Arrangements for Woodwinds

Still, Still, Still
Arranged by Evan Becker

In this arrangement from the Arrangements for Woodwinds series, sturdy eighth-note arpeggios in the Keyboard are joined by a simple ostinato pattern in the bells, and continue under a complete stanza of the carol, played by the Oboe. A modulation from D Major to B-flat Major introduces a stanza for all the Woodwinds, Keyboard, and a delicate eighth-note pattern for the Bells. Returning to the original key, the Bells play the carol tune, while Flute, Oboe, and Clarinet play legato eighth-note melodic motifs above the Bassoon bass line and Keyboard chords.

This arrangement is scored for a quartet of Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon, plus either Orchestra Bells or Handbells, and an independent Keyboard part. Extra parts are included for alternate Clarinet in place of the Oboe, Bass Clarinet in place of the Bassoon, I Alto Sax in place of the Oboe, II Alto Sax in place of the (regular) Clarinet, Tenor Sax in place of the (regular) Clarinet, Baritone Sax in place of the Bassoon, and F Horn in place of the (regular) Clarinet. In addition to all of these, Alternate Treble Instrument parts in C and B-flat allow performance with Bells, Keyboard, and only one or two instruments. This is an instrumental piece, not suitable for congregational accompaniment. The difficulty level is 3.

Full set includes a Full Score, transposed parts for individual instruments, background notes, and suggestions for rehearsal and performance.