A wonderful holiday piece with references to several medieval/rennaissance carols.
A Christmas Wedding - Antonia Nicholson
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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
Standard Wind Ensemble
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