A Feast of Carols – [RBM – 102] Orchestral
This orchestration is intended to accompany either of the following choral versions of this Christmas carol medley:
[RBM-102] A Feast of Carols SATB
[RBM-102a] A Feast of Carols TTBB
The accompaniment has been scored in two versions:
| Picc. / Fl. 3 | 4 Hn. | Harp |
| 2 Fl. | 3 Tpt. (C) | |
| 2 Ob. | 3 Trbn. | Vln. 1 |
| Eng. Hn. | Tuba | Vln. 2 |
| 2 Cl. (B-flat & A) | Vla. | |
| Bs. Cl. | Timp. | ‘Cello |
| 2 Bsn. (C’bsn. opt.) | 3 Perc. | Bass |
REDUCED INSTRUMENTATION
| Picc. / Fl. 2 | 2 Tpt. (B-flat) | Vln. 1 |
| Ob. / Eng. Hn. | 2 Trbn. | Vln. 2 |
| 2 Cl. (B-flat) | Tuba (opt.) | Vla. |
| Bsn. | 2 Perc. | ‘Cello |
| 2 Hn. | Harp | Bass |
… both of which are available for hire from the rental agent, ECS Publishing. A wind ensemble transcription of this accompaniment is available for purchase from the distributor, Canticle Distributing. [RBM-212]
A full performance by the Tallis Chamber Choir and the National Symphony of London appears on the Kodanja Christmas album A Feast of Carols, with the composer conducting. This CD album may be purchased from the distributor, Canticle Distributing. [RBM-245]
( dur: 16:30” )
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