Arranged by Marilyn Thompson. For Piano. The FJH Sacred Piano Library. Contents include: The Birthday of a King; Ding Dong! Merrily on High; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Good Christian Men, Rejoice with O Little Town of Bethlehem; In The Bleak Midwinter; Joy to the World with Angels We Have Heard on High; Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence; O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum(; O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; Silent Night; Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne; What Child is This. Sacred. Level: Advanced. Book. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

Mixed Instrument Collection Violin - 1-3

SKU: KN.19291

Composed by Various. Arranged by Andrew Balent. Holiday. Mixed Instrument Collection. Kendor Music Inc #19291. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.19291).

UPC: 822795192919.

These duets are written to be played by any two (or multiples of two) instruments. Published in score form for any combination of instruments using the appropriate key-compatible books.

Contents:
Angels We Have Heard On High; Away In A Manger; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella; Deck The Halls; The First Noel; Good King Wenceslas; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; It Came Upon The Midnight Clear; What Child Is This? (Greensleeves); O Little Town Of Bethlehem; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree); O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles); Up On The Housetop; We Three Kings; Silent Night; We Wish You A Merry Christmas; Jingle Bells.

Mixed Instrument Collection Viola - 1-3

SKU: KN.19292

Composed by Various. Arranged by Andrew Balent. Holiday. Mixed Instrument Collection. Kendor Music Inc #19292. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.19292).

UPC: 822795192926.

These duets are written to be played by any two (or multiples of two) instruments. Published in score form for any combination of instruments using the appropriate key-compatible books.

Contents:
Angels We Have Heard On High; Away In A Manger; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella; Deck The Halls; The First Noel; Good King Wenceslas; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; It Came Upon The Midnight Clear; What Child Is This? (Greensleeves); O Little Town Of Bethlehem; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree); O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles); Up On The Housetop; We Three Kings; Silent Night; We Wish You A Merry Christmas; Jingle Bells.

Piano/vocal

SKU: HL.49003672

Libretto. Edited by Ludwig Andersen. Arranged by Wilhelm Lutz. This edition: Saddle stitching. Book. Edition Schott. Classical. Text book/libretto. 96 pages. Schott Music #ED2222-10. Published by Schott Music (HL.49003672).

ISBN 9783795730000. UPC: 073999821666. 4.25x6.25x0.203 inches. German.

Diese Standard-Sammlung von 203 der schonsten und bekanntesten Volks-, Wander-, Trink- und Scherzlieder gehort in jeden Wander-Rucksack und die Hand eines jeden, der Freude am Singen hat. Dies ist das zur Sammlung erhaltliche Textbuchlein.

Mixed Instrument Collection Cello - 1-3

SKU: KN.19293

Composed by Various. Arranged by Andrew Balent. Holiday. Mixed Instrument Collection. Kendor Music Inc #19293. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.19293).

UPC: 822795192933.

These duets are written to be played by any two (or multiples of two) instruments. Published in score form for any combination of instruments using the appropriate key-compatible books.

Contents:
Angels We Have Heard On High; Away In A Manger; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella; Deck The Halls; The First Noel; Good King Wenceslas; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; It Came Upon The Midnight Clear; What Child Is This? (Greensleeves); O Little Town Of Bethlehem; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree); O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles); Up On The Housetop; We Three Kings; Silent Night; We Wish You A Merry Christmas; Jingle Bells.

Flute and piano

SKU: M7.DOHR-17592

Arranged by Lothar Graap. Sheet music. Score and part. 44 pages. MDS (Music Distribution Services) #DOHR 17592. Published by MDS (Music Distribution Services) (M7.DOHR-17592).

ISBN 9790202035924.

Recorder (2) - Level 2

SKU: HF.B-140

Lieder zur Weihnachtszeit. Arranged by Wohlgemuth. Sheet music. Friedrich Hofmeister Musikverlag #B 140. Published by Friedrich Hofmeister Musikverlag (HF.B-140).

ISBN 9790203458579. 8.27 x 5.59 inches.

Leise rieselt der Schnee, Ach, bittrer Winter, Nikolauslied, Morgen, Kinder, wird's was geben, Ihr Kinderlein, kommet, Alle Jahre wieder, Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her, Frohlich soll mein Herze springen, Uns ist geboren, Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen, O du frohliche, Nun singet und seid froh, Vom Himmel hoch, ihr Englein, Kommet, ihr Hirten, Auf, auf, ihr Hirten, Spielt auf, Lieb' Nachtigall, wach auf, Kindlein mein,Kindelein zart, Joseph, lieber Joseph mein, Still, still, weil's Kindlein schlafen will, O Tannebaum,O Tannenbaum (du tragst ein' grunen Zweig), Ach Tannenbaum, Am Weihnachtsbaume die Lichter brennen, Frohliche Weihnacht uberall, Stille Nacht.

(Liedkantate). By Karl Marx (1897-1985). For Mixed Choir-SATB, Oboe/Soprano Recorder (C), Violin (3). Score; Set of Parts

First violin, second violin, third violin (1. Violin, 2. Violin, 3. Violin)

SKU: BA.BA03157-74

Song Cantata. Composed by Karl Marx. Stapled. Single part. Composed 1953. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA03157_74. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA03157-74).

ISBN 9790006430482.

Print on demand (POD).

Oboe, descant recorder

SKU: BA.BA03157-29

Song Cantata. Composed by Karl Marx. Stapled. Single part. Composed 1953. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA03157_29. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA03157-29).

ISBN 9790006430475.

Print on demand (POD).

Fanfare Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.GOB-000854-020

Arranged by David Well. Set (Score & Parts). Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000854-020. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000854-020).

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 in thecourse 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 fonkelendevlammetjes creëerden 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 tussendeel is 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.