Swingin' Silent Night

General Info

Composer: Franz Xaver Gruber
Arranger: Patrick Glenn Harper
Year of Published: 2017
Difficulty: Elementary
Duration: 00:01:30
Cost: $19.95

Instrumentation

Player 1: Glockenspiel
Player 2: Xylophone
Player 3: Vibraphone
Player 4: Marimba 1
Player 5: Marimba 2
Player 6: Chimes
Player 7: Timpani
Player 8: Concert Bass Drum
Player 9: Tambourine
Player 10: Sleigh Bells
Player 11: Triangle
Player 12: Suspended Cymbal

Description

This is an easily attainable, fun addition to your holiday concert that puts a swingin’ spin on the traditional Christmas standard. It can be prepared in just a few rehearsals, and is a great way to practice simple 8th note swing.

Works for Percussion by this Composer

Andromeda
Island Jam 7
Island Jam 8
Island Jam 9
Nightlife
Passage of Time
Suite for Mallets

Arrangements for Percussion by this Arranger

Away in a Manger, One Silent Night
Swingin' Jingle Bells
Swingin' Silent Night
Ukrainian Bell Carol (Harper)
We Three Kings Swing