Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa in 1451. His father was a wool merchant. Originally he seemed destined to follow in his father?s footsteps and thus sailed the oceans to countries as far apart as Iceland and Guinea. In 1476 his ship was sunk during a battle off the coast of Portugal. Columbus saved his own life by swimming to shore. In 1484 he conceived the idea of sailing to the Indies vi…

Inspired by the popular recording A Canadian Brass Christmas this medley features Ding Dong! Merrily On High I Saw Three Ships The Huron Carol and Here We Come A-Wassailing. Adapted by the talented Canadian Brass arranger Howard Cable.

Based on arrangements by the Canadian Brass from their most recent holiday CD here is a real treat for your winter concert. Skillfully adapted for concert band by John Moss this medley includes God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Here We Come A-Wassailing Bring A Torch Jeanette Isabella; The Holly And The Ivy and Go Tell It On The Mountain.