Grade 3

SKU: CL.CTS-8068-00

For Flexible Ensemble. Composed by Claude T. Smith. Arranged by Earp. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2023. Claude T. Smith Publications #CTS-8068-00. Published by Claude T. Smith Publications (CL.CTS-8068-00).

This late 19th century Christmas carol, also known as O Come, All Ye Faithful, is a traditional favorite. Claude T. Smith masterfully crafted his arrangement of this cherished carol to form a symphonic prelude that continually pleases the performers and audience alike. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as thirteen musicians providing accessibility and flexibility for numerous instrumentation needs, while still allowing a full ensemble sound. *The posted recording is based on the full band scoring but aligns with the suggested preferences for either woodwinds/strings or brass suggested in the score.

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.47384

The Holly Bears a Berry. Arranged by Michael Kamuf. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Beginning Band. Form: Chorale. Christmas; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 132 pages. Duration 1:45. Belwin Music #00-47384. Published by Belwin Music (AP.47384).

UPC: 038081545608. English. Traditional English Carol.

This piece dates back to 19th-century Cornwall County in southwest England, and the lyrics most associated with this melody are similar to the text of The Holly and the Ivy. This arrangement of the beautiful carol gives beginning band students an opportunity to work on expressive playing while using limited technical demands. Fitting for both holiday and festival performances. (1:45).

For Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Very Beginning Band. Level: .5 (Very Easy) (grade .5). Score. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2

SKU: BT.CMP-0075-96-010

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Alfred Reed. Young Band. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1996. Curnow Music #CMP 0075-96-010. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0075-96-010).

This Christmas carol of ancient European origin begins O Sanctissima and was intended as a tribute to the virgin Mary. A 19th-century translation by Falk gave us the words O How Joyfully that are typically associated with this carol. In addition to its colorful history, this carol has a very warm and expressive character. In this setting by Alfred Reed, the lilting melody is interwoven with a heroic trumpet counter-melody.

Das Weihnachtslied O du fröhliche ist sehr alt und war ursprünglich einmal ein Lied zu Ehren der Jungfrau Maria. Sein warmherziger und ausdrucksvoller Charakter machen es bis heute zu einem der bekanntesten und beliebtesten Lieder der Weihnachtszeit. Alfred Reed verwob in seiner Bearbeitung die fröhliche Melodie mit einer heroischen Trompeten-Gegenstimme und schuf so einen einfachen, aber wirkungsvollen Programmpunkt für das nächste Weihnachtskonzert.

O du fröhliche (Ô nuit bienveillante) est un des plus célèbres noëls allemands. Sa mélodie s’inspire d’un air traditionnel sicilien qui accompagne la prière O Sanctissima, une prière chantée et dédiée la Vierge Marie. En 1816, Johannes Daniel Falk écrit un texte allemand. C’est désormais sous la forme d’un chant de Noël que la prière effectuera le tour du monde. La version d’Alfred Reed reste fidèle la beauté du thème original.