We Three Kings
Instrumentation
2 Flutes
Oboe
English Horn
2 B Clarinets
2 Bassoons
4 Horns in F
3 Trumbets in C
2 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Timpani
Pitched Percussion
Glockenspiel, Crotales, Metalophone, Chimes
Unpitched Percussion
Gourd, Djembe, Tambourine, Large Gong, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Snare Drum
Harp
Tenor, Baritone, and Bass Soloists
SATB Choir
Violin Solo
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Contrabass
Synthesizer (Organ Pedal)
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Program Notes
An imaginative setting of this beloved carol, "We Three Kings," arranged by Adam Kunsberg and Douglas Mears, paints a vivid musical picture of the Magi's journey to Bethlehem. The colorful orchestration portrays each of the three kings as they present their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. A virtuoso violin solo weaves a middle eastern flavor throughout this unique arrangement featuring a trio of male vocal soloists and accessible choral parts.