By D. Farrell Smith. For 2-Part Voices with Keyboard. 8 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 15 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

Double Bass Quartet - Grade 8

SKU: BT.YE0075

Arranged by Robert Rohe. Classical. Set (Score and Parts). Yorke Edition #YE0075. Published by Yorke Edition (BT.YE0075).

Four Double Basses. Eight well-known Christmas carols in a new guise. Score and parts.

The Programme of Christmas Carols was first performed in New Orleans in 1976. In its original version, the players were required to wear Dickensian costume and a seasonal narrative preceded each of the carol arrangements. The texts appear below.

Duration without text: c.20 minutes
Duration with text: c.45 minutes

Introduc tion by Robert Rohe

The introductory text, assembled with the kind assistance of Father Peacock of Loyola University of New Orleans, was designed for use where the receptivity of the audience warrants. So little is known about thebeloved Christmas carols, it is fitting that a brief sketch of the carols' past be used to enhance the familiar music.

If desired, the introductory text may be omitted at the discretion of the performers.

The brief text preceding each carol should be used to acquaint the audience with what to expect, from a quartet that will be playing the unexpected. The text also will pace the program and will extend performance time to around 45 minutes.

In performance, the bass viol quartet of New Orleans wore peaked caps, and turtle necked sweaters to simulate the street performers of Dickens' time. The choice of four string basses for this program was to bring the closest relatives of the true viol into play.

History and development of the Christmas Carol

The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ has been observed for nearly 2,000 years, through the ritual of the Christian Church, with part of that ritual being devoted to celebration in song. In those early days, church music was sung only, no musical instruments taking part in the service.

The type of song used by the church had the name 'plain-song'. It was a single line of melody, plain and unadorned, sung by one or more voices. By the year 1660 A.D., it had developed a second name, 'The Gregorian Chant', after Pope Gregory, who encouraged the use.

E-Z Play Today (Easy big-note right-hand-only arrangements for piano, organ, and electronic keyboard). Size 9x12 inches. 136 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Composed by Emanuele d'Astorga (1680-1757). Edited by Robert King. For SATB choir, soloists, SATB, & chamber ensemble (violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, double bass, organ, theorbo (optional)). Mixed Voices. Classic Choral Works. Standard Choral Works. Level C (moderately difficult). Vocal score. 52 pages. Duration 27'. Published by Oxford University Press

2-part voices, piano

SKU: CA.330610

Aus: Lobgesang. Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by Frank Joseph Sawyer. Separate edition with choral collection. Sacred vocal music, Psalms, German, Fear and trust, Psalms. Full score. MWV. 5 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 03.306/10. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.330610).

ISBN 9790007172718. Key: D major. Text language: German.

Vocal soli, mixed choir, orchestra (Voices, Mixed choir, Orch)

SKU: BA.BA05007-01

Urtext der Neuen Mozart-Ausgabe. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Alfred Durr. This edition: complete edition, urtext edition. Linen. New Bach Edition (NBA) I/2. Complete edition, Score, anthology. 235 pages. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA05007_01. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA05007-01).

ISBN 9790006461448. 33 x 26.5 cm inches. Language: German. Preface: Dürr, Alfred.

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- Page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them
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(The Battle - No. 2 from A War Song Trilogy ). By D. Farrell Smith. For Tbb Voices with Keyboard. 8 pages. Duration 1 minute, 40 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

Celebration Series, Sixth Edition. Method book. The Frederick Harris Music Company #C6R03. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company

Choral TB chorus with Piano and optional Solos

SKU: CF.CM9755

Composed by Ashley Dame Meredith Tompkins. Mjts. Duration 2 minutes, 33 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9755. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9755).

ISBN 9781491162439. UPC: 680160921188. Key: D minor. English. Matthew Arnold (1822-1888).

