Ye Merry Fantasy (Flex Band)

$70.00

Ye Merry Fantasy is a clever theme and variations on the Christmas carol “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” that takes the listener on a journey through several iterations of the popular tune, each shining a spotlight on different sections of the 6-part flexible ensemble. All percussion parts are optional, but they provide a lot of additional color to this festive arrangement!

Medium: 6-Part Flex Band
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Composed: 2020
Duration: 4:30
Difficulty: Grade 4.5

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Ye Merry Fantasy is a clever theme and variations on the Christmas carol “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” that takes the listener on a journey through several iterations of the popular tune, each shining a spotlight on different sections of the 6-part flexible ensemble. All percussion parts are optional, but they provide a lot of additional color to this festive arrangement!

Medium: 6-Part Flex Band
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Composed: 2020
Duration: 4:30
Difficulty: Grade 4.5

Ye Merry Fantasy is a clever theme and variations on the Christmas carol “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” that takes the listener on a journey through several iterations of the popular tune, each shining a spotlight on different sections of the 6-part flexible ensemble. All percussion parts are optional, but they provide a lot of additional color to this festive arrangement!

Medium: 6-Part Flex Band
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Composed: 2020
Duration: 4:30
Difficulty: Grade 4.5

Instrumentation
Transposed Score (showing all transposed parts)
Condensed Score (only "C" parts)

Adaptable Parts
(2 copies of each of all parts for each listed instrument)

Part 1: Piccolo (optional), Flute, Oboe, B-flat Clarinet

Part 2: Flute, Oboe, B-flat Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone

Part 3: B-flat Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Trumpet, F Horn

Part 4: B-flat Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Trumpet, F Horn

Part 5: B-flat Tenor Saxophone, F Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon

Part 6: B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Tuba, Double Bass

Percussion Parts (100% optional)
Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1: Chimes, Xylophone, Bells
Percussion 2: Suspended Cymbal, Sleigh Bells
Percussion 3: Triangle, Bass Drum

Program Notes
Ye Merry Fantasy is a clever theme and variations on the Christmas carol “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” that takes the listener on a journey through several iterations of the popular tune, each shining a spotlight on different sections of the 6-part flexible ensemble. All percussion parts are optional, but they provide a lot of additional color to this festive arrangement!

ABOUT THE SERIES
The SpectraFlex Series for adaptable wind band offers flexibility with pieces across all grade levels, featuring traditional high-to-low scoring with 5 or 6 parts and optional percussion. Each part is transposed and playable by a multitude of wind or keyboard percussion instruments while maintaining the spectrum of sound we have grown to love about the wind band.

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