Überall ist Weihnacht'

Die Musizierstunde-Ensemble Time MZ 315

The piece "Überall ist Weihnacht'" (Everywhere is Christmas) composed by Patrick Egge for brass quintet brings a festive Christmas atmosphere into every room. This composition is based on two themes from the old christmas carol "Fröhliche Weihnacht überall!" (Merry Christmas Everywhere). The well-known and joyful main theme (see e.g. bar 85 in trumpet 1) is developed several times in harmony, motifs and timbre. Through imitations and counterpoint-like use of all instruments, this motif characterizes almost the entire piece and thus conveys the festive sound. With the second theme from the above-mentioned carol (see e.g. bar 49 in Horn 1) the composer created a devout and very sonorous middle section. After a few bars, the first motif creeps in again and leads to the recapitulation with a solemn coda.

Set of Parts:
Score
Bb / C Trumpet 1
Bb / C Trumpet 2
F / Eb Horn
C / Bb Euphonium, Tenorhorn, Trombone B.C. / T.C. (ossia: Horn)
C / Bb Trombone B.C. / T.C.
C / Eb / Bb Tuba B.C. / T.C.

BeNeLux-Extra-Parts:
Bb Tenor Tuba, Trombone B.C. (Petite Basse Sib) (ossia: Horn)
Bb Trombone B.C.
Eb Bass B.C. (Contrebasse Mib)
Bb Bass B.C. (Contrebasse Sib)