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Brazilian Sleigh Bells - Johnny Vinson

1. Who is Percy Faith and what is his relationship to the piece Brazilian Sleigh Bells?
Canadian bandleader, orchestrator, composer and conductor, known for his lush
arrangements of pop and Christmas standards. He is often credited with popularizing the
"easy listening" or "mood music" format.

2. Find the original 1950’s recording of Percy Faith’s Brazilian Sleigh Bells and link it here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29TyC_6tX_c

3. How is the 1950s recording of this piece similar to the arrangement we are playing? (Use
musical vocabulary, at least 3 areas of similarity)
The melodic lines are similar, the harmonies are similar, and the percussion is similar.

4. How is the 1950s recording of this piece different from the arrangement we are playing?
(Use musical vocabulary, at least 3 areas of difference)

5. Who is Johnny Vinson and what is his relationship to Brazilian Sleigh Bells?

He is a musical artist. He arranged this version of Brazilian Sleigh Bells.

6. What does a band arranger do?

A band arranger takes a piece of music that is already written and makes it their own by
changing certain things, but by staying true to the original form.

7. Johnny Vinson has an exclusive publishing deal with Hal Leondard.

8. At what University is Johnny Vinson and Professor of Music?

Auburn University

9. Mr. Vinson also holds a Doctorate in Music Theory from what University?

University of Mississippi
 10. List three organizations that have acknowledged Dr. Vinson’s accomplishments in music,
be it for education, composition, arranging, etc.

Emeritus Bands, Auburn Bands, American Bandmasters Association.