One of the most favorite band music compositions of all time is a piece called "Russian Christmas Music" composed by American band composer Alfred Reed. Even though the piece of music is very Russian in it's melodies and harmonies, it is not a Russian piece technically. Reed was commissioned to write a so called "Russian" piece for a concert in Denver Colorado to improve American Soviet relations. Russian Christmas Music premiered on December 12, 1944, on nationally-broadcast NBC radio. It is performed today by brass bands, wind ensembles, orchestras, marching bands and drum and bugle corps.
Performed as though it is in one movement, Russian Christmas music has 4 different sections that include Carol of the Little Russian Children (based on a 16th century Russian Christmas carol), The Antiphonal Chant, The Village Song and The Cathedral Chorus.
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Russian Christmas Music
By Alfred Reed (1921-2005). Concert Band. Concert Band. Classic Band. Christmas; Multicultural; Winter. Grade 5. Conductor Score. 44 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.FXB219C)
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Russian Christmas Music: Score
By Alfred Reed (1921-2005). For Concert Band. Instructional. Score. 44 pages. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PR-0002349)
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Russian Christmas Music
By Alfred Reed (1921-2005). Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Pop Concert Full Orchestra. Christmas; Multicultural; Winter. Grade 3.5. Conductor Score & Parts. 390 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.FXG106)
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A Tribute to Alfred Reed
By College of New Jersey Wind Ensemble. By Alfred Reed (1921-2005). For wind ensemble. Mark Masters. Classical. Audio CD. Duration 79:21. Published by Mark Custom Music (MK.3712-MCD)
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