SKU: BT.CMP-0007-94-130

Austrian composer and organist Franz Xaver Gruber composed the original version of this Christmas work in 1818. It is probably one of the most famous of all Christmas carols and should not be missed from any Christmas concert. American composer William Gordon has produced this arrangement for brass band.

Das originale Weihnachtslied wurde vom österreichischen Komponisten und Organisten Franz Xaver Gruber am 24. Dezember 1818 im Auftrag des Priesters der Sankt- Nikolaus-Kirche von Oberndorf komponiert. Der Priester selbst verfasste den Text für dieses romantische Lied, das geprägt ist von der österreichischen Volksmusik und der italienischen pastoralen Musik. Stille Nacht ist das wohl bekannteste und am weitesten verbreitete Weihnachtslied überhaupt und darf bei keinem Weihnachtskonzert fehlen. Der amerikanische Komponist William Gordon richtete dieses Arrangement für Brass Band ein.

SKU: BT.DHP-0970962-015

Jacob de Haan wrote this arrangement for concert band, fanfare band and brass band and optional male voice choir. The original carol was written by the Austrian composer and organist Franz Gruber (1787-1863). He was asked to write Silent Night on the 24th of December 1818 by the priest of the Church of St. Nicolas in Oberndorf, who had himself written the text. It is a romantic carol, with nuances of contemporary Austrian folk and Italian pastorale music.

Jacob de Haan maakte dit arrangement voor blaasorkest met eventueel een mannenkoor. Het originele kerstlied werd geschreven door de Oostenrijkse componist en organist Franz Gruber (1787-1863). Stille Nacht componeerde hij op24 december 1818 in opdracht van de priester van de Sint Nikolaaskerk van Oberndorf, die de tekst voor dit lied zelf had geschreven.Stille Nacht is romantisch van karakter, heeft trekken van de Oostenrijkse volksmuziek vandie tijd, evenals enkele kenmerken van de Italiaanse pastorale muziek.

Stille Nacht wurde vom österreichischen Komponisten und Organisten Franz Gruber am 24. Dezember 1818 im Auftrag des Priesters der St. Nikolaus-Kirche in Oberndorf geschrieben. Wer hätte damals geahnt, dass dieses Lied mit seinem romantischen Charakter einmal in 150 Sprachen übersetzt auf der ganzen Welt gesungen werden würde? Jacob de Haan schrieb dieses gelungene Arrangement für Blasorchester mit Männerchor ad. lib.

Le 24 décembre 1818, Franz Gruber (1787-1863), compositeur et organiste autrichien, mettait en musique un texte rédigé par le prêtre de sa paroisse. Il ne se doutait pas que sa composition deviendrait l’un des noëls les plus célèbres. Stille Nacht (Douce Nuit) est un chant romantique et lyrique alliant les caractéristiques de la musique traditionnelle autrichienne d’alors, celles des pastorales italiennes.

SKU: AP.49444

ISBN 9781470650469. UPC: 038081571249. English.

Franz Gruber's beloved Christmas carol, Silent Night, receives a unique treatment for strings. The tune is heard twice. The first time, it is paired with a motive from the Prelude of J. S. Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 (BWV 1007); the second time, the melody shifts from part to part, giving everyone a chance to shine. Richly scored, warm and embracing, a real audience pleaser for your December concerts. (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.42143S

ISBN 9781470656782. UPC: 038081483351. English. Based on music by Gustav Holst; Franz Gruber.

2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Truce of 1914, where opposing soldiers engaged in World War I combat laid down their arms and celebrated the Christmas holiday together. Combining fragments of Gustav Holst's Mars, the Bringer of War from The Planets with the beautiful carol Silent Night this musical study of dramatic contrasts, combined with the engaging story is sure to provide an awe-inspiring performance. Absolutely stunning! (2:45).

SKU: TM.02436SET

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

SKU: TM.02436SC

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

SKU: CL.012-3760-01

Long identified as the most popular Christmas carol of all times, this tasteful arrangement of Silent Night is sure to win the hearts of all ages. Scoring techniques that have been carefully crafted, along with lush harmonies, will allow you to put this piece together in a timely and very satisfying manner. Expressive playing is of the utmost importance and you can be certain that the gentle ending will leave your audience wanting for more. Extremely effective!

SKU: CF.FAS38

ISBN 9780825861130. UPC: 798408061135. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: D major.

One of the most beloved of all Christmas carols is presented in an easy, yet beautiful arrangement by Roy Phillippe. Every sections is given a chance to play the melody in the very playable setting. The optional piano part adds interest and colorful lines to this already very special piece.
I am of the opinion that a piece of music is not judged by how difficult it is to play, but by how good it sounds. While my arrangement of Silent Night is written for beginning string players, I have tried to keep it interesting for all players. It should be played warmly with expression to create a full sound.The piece begins with an introduction based on the three-note Silent Night motive. The main melody is introduced in m. 5 by the first Violins, and is harmonized by the second Violins and Violas. The Cellos reiterate the motive in mm. 6,8,10 and 11. Beginning at m.12 the motive alternates between the Violin II and the Cellos. The melody is played tutti until the key change at m.29, at which point when the Cellos and Basses take the melody with light accompaniment in the Violins and Violas. The final statement of the melody is played by the first violins beginning in m. 37. The Silent Night motive from the beginning alternates between Violin II and the Cellos to the end.

SKU: CF.FAS9F

ISBN 9780825844775. UPC: 798408044770. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: D major.