By Keyte & Parrot. For Choral Collection (Paper). Published by Oxford University Press.

Saxophone - Level 2

SKU: LM.29358

Composed by Nicolas Prost. Classical. Score. 29 pages. Editions Henry Lemoine #29358. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine (LM.29358).

ISBN 9790230993586.

1. Bourasque (Livre 3) - 2. La folette (Livre 3) - 3. Petit caprice (Livre 5) - 4. Le tourbillon (Livre 5) - 5. Prelude en harpegement (Livre 5) - 6. Prelude en harpegement (Livre 5) - 7. Fantaisie (Livre 5) - 8. Le caprice bellemont (Livre 5) - 9. Folies d'Espagne (Livre 2) - 10. Caprice (Livre 3) - 11. La tourneuse (Livre 4) - 12. Fantaisie (Livre 5) - 13. La brillante (Livre 3) - 14. Le badinage (Livre 4) - 15. Le jeu du volant (Livre 5) - 16. Feste champetre (Livre 4) - 17. Fantaisie (Livre 3) - 18. Le petit badinage (Livre 5) - 19. Gigue la piquante (Livre 4) - 20. La sautillante (Livre 4) - 21. Caprice (Livre 4) - 22. Le Basque (Livre 4) - 23. Fantaisie (Livre 3) - 24. Fantaisie (Livre 5).

By K. Lee Scott. For SAB choir and keyboard. Choral Music. Christmas. Medium-Easy/Medium. Octavo. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Choral Cello, Contrabass voice, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, SATB chorus

SKU: CF.CM9734

Composed by Basque Carol. Arranged by Christopher Thomas. 12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 37 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9734. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9734).

ISBN 9781491161142. UPC: 680160919734. Key: A minor. English. Basque Carol.

A Basque Carol (also known as Gabriel's Message) holds a special place in Western music. The carol originates from Basque country around the 13th century, based on the Latin hymn, Angelus ad Virginem (likely of Franciscan origin). The tune quickly spread throughout Europe, finding popularity in Britain where it was even referenced in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales: Playing so sweetly that the chamber rang; / and Angelus ad virginem he sang. . .. Interestingly, the melody we know and love today is derived from the original Basque version. In my view, this tune is a perfect example of melody-crafting. It is at once hauntingly beautiful, yet warm and joyous. Its contours are complex, dramatic, yet singable. I believe this melodic accessibility is the key to the song's lasting popularity. I would also attribute A Basque Carol's continued popularity to its elegant translation into English (by Sabine Baring-Gould, who rediscovered the original Basque tune). Translations often risk sounding unimaginative, coarse, and blunt. This translation is strikingly different. It was graced with an especially poetic translation including lines such as his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame. I am very excited to offer a new perspective on this classic carol, joining the tradition of composers preserving and reimagining a priceless medieval melody. My first goal was to create a flowing, richly-textured, even cinematic string accompaniment for the choir. This approach was very much inspired by the dense, string-writing style of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. My second goal was to make the arrangement flexible enough to be performed with only choir, only strings, or (best of all) both ensembles combined. To further complement this approach, I've added an obligato line for a solo recorder (solo flute or violin work just as well). If you listen carefully, you will hear a quote from my other favorite holiday carol, Jesu Bambino. I hope you enjoy performing A Basque Carol. I especially hope that you sense the ancient magic cast into this tune, hearing the ineffable qualities that have compelled us to sustain it for nearly a millennium. Whether you're a choir, a string orchestra, or a combined ensemble, this arrangement of A Basque Carol will surely be a haunting and lovely addition to your next holiday program!.
A Basque Carol (also known as Gabriel’s Message) holds a special place in Western music. The carol originates from Basque country around the 13th century, based on the Latin hymn, Angelus ad Virginem (likely of Franciscan origin). The tune quickly spread throughout Europe, finding popularity in Britain where it was even referenced in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales:  “Playing so sweetly that the chamber rang; / and Angelus ad virginem he sang. . .”.Interestingly, the melody we know and love today is derived from the original Basque version. In my view, this tune is a perfect example of melody-crafting. It is at once hauntingly beautiful, yet warm and joyous. Its contours are complex, dramatic, yet singable. I believe this melodic accessibility is the key to the song’s lasting popularity. I would also attribute A Basque Carol’s continued popularity to its elegant translation into English (by Sabine Baring-Gould, who rediscovered the original Basque tune). Translations often risk sounding unimaginative, coarse, and blunt. This translation is strikingly different. It was graced with an especially poetic translation including lines such as “his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame.”I am very excited to offer a new perspective on this classic carol, joining the tradition of composers preserving and reimagining a priceless medieval melody. My first goal was to create a flowing, richly-textured, even cinematic string accompaniment for the choir. This approach was very much inspired by the dense, string-writing style of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. My second goal was to make the arrangement flexible enough to be performed with only choir, only strings, or (best of all) both ensembles combined. To further complement this approach, I’ve added an obligato line for a solo recorder (solo flute or violin work just as well). If you listen carefully, you will hear a quote from my other favorite holiday carol, Jesu Bambino.I hope you enjoy performing A Basque Carol. I especially hope that you sense the ancient magic cast into this tune, hearing the ineffable qualities that have compelled us to sustain it for nearly a millennium. Whether you’re a choir, a string orchestra, or a combined ensemble, this arrangement of A Basque Carol will surely be a haunting and lovely addition to your next holiday program!

By Many. Arranged by Donald H. Ripplinger. Text: Many. For SATB Choir. Christmas. Published by Jackman Music Corporation.
Level: Medium.

By Robert Winn. For Flute. Method. AMA Verlag. All Styles. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book/CD Set. Size 9x12. 144 pages. Published by AMA Verlag. ISBN 3932587723.

Composed by Francis Goudard. Classical. Score. 23 pages. Editions Henry Lemoine #26056. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine

(Solo Settings for Classical and Fingerstyle Guitar). By Mark Johnstone. For Guitar (Classical). Spiral, Solos. Christmas. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 64 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc Textbook Christmas

For Cello. (Cello). CD Sheet Music (Version 2.0). PDF file on CD. 1000 pages. Published by Subito Music.

Composed by Josu Elberdin. For Choral (SA). Walton Choral. Octavo. Walton Music #WJMS1151. Published by Walton Music

By Spanish-American Folksong. Arranged by Shirley Mcrae. For 2-Part Choir, SA (Accompaniment: Piano). Accent On Young Voices. Secular. Medium Jr. High/High School or Easy Adult. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 1 min, 30 sec

SSA, a cappella

SKU: SU.80300250

For SSA, a cappella. Arranged by Martha Alter. Vocal/Choral, Sacred Choral. A cappella. Choral Octavo. Treble Clef Music Press #80300250. Published by Treble Clef Music Press (SU.80300250).

This gentle arrangement of a Basque traditional tune uses subtly deployed drones to mark it as a shepherds' carol. The paraphrased text is suitable for general Christmas use, especially on Christmas Eve. SSA; a cappella; English; Easy-Med. SSA, a cappella Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.