Christmas Intrada is based on the familiar tunes Ding-dong Merrily on High; Angels from the Realms of Glory; Von Himmel Hoch and Sussex Carol.
The original version for instruments alone was commissioned by the San Francisco Symphony for its annual Candlelight Choral Christmas Concert and was premiered on December 8, 1991 at Davies Symphony Hall, Vance George conducting.
Link to publisher's page for all versions:
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Orchestration (Instrumental version)
Commissioned by the San Francisco Symphony; premiered at Davies Symphony Hall on December 15th, 1991.
3 Trumpets; 2 Tenor Trombones; 1 Bass Trombone; Piano; 2 Percussionists; (cymbals, triangle, tom-toms, bass drum, glockenspiel, vibraphone, chimes); Organ (with pedals)
A solo organ version** was premiered by David Higgs at the San Francisco Symphony's annual Christmas Pipe Dreams concert at Davies Symphony Hall on December 20, 1992.
The version for SATB Chorus was commissioned by Trinity Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, Indiana, Michael Messina, Director of Music
The version for SSAA Chorus was commissioned by The Peninsula Women's Chorus, Palo Alto, California, Patricia Hennings, Conductor
The version for TTBB Chorus was commissioned by The New York City Gay Men's Chorus, Gary Miller, Conductor; The Seattle Men's Chorus, Dennis Coleman, Conductor; and The Washington Gay Men's Chorus, James Holloway, Conductor.
ORCHESTRATION (for all choral voicings)
Version 1: 3 Trumpets; 2 Horns; 2 Tenor Trombones; 1 Bass Trombone; Piano (doubling Celesta); Harp; 2 Percussionists (cymbals, triangle, tom-toms, bass drum, glockenspiel, vibraphone, chimes); Timpani (optional)
Version 2: Harp; 2 Percussionists (cymbals, triangle, tom-toms, bass drum, glockenspiel, vibraphone, chimes); Timpani (optional), Piano or Organ
Version 3: Piano or Organ alone
Version 4: Brass Quintet; Organ; Piano; 1 Percussion (for all choral voicings)
Commissioned by the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Ragnar Bohlin, conductor
DURATION: 5 Minutes
** Version for solo organ published as ECS No. 4881
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