This stunning arrangement for string orchestra by Andrew Wainwright of the beautiful Irish carol depicts perfectly the wintery moods and landscapes evocative of the Irish countryside.
 
The Wexford Carol is a traditional Irish Christmas carol that originated in County Wexford in the 19th century. The carol tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and the journey of the Magi to Bethlehem. It is written in a simple and elegant style, and its melody is both beautiful and haunting.
 
This arrangement is a lush and evocative setting of the traditional carol. The arrangement features a rich tapestry of textures and gradually builds in intensity as the carol progresses, before fading out to a quiet, haunting conclusion. This setting is also available for string orchestra here.
 
To view a video of the work please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x9kqH3C44E
 
Difficulty: Medium Advanced
 
Sheet Music available from www.jwpepper.com
 
Instrumentation:
Flute 1-2
Oboe 1-2
Clarinet in Bb 1-2
Bassoon 1-2
Horn 1-4
Trumpet in Bb 1-3
Trombone 1-2
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion 1-2
Harp (or Vibraphone)
Strings