THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
[4:00] 2/1*-2/1-2/1-2/1, 4-3-3-1, timp+2, hp, children, SATB chorus, strings
Commissioned by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
This humorous piece, a patter song in the style of Gilbert and Sullivan, bemoans that the busy preparations for Christmas are followed by the busy aftermath of Christmas. It was originally programmed to follow pieces about the night before Christmas and Christmas Day.
In the recording below, the vocal is sung by the composer only; see the score for the choral arrangement (as yet unrecorded).
Commissioned by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
This humorous piece, a patter song in the style of Gilbert and Sullivan, bemoans that the busy preparations for Christmas are followed by the busy aftermath of Christmas. It was originally programmed to follow pieces about the night before Christmas and Christmas Day.
In the recording below, the vocal is sung by the composer only; see the score for the choral arrangement (as yet unrecorded).