The German composer Joseph Ignaz Schnabel (1767-1831) was a descendant of a musical family. During his lifetime he occupied several musical posts including Violinist, Organist, Concertmaster, Conductor, Music Teacher and managing director of the Royal Institute for Church Music. Schnabel composed masses, hymns, vespers, military music and a clarinet concerto. His choir work Transeamus usque Bethlehem is still widely performed and Wil van der Beek has produced this excellent arrangement for concert band which does justice to the original.

De Duitse violist, organist en componist Joseph Ignaz Schnabel, die leefde van 1767 tot 1831, componeerde onder andere missen, hymnen, vespers, militaire muziek en een klarinetconcert. Zijn prachtige koorwerk Transeamus usque Bethlehemwordt nog altijd veel uitgevoerd. Wil van der Beek maakte van dit werk een uitstekend arrangement voor harmonieorkest, waarin het origineel goed tot zijn recht komt.

Der deutsche Komponist, Geiger, Organist, Dirigent und Musiklehrer Joseph Ignaz Schnabel komponierte Messen, Hymnen, Vespern, Militärmusik und ein Klarinettenkonzert. Sein Chorwerk Transeamus usque Bethlehem wird noch immer weltweit aufgeführt. Wil van der Beek schuf ein ausgezeichnetes Arrangement des Stückes für Blasorchester, das dem Original absolut gerecht wird.

Le compositeur allemand Joseph Ignaz Schnabel (1767-1831) a composé des messes, des vêpres, des hymnes, de la musique militaire et un Concerto pour Clarinette. Son oeuvre pour Choeur Transeamus usque Bethlehem est encore chantée de nos jours. Wil van der Beek en a réalisé un excellent arrangement pour Orchestre dâ??Harmonie, fidèle la version originale.

Il compositore tedesco Joseph Ignaz Schnabel (1767-1831) ha composto messe, vespri ed inni, musica militare nonché un Concerto per Clarinetto. La sua opera per coro Transeamus usque Bethlehem è cantata ancora oggi. Wil van der Beek ne ha realizzato un eccellente arrangiamento per orchestra di fiati, fedele alla versione originale.

SKU: BT.MUSM570367757

English.

As-sal mu alaykum Bethlehem combines selected words from O Little Town of Bethlehem (written by Phillips Brooks after his visit to the town in 1895) with the Islamic greeting meaning ‘Peace be unto you’. At a time when Bethlehem is beset with troubles, this optimistic carol brings together the two traditions in a spirit of solidarity - ‘Peace be unto you O little town of Bethlehem!’ Duration: 3 minutes.

SKU: LO.30-4038L

UPC: 000308159974.

Ballads have been used throughout history to tell a story through music. Pepper Choplin has long used his signature musical voice to tell the meaningful stories of our faith, so itâ??s especially fitting that heâ??s brought the timeless story of Christmas alive once more with The Ballad of Bethlehem. Available for SATB or SAB choirs with rehearsal aids and accompaniment options ranging from piano only to a thrilling full orchestra written by Michael Lawrence to recorded tracks, this stunning cantata dramatically moves from a recollection of ancient prophecies through the quiet manger scene to its joyous conclusion featuring a rousing call to â??Shout with the Shepherds!â? This season, let the folk-like energy of Pepper Choplinâ??s unique voice bring The Ballad of Bethlehem to you and your listeners. â??O sing a ballad of Bethlehem. I want to hear it once more. I love that story so often told to generations before.â?.

SKU: CL.032-4823-00

This up-beat, swinging arrangement of O Little Town of Bethlehem checks all the boxes! The jazzy statement of the tune features hip unison lines with some punchy ensemble support. Modest solo changes (suggested solos are included) will encourage your budding improvisers. The change-of-pace middle section is established by the insistent tom-tom rhythm (sleighbells included!), while the band builds up the riffs to the restatement of the theme, and a powerful climax. Larry Neeck’s unique arrangement of this classic carol will get toes tapping, and hands clapping with holiday spirit!

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Silent Night in C (1 min); O Little Town of Bethlehem in G (2.5 min). Orch. by A. Luck.

