James Curnow: English Carol Fantasy: Blasorchester

Contrasting colors and varied orchestration techniques make this majestic setting of Forest Green (the traditional English melody for O Little Town of Bethlehem) come alive for Christmas. ENGLISH CAROL FANTASY remains entirelyaccessible to bands at this level and plenty of cueing makes sure it's useful for ensembles of all shapes and sizes. Feature your deserving young trumpet section leader on the easy solo, or let the entire first trumpet sectionplay it soli. The low woodwinds and brass also get some well doubled exposure, so playing this one will be fun for all.