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Sussex Carol – Bassoon Quartet
The Sussex Carol is a Christmas carol popular in Britain, sometimes referred to by its first line “On Christmas night all Christians sing”. It became associated with Sussex because it was collected at Monk’s Gate by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and he subsequently used it in his Fantasia on Christmas Carols.
Each verse is made up of two couplets, with the second having three-measure phrasing rather than the standard two- or four-bar phrasing. In addition, there’s a measure with an extra beat, which adds to the charm of the piece.
Composer: Bill Reichenbach
Instrumentation: Bassoon Quartet
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 2:20 / 11 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
Key: N/A -
Three French Carols – Bassoon Quartet
These three contrasting carols, skillfully arranged, provide a continental touch to your holiday concert.
Composer: Bill Reichenbach
Instrumentation: Bassoon Quartet
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 2:10 / 10 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
Key: Cm – Eb -
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day – Bassoon Quartet
This traditional English carol first appeared in 1833, but it likely much older. Its origin is most likely in the medieval mystery play, which represented the Bible stories as tableaux with accompanying antiphonal songs. Many composers have arranged this traditional tune, including Gustav Holst and Igor Stravinsky.
Composer: Bill Reichenbach
Instrumentation: Bassoon Quartet
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 2:10 / 20 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
Key: Bb – C (no key sig) -
We Three Kings – Bassoon Quartet
We Three Kings was written in 1857 by John Henry Hopkins. He wrote the carol for a Christmas pageant in New York City. This carol is one of the world’s favorites and one of the most played. This upbeat arrangement will have your audience tapping their toes!
Composer: Steve Holtman
Instrumentation: Bassoon Quartet
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 2:30 / 14 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
Key: Dm
