Adagio on a Sussex Carol

Based on the old English Sussex Mummers Carol, Zaninelli artfully combines original and traditional melodic elements to produce an exciting modern version of this memorable carol.

Genre: Wind Orchestra | # of Players: Standard
Level: 3.5 | Duration: 4:30

Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
English Horn
Solo Bb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Contralto Clarinet
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
Eb Alto Saxophone 1
Eb Alto Saxophone 2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Bb Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
F Horn 3
F Horn 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
TC Baritone
Tuba

String Bass

Timpani (4 drums)
Orchestra Bells
Vibraphone
Suspended Cymbal & Triangle
Tam-Ta
Bass Drum

Program Notes
This is actually two works in one. We first hear a slow melodic variation on the Sussex Carol. This is followed by a simple, new setting of the carol. Then both the Adagio variation and the Carol are heard simultaneously This leads to a powerful climax which culminates in a gentle quiet ending.