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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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