The Christmas season provides an ideal opportunity for beginner brass students to demonstrate their progress with this setting by Kenneth Downie of the favourite carol Away in a Manger. Scored for two or more soloists and accompanying ensemble or piano and percussion, the flexible scoring means various combinations of instruments can accompany the soloists. In addition, high quality MP3 brass and orchestral backing tracks are included, along with click tracks for practice purposes.
The general harmonic format of the Young Artists Series is in five parts. However, this piece will work equally well with larger groups, including full brass bands and wind bands.
To view a demonstration video please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuAJ7DAeMNk
Duration: approx. 2.00 minutes
This download includes PDF parts and full score, along with MP3 brass backing track and orchestral backing track, with and without click.
Sheet music available at www.brassband.co.uk (UK) or www.cimarronmusic.com (USA)
The parts are allocated as follows and can be used in virtually any combination:
Soloist(s) 1 & 2 Bb - Cornet/Trumpet Bb, Clarinet Bb, Flugel, Soprano Saxophone
Part 1 Bb - Cornet/Trumpet Bb, Clarinet Bb, Flugel, Soprano Saxophone
Part 2 Bb - Cornet/Trumpet, Clarinet Bb, Flugel
Part 2 - Eb Tenor Horn, Alto Saxophone, Alto Clarinet Eb
Part 2 - F Horn, Cor Anglais
Part 3 - Bb Baritone, Trombone, Euphonium, Tenor Saxophone
Part 3 C (Bass clef) - Baritone, Trombone, Euphonium
Part 3 Eb - Tenor Horn, Alto Saxophone, Alto Clarinet Eb
Part 3 - F Horn, Cor Anglais
Part 4 - Bb Euphonium, Baritone, Tenor Saxophone
Part 4 - C (Bass clef) Euphonium, Baritone, Bassoon
Part 5 Eb - Bass Eb, Baritone Saxophone
Part 5 Bb - Bass Bb, Bass Clarinet
Part 5 C (Bass clef) - Tuba, Bass Trombone, Bassoon, String Bass
Percussion 1 & 2 Various
Piano