Christmas Is the Best Time of the Year
Christmas Is the Best Time of the Year
Arranged and Orchestrated by: Richard Kingsmore
Words and Music by: Paul Johnson
Words and Music by: Paul Johnson
Voicing:
SATB
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Release Date: April 21, 2011
Deck the halls and trim the tree - it's Christmas!" Paul Johnson's now-classic tune is spruced up and shining as the cornerstone of this medley, fantastically arranged and orchestrated by Richard Kingsmore. The perfect program opener for any Christmas gathering.
Instrumentation: Flute 1 & 2, Oboe, Clarinet 1 & 2, Horn 1 & 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2 & 3, Trombone 1 & 2, Trombone 3/Tuba, Percussion 1 & 2, Drum Set, Harp, Rhythm, Violin 1 & 2, Viola, Cello/Bassoon, String Bass
Substitute Instruments: Keyboard String Reduction; Soprano Sax (sub. for Oboe); Alto Sax 1 & 2 (sub. for Horn 1 & 2); Bariton T.C./Tenor Sax (sub. for Trombone 1 & 2); Baritone Sax (sub. for Trombone 3/Tuba); Clarinet 3 (sub. for Viola); Bass Clarinet (sub. for Cello/Bassoon)"
Instrumentation: Flute 1 & 2, Oboe, Clarinet 1 & 2, Horn 1 & 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2 & 3, Trombone 1 & 2, Trombone 3/Tuba, Percussion 1 & 2, Drum Set, Harp, Rhythm, Violin 1 & 2, Viola, Cello/Bassoon, String Bass
Substitute Instruments: Keyboard String Reduction; Soprano Sax (sub. for Oboe); Alto Sax 1 & 2 (sub. for Horn 1 & 2); Bariton T.C./Tenor Sax (sub. for Trombone 1 & 2); Baritone Sax (sub. for Trombone 3/Tuba); Clarinet 3 (sub. for Viola); Bass Clarinet (sub. for Cello/Bassoon)"
