A Feast of Carols - for Mixed Chorus with Piano or Orchestra
Arranged by Randol Alan Bass, "A Feast of Carols" brings together a festive collection of holiday carols for mixed chorus, with the flexibility to perform with piano accompaniment or full orchestra, running approximately 16 minutes in performance.
Product Overview
This choral work is arranged by Randol Alan Bass for mixed chorus and can be performed with either piano accompaniment or a full orchestral score, giving choirs and conductors flexibility depending on available resources. With a performance time of approximately 16 minutes, "A Feast of Carols" is well-suited as a substantial centerpiece for a Christmas or holiday concert program.
Ideal For
- Community and church choirs preparing a substantial holiday concert program
- Conductors seeking a flexible piece performable with either piano or full orchestra
- Choral directors looking for an extended, festive multi-carol work
- Orchestras and choirs collaborating on seasonal performances
Key Features
Flexible Accompaniment
Performable with either piano or full orchestral accompaniment, allowing ensembles of varying size and resources to program the work.
Extended Performance Length
At approximately 16 minutes, this piece offers a substantial, centerpiece-length work for a holiday concert.
Full Orchestral Scoring
For orchestral performance, the piece is scored for a complete instrumentation including woodwinds, brass, percussion, harp, and strings.
Instrumentation
| Section | Instruments |
|---|---|
| Woodwinds | Piccolo (Flute III), Flute I, Flute II, Oboe I, Oboe II, English Horn, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon I, Bassoon II, Contrabassoon |
| Brass | F Horn I & II, F Horn III & IV, Trumpet I, Trumpet II & III, Trombone I, Trombone II & III, Tuba |
| Percussion | Timpani, Percussion I, Percussion II, Percussion III |
| Strings & Harp | Harp, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass |
BP C5.3
