Arrangements for Woodwinds/Brasses

Three Christmas Preludes
Arranged by Preston D. King

The first of three separate movements begins with "O Come, All Ye Faithful," and ends with "The First Noel." The second movement is a meditative setting of "Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming." The fast-slow-fast format ends with a quick-moving setting of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" in 2/2 time. Each movement stands on its own.

This arrangement can be played by as few as four instruments. It works equally well with woodwinds or brasses. Parts are included for Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, I-III Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, I & II Alto Saxes, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, and F Horn, so that quartets can be formed in different ways, or various doublings may be made for larger ensembles. The set includes a I Trombone part and a Tuba part for brass ensembles. Trumpets can read from the I & II Clarinet parts, and II Trombones and Baritones can read from the Bassoon part. The difficulty level is 3.

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