The luminous text of the poem Dover Beach by English poet Matthew Arnold is the inspiration for the rolling and weaving melodies of this undulating piece. In his writing, Arnold ponders how the vastness of the sea and the thrashing waves that crash on the sand and rocks seem to mirror the melancholy in his heart. He comes back to the steadfast nature of the cliffs of England that allow the light of the moon to gleam across and then scatter into darkness. The echoing phrases are intended to create concrete repetitions that mirror the original unison melody with minor deviations. In turn, the driving passages will challenge the performer while providing arpeggiated accompaniment to propel them forward.INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES and RANGES: This work is composed for the needs of tenor-bass voices, with both a reasonable range and comfortable tessitura. The call-and-response sections allow for singers to easily hear their part while developing harmonic foundations and listening skills. Sustained phrases are strategically written to strengthen breath support and the passaggio during the challenges of navigating through various phases of vocal development.  The descant portion is a great option for solos or small ensembles.

Descant recorder, alto recorder, tenor recorder, bass recorder (Descant recorder, Treble recorder, Tenor recorder in C (D), Bass recorder) - Level 2

SKU: BA.BA08096

10 Weihnachtschoräle. Edited by Manfred Harras. Stapled. Weihnachtslieder (Christmas Songs). Performance score. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA08096_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA08096).

ISBN 9790006488650. 29 x 21 cm inches.

Ten Christmas chorales in little-known but highly effective settings by 16th- and 17th-century masters. The original words are underlaid to enable performances with voices.

For flute and piano. 20th Century. EMB. Pedagogical performance pieces. Softcover. 28 pages. Editio Musica Budapest #EMBZ15069. Published by Editio Musica Budapest

3-voices children's choir, (organ) - Level 2

SKU: CA.325870

Composed by Ingo Bredenbach. Separate edition with choral collection. Sacred vocal music, Christmas Carols, Advent, Christmas, Praise and thanks. Full score. Composed 2012. Duration 3 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 03.258/70. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.325870).

ISBN 9790007179519. Key: D minor. Language: German. Text: Sudermann, Daniel.

SSTBar choir, organ - Level 2

SKU: CA.2044305

Osterdialog. Composed by Heinrich Schutz. Edited by Helmut Lauterwasser. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Schutz. German title: Osterdialog Weib, Was Weinest Du. Sacred vocal music, Easter and Eastertide. Choral Score. Composed 1625 (terminus post quem). SWV 443. 12 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 20.443/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2044305).

ISBN 9790007036416. Key: D dorian. Language: German.

Heinrich Schutz's Osterdialog (Dialogo per la Pascua) SWV 443 for four voices and basso continuo is based on an episode from the Gospel of St John, in which the risen Jesus appears before Mary Magdalene in front of the empty grave. Schutz had also composed a setting of this scene shortly before in 1623 in his Auferstehungshistorie [Resurrection History]. For the first time this edition contains an attempt to reconstruct the extensive final chorus of the work, which is missing except for the basso continuo part, by Helmut Lauterwasser. This musical jewel by Schutz represents a valuable addition to the musical repertoire for Easter, which is smaller than the Passiontide repertoire. 20.443/05: full score without cover and without final chorus 20.443/06: choral score, only final chorus. Score available separately - see item CA.2044300.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2 - Grade 4.5

SKU: CF.SAS11

Composed by Caryn Wiegand Neidhold. Set of Score and Parts. Duration 4 minutes, 54 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SAS11. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SAS11).

ISBN 9781491162903. UPC: 680160921652. Key: D minor.

In what can be described as Game of Thrones meets thunderous Brahms, this tour de force for advanced string orchestra features a driving theme set in 12/8 meter. The lyrical middle section features cello and bass soli with delicate harmonics and a lush, sweeping countermelody in upper voices before returning to the opening theme for an aggressive ride to a victorious finale. Lush textures, gorgeous harmonies, and powerful motifs offer the ambitious orchestra an unforgettable adventure, both challenging and immensely rewarding.

Two-Part Treble Voices and Guitar and Piano. By Anonymous. Arranged by Paul D. Graham. For 2-part, Guitar/Piano. (3-part Mixed). Piano/Vocal Score. 5 pages. Published by Theodore Presser Company.

Composed by John D. Horman. For unison voices, piano, C instrument and cello. Christmas Eve, Holy Family, OT 2 A B OT 3 A B, C OT 4 C OT 5 C OT 10 A OT 27 B, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday. Not for Children Only series. Sacred. Easy. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by GIA Publications