again, and the piece concludes with a thundering chorale marked by liberal use of the chimes and tam-tam as well as soaring horn counterpoint. A typical performance of Russian Christmas Music lasts 14–16 minutes. As it was written to convey the sounds of Eastern Orthodox liturgical music, which uses the human voice exclusively, the entire piece must be played with some lyrical and singing quality. Slavonic Folk Suite is Reed's arrangement of Carol of the Little Russian Children (here called Children's Carol) and Cathedral Chorus for a younger, less experienced band. The song is also the official corps song of the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps. References Program notes by the Foothill Symphonic Winds: Alfred Reed Alfred Reed: A Bio-Bibliography by Douglas M. Jordan; Concert band pieces Compositions by Alfred Reed 1944 compositions Christmas music