| 13279 | Christmas Festival, A (Boston Pops, 1950 Original Version) |
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| Anderson, Leroy |  Score
 mp3 audio
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| Category: Full Orchestra |
| Grade: Medium Difficult |
| Duration: 8:00 |
| Instrumentation: 2+1.2.2.2/4.3.3.1,timp,6 perc,AAT sax,hp(/org),str=8.8.5.5.5 |
| Publisher: Warner Bros. Music |
| Comments: Longer length original concert version as performed/recorded by Boston Pops. Many selections include additional measures extending the traditional songs. Some sections in different keys than the shorter version. Contains 353 measures total. Joy to the World; Deck the Halls; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Good King Wenceslas; Hark the Herald Angels Sing; First Noel; Silent Night; Jingle Bells; O Come All Ye Faithful. Score in set. See #06268 for the standard (Abbreviated) version. |
| Description: For the first time ever in print, here is Anderson's original full-length version, transcribed from the hand-written score, as recorded by the Boston Pops. Following its premier in 1950, this fabulous overture was abbreviated by the composer prior to publication. Built upon traditional Christmas songs, beginning with Joy to the World and ending with Jingle Bells and O Come All Ye Faithful. |