O Christmas Tree!

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Program Notes

'O Christmas Tree' is a playful german traditional folk song. While not originally associated with christmas, it eventually has become a memorable carol that is continuously sung throughout the holiday season. The main point of the text is to discuss faithfulness and consistency.

This arrangement of the carol takes the audience on many different journeys. This includes many different key changes as well as metric modulations. This is a perfect arrangement for an upcoming festive brass recital to features six star trumpeters.

Performance Notes

• The arrangement was designed with an antiphonal ensemble in mind. There are two different scores in order to help conductors study the music. With this, conductors are allowed to have their performers be in score order, or the suggested antiphonal order below.
• Antiphonal Performance
  Trumpet 1 (C Part Recommended)
  Trumpet 3 (Only Bb Part)
  Flugelhorn 1
  Flugelhorn 2
  Trumpet 4 (Only Bb Part)
  Trumpet 2 (C Part Recommended)
• For an easier performance in fingerings, and for a slight change of timbres, Trumpets 1 and 2 are recommended to use a C Trumpet to perform this arrangement. However, a Bb part is also included. To keep all of the instruments in the same key, the score only features Trumpet in Bb for Tpt. 1 and 2.

Media

• Audio: O Christmas Tree! [MIDI] — [MIDI]
• Score Video: O Christmas Tree! (Score Video) — Multi-Track; Brandon Dicks, Trumpet
• Video: O Christmas Tree — Multi-Track; Brandon Dicks, Trumpet

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Title: O Christmas Tree!Overview:
"O Christmas Tree!" is an arrangement of a traditional German folk song that has been adapted for a trumpet sextet. The arrangement captures the essence of the carol, which celebrates themes of faithfulness and consistency, making it a perfect piece for festive occasions.

Instrumentation:
- Trumpet 1 (C Part Recommended)
- Trumpet 2 (C Part Recommended)
- Trumpet 3 (Only Bb Part)
- Trumpet 4 (Only Bb Part)
- Flugelhorn 1
- Flugelhorn 2

Duration: 3 minutes and 30 seconds

Performance Notes:
This arrangement is designed with an antiphonal ensemble in mind, providing two different scores to assist conductors in studying the music. Conductors can choose between a score order or a suggested antiphonal order. For optimal fingerings and varied timbres, it is recommended that Trumpets 1 and 2 use C Trumpets, while a Bb part is included for all instruments to maintain a consistent key.

Program Notes:
The arrangement of "O Christmas Tree" takes the audience on a journey through multiple key changes and metric modulations. While originally not associated with Christmas, the song has become a beloved carol sung throughout the holiday season. This festive arrangement is ideal for brass recitals, showcasing six talented trumpeters.

Specifications:
- Status: Published
- Price: $14.99
- Buy Link: Buy Now Here
- Score PDF: Transposing Score
- Year: 2017/2024
- Website Download URL: compositions/1ff8cc9f-36f1-8077-af99-f26e3025d501.zip

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