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Christmas Makes Me Cry (arr. Ken Naidu) Digital Sheet Music
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Christmas Makes Me Cry (arr. Ken Naidu)
by Kacey Musgraves Performance Ensemble - Digital Sheet Music

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Christmas Makes Me Cry (Kacey Musgraves) Small Ensemble | Scores by Ken

A tender holiday ballad reimagined with sax, rhythm, and string quartet. Warm textures for intimate concert settings.

Specs

  • Ensemble | Alto Sax, Piano, Upright Bass, Drum Set, String Quartet (Vln 1, Vln 2, Vla, Vc).
  • Difficulty | 4 Upper Intermediate (Scale 1-7, Scores by Ken) | Exposed phrasing, chamber blend, jazz rubato feel.
  • Duration | 2:30
  • Style | Holiday Ballad | Rubato piano intro, light swing feel.
  • Key / Range | Concert B major | Alto to written Ab4 (concert B4); Strings in comfortable lyrical ranges.
  • Meter / Tempo | 4/4, Crotchet = 60 (rubato intro) Crotchet = 104 | Swingstraight hybrid with rubato cadences.
  • Included Parts | Full conductors score + Alto Sax, Piano, Bass, Drums, complete string quartet.
  • Features | Sax feature over lush string harmonies; rubato piano openings; drum kit with light swing; pops concert crossover character.
  • Licensing | Licensed via ArrangeMe (Hal Leonard). Performance rights per venue territory.

Performance Notes

  • Piano rubato opening should breathe freely, cueing ensemble entry.
  • Alto sax carries vocal line, keep lyrical phrasing forward.
  • Strings sustain dolce pads; balance under winds.
  • Bass anchors in 2-feel; drums with brushes for subtle swing.
  • Emotional arc must rise naturally: whisper-soft start, bloom into heartfelt climax.

Ideal For

  • Holiday pops or chamber concerts (warm, audience-friendly seasonal feature).
  • Jazz ensembles wanting crossover holiday repertoire.
  • Church or community events (sacred/secular versatility).
  • Studio projects needing intimate holiday textures.

What You Get

  • Full conductors score (concert + transposed).
  • Complete set of parts for sax, piano, bass, drums, and string quartet.
  • Print-ready PDFs (paginated for pro binders).
  • Licensing assurance: fully cleared via ArrangeMe (Hal Leonard).

About the Composer

Scores by Ken delivers professional, performance-ready charts: clear engraving, practical ranges, idiomatic writing. Arranged by Ken Naidu, published under Scores by Ken via ArrangeMe (Hal Leonard).

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.

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