The Christmas Song

General Info

Year of Published: 1990
Lyricist: Mel Torme
Composer: Robert Wells
Arranger: Richard Gipson
Publisher: OU Percussion Press
Duration: 00:03:25

Instrumentation

Player 1: Glockenspiel
Player 2: Vibraphone 1
Player 3: Vibraphone 2
Player 4: Crotales
Player 5: Marimba 1
Player 6: Marimba 2
Player 7: Marimba 3
Player 8: Marimba 4
Player 9: Bass Marimba
Player 10: Finger Cymbals & Suspended Cymbal
Player 11: Triangle
Player 12: Mark Tree & Congas

Description

These special arrangements for percussion ensemble, featuring traditional carols and modern seasonal favorites fully arranged for 8-12 players, have become standards for Christmas programs throughout the country. The full compliment of keyboard instruments, as well as timpani and percussion, are used in each arrangement.

Arrangements for Percussion by this Arranger

Monograph IV - Marimba
Prayer for Marimba Solo - Marimba
R. D. H. - Marimba; Piano