Christmas Salsa

Complete version (score and parts with optional and extra parts included) to a collection of melodies from well-known Christmas carols and songs set to a Cuban inspired groove. The medley of music is put together based on the ‘musical switch’ format (quickly changing from one theme to the next) for a beginner ensemble. 

For 8 to 12 players (4 optional percussion parts) any, none or all of theses optional parts can be added depending on your circumstances and the availability of instruments/players and for more performance possibilities Bb and Eb versions of the Melody, Montuno and Harmony parts are included arranged for the novice performer.

Formatted for print and/or tablet the single PDF is 25 pages at A4 size.

Instrumentation

1 Melody – glockenspiel or xylophone, vibraphone, marimba (or violin, additional parts in Bb and Eb for brass or saxophones), 2 Maracas, 3 Guiro, 4 Montuno – glockenspiel or xylophone (or flute or piano, additional parts in Bb and Eb for brass or saxophones), 5 Timpani (3) no pedals needed, 6 Bongos, 7 Claves, 8 Cowbell, 9 (optional) Harmony – glockenspiel or xylophone or tubular bells (or flute, piano, additional parts in Bb and Eb for brass or saxophones), 10 (optional) Drum kit, 11 (optional) Congas, 12 (optional) Vibra slap, coconut shells, timbales and sleigh bells (1 player)