25 traditional Christmas carols for flexible arrangements. Composed by Var...(+)
25 traditional Christmas
carols for flexible
arrangements. Composed by
Various. Arranged by John
Alley Elisabeth Parry.
Collection - Score and
Parts.
Aurea Capra Editions
#494-
03220. Published by Aurea
Capra Editions
Fanfare Band SKU: BT.GOB-001115-120 Composed by Patrick Millstone. Score ...(+)
Fanfare Band
SKU:
BT.GOB-001115-120
Composed by Patrick
Millstone. Score Only. 10
pages. Gobelin Music
Publications #GOB
001115-120. Published by
Gobelin Music
Publications
(BT.GOB-001115-120).
Carol of the drum Fanfare [Conducteur et Parties séparées] Gobelin Music Publications
Fanfare Band SKU: BT.GOB-001115-020 Composed by Patrick Millstone. Set (S...(+)
Fanfare Band
SKU:
BT.GOB-001115-020
Composed by Patrick
Millstone. Set (Score &
Parts). 67 pages. Gobelin
Music Publications #GOB
001115-020. Published by
Gobelin Music
Publications
(BT.GOB-001115-020).
A Charles Dickens Christmas Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Facile Manhattan Beach Music
Concert band - Grade 3 SKU: MH.1-59913-050-5 Composed by traditional Engl...(+)
Concert band - Grade 3
SKU:
MH.1-59913-050-5
Composed by traditional
English carols. Arranged
by William Ryden.
Suitable for advanced
middle school, high
school, community and
college bands. Conductor
score and set of parts.
Duration 6:30. Published
by Manhattan Beach Music
(MH.1-59913-050-5).
ISBN
9781599130507.
Char
les Dickens certainly
would have known the
three carols in A CHARLES
DICKENS CHRISTMAS. They
were among the best-known
and best-loved carols of
the Victorian Era, and
were a staple of the
repertoire of roving
waits, or carollers, that
appear in his novels.
Today this music is as
familiar as Santa Claus
and Tiny Tim. THE FIRST
NOWELL was first
collected in Christmas
Carols, Ancient and
Modern by William Sandys
in 1833. It is most
probably 200 years older
than that. The Oxford
Book of Carols contains
nine verses, which makes
it an ideal processional
for Christmas or Epiphany
(the feast commemorating
the coming of the Magi).
COVENTRY CAROL, or Lully,
Lullay, comes from the
medieval tradition of
mystery and miracle
plays. In 1534 the
Pageant of the Shearman
and Tailors Guild
included a scene in which
the mothers of Jewish
children sang this
haunting lullaby after
hearing the horrifying
order: Herod the king, In
his raging, All young
children to slay. The
music is anonymous; the
text believed to be by
Robert Croo. ANGELS WE
HAVE HEARD ON HIGH is
probably of French
origin, but the English
long ago adopted it as
their own. Besides the
French text, Les Anges
dans nos compagnes, it is
known in several versions
and by several titles,
including Angels from the
Realms of Glory, When the
Crimson Sun Had Set, and
Westminster Carol. It
belongs to a category
known as macaronic
carols, which mix
vernacular verses with
Latin refrains - in this
instance, Gloria in
Excelsis Deo (Glory be to
God on High). Ensemble
instrumentation: 1
Piccolo, 8 Flute, 2 Oboe,
1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2,
4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb
Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet
3, 1 Eb Alto Clarinet, 3
Bb Bass Clarinet & Bb
Contrabass Clarinet, 2 Eb
Alto Saxophone 1, 2 Eb
Alto Saxophone 2, 1 Bb
Tenor Saxophone, 1 Eb
Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb
Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet
2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 2 F
Horn 1, 2 F Horn 2, 2
Trombone 1, 2 Trombone 2,
2 Trombone 3, 3 Euphonium
(Bass Clef), 2 Euphonium
(Treble Clef), 5 Tubas, 1
Timpani, 2 Bells &
Chimes, 3 Percussion 1:
small triangle, suspended
cymbal, crash cymbal,
snare drum, bass drum, 2
Percussion 2: large
triangle, finger
cymbals.
Composed by Traditional
Christmas Songs. Arranged
by Russell Robinson
Michael J. Miller. Folio.
Yps. Set of Score and
Parts.
8+2+4+4+2+2+5+2+2+4+4+4+6
+3+2+3+4+1+2+6+24 pages.
Duration 4 minutes, 10
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #YPS223. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.YPS223).
ISBN
9781491156643. UPC:
680160915187. 9 x 12
inches.
Notes to
the Conductor This
adaptation of Christmas
Carol Trilogy was
arranged to accompany the
choral arrangement of the
same title by Russell
Robinson. It can be
played with Robinson's
vocal arrangements with
band and chorus together
or as a stand-alone piece
for band. If performed
together with a chorus,
it is recommended that
the performers play one
to two dynamic levels
lower than written
(depending on the size of
the chorus) so as not to
overpower the singers.
Please see the chart
below for further
explanation.
Written Dynamic (To be
used if band alone) Large
Chorus (1 dynamic lower)
Small Chorus (2 dynamics
lower) mf f ff mp mf f
p mp mf
Another
possibility for
performance is for a
small group of wind
instruments with chorus.
