SKU: MH.1-59913-050-5

ISBN 9781599130507.

Charles Dickens certainly would have known the three carols in A CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS. They were among the best-known and best-loved carols of the Victorian Era, and were a staple of the repertoire of roving waits, or carollers, that appear in his novels. Today this music is as familiar as Santa Claus and Tiny Tim. THE FIRST NOWELL was first collected in Christmas Carols, Ancient and Modern by William Sandys in 1833. It is most probably 200 years older than that. The Oxford Book of Carols contains nine verses, which makes it an ideal processional for Christmas or Epiphany (the feast commemorating the coming of the Magi). COVENTRY CAROL, or Lully, Lullay, comes from the medieval tradition of mystery and miracle plays. In 1534 the Pageant of the Shearman and Tailors Guild included a scene in which the mothers of Jewish children sang this haunting lullaby after hearing the horrifying order: Herod the king, In his raging, All young children to slay. The music is anonymous; the text believed to be by Robert Croo. ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH is probably of French origin, but the English long ago adopted it as their own. Besides the French text, Les Anges dans nos compagnes, it is known in several versions and by several titles, including Angels from the Realms of Glory, When the Crimson Sun Had Set, and Westminster Carol. It belongs to a category known as macaronic carols, which mix vernacular verses with Latin refrains - in this instance, Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Glory be to God on High). Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 8 Flute, 2 Oboe, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 1 Eb Alto Clarinet, 3 Bb Bass Clarinet & Bb Contrabass Clarinet, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 1 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 1 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 2 F Horn 1, 2 F Horn 2, 2 Trombone 1, 2 Trombone 2, 2 Trombone 3, 3 Euphonium (Bass Clef), 2 Euphonium (Treble Clef), 5 Tubas, 1 Timpani, 2 Bells & Chimes, 3 Percussion 1: small triangle, suspended cymbal, crash cymbal, snare drum, bass drum, 2 Percussion 2: large triangle, finger cymbals.

SKU: CF.CM9589

ISBN 9781491154113. UPC: 680160912612. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: C major. English, Latin. English Carol.

The Boars Head Carol is a traditional English Carol. This TBB arrangement was written as a processional for a Renaissance festival to be sung by a high school varsity level mens chorus. The boar's head feast is said to have been the special first dish at formal feasts around the year for many centuries, especially at Yuletide. The piano accompaniment contains brass-like interludes throughout as an interaction with the male voices. Page 8 contains transitional material with the repeated text laudes Domino building up to the final verse with a slower, broader tempo as marked. Latin text translation: Verse 1: Quot estis in convivio As you all feast so heartily Verse 2: Let us servire cantico. Let us serve with a song. Verse 3: In Reginensi atrio. In the Queens hall. Chorus: Caput apri defero Lo, behold the head I bring Reddens laudes Domino Giving praise to God we sing.  .
The Boaras Head Carol is a traditional English Carol. This TBB arrangement was written as a processional for a Renaissance festival to be sung by a high school varsity level menas chorus. The boar's head feast is said to have been the special first dish at formal feasts around the year for many centuries, especially at Yuletide. The piano accompaniment contains brass-like interludes throughout as an interaction with the male voices. Page 8 contains transitional material with the repeated text alaudes Dominoa building up to the final verse with a slower, broader tempo as marked. Latin text translation: Verse 1:A Quot estis in convivioA A A A A As you all feast so heartily Verse 2:A Let us servire cantico.A A A A A Let us serve with a song. Verse 3:A In Reginensi atrio.A A A A A A A A A In the Queenas hall. Chorus: Caput apri deferoA A A A A A A A A A Lo, behold the head I bring Reddens laudes DominoA A A Giving praise to God we sing.  .
The Boar's Head Carol is a traditional English Carol. This TBB arrangement was written as a processional for a Renaissance festival to be sung by a high school varsity level men's chorus. The boar's head feast is said to have been the special first dish at formal feasts around the year for many centuries, especially at Yuletide. The piano accompaniment contains brass-like interludes throughout as an interaction with the male voices. Page 8 contains transitional material with the repeated text laudes Domino building up to the final verse with a slower, broader tempo as marked. Latin text translation: Verse 1: Quot estis in convivio As you all feast so heartily Verse 2: Let us servire cantico. Let us serve with a song. Verse 3: In Reginensi atrio. In the Queen's hall. Chorus: Caput apri defero Lo, behold the head I bring Reddens laudes Domino Giving praise to God we sing.  .
The Boar's Head Carol is a traditional English Carol. This TBB arrangement was written as a processional for a Renaissance festival to be sung by a high school varsity level men's chorus. The boar's head feast is said to have been the special first dish at formal feasts around the year for many centuries, especially at Yuletide. The piano accompaniment contains brass-like interludes throughout as an interaction with the male voices. Page 8 contains transitional material with the repeated text laudes Domino building up to the final verse with a slower, broader tempo as marked. Latin text translation: Verse 1: Quot estis in convivio As you all feast so heartily Verse 2: Let us servire cantico. Let us serve with a song. Verse 3: In Reginensi atrio. In the Queen's hall. Chorus: Caput apri defero Lo, behold the head I bring Reddens laudes Domino Giving praise to God we sing.  .
The Boar’s Head Carol is a traditional English Carol. This TBB arrangement was written as a processional for a Renaissance festival to be sung by a high school varsity level men’s chorus. The boar's head feast is said to have been the special first dish at formal feasts around the year for many centuries, especially at Yuletide.The piano accompaniment contains brass-like interludes throughout as an interaction with the male voices. Page 8 contains transitional material with the repeated text “laudes Domino” building up to the final verse with a slower, broader tempo as marked.Latin text translation:Verse 1:  Quot estis in convivio          As you all feast so heartilyVerse 2: Let us servire cantico.          Let us serve with a song.Verse 3: In Reginensi atrio.                 In the Queen’s hall.Chorus: Caput apri defero                   Lo, behold the head I bringReddens laudes Domino     Giving praise to God we sing. .

