In the Bleak Midwinter: Baritone T.C. Sheet Music Preview

In the Bleak Midwinter: Baritone T.C.

By Gustav Holst / arr. Robert W. Smith, Susan L. Smith

Grade: 1

Item: 98-PC-RWS1603_BTC1

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This timeless melody by Gustav Holst is a perfect musical setting for exceptional teaching. The "Melody Mine" gives each member of the band the opportunity to play the melodic line while the teacher focuses on phrasing, shaping and other core musical concepts. The full band arrangement provides a lush chorale setting of the Holst hymn. The director also has the option to craft their own arrangement to feature soloist(s), instrumental choirs and full band. Master teacher Susan L. Smith has crafted a powerful teaching resource for use in any beginning band program.

Original Item#: RWS-1603-00
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Series: RWS - Beginning Band
Publisher: RWS Music Company
SKU: 98-PC-RWS1603_BTC1
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “In the Bleak Midwinter” — Concert Band

You're viewing the Baritone T.C. part for In the Bleak Midwinter by Gustav Holst , arranged by Robert W. Smith. Below is the work's full instrumentation — every individual part is available as a PDF download, or get the complete conductor score and parts as a set.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 17 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer Gustav Holst
Arranger Robert W. Smith
Grade / Level Grade: 1
Ensemble Concert Band
Individual Parts 17 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “In the Bleak Midwinter”?

This Concert Band arrangement includes 17 individual parts: 1st Flute, Oboe, 1st B-flat Clarinet, B-flat Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, 1st E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 1st Trombone, Baritone B.C., Baritone T.C., Tuba, 1st Mallet Percussion, 1st Percussion, 2nd Percussion. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.99. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “In the Bleak Midwinter”?

“In the Bleak Midwinter” is rated Grade: 1, written for Concert Band.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
1st Flute 10
Oboe 2
1st B-flat Clarinet 12
B-flat Bass Clarinet 2
Bassoon 2
1st E-flat Alto Saxophone 8
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 2
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 2
1st B-flat Trumpet 10
1st F Horn 4
1st Trombone 6
Baritone B.C. 2
Baritone T.C. 2
Tuba 4
1st Mallet Percussion 4
1st Percussion 2
2nd Percussion 2
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (In the Bleak Midwinter: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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Real reactions from the players, directors & students who love In the Bleak Midwinter.

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@marioluigifans126 YouTube

I played this at my college holiday concert yesterday and I nailed that euphonium solo and tbh when I played it, it was probably the best I ever played it even though I was so shaking before I started playing

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@RoseCadenza YouTube

I played this about a year or two ago. I was 1st clarinet. Yay! It was nerve wracking for the concert because I was so afraid I would play a wrong note. XD

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@MySaviorLovesYou YouTube

I did this song with a French horn solo for my 8th grade concert 2 years ago. It was absolutely beautiful! 🥰🥰

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@strangegamerc YouTube

I play euphonium, and I'm playing this song for my concert next week. Listening to this to practice counting and, hopefully, not miss my solo entrance this time

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@AltoonaYourPiano YouTube

My favorite part of this has always been when the tubular bell comes in at about 3 minutes and 6 seconds in. The version of this I did back in the early 00s featured a single tubular bell note, the only time the tubular bells were used during the entire concert. To me, the lone tubular bell was always a great symbol of how every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference.

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@faith3795 YouTube

Luckily my band director is letting me and the other first clarinet share the solo - we sound so good together! 🙂

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@jessicac8090 YouTube

As the horn soloist, I've been listening to this way too many times cause the clarinet throws me off 😅

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@tkb5726 YouTube

I'm playing this this semester! Kinda scared because it's just me playing for a while instead of having the band behind me while I solo but it's a great arrangement and is good at practicing nerves!