Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Sleigh Bells, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Triangle and more.

SKU: CF.YPS259F

Composed by Michael J. Miller. Full score. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS259F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS259F).

ISBN 9781491163993. UPC: 680160922789.

Silent Midwinter’s Noel is a fantasia on three traditional Christmas tunes. The introduction of the piece, an Adagietto, alternates between melodic statements of In The Bleak Midwinter and Silent Night. The second main section of the piece, an Allegro, primarily juxtaposes The First Noel and Silent Night.The tempo markings throughout the score are mostly suggestions. The conductor may choose to deviate within five to ten clicks in either direction on their metronome. During the Adagietto, the conductor may also choose to draw out harmonic cadences for increased tension and resolution.The piece is scored in Eb and F major to allow younger performers to achieve excellent intonation. Performers should strive to produce characteristic sounds, especially when playing melodic statements. The tunes within this piece are all carols, and should be played as such. The conductor may choose to teach the performers how to sing the carols for added educational value. Lyrics for the carols are included below:Silent NightSilent night! Holy night!All is calm, all is brightRound yon virgin mother and child!Holy infant, so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace!Sleep in heavenly peace!In the Bleak MidwinterIn the bleak midwinterfrosty wind made moan,earth stood hard as iron,water like a stone:snow had fallen,snow on snow, snow on snow,in the bleak midwinter,long ago.The First NoelThe First Noel the angel did sayWas to certain poor shepherdsin fields as they lay;In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep,On a cold winter's night that was so deep.Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,Born is the King of Israel.

By Traditional. Arranged by Dan Forrest. For SSA choir with piano or orchestra (2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets in B-flat, bassoon, 2 horns in F, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, violin I and II, viola, cello and double bass). Sacred, Christmas. Full orchestral score and instrumental parts. Published by Beckenhorst Press

(Mix and Match Trios for Strings, Woodwinds, Saxophones and Keyboard). By Various. Arranged by Daniel Kelley. String Trio, Wind Trio, Mixed Trio, Clarinet Trio, Saxophone Trio, Piano Trio, Piano Quartet. For Flute or Oboe or Violin in C. Trios. Intermediate Music for Three. Christmas. Intermediate. Partbook - Part 1. Published by Last Resort Music Publishing

(Mix and Match Trios for Three Treble Instruments including Violins, Violas, Flutes, Oboes and Clarinet). Arranged by Daniel Kelley. For flexible trio (flute, oboe, clarinet, violin, viola, alto flute, English horn, French horn). A wonderful collection of trios arranged for three treble instruments with mixed or flexible instrumentation.. Christmas. Intermediate/Advanced. Published by Last Resort Music Publishing

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Gong, Horn 1, Horn 2, Jingle Bells, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Piccolo, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS243

Incorporating The First Noel. Composed by Ed Kiefer. Folio. Cps. Set of Score and Parts. 2+8+8+4+8+8+8+4+4+4+4+4+4+8+8+8+4+4+6+6+6+4+8+1+2+3+1+2+24 pages. Duration 4:15. Carl Fischer Music #CPS243. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS243).

ISBN 9781491158500. UPC: 680160917105. 9 x 12 inches.

This setting of The First Noel begins with a percussion intro and dissonant chords that lead to a beautiful flute duet. The melody is freely adapted and at times, outright changed, to give this arrangement a very different sound. Using rhythmic motives, tone clusters, altered melodies and all the sounds available for a concert band, the piece takes the audience on a journey that leads to a statement of the original tune at m. 118. Everyone gets the melody at some point. After a chorale-like section, the composition returns to the fast and upbeat sounds of the beginning. Your musicians and audience will love this unique version of this old-time favorite. When performing this piece, start dark and mysterious and let the sounds crescendo through the introduction all the way to m. 21, the first statement of the hymn. Make sure you keep the tempo moving so the arrangement does not lose excitement. Keep the flute duet, and later the trumpet duet, nice and light. At m. 118, play a little slower and in a standard chorale style, being careful to let the flute and oboe voices be heard. Let the low voices have the reins at m. 126 as they play the melody. Pick the tempo back up to the original tempo at m. 145 and push to the end. The main thing is to match articulation throughout the band--at the beginning and at the end, think light accents and separation, and at the chorale section at m. 118, more legato. Keeping everyone on the same page with articulation will be the key to making a great performance.
This setting of The First Noel begins with a percussion intro and dissonant chords that lead to a beautiful flute duet. The melody is freely adapted and at times, outright changed, to give this arrangement a very different sound. Using rhythmic motives, tone clusters, altered melodies and all the sounds available for a concert band, the piece takes the audience on a journey that leads to a statement of the original tune at m. 118. Everyone gets the melody at some point. After a chorale-like section, the composition returns to the fast and upbeat sounds of the beginning. Your musicians and audience will love this unique version of this old-time favorite.When performing this piece, start dark and mysterious and let the sounds crescendo through the introduction all the way to m. 21, the first statement of the hymn. Make sure you keep the tempo moving so the arrangement does not lose excitement. Keep the flute duet, and later the trumpet duet,nice and light. At m. 118, play a little slower and in a standard chorale style, being careful to let the flute and oboe voices be heard. Let the low voices have the reins at m. 126 as they play the melody. Pick the tempo back up to the original tempo at m. 145 and push to the end. The main thing is to matcharticulation throughout the band--at the beginning and at the end, think light accents and separation, and at the chorale section at m. 118, more legato. Keeping everyone on the same page with articulation will be the key to making a great performance.

By Daniel E. Forrest, Jr.. Arranged by Dan Forrest. For TTB choir (2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets in B-flat, bassoon, 2 horns in F, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, violin I and II, viola, cello and double bass). Sacred, Christmas. Full orchestral score and instrumental parts. Published by Beckenhorst Press

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Sleigh Bells, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Triangle, Trombone and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS148F

Based upon Canon in D. Composed by Larry Clark. SWS. Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 53 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS148F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS148F).

ISBN 9781491141281. UPC: 680160629343. 9 x 12 inches.

Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D has long been one of the most popular classical pieces, and has already been connected to Christmas through various setting of the piece. In this arrangment, the Canon is combined with popular Christmas carols as part of the fabric of the piece. Carols like Hark, the Herald Angels Sing and The First Noel fit nicely over the harmonic progression of Pachelbel's famous canon. This arrangement will work nicely with band alone or with the option to include choir (CM9401).