SKU: CL.032-4823-01

This up-beat, swinging arrangement of O Little Town of Bethlehem checks all the boxes! The jazzy statement of the tune features hip unison lines with some punchy ensemble support. Modest solo changes (suggested solos are included) will encourage your budding improvisers. The change-of-pace middle section is established by the insistent tom-tom rhythm (sleighbells included!), while the band builds up the riffs to the restatement of the theme, and a powerful climax. Larry Neeck’s unique arrangement of this classic carol will get toes tapping, and hands clapping with holiday spirit!

SKU: HL.4008776

UPC: 196288202448. 9.0x12.0x0.347 inches.

Add an international flavor to your next winter concert with Michael Brown's inventive setting of this Nigerian Christmas song. The piece opens with a beautiful slow melody accompanied by an underlying rhythmic pulse. The second half is an exuberant celebration in a faster tempo complete with African drumming and joyous full band refrains.

SKU: BT.DHP-0970950-030

Roland Kernen has arranged the songs Macht hoch die Tür (Open Wide the Gates), Maria durch ein Dornwald ging (Maria Walks Amid the Thorns) and O Little Town of Bethlehem in his magical Advents-Fantasie. Within thiswork O Little Town of Bethlehem is skilfully used to connect the individual sections. A very varied and beautifully constructed composition to enrich any Christmas programme.

Roland Kernen componeerde een betoverende fantasie op bekende Duitse kerstliederen. U hoort Macht hoch die Tür en Maria durch ein Dornwald ging en tevens O Bethlehem, du kleine Stadt als verbinding tussen de twee andereliederen. Deze originele fantasie is een ideale afwisseling tijdens uw kerstconcert.

In seiner bezaubernden Advents-Fantasie verarbeitete Roland Kernen die Lieder Macht hoch die Tür, Maria durch ein Dornwald ging und O Bethlehem, du kleine Stadt. Dabei setzte er das Lied O Bethlehem, du kleine Stadtgeschickt als Verbindung der einzelnen Teile ein. Ein gelungenes, abwechslungsreiches Werk, das jedes Weihnachtskonzertprogramm bereichert.

Avec Advents-Fantaisie, Roland Kernen signe une oeuvre intense, débordante d'émotions et apportant un immense sentiment de quiétude. Macht hoch die Tür, Maria durch ein Dornwald ging et O Bethlehem, du kleine Stadtsont les trois mélodies réunies dans cet arrangement idéal pour toute programmation du temps de l'Avent et de Noël.

Nella sua deliziosa Advents-Fantasie Roland Kernen arrangia i canti Mach hoch die Tür, Maria durch ein Dornwald ging e O Bethlehem, du kleine Stadt, utilizzando sapientemente quest'ultimo canto come lo conduttore per unire le varie parti della composizione. Un brano molto riuscito e ricco, ideale per un concerto natalizio.

SKU: BT.DHP-1084253-020

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Voor dit werk in popachtige stijl gebruikte Roland Kernen twee bekende kerstmelodieën. In het intro horen we O Little Town of Bethlehem, waarna een vlotte versie van Stille nacht volgt. Aansluitend komt de fraaie carolO Little Town of Bethlehem uitgebreider aan bod. Two for Christmas is een prima aanvulling op uw eigentijdse kerstrepertoire.

Für dieses weihnachtliche Werk im unterhaltsamen Stil verwendete Roland Kernen zwei bekannte Melodien. In der Einleitung erklingt das englische Weihnachtslied O Little Town of Bethlehem, dann folgt eine Version von Stille Nacht, bevor eine ausführlichere Behandlung des ersten Titels erfolgt. Two for Christmas ist eine exzellente Bereicherung für alle Blasorchester, die ihr traditionelles Weihnachtsrepertoire um einen modernen, unterhaltsamen Titel ergänzen wollen.

Two for Christmasrassemble deux célèbres noëls internationaux O Little Town of Bethlehem et Douce Nuit. La trame est lumineuse et pétillante. Une pièce idéale pour enrichir votre répertoire de Noël.