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Christmas Eve Festivities (2015-2016, rev. 2020)
for Orchestra
Composed November 2015 - July 2016, revised 2020
5 Minutes
Instrumentation: Flute, Piccolo, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, 2 or 3 Percussion, Celesta and Strings
Percussion 1 (two players optional): Wind Chimes, Suspended Cymbal, Glockenspiel
Percussion 2: Sleigh Bells
Percussion 3: Temple Blocks, Chimes
World Premiere:
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra - John Devlin conducting - December 2, 2021
For score and part rental:
NYC Music Services
Christmas Eve Festivities was composed from 2015 to 2016 and revised in 2020. This piece is a short and charming picture of festive activities that occur before the Christmas holiday including sleigh rides, tree decorating and Christmas carols.
Excerpts (New World Symphony)
Full performance (Lexington Symphony)
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