A modern twist of the holiday classic Ukrainian Bell Carol that includes a brief quote of Chicago's "25 or 6 to 4" in the introduction. Modern harmonies, great use of mallet instruments, and optional drum set all combine to make this a true showstopper.
- Slightly more advanced than beginning band
- Clarinet 1 begins to play over the break
- Rhythms and ranges are expanded to accommodate the end of first-year as well as second-year instruction
- Playable by smaller ensembles with instrumentation challenges
- Flexibility with brass, woodwinds, and strings with percussion
- Usable in chamber music settings