This melancholy Christmas standard from the 1960’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” television special gets a low brass treatment in Steve Ash’s lovely arrangement for trombone quintet. While every part takes its turn with the melody for at least a short time, this is a good vehicle for showcasing a solid jazzy-ballad lead trombonist. Other accompanying moving lines around the entire ensemble will keep things interesting for everybody.
While the lead trombone part spends a little bit of time in the upper register, and there are a few characteristic lower notes for the bass trombonist, there aren’t many other technical challenges making for an accessible chart for a broad range of skill levels.
This fantastic chart belongs in the book for every trombone ensemble’s Christmas program as it brings a smile to everyone’s face!
Also available for Brass Quintet
