Groove Ye Merry Gentlemen

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Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Gong, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Timpani, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Percussion 4 — With a playful blend of modern rhythms and spirited harmonies, Groove Ye Merry Gentlemen offers a fresh, catchy interpretation of the beloved classic God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Blending in snippets of other cherished Christmas carols such as Silent Night, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, and more, this arrangement will make a fun, memorable statement at your next holiday concert!Make sure that the triangle player is in a spot where they can be heard, as that timbre features prominently in this piece.Most long notes tied to an eighth note (especially those at the end of a measure, or tied over to beat 1 from the previous measure) indicate a hard release on the beat that the eighthxa0note occurs on.You may have someone double any of the xylophone parts on marimba to add another percussionist to the ensemble.Lean into the notes preceded by grace notes to emphasize the playful “bending” effect.In m. 58, exaggerate the forte note on beat 4 in the woodwinds.In mm. 59–60, have the clarinets bring out the 16th notes slurred into the dotted quarter notes.In mm. 68–69, have the woodwinds exaggerate the crescendo-decrescendos.

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