This arrangement of the well known Chrislmas carol brings an excellent sense of excitement to the start of your concert whilst also providing an instant sense of fesiivity.

 

Opening with a sense of mystery, the heraldic fanfares parade over the top of the theme in an augmented form before calming ito the Theme in full in a very

stately fanfare manor. As the Theme is repeated, it is imporiant that it remains the focus piece as it is easy for ihe Cornet fanfares to be overblown.

 

This music should provide excitement at every possible corner and so the molio rit of bar 38 should be exaggeraied before returning to ihe original Tempo at bar 39 - with The opiional Soprano line rising above the band if played.

 

For a different start to a concert, you could try having Cornets and Trombones stood around the Band. Although This would require some moving, it would allow the fanfares io rise above the Band much easier.