Ye Merry Fantasy (6-Part Flex Band Gr. 4.5)

Ye Merry Fantasy is a clever theme and variations on the Christmas carol “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” that takes the listener on a journey through several iterations of the popular tune, each shining a spotlight on different sections of the 6-part flexible ensemble. All percussion parts are optional, but they provide a lot of additional color to this festive arrangement!

Genre: 6-Part Flex Band | # of Players: 6+
Series: The SpectraFlex Series
Level: 4.5 | Duration: 4:30

Instrumentation
Transposed Score (showing all transposed parts)
Condensed Score (only "C" parts)

Adaptable Parts
(2 copies of each of all parts for each listed instrument)

Part 1: Piccolo (optional), Flute, Oboe, B-flat Clarinet

Part 2: Flute, Oboe, B-flat Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone

Part 3: B-flat Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Trumpet, F Horn

Part 4: B-flat Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Trumpet, F Horn

Part 5: B-flat Tenor Saxophone, F Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon

Part 6: B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Tuba, Double Bass

Percussion Parts (100% optional)
Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1: Chimes, Xylophone, Bells
Percussion 2: Suspended Cymbal, Sleigh Bells
Percussion 3: Triangle, Bass Drum

Program Notes
Ye Merry Fantasy is a clever theme and variations on the Christmas carol “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” that takes the listener on a journey through several iterations of the popular tune, each shining a spotlight on different sections of the 6-part flexible ensemble. All percussion parts are optional, but they provide a lot of additional color to this festive arrangement!

ABOUT THE SERIES
The SpectraFlex Series for adaptable wind band offers flexibility with pieces across all grade levels, featuring traditional high-to-low scoring with 5 or 6 parts and optional percussion. Each part is transposed and playable by a multitude of wind or keyboard percussion instruments while maintaining the spectrum of sound we have grown to love about the wind band.