For Tuba Quartet

Composer - Mykola Leontovych

Grade - 8+

Duration - 2 minutes

Instrumentation - 4 Tubas

This tuba quartet arrangement of Carol of the Bells offers a fresh and engaging take on the beloved holiday classic. By placing the familiar driving ostinato in the low brass, the arrangement highlights the rhythmic clarity, warmth, and surprising agility of the tuba while preserving the intensity and momentum of the original.

Carefully scored to balance blend and clarity, the arrangement explores a range of textures—from light, articulated figures to full, resonant harmonies—making it both enjoyable to perform and effective in rehearsal. It is well suited for educational ensembles, providing players with opportunities to develop ensemble precision, articulation, and dynamic control.

Perfect for holiday concerts, recitals, or festive encore performances, this tuba quartet version of Carol of the Bells delivers a bold and memorable sound that audiences will love.