Wizards in Winter

General Info

Year of Published: 2024
Publisher: Tapspace Publications
Composer: Paul O'Neill & Robert Kinkel
Arranger: Brian Flack
Difficulty: Elementary
Duration: 00:03:00
Cost: Score and Parts - $40.00 | Score Only - $15.00

Instrumentation

Player 1: Crotales
Player 2: Chimes
Player 3: Glockenspiel
Player 4: Vibraphone 1
Player 5: Vibraphone 2
Player 6: Xylophone
Player 7: Marimba 1
Player 8: Marimba 2
Player 9: Marimba 3
Player 10: Timpani
Player 11: Drum Set
Player 12: Sleigh Bells & Bass Drum & Tam Tam
Player 13: Suspended Cymbal & China Cymbal & Sleigh Bells & Mark Tree & Triangle

Description

Rock in the holiday spirit with Wizards in Winter, the iconic 2004 hit by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra featured in television commercials and the spectacular Disney fountain and light show World of Color — Season of Light. Arranged for percussion ensemble by Brian Flack, this work starts with a bang and does not let up for its entire three minutes. It is perfect for ensembles with a mix of players of varied experience and scored with optional parts and the ability to double keyboard parts, making it adaptable to a wide range of programs. Minimal four-mallet work is required in the marimba 1 part, and left-hand octave doubling options are provided in the marimba 2 part to suit players of different experience levels. The timpani part provides low end and uses static pitches — no tuning changes required — while a relatively simple drumset part drives the piece through its twists and turns. This arrangement is certain to be a ton of fun for the performers as well as their audience!

Arrangements for Percussion by this Arranger

Beethoven in Havana - Percussion 13
Wizards in Winter - Percussion 13