Music

Into the Unknown by Idina Menzel
Angels in the Architecture by Frank Ticheli
In the Bleak Midwinter by Gustav Holst
Halo by Beyoncé
Arranged by Jeff Chambers
Sound Design by Tim Mitchell

The non-original music in this show was arranged with permission, ONLY after securing the rights to arrange and perform through Tresona Music. Any future ensemble that wishes to perform this show will have to obtain the same rights and permissions.

Show Description

We absolutely love this show that is a shimmering exploration of wonder, innocence, and the quiet magic of winter. Snow Angel captures the serene stillness of freshly fallen snow, inviting the audience into a world of hushed beauty and imagination. Throughout the performance, a recurring motif weaves through the music, guiding the listener across the snowy landscape.

As the show unfolds, the music swells and glimmers, evoking the story of a snow angel slowly taking shape. Moments of introspection and quiet reflection give way to soaring melodies that suggest flight, transformation, and the joyful release of newfound freedom. From the tender stillness of Gustav Holst’s "In the Bleak Midwinter" to the luminous energy of Beyoncé’s "Halo", each piece layers emotion and texture, building toward a radiant climax.

By the final notes, the snow angel has fully emerged, wings unfurled, filling the stage with brilliance and light. This show combines imagination, the fleeting beauty of winter, and the quiet moments of magic we all carry within us.

Other Versions

Instrumentation

WINDS
-Flute 1, 2
-Clarinet 1, 2
-Bass Clarinet 1, 2
-Alto Sax 1, 2
-Tenor Sax 1, 2
-Baritone Sax 1, 2
-Trumpet 1, 2
-Mellophone
-Low Brass 1, 2
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba

BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums*
-Flub Drums (Optional)

FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone
-Bells
-Synthesizer 1, 2
-Rack Percussion 1, 2, 3

STRING QUARTET (OPTIONAL)
-Violin 1
-Violin 2
-Viola
-Cello

* This show comes with the option of 4 or 5 bass drums