Fantasy on "Silent Night" for Band
Douglas Townsend
About this work:
Performed in 1990 and 1991 by the Goldman Band in Manhattan, Gene Young, conducting; and by the American Concert Band on Long Island, Kirby Jolly, conducting. It was most recently performed by the SUNY Orange Symphonic Band , Kevin Scott conducting, on 12/5/10 at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Monroe, NY, and on 12/11/10 at the Paramount Theatre in Middletown, NY. (This fantasy was performed as part of a suite of three of my Christmas Carol fantasies, including fantasies on Wassail Song and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.)
Year composed: 1990
Duration: 00:05:00
Ensemble type: Band:Concert band
Instrumentation: 2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 1 Eb Clarinet, 3 Clarinet, 1 Alto Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxophone, 1 Tenor Saxophone, 1 Baritone Saxophone, 4 Horn in F, 3 Trumpet, 3 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Euphonium/Tenor Tuba, 2 Timpani, 1 Percussion (General)
Instrumentation notes: As an option, may add unison chorus as indicated.