Timothy Johnson: Caroling: Concert Band: Score & Parts

An imaginative look at a good old-fashioned Christmas! From aromas of family favorites cooking in the kitchen to the images of decorated trees snow scenes and caroling - all are a part of that wonderful celebration.Rather than just taking the same old Public Domain Christmas carols for one more go ?round Timothy Johnson has composed the majority of THREE HOLIDAY SCENES using fresh and original melodies. The first scene opens with fragments of ?Oh Tannenbaum? but quickly moves into a beautiful Christmas waltz. An ?effets de neige ? or ?Snowfall effect ? carries the luscious second and contrasting scene. In the 3rd and final scene the phrases from well-known carols mergewith one another creating the effect of ?caroling.? Finally melodies serve as counterpoint for one another and bring this delightful vignette to a close. This piece presents an excellent opportunity to work with the Art department in creating drawings and paintings of holiday images. Pull your chair a little closer to the fireplace and sit back for a winsome holiday treat!

A Christmas Carol Medley-Fragments of eight different well-known Christmas carols go into this enjoyable arrangement. See if your audience can name them all. The carols are conveniently arranged so that they can be played at one consistent tempo throughout which helps you make the most out of your young band’s limited rehearsal time. A variety of articulations and dynamics help to make the piece a teaching tool as well as an enjoyable performance piece. Interesting Percussion colors with easy substitution suggestions also help to make the piece sound harder than it is. Effective!

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas gets dressed up in his yuletide best and welcomes good girls and boys to make their Christmas wishes. Every section gets their chance at this beloved carol as the melody line moves to each in turn delighting with its happy feel. This is a chance for all to shine!