We Need a Little Christmas - Revision history

Rubyng2004: Created page with "== General Info == Composer: Kimberley Locke
Arranger: Brian Monroe
Publisher: Brian Monroe Music Publications
Difficulty: Advanced
Cost: $24.99
== Instrumentation == Player 1: Crotales
Player 2: Glockenspiel
Player 3: [[Xylophone 1
Player 4: Xylophone 2
Player 5: Vibraphone
Player 6: Chimes
Player 7: Marimba 1
Player 8: Marimba 2
Player 9: Marimba 3
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Created page with "== General Info == Composer: Kimberley Locke <br/> Arranger: Brian Monroe <br/> Publisher: Brian Monroe Music Publications <br/> Difficulty: Advanced <br/> Cost: $24.99 <br/> == Instrumentation == Player 1: Crotales <br/> Player 2: [[Glockenspiel<br/> Player 3: Xylophone 1 <br/> Player 4: Xylophone 2 <br/> Player 5: Vibraphone <br/> Player 6: Chimes <br/> Player 7: Marimba 1 <br/> Player 8: Marimba 2 <br/> Player 9: Marimba 3 <br..."

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== General Info ==
Composer: Kimberley Locke <br/>
Arranger: [[Brian Monroe]] <br/>
Publisher: [[Brian Monroe Music Publications]] <br/>
Difficulty: Advanced <br/>
Cost: $24.99 <br/>

== Instrumentation ==
Player 1: [[Crotales]] <br/>
Player 2: [[Glockenspiel<br/>
Player 3: [[Xylophone]] 1 <br/>
Player 4: [[Xylophone]] 2 <br/>
Player 5: [[Vibraphone]] <br/>
Player 6: [[Chimes]] <br/>
Player 7: [[Marimba]] 1 <br/>
Player 8: [[Marimba]] 2 <br/>
Player 9: [[Marimba]] 3 <br/>
Player 10: [[Marimba]] 4 <br/>
Player 11: [[Timpani]] <br/>
Player 12: [[Drum Set]] <br/>
Player 13: [[Triangle]] & [[Sleigh Bells]] & [[Crash Cymbals]] <br/>

== Description ==
We Need a Little Christmas is a song from the 1966 Broadway musical Mame, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. It is performed in the first act when Mame Dennis, a wealthy and eccentric woman, suddenly finds herself bankrupt during the Great Depression. To lift everyone’s spirits, she decides that they need to celebrate Christmas early, decorating the house and spreading joy despite their financial troubles.

The song has since become a holiday standard, covered by numerous artists such as Johnny Mathis, Percy Faith, and the cast of Glee. It’s known for its upbeat melody and optimistic lyrics, making it a favorite in Christmas music playlists. While originally tied to Mame, the song has transcended its theatrical origins to become a beloved seasonal classic.

== Arrangements for Percussion by Arrangers ==
{{Monroe, Brian Arrangements}}

== Reference ==

[[Category: Percussion Ensemble Works]]
[[Category: Percussion 13 Works]]
[[Category: Transcription Works]]