RBM-039 | 'Tis the Gift to be Simple
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SATB Choral Score

Wind Ensemble Score, p1

‘Tis the Gift To Be Simple
RBM-039
SATB Chorus with Piano or Wind Ensemble Accompaniment

This choral piece is intended for performance with the wind ensemble arrangement of the same name.
The setting is generally structured as follows:

  1. Unaccompanied statement – ‘Cello (opt. Bassoon or Euphonium)
  2. Alto (vocal) solo with ‘Cello (Bsn. / Euph.) countermelody; transition to:
  3. Full Choral setting, with underscoring; transition to:
  4. Wind Ensemble setting, tenor voice lead; transition to:
  5. Wind Ensemble setting, brass lead; transition to:
  6. Full Choral / Wind Ensemble setting (diminution); transition to:
  7. Choral imitation, receding; Wind Ensemble conclusion (quiet)

( dur: 5:00″ )

WIND ENSEMBLE ACCOMPANIMENT [RBM-204] INSTRUMENTATION:

Piccolo Horn 1, 2, 3 & 4
Fl. 1 & 2 Trpt. 1, 2 & 3
Ob. 1 & 2 Trbn. 1, 2 & 3
Bsn. 1 & 2 Euph.
E-flat Cl. Tuba
Clar. 1, 2 & 3
Bs. Cl. St. Bass
E-flat Cb. Cl. Harp
Alto Sax 1 & 2 Timp.
Ten. Sax Perc. (3)
Bari. Sax ‘Cello (opt.)
Wind Ensemble Accompaniment available for rental through ECS Publishing.