BrookWright Music: A Carol Rhapsody (Geoffrey Nobes)

A rhapsody of some of the most famous and popular carols — and an ideal early Christmas present for a band with a busy festive schedule.

Geoffrey Nobes' 'A Carol Rhapsody' captures the mystery, wonder, and joy of the festive season.

Friday, 25 September 2026

Geoffrey Nobes' 'A Carol Rhapsody' captures the mystery, wonder, and joy of the festive season in a dynamic and brilliantly orchestrated medley.

It weaves together a selection of much-loved Christmas carols, balancing timeless audience favourites with beautiful, lesser-known melodies to offer either a centrepiece or finale for festive concerts.

Accessible

Thoughtfully scored with accessible range demands, standard time signatures, and comfortable keys, 'A Carol Rhapsody' serves as an ideal performance piece for 4th Section bands and above, as well as Youth and Training Bands looking for a rich, full-sounding festive work.

Higher-section bands will also appreciate its quick rehearsal turn-around during a busy Christmas season.

Rolling score

Rolling Score: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYehd0CGaA8

Duration: approx. 6.30 minutes
Difficulty Level: 4th Section +

PDFs and sheet music:

https://www.brookwrightmusic.com/product-page/a-carol-rhapsody-brass-band

Sheet music:
www.brassband.co.uk (UK)
https://satradecentral.org (USA)

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