A Christmas Wedding tells the story of Medieval nuptials from the arrival of the guests the night before the ceremony, the merriment of the pre wedding party, the duel between two potential suitors, the announcement of the guests as they arrive, the wedding, the arrival of the Bride, finishing with the joyous celebrations of the newly married couple.
The Scenes
The Arrival – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
The Party – Sans Day Carol
The Duel – Coventry Carol
The Announcement – Gaudete
The Wedding – Sussex Carol
The Bride – The Angel Gabriel
The Reception – Personent Hodie
The Newlyweds – O Come, O Come Emmanuel
With subtle musical quotes from Good King Wenceslas, Silent Night, and We Three Kings.
The Characters
The Bride – Oboe
The Groom – Euphonium
The Duellers – Soprano Sax, Flute
The Drunken Wedding Guest – Clarinet 1
The Medieval Villagers – Rest of Clarinet Section
The Bridal Party – Rest of Woodwind Section
The Noble Men – French Horns
The Announcers - Trumpets
The Groom’s Party – Rest of Brass Section
