Still, Still, Still

Christian McIvor’s arrangement of Still, Still, Still is an enchanting work that highlights the beauty of this traditional Austrian Christmas carol in a brass quintet setting. This arrangement makes use of syncopated rhythms and extended harmonies to give the tune a slightly modern feel while still remaining accessible to all audiences.

Program Notes

The traditional Austrian Christmas carol Still, Still, Still is a sweet and gentle lullaby that originated in the state of Salzburg. The tune first appeared in print in an 1865 folksong collection of Maria Vinzenz Süß (1802-1868), founder of the Salzburg Museum. The words describe the peace of the infant Jesus and his mother as they sleep. The simple yet haunting tune lends itself well to a wide range of interpretations. This arrangement makes use of syncopated rhythms and extended harmonies to give the tune a slightly modern feel while still remaining accessible to all audiences.

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2013
Number of Players: 5
Duration: 3:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: Quintet
Category: Brass

Instrumentation

C Trumpet 1 (optional B-flat Trumpet)
C Trumpet 2 (optional B-flat Trumpet)
F Horn (optional Flugelhorn)
Trombone
Tuba