Sheet music for Brass Band with optional parts for Choir or / and Piano

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This charming setting by Australian composer Barrie Gott is of the favourite carol The First Nowell. Although this version is for brass band, choir and piano, it is orchestrated such that it will work for standalone brass band.

The arranger writes:

‘I have always been fascinated with the words and music of this majestic carol. It was first written for choir and piano and then orchestrated for the Brisbane Lord Mayor’s Carols with the Queensland Pops Orchestra. A further arrangement for brass band was done for a Salvation Army event.

The setting is for four verses (1,2,5 and 6) and tells the Gospel story in a nutshell. It starts very simply and builds to a spectacular climax.’

Duration: 4.45 minutes approx.

Difficulty Level: 3rd Section +

Instrumentation:

Soprano Cornet Eb, Solo Cornet, Repiano Cornet Bb, 2nd Cornet Bb, 3rd Cornet Bb, Flugel Horn Bb, Solo Horn Eb, 1st Horn Eb, 2nd Horn Eb, 1st Baritone Bb, 2nd Baritone Bb, 1st Trombone Bb, 2nd Trombone Bb, Bass Trombone, Euphonium Bb, Bass Eb, Bass Bb, Timpani, Percussion 1-2, SATB Choir (optional), Piano (optional)