Description
Full Orchestra and Irish Traditional Ensemble includes score and parts: D Whistle (or piccolo), Fiddle (Violin), Guitar, Bodhran (or hand drum), Bass (upright or electric), Accordion (or concertina), 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons; 2-4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba; percussion; timpani; strings (violin I & II, viola, cello, double bass).
Ensemble may play as a "feature" in front of the orchestra; simply use whatever is available, including the piano four-hand accompaniment in the choral score (or sold separately). Piano four-hands will add brilliance to this orchestration, but is not required with large/full-size orchestras.
Please note: This scoring may be performed without a choir as a stand-alone orchestral work (with or without piano four-hands). Consider it as an instrumental postlude/reprise/encore for your Christmas concert or service!
Choral Score:
Irish Traditional Ensemble (no orchestra):
- Joy to the World Traditional Irish Ensemble - SSAA
- Joy to the World Traditional Irish Ensemble - SSAA - digital download
Separate Piano Part optimized for fewer page turns in performance. Removal of choral staves, letter-size paper, and layout with page turns in mind all make for an easier performance experience for the two pianists:
Also Available (choral, ensemble, orchestra; physical or digital):
- Digital / Print: