Details
- Instrument:
- Bassoon Bass Clarinet Flute Horn Oboe
- Ensembles:
- Woodwind Quintet Woodwind Ensemble
- Composers:
- Traditional
- Publishers:
- Craig Music Publishers
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Artist:
- Traditional
- Usages:
- Christmas School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 28
SKU: A0.1497922
Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers (ASCAP). This edition: pdf, streaming. Baroque, Christmas, Holiday, Multicultural, Traditional, World. 28 pages. Craig Music Publishers #1074292. Published by Craig Music Publishers (A0.1497922).ISMN# 979-0-3071-0009-1
ASCAP WORK ID# 932661313
This intermediate woodwind quintet digital download arrangement transforms the traditional French carol "Patapan" into an imaginative "Patapan Fantasy," incorporating beloved Christmas songs like "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," "Joy to the World," "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," and "Good King Wenceslas," representing carols from England, France, the Czech Republic, and the United States. It is perfect for all holiday events, gatherings, recitals, or caroling gigs. The arrangement was written for most ensembles, from advanced high school quintets to college ensembles to professional quintets. What appealed to me most about this piece was that it's pitched in a minor key, making it slightly different from most Christmas carols. The lyrics are similar to "The Little Drummer Boy": "When you hear the fife and drum, dance and make the village hum." I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for piano, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds, which can bring a taste of Europe to your holiday celebrations.
If you like this arrangement, you might also like my woodwind quintet arrangement of the 16thC Spanish carol "Riu Riu Chiu." Although not as well known as some American carols, it's a lively and dynamic arrangement that brings a taste of Europe to your holiday celebrations. It's available on:
Sheet Music Direct
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Read my blog post about this arrangement on the CMP website.
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Updated 8 Mar 2026
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- ArrangeMe:
- Craig Music Publishers
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Instrument:
- Woodwinds Bassoon Woodwinds Clarinet Bass Clarinet Woodwinds Flute Brass Horn Woodwinds Oboe
- Artists:
- Traditional
- Ensemble:
- Woodwind Quintet Woodwind Ensemble
- Publisher:
- Craig Music Publishers