Carol of the Bells with What Child is This

This exciting arrangement features the orchestra and is a perfect opener for a Christmas season event. Inspired by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, this energetic arrangement works well with or without lead electric guitar. A written out piano part is included along with all the usual substitute parts for maximum flexibility.

Instrumentation

Flute 1,2

Oboe

Clarinet 1,2

Bassoon

F Horn 1,2,3

Trumpet 1

Trumpet 2,3

Trombone 1,2

Bass Trombone

Tuba

Percussion 1,2

Percussion 3,4

Concert Toms (opt. Taiko Drums), Triangle, Sus. Cymbal, Shaker, Snare, Glock, Piatti, Chimes, Wind Chimes

Timpani

Rhythm

Piano

Violin 1,2

Viola

Cello/Bass

Substitute Parts

Bb Clarinet/Soprano Sax (sub for Oboe)

Bb Bass Clarinet (sub for Bassoon)

Alto Sax (sub for F Horn 1,2)

Tenor Sax/Baritone T.C. (sub for Trombone 1,2)

Baritone Sax (sub for Trombone 3)

String Reduction