There is a $20 registration fee for each performer.  Walk-ups must pay with cash.  Registration is encouraged (regardless of payment type) to ensure that there is music ready for you and your instrument range.  No refunds are available.

12:00pm Doors open for registration at rehearsal location
12:30pm Mandatory indoor rehearsal (REQUIRED – no exceptions)
2:00pm Very short walk to the performance location
2:30pm Outdoor performance
3:30pm Done!

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
Anyone that has had at least two years' playing experience on the saxophone. The arrangements are designed to be learned quickly, and performed with only one or two “run-throughs.”

WHAT TO EXPECT
• The performance is an OUTSIDE standing affair.
• The rehearsal will have seating, but the performance does not.
• Music stands are NOT provided.
• The best parking is at the rehearsal location. Do not plan to move your car until after the performance.
• Performers will make the very short walk from the rehearsal to the performance location.
• We will be performing as part of Victorian Christmas in downtown historic Nevada City!

ABOUT THE MUSIC
• Instrumentation is Sopranino (optional), Soprano 1-2, Alto 1-2-3, Tenor 1-2, Baritone 1-2, Bass (optional).
• Instrument assignments will be sent about ten days before the event.
• Players who pay in advance will receive their music as PDFs about a week before the event. (Bring them printed and ready to play.)
• Players who pay cash at the door receive printed music upon arrival.
• All music is marching size (5"T x 7"W), so please bring a lyre and flip folder.
• If you do not have a lyre holder, bring a music stand (folding is best) and clips.

WHAT TO WEAR
• To keep with the Victorian Christmas event theme, performers are asked to wear appropriate Victorian Christmas costumes.
• If a costume is not available, black or grey colors are encouraged. Performers must wear clothing WITHOUT LOGOS or printed designs.
• Performers are encouraged to wear "holiday headwear.”
• Remember that the performance is OUTSIDE in December! Fingerless gloves are best. Wear layers, and bring handwarmers in your pockets.

ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR
Cheryl Woldseth is a conductor, performer, clinician, and educator in Grass Valley, CA. She teaches music throughout Nevada County, owns the music publishing company Bronze:FX, conducts the Nevada County Concert Band, performs with Sonos Handbell Ensemble, and is involved with many local musical ensembles and productions.

REPERTOIRE in CONCERT ORDER – all arrangements by Ray Bernd
A Christmas Festival (Leroy Anderson) (MEDLEY: Joy to the World • Deck the Halls • God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen • O Come All Ye Faithful)
Christmastime Is Here (Vince Guaraldi – from "A Charlie Brown Christmas")
White Christmas (Irving Berlin – The Drifters)
Gloucestershire Wassail (18th century English carol)
Christmas Collection #1 (MEDLEY: Hark the Herald Angels Sing • O Christmas Tree • O Come Emmanuel • Angels We Have Heard on High)
A Christmas Song (Robert Wells & Mel Tormé)
Parade of the Wooden Soldiers (Leon Jessel)
Winter Wonderland (Felix Bernard)
Christmas Collection #2 (MEDLEY: First Noel • It Came Upon a Midnight Clear • Silent Night)
The Chipmunk Song (David Seville)
Do You Hear What I Hear (Gloria Shayne)
Christmas Eve - Sarajevo 12/24 (Trans Siberian Orchestra) (MEDLEY: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen • Carol of the Bells)
Santa Claus & Frosty (MEDLEY: Santa Claus Is Coming to Town • Frosty the Snowman)
Jingle Bells Forever (MEDLEY: Jingle Bells • The Stars and Stripes Forever)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Feel free to contact Cheryl Woldseth by email at [email protected] with any questions.
Here's a link for information about other Saxophone Christmas events.