Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.GOB-000905-010

Arranged by David Well. Set (Score & Parts). Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000905-010. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000905-010).

The tradition of the Christmas tree in Western Europe dates back to a time long before any Christianization had taken place. During the severely cold winter nights, so it was believed, evil spirits tried to 'kill' nature. Needle-leaved trees were the only ones which kept their green colour throughout the year, and therefore became symbols of immortality. These 'living' trees, said to be the work of benign spirits, were brought into people's houses to ward off evil, life-threatening powers. In the 14th century people first started to decorate Christmas trees. It was a pagan custom, originated by the inhabitants of Alsace. This custom was taken over by the Church inthe course of the 15th and 16th century. At first the decoration consisted mainly of edibles, such as apples and wafers, but later small presents were added. Legend has it that the reformer Martin Luther was the first person to decorate a Christmas tree with candles. The flickering candle flames were meant to create the image of a starry sky in which Christ's apparition could be recognized. The German organ-player Ernst Anschütz from Leipzig was the first person to notate the song 'O Tannenbaum', the melody being a well-known folk song. Next to 'Stille Nacht' 'O Tannenbaum' is the most famous German Christmas song, now known throughout the world. In the United States of America the melody of 'O Tannenbaum' has even been used in four States (among which the State of Maryland) for their State song. In David Well's arrangement the song is first heard as many of us know it. After this introduction, however, it is transformed into a solid rock version, and the beat has been changed. In the second part the familiar three-four time is back, but here the rhythm is different from the original. After the richly ornamented rock beat the basic theme can be heard once again and the composition is concluded in a festive manner.

De traditie van de ‘Kerstboom’ gaat in West-Europa terug tot ver voordat er van enige kerstening sprake was. Gedurende de koude strenge winters dacht men dat kwade geesten de natuur ‘vermoordde’. Naaldbomen behielden als enige hungroene kleur en werden daardoor symbolen van onsterflijkheid. Deze ‘levende’ bomen, het werk van goede machten, werden in huis gehaald om kwade geesten en levensbedreigende krachten buitenshuis te houden. Van ‘versierde’ kerstbomenwas het eerst sprake in de 14e eeuw. Het was een heidens gebruik, dat in deze periode in de Elzas voorkwam. Tijdens de 15e en 16e eeuw werd het versieren van de kerstboom door de kerk overgenomen. De versiering bestond in eersteinstantie vooral uit etenswaar, als appels en koekjes. Later ging men ook kleine cadeautjes als versiering gebruiken. Er wordt beweerd dat Martin Luther, de hervormer, als eerste kaarsen in een kerstboom deed. De fonkelende vlammetjescreëerden een sterrenhemel waarin men Christus’ verschijning leek te herkennen. De Duitse organist Ernst Anschütz uit Leipzig, was de eerste die het lied ‘O Tannenbaum’ op schrift stelde. De melodie was een bekend volkswijsje.Naast ‘Stille Nacht’ is ‘O Tannenbaum’ het meest bekende kerstlied dat vanuit Duitsland de hele wereld veroverde. De melodie van ‘O Tannenbaum’ wordt zelfs in de Verenigde Staten van Amerika in vier verschillende staten (o.a.Maryland) als volkslied gebruikt. In het arrangement van David Well hoort u het lied eerst op de manier zoals velen het kennen. Na deze inleiding klinkt een stevige rock-versie en is de maatsoort niet meer de gebruikelijke. Het tussendeelis weer in de vertrouwde driekwarts-maatsoort. Hier is echter de ritmiek in een ander jasje gestoken. Na de rijkelijk met slingers versierde rock-beat klinkt nog één keer het oorspronkelijke thema om daarna feestelijk af.

By Traditional. Arranged by Elliot Del Borgo. Beginning Band. FJH Beginning Band. Full set (score and parts). Score only also available: S. Christmas. Level: Grade 1. Score and Set of Parts. Composed 2004. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: FJ.B1231S

Score Only. Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Elliot Del Borgo. Concert Band. FJH Beginning Band. Christmas; Holiday Pops. Score. Duration 2:00. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1231S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1231S).

