Stille Nacht - Nathan Daughtrey [DIGITAL]

Originally scored for marimba quartet, this arrangement of the ever-popular Christmas carol Stille Nacht (”Silent Night”) has been re-imagined for mixed keyboard quartet with 5 optional parts, including chimes, timpani, and 3 auxiliary percussion. After a brief, reflective introduction, the marimbas provide a warm eighth note ostinato while the bells and vibraphone float the simple, slightly re-harmonized melody on top. The metals and woods then trade roles with a more stately presentation of the tune in the marimbas, which leads to a breathtaking climax. The arrangement concludes in much the same way it begins – with the peace and quiet of a silent night.

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 4-9
Series: N/A
Level: Intermediate | Duration: 3:30

Instrumentation
Bells
Vibraphone
Chimes [optional]
Marimba 1 [4-octave]*
Marimba 2 [4.3-octave]*

*May share one 4.3-octave instrument

4 Timpani [optional]

Percussion 1 [optional]
Wind Chimes, Triangle, Field Drum (or deep snare drum)

Percussion 2 [optional]
Concert Bass Drum, Egg Shaker

Percussion 3 [optional]
Suspended Cymbal, Sleigh Bells