6-Note Reindeer
(Up on the Housetop)
Joseph Compello (composer)
Flute, Oboe (Flute 2 (opt.)), Clarinet in B, Bass...
Instrumentation
- Flute
- Oboe
- Flute 2 (opt.)
- Clarinet in B
- Bass Clarinet in B (in Bb)
- Alto Saxophone in E (in Eb)
- Tenor Saxophone in B (in Bb)
- Baritone Saxophone in E (in Eb)
- Trumpet in B
- Horn in F (in F)
- Trombone
- Euphonium
- Bassoon
- Tuba
- Mallet Percussion
- Bells
- Timpani
- Percussion 1
- Snare Drum
- Bass Drum
- Percussion 2
- Sleigh Bells
- Guitarrón
SKU
BPS161
6-Note Reindeer is a festive piece designed for very young bands who have learned their first six notes and are familiar with eighth notes. Based on the well-known Christmas song Up on the Housetop, this arrangement helps introduce eighth-note rhythms in a fun and accessible way. The piece provides opportunities for every instrument to play the melody, except for oboe, tenor saxophone, and horn, due to range limitations at the beginning level. The snare drum part features various eighth-note patterns, adding rhythmic variety. A continuous sleigh bell part is also included, which can be shared by different players if needed. This piece is perfect for a beginner band performance, especially during the winter holidays.
SKU: BPS161
Grade: 1
Duration: 00:01:54
Key: B major
Tempo: Playfully (q = 132)
Publisher: Carl Fischer Music
Product Type: Score and Parts
Weight: 0.953 lbs.
UPC: 798408101015
ISBN: 9781491168059
Grade: 1
Duration: 00:01:54
Key: B major
Tempo: Playfully (q = 132)
Publisher: Carl Fischer Music
Product Type: Score and Parts
Weight: 0.953 lbs.
UPC: 798408101015
ISBN: 9781491168059