Description

Composer: Randall Standridge
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Grade: 1.5
Celebrate the season with Christmas Star (A Holiday Fanfare) by Randall Standridge, a fast-paced and festive work for developing bands. Set in B major and in driving 4/4 time, this Grade 1.5-2 selection weaves together familiar holiday melodies including Joy to the World, Deck the Halls, We Three Kings, Ukrainian Bell Carol, and O Tannenbaum.
Each tune appears in turn, building energy and color throughout the ensemble before culminating in a brilliant statement of « Star of Wonder » from We Three Kings. Bright, exciting, and full of seasonal spirit, Christmas Star is an excellent choice for opening or closing a holiday concert.