English.

This symphonic treatment of Good King Wenceslas is ideal for your next winter concert. A powerful unison fanfare opening is quickly answered in full harmony, leading to a simple statement of the theme. All instruments get to play the melody, which is varied slightly throughout the piece to maintain interest. An easy choice for Del Borgo fans across the country.

About FJH Beginning Band

Appropriate within the first year of instruction and beginning of the second year. Clarinets do not go above the break, and there is limited use of accidentals. Plenty of doublings in the lower voices. Grade 1.

(Featuring: Hear Them Bells / Jingle Bells). Arranged by Michael Story and Michael Story. Concert Band. Concert Band; Score. Belwin Very Beginning Band. Form: Medley. Christmas; Winter. Grade .5. 16 pages. Published by Belwin Music

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.CMP-0624-02-010

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by James Hosay. The Splendor of Christmas. Hymns & Chorals. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2002. Curnow Music #CMP 0624-02-010. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0624-02-010).

Two timeless Christmas favorites by J.S.Bach are gloriously arranged for the Concert Band and ready for your interpretation. BREAK FORTH, O BEAUTEOUS, HEAVENLY LIGHT and JESU, JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING comprise the two contrasting movements (a Chorale and a Ballad). You know how valuable chorale style playing can be for the band’s tone quality, breath support, intonation, and phrasing. With thorough cueing throughout the arrangement, TWO BACH CHRISTMAS CLASSICS will work beautifully even if your group has instrumentation problems. Christmas music does not ordinarily leap to mind as a choice for spring festival use, but you may wish to consider it in this case. Great music isgreat music any time of the year! Magnificent!

Arranged by Scott Watson. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Alfred Debut Series. Christmas; Secular; Winter. Grade 1. 118 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Arranged by Rob Romeyn. Concert Band. Concert Band. Alfred Concert Band. Christmas; Winter. Grade 3.5. Conductor Score and Parts. 262 pages

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion 1, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Timpani, Tom-tom, Trombone, Trumpet 1 and more. - Grade 2.5

SKU: CF.YPS201

Composed by Michael John Trotta. Arranged by James Meredith. Young Band (YPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+8+4+4+10+4+4+8+8+12+6+6+1+1+4+20+8+8+4+1+4 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 3 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS201. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS201).

ISBN 9781491152218. UPC: 680160909711. Key: F minor.

Already one of the most popular choral settings in the Carl Fischer Music catalog, Michael John Trotta's setting of Veni, Veni Emmanuel has now been skillfully transcribed by James Meredith for band. Trotta's setting of this seminal carol juxtaposes the old and new together in a refreshingly different approach to the song. The piece can work with band alone or with the popular choral setting. It is sophisticated enough for high school groups to put together quickly and can also work well with middle school groups.
This piece was conceived as a dialogue between the supplicants and the creator, a combination of old and new, juxtaposing a personal longing for something still to come, with the steadfast assurance of something ever-present yet not always seen. While the original theme is associated with the Christmas season, the wider theme of longing for something greater is universal to the human condition and allows this piece to be programmed throughout the year.This work may be performed with SATB Voices (published by Carl Fischer Music, CM9418).

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: FJ.B1072S

Score Only. Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Andrew Balent. Beginning Band. FJH Beginning Band. Christmas; Holiday Pops. Score. Duration 1:40. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1072S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1072S).

English.

Dress up your holiday concert with this exciting, fast tempo setting of the timeless classic Jingle Bells. Andrew Balent has scored this holiday favorite with limited ranges throughout and no eighth notes in the winds. A great crowd pleaser! (1:40).

About FJH Beginning Band

Appropriate within the first year of instruction and beginning of the second year. Clarinets do not go above the break, and there is limited use of accidentals. Plenty of doublings in the lower voices. Grade 1.