Arrangement of this carol for The James Farrell Concert Band.

I Wonder as I Wander

This started as a short string piece, but has been expanded to include woodwind and horn in order for it to be played by Alwoodley Sinfonia.

Setting off uncertainly and in a gloomy sort of mood, this eventually gives way to a ponderous but determined march. The gloom is soon swept aside by the oboe in the major key. Supported by strings, more woodwind join in as the theme grows into a happy little procession. The optimism does not last and there is a return to the opening figure this time with heavy plodding from the cellos and violas. 

From here on it is a little battle between the two contrasting marches, one of which bursts in after an animated build up. There are still a few minor set backs to deal with on the journey but in the end the optimistic march confirms that triumph has been achieved.


Towards Triumph

Waltz on the Moor (Ilkley!)

I think this needs a bit of percussion adding.

Vernon Mais