Adagio on a Sussex Carol

Based on the old English Sussex Mummers Carol, Zaninelli artfully combines original and traditional melodic elements to produce an exciting modern version of this memorable carol.

Program Notes

This is actually two works in one. We first hear a slow melodic variation on the Sussex Carol. This is followed by a simple, new setting of the carol. Then both the Adagio variation and the Carol are heard simultaneously This leads to a powerful climax which culminates in a gentle quiet ending.

Grade Level: 3.5
Copyright: 2010
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 4:30
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: With Soloist
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
English Horn
Solo Bb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Contralto Clarinet
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
Eb Alto Saxophone 1
Eb Alto Saxophone 2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Bb Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
F Horn 3
F Horn 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
TC Baritone
Tuba

String Bass

Timpani (4 drums)
Orchestra Bells
Vibraphone
Suspended Cymbal & Triangle
Tam-Ta
Bass Drum