Holiday Rhapsody

Embark on a musical journey into the heart of the holiday season with “Holiday Rhapsody,” a captivating orchestral overture that sets the stage for festive celebrations. This composition is a
jubilant exploration, igniting the spirit of the holidays and resonating with the childlike excitement within us all.

Percussion notes:
The minimum number of players required to perform this work is three: Timpani, Percussion 1, and Percussion 2.  If additional players are available, add Percussion 3 or Percussion 4 next, at the conductor’s discretion. Any further players should be added in numerical order: Percussion 5, 6, then 7

Instrumentation

• Soprano Cornet
• Solo Cornet
• Repiano Cornet
• 2nd Cornet
• 3rd Cornet
• Flugelhorn
• Solo Horn
• 1st Horn
• 2nd Horn
• 1st Baritone
• 2nd Baritone
• 1st Trombone
• 2nd Trombone
• Bass Trombone
• Euphonium 1 & 2
• Bass in E♭
• Bass in B♭
• Timpani
• Perc. 1: Vibraphone, Sus. Cym., Crash Cym., Wind Chimes
• Perc 2: Sleigh Bell, Snare Drum, Sus. Cym. & Bass Drum
• Perc. 3: Glockenspiel
• Perc. 4: Marimba, Crotales, Bass Drum
• Perc. 5: Chimes
• Perc. 6: Suspended Cymb. and Piatti
• Perc. 7: Vibraphone