
and sweet, a further
contrast to the punchy
rhythms beneath it. The
percussion section is
featured at m. 26, with a
gradual buildup of
textures and rhythmic
energy. At m. 38 the
whole band is back in,
driving toward the fun
cha-cha-cha
ending.
Qué verdes
son is the
Spanish-language version
of O Tannenbaum (O
Christmas Tree). Although
the Christmas carol is
sung in many languages,
the translated lyrics are
rarely a close copy of
the original German text.
Instead, each version
finds unique ways to
explore the beauty and
meaning of one of the
holiday’s most
beloved symbols: the
Christmas tree. In Qué
verdes son, the beautiful
lights, fresh aroma, and
especially the lovely
color of the tree are
celebrated.This
arrangement of Qué
verdes son begins with
simmering Latin
percussion playing a
groove based on a 3-2 son
clave. Subdividing this
in groups of eighth notes
(123-123-1234-12-12-12)
will help lock in the
time. In the güiro
part, the quarter notes
should be scraped and the
eighth notes tapped.The
main melody begins at m.
5. Rather than needing to
be overly loud, much of
the energy comes from the
silences between notes
and from the contrast
between accents and
staccatos. The woodwind
countermelody at m. 9 and
m. 17 should be smooth
and sweet, a further
contrast to the punchy
rhythms beneath it.The
percussion section is
featured at m. 26, with a
gradual buildup of
textures and rhythmic
energy. At m. 38 the
whole band is back in,
driving toward the fun
cha-cha-cha ending.