Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.CMP-0903-05-010

Composed by James Curnow. Young Band. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2005. 20 pages. Curnow Music #CMP 0903-05-010. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0903-05-010).

English.

Joyfully proclaim the Christmas season with James Curnow’s energetic exploration of Angels We Have Heard On High! While adhering to ranges and rhythms easy enough to prepare for performance by Christmas, this exciting arrangement explores the multitude of colors that can be expressed by Woodwind, Brass and the Percussion instruments. Counterpoint and contrast make it an exceptional learning experience as well. The score includes suggested areas where the piece can be used as a sing-along.Rejoice!

Kondig vreugdevol de kersttijd aan met James Curnow’s energieke verkenning van het kerstlied Angels We Have Heard on High. Qua omvang en ritmes is dit werk eenvoudig genoeg om voor uw kerstconcert in te studeren, maar het verkentwel de vele klankkleuren van het hout, het koper en de slagwerkinstrumenten. Contrapunt en contrasten maken Westminster Fanfare ook interessant vanuit educatief oogpunt. In de score staat aangegeven waar samenzang mogelijkis: gloria in excelsis deo!

Kündigen Sie die frohe Botschaft von Christi Geburt mit dieser energiereichen Bearbeitung des französischen Weihnachtsliedes Engel auf den Feldern singen an. In diesem aufregenden Arrangement können Holz- und Blechbläser samt den Schlaginstrumenten all ihre Klangfarben entfalten. An einigen Stellen kann das Lied sogar mitgesungen werden. Mit Westminster Fanfare können Sie in der (Vor-)Weihnachtszeit gar nicht falsch liegen!

Organ: 3-staff - Advanced

SKU: LO.70-2314S

Composed by Angela Kraft Cross. Sacred, Advent, Christmas. Sacred Music Press #70/2314S. Published by Sacred Music Press (LO.70-2314S).

ISBN 9780787772994.

Angela Kraft Cross has written a volume of superb pieces for use in recitals or services during the Advent and Christmas season. Included are pieces that quote familiar carols/hymns and an original work inspired by the Magnificat. Kraft Cross's expressive moods and richly-varied colors and textures make for music of great impact for congregations or recital audiences.

Cantique de Noel. Arranged by Calvin Custer. Arr. Calvin Custer. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Belwin Concert Full Orchestra. Level: 3.5 (grade 3.5). Conductor Score and Parts. 266 pages. Duration 6:09. Published by Alfred Publishing.

SATB choir, divisi - Grade 4

SKU: KJ.9151

Composed by Robert Sieving. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #9151. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.9151).

UPC: 084027043837.

Robert Sieving uses an expansive set of harmonies to support the familiar melody of this tender German carol about the baby Jesus. Divisi are used to further expand the harmonic colors. Perfect for Christmas Eve and for the whole Christmas season.

Arranged by Mark Hayes. Octavo for SSAA choir and piano accompaniment. Traditional German Carol. Series: Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Choral (Full Score)

SKU: HL.347322

Composed by Tim Sharp and Timothy Michael Powell. Fred Bock Publications. Appalachian, Christmas Secular, Folk. Softcover. 110 pages. Gentry Publications #JG0742. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.347322).

UPC: 840126926934. 9.25x12.0x0.587 inches. Timothy Michael Powell/Tim Sharp.

Using songs and carols from the Appalachian shape-note tradition as well as some Moravian songs, this collection stands as a full Christmas cantata in a truly American style. The orchestration adds more beautiful colors including bluegrass instruments. The extensive program notes include programming options for various services of worship as well as concert performance. It uniquely offers a rewarding experience from high school through adult in both sacred and secular venues.

Arranged by Mark Hayes. Octavo for SAB choir and piano accompaniment. Traditional German Carol. C Major. Series: Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Orchestra String Orchestra - medium easy

SKU: CF.CAS36

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Roy Phillippe. Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series. Classical. Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CAS36. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS36).

ISBN 9780825863646. UPC: 798408063641. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: F major.

A warm and richly scored setting of the popular Christmas carol Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella, this full sounding arrangement will greatly enrich seasonal programming. Roy Phillippe has employed a broad palette of harmonic and instrumental colors to craft a memorable holiday selection.
Bring a Torch is a lovely Christmas carol. Using techniques such as suspensions, re-harmonization and modulations, my goal is to provide an interesting showcase for this familiar melody. the introduction in F major features sustained violins with a pattern of moving eighth notes in the violas and cellos. This pattern recurs throughout the piece. The first statement of the melody is in the first violins. The second violins supply harmonic support along with the viola/cello pattern. Measures 13-29 feature a section of tutti chordal playing. Measure 30 crescendos into the modulation to D major at m. 32. Here, the dynamic is forte, and the viola/cello pattern returns. At m. 40, the violas and cellos have the melody with violin accompaniment. A crescendo begins at m. 44 and builds to fortissimo at m. 48, featuring a modulation to G major. At this point the melody should soar. A descrescendo at m. 60 is followed by a ritard at m. 64. The final four measures are in the original tempo ending on a tutti chord.Careful attention to dynamics, especially in the accompanying parts, will result in a fine performance.

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians

Orchestra String Orchestra - medium easy

SKU: CF.CAS36F

Composed by Anonymous. Arranged by Roy Phillippe. Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series. Classical. Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CAS36F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS36F).

ISBN 9780825863653. UPC: 798408063658. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: F major.

A warm and richly scored setting of the popular Christmas carol Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella, this full sounding arrangement will greatly enrich seasonal programming. Roy Phillippe has employed a broad palette of harmonic and instrumental colors to craft a memorable holiday selection.

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.1410279

Arranged by Glenn A. Pickett. Pavane Choral. Christmas. Octavo. Duration 380 seconds. Pavane Publishing #P3021. Published by Pavane Publishing (HL.1410279).

UPC: 196288195283. 6.75x10.5x0.052 inches.

The 16th century Finnish carol Personent Hodie (On This Day Earth Shall Ring) has never sounded so thrilling. A new text of peace and hope, along with brilliant harmonic colors and rhythmic motifs that seize your soul, this extended work (6-7 minutes) is fantastic! The choral is published with a piano accompaniment that can carry the piece alone, however, three dynamic orchestrations from brass quintet, chamber orchestra to full orchestra are also available.