MANHATTAN BEACH MUSIC
Raising the Standards of the American Concert Band and BANDS all Over the WORLD
Exclusive Australian Distribution by Future Music
Ticheli brings his signature melodic gifts to this sophisticated but accessible work; it's mostly in 3/4 time but has a varied 4/4 section (including a sleigh ride, with sleigh bells), so your players will get a chance to switch meter, and at the end perhaps to have some hot chocolate (it's in the score). Young players will enjoy the challenge of the quarter-note rests, which come on both strong and weak beats, and flutes will be heard in significant moments. Very lovely percussion, too.