Edition: Jazz Studio Orchestra Arrangement with Vocal

Description: Swing - Difficult

Publisher: Jazz Lines Publications

This Robert Farnon arrangement of the Hugh Martin/Ralph Blaine Christmas classic was written for Tony Bennett’s 1968 album Snowfall. Farnon’s orchestration provides a lush, yet tranquil, setting for Bennett’s golden tenor. Although the arrangement is quite short, it’s an unforgettable musical experience for anyone who listens to it.

A gentle two-bar introduction sets up the seldom-heard verse of this Christmas classic. This verse is conducted colla voce and primarily features the string section providing the underpinning with the woodwinds delicately adding color. A slight crescendo leads to the familiar chorus section that is taken in-tempo. Farnon’s harmonies and style of orchestration creates a magical and cinematic backdrop for the vocalist. The volume should stay mostly subdued except for a few brief sections where the ensemble needs to standout. The arrangement comes to a close in a gentle, rubato fashion.

This publication was prepared from the original parts that were used during the 1968 recording session - this is not a transcription. The vocal key is C.

 

Full Score
Vocal
Woodwind 1: Flute
Woodwind 2: Flute
Woodwind 3: Clarinet/Flute
Woodwind 4: Clarinet
Woodwind 5: Clarinet
Woodwind 6: Bass Clarinet
4 Trumpets
3 Horns in F
3 Trombones
Bass Trombone
3 Violins (14 Players Recommended)
Viola (4 Players Recommended)
Cello (4 Players Recommended)
Double Bass
Harp
Guitar
Celeste
Piano
Rhythm Bass
Percussion: Vibraphone
Drum Set

Vocal Key: C
Trumpet 1: A5
Trombone 1: F4