SKU: KN.15234

UPC: 822795152340.

We welcome Catherine McMichael to the Kendor family of writers with this holiday collection containing ten time-honored Christmas songs. Arranged here for grade 3-5 clarinet quartets, it includes a great mix of traditional, quirky and cheerful styles in which each part has its moment to shine.

Contents:
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly; What Child Is This? (Greensleeves); Two English Carols (Away In A Manger & The First Noel); Away In A Manger (Cradle Song); Pat-A-Pan; Two French Carols (Sing A Song Of Christmas & Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella); Ding Dong Merrily On High; Deck The Halls; Ukrainian Bell Carol; and Jingle Bells.

SKU: AP.48874

UPC: 038081561981. English. Ben Cohn.

A Renaissance-era carol brought up to date in a fresh contemporary setting. Veteran Broadway music director and conductor Ben Cohn brings a modern musical theatre sound to this traditional English song. A serenely sparse piano part (during two opening alto solos) gradually grows to a full and glorious accompaniment as more voices join. Listen closely for the juxtaposed stillness/motion and minor/major that symbolize the cold of winter versus the warmth of the season. The entire piece garners edge-of-your-seat wonder, but the greatest chills will come when brief strains from four additional carols trickle in. Simply stunning.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

SKU: AP.43824S

UPC: 038081506913. English. Traditional English.

In this jubilant new treatment, we hear four less-common carols---The Holly and the Ivy, Good Christian Men, Rejoice, Sussex Carol, and Rejoice and Be Merry. The medleys are sensitively arranged, and with flowing textures, themes passed throughout the orchestra, and an utterly joyful atmosphere. (3:00).

SKU: AP.42063S

UPC: 038081484044. English. Traditional Irish Carol.

In this sensitive arrangement of one of the world's oldest Christmas carols, the haunting melody is passed throughout the orchestra. Changing textures combine with shifting modes to create a lyric and peaceful atmosphere that surely will be remembered long after the concert is over. (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.31604

UPC: 038081349534. English. Traditional English Carol.

You'll have no trouble getting into the Christmas spirit with this delightful adaptation of a traditional English Carol. Coated with a layer of sugar frosting, this piece will warm you up with its joyous harmonies and charming melodies, making you feel like you are sitting in front of a crackly fire sipping hot cocoa on a crisp wintry night. Sure to become an audience favorite!

SKU: AP.48320

UPC: 038081551432. English. Traditional English Carol.

Here's a wildly inventive reimagining of the traditional English carol that will be a highlight on holiday concerts. The dazzling piano introduction ushers in a rush of crystal-clear chords in bright contemporary harmony, while frequent shifts of meter and style conjure an assortment of moods, from celebratory to reflective. A stunning concert setting that is worth the extra rehearsal.

SKU: AP.48321

UPC: 038081551449. English. Traditional English Carol.

Here's a wildly inventive reimagining of the traditional English carol that will be a highlight on holiday concerts. The dazzling piano introduction ushers in a rush of crystal-clear chords in bright contemporary harmony, while frequent shifts of meter and style conjure an assortment of moods, from celebratory to reflective. A stunning concert setting that is worth the extra rehearsal.