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In the Bleak Midwinter
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
SATB Choir
Soprano Solo
Violin Solo
Alto Flute
Horn in F
Percussion 1
Orchestra Bells
Percussion 2
Vibraphone
Percussion 3
Chimes, Suspended Cymbal
Percussion 4
Triangle, Wind Chimes, Crotale
Harp
Violin I & II
Viola
Cello
Contrabass
Organ (optional – doubles strings)
Program Notes
Program Notes
Scored for SATB choir and chamber orchestra, this tender setting of Gustav Holst’s beloved carol, “In the Bleak Midwinter,” is a musical word painting of Christina Rossetti’s inspired poetry.
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