The Wexford Carol (Wind Band) Irish Traditional arr. Andrew Wainwright

VIEW SCORE PDFThis stunning arrangement for wind band by Andrew Wainwright of the beautiful Irish carol depicts perfectly the wintery moods and landscapes evocative of the Irish countryside.The Wexford Carol is a traditional Irish Christmas carol that originated in County Wexford in the 19th century. The carol tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and the journey of the Magi to Bethlehem. It is written in a simple and elegant style, and its melody is both beautiful and haunting.This arrangement is a lush and evocative setting of the traditional carol. The arrangement features a rich tapestry of textures and gradually builds in intensity as the carol progresses, before fading out to a quiet, haunting conclusion.Sheet music available from :UK: www.wind-band-music.co.ukUSA: www.solidbrassmusic.comTo view a video of the work please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaUpklejNPwDifficulty Level: Medium AdvancedInstrumentation:Flute 1-2OboeEnglish HornBassoon 1-2Clarinet in Bb 1-3Bass Clarinet in BbAlto SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneTrumpet in Bb 1-3Horn in F 1-4Trombone 1-2Bass TromboneEuphoniumTubaDouble Bass (optional)TimpaniSuspended CymbalTam-TamGlockenspiel