Here, performers would
play the written
dynamics. Below are a few
recommended chamber
ensembles that would work
with a variety of
choruses, though there
are several other
alternatives. In any
case, the conductor
should be careful to
choose a set of
instruments that is both
balanced in register
(soprano, alto, tenor,
bass) and in role
(melody, countermelody,
bass line, etc.) Option 1
(Woodwind Sextet) Flute
(Oboe) Clarinet 1
Clarinet 2 Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone (Bassoon)
Baritone Saxophone (Bass
Clarinet) Option 2 (Brass
Quintet) Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2 Horn Trombone
(Baritone) Tuba (Baritone
Saxophone) A final option
is to perform with one
player per instrumental
part. In all instances,
the conductor should pay
close attention to the
balance of the percussion
instruments. Notes to
the Conductor This
adaptation of Christmas
Carol Trilogy was
arranged to accompany the
choral arrangement of the
same title by Russell
Robinson. It can be
played with
Robinson’s vocal
arrangements with band
and chorus together or as
a stand-alone piece for
band. If performed
together with a chorus,
it is recommended that
the performers play one
to two dynamic levels
lower than written
(depending on the size of
the chorus) so as not to
overpower the singers.
Please see the chart
below for further
explanation. Written
Dynamic(To be used if
band alone)Large Chorus(1
dynamic lower)Small
Chorus(2 dynamics
lower)mffffmpmff pmpmf
  Another
possibility for
performance is for a
small group of wind
instruments with chorus.
Here, performers would
play the written
dynamics. Below are a few
recommended chamber
ensembles that would work
with a variety of
choruses, though there
are several other
alternatives. In any
case, the conductor
should be careful to
choose a set of
instruments that is both
balanced in register
(soprano, alto, tenor,
bass) and in role
(melody, countermelody,
bass line, etc.)Option 1
(Woodwind Sextet)Flute
(Oboe)Clarinet 1Clarinet
2Alto SaxophoneTenor
Saxophone
(Bassoon)Baritone
Saxophone (Bass
Clarinet)Option 2 (Brass
Quintet)Trumpet 1Trumpet
2HornTrombone
(Baritone)Tuba (Baritone
Saxophone)A final option
is to perform with one
player per instrumental
part. In all instances,
the conductor should pay
close attention to the
balance of the percussion
instruments.
Composed by Carol Brittin Chambers. Score and part(s). 12 116 pages. Duration ...(+)
Composed by Carol Brittin
Chambers. Score and
part(s). 12 116 pages.
Duration 2 minutes, 58
seconds. Carl Fischer
#FPS0134. Published by
Carl Fischer (CF.FPS134).
John Gardner Carols Chorale SATB SATB A Cappella [Vocal Score] Oxford University Press
By John Gardner. For SATB choir accompanied and a cappella (A Gallery Carol: per...(+)
By John Gardner. For SATB
choir accompanied and a
cappella (A Gallery
Carol: percussion
(optional: timpani,
xylophone, glockenspiel,
triangle, tambourine,
snare drum, cymbal),
organ; (from vocal score)
How bright the morning
star does shine: flute
(optional), oboe,
clarinet (optional),
bassoon, horn, trumpet
(opti). Mixed Voices.
Composer Carol
Collections. Christmas,
Choral Collection. Vocal
score. 64 pages.
Published by Oxford
University Press
Choral SKU: HL.49003005 Performance Score. Edited by Mervyn Horder...(+)
Choral
SKU:
HL.49003005
Performance Score.
Edited by Mervyn Horder.
Arranged by Mervyn
Horder. This edition:
Paperback/Soft Cover.
Sheet music. Edition
Schott. Classical.
Playing score. 46 pages.
Schott Music #ED12072.
Published by Schott Music
(HL.49003005).
ISBN
9780901938787. UPC:
073999922370.
6.5x10.0x0.214 inches.
English.
Alleluia
(Mozart) * Alleluia
(Boyce) * Cedit Hiems
Eminus * Christ is Risen
Again * Death and
Darkness * Early Morning
* Easter Eggs * Easter
Morning * Good Christian
Men * Good Joseph had a
Garden * Hail, Easter
Bright * Hilariter * I
Danced in the Morning *
Jesus Christ is Risen
Today * Jesus, Life and
Comfort Given * Let the
Merry Church Bells Ring *
Let the Song be Begun *
Let us Sing this Easter
Morning * Lord of the
Dance * Now the Green
Blade Riseth * O Sons and
Daughters * Ring the
Bell, Ring it Well *
Slowly Winter Fades Away
* The Angel rolles the
Stone away * The Drums of
Calvary * The Glory of
our King * The Lamb's
High Banquet * The Whole
Bright World * They were
Beating as he dragged
himself * The World
itself keeps Easter day *
This joyful Eastertide *
Tomorrow shall be my
dancing day * While
Christ lay dead * Ye
choirs of New
Jerusalem.
3-6 octave handbells - Grade 3 SKU: BP.HB568A Composed by Jason W. Krug. ...(+)
3-6 octave handbells -
Grade 3
SKU:
BP.HB568A
Composed by
Jason W. Krug. Arranged
by Jason W. Krug.
Handbell choir music.
Sacred. Handbell score.
Beckenhorst Press
#HB568A. Published by
Beckenhorst Press
(BP.HB568A).
Arranged for 3
to 6 octave handbell
choir, optional 3 to 6
octaves of handchimes and
optional flute,
windchimes and bongo
drum. Level 3. With a
mysterious and evocative
opening, this arrangement
of a French carol is sure
to add an element of the
ethereal to your worship
or concert setting. The
theme becomes more
insistent and energetic
with each successive
verse, before culminating
in an almost-raucous
final iteration. Optional
percussion drives the
piece along, and the
optional flute provides
interesting, bird-like
ornamentation. A treat
for listener and ringer
alike!
Composed by Carol Brittin Chambers. Score and part(s). 16 130 pages. Duration ...