By the Light of a Distant Star

This "walking-tempo" Christmas piece is similar in style to "The Little Drummer Boy." Its easy, step-wise melody contrasts with occassional open 5th harmonies. The song builds through dynamic changes and modulations, ends with a ritard and a decrescendo, fading into the distance. InstruPax includes: director's score, 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet [opt. baritone sax], 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 French horns [opt. 2 alto sax], tuba [opt. bass trb.], 2 percussion, timpani.