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The Polar Express (2002)
The Polar Express (2002)
14-instrument version: 3 woodwinds, Trumpet, Trombone, Vibraphone, Marimba (or Guitar or Harp), Piano, Percussion, 2 violins, 2 Cellos, Bass
(substitute parts available for woodwinds)
8-instrument version (2022): Flute/Piccolo, Bb Clarinet, Electric Guitar, Vibraphone, Piano (also Sleigh Bells & Shaker), Violin, Viola, Cello
(There is also a version for Full Orchestra and another version for Jazz Ensemble)
9 minutes
A young boy begins a magical Christmas Eve journey aboard a train only filled with other joyous children—all heading to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus before he starts his night’s rounds. For anyone with children (or who is still a kid—old or young), Chris Van Allsburg’s 1986 Caldecott award-winning picture book, The Polar Express, beautifully illustrates the wonder, mystery, and joy of believing in Santa Claus. My composition is dedicated to all those who still hear Santa’s bells…
14-instrument version: 3 woodwinds, Trumpet, Trombone, Vibraphone, Marimba (or Guitar or Harp), Piano, Percussion, 2 violins, 2 Cellos, Bass
(substitute parts available for woodwinds)
8-instrument version (2022): Flute/Piccolo, Bb Clarinet, Electric Guitar, Vibraphone, Piano (also Sleigh Bells & Shaker), Violin, Viola, Cello
(There is also a version for Full Orchestra and another version for Jazz Ensemble)
9 minutes
A young boy begins a magical Christmas Eve journey aboard a train only filled with other joyous children—all heading to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus before he starts his night’s rounds. For anyone with children (or who is still a kid—old or young), Chris Van Allsburg’s 1986 Caldecott award-winning picture book, The Polar Express, beautifully illustrates the wonder, mystery, and joy of believing in Santa Claus. My composition is dedicated to all those who still hear Santa’s bells…
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(Photo by Joseph C Phillips Jr)
Thanks and credit to all the original photos on this website to: David Andrako, Concrete Temple Theatre, Marcy Begian, Mark Elzey, Ed Lefkowicz, Donald Martinez, Kimberly McCollum, Geoff Ogle, Joseph C. Phillips Jr., Daniel Wolf-courtesy of Roulette, Andrew Robertson, Viscena Photography, Jennifer Kang, Carolyn Wolf, Mark Elzey, Karen Wise, Numinosito. The Numinous Changing Same album design artwork by DM Stith. The Numinous The Grey Land album design and artwork by Brock Lefferts. Contact for photo credit and information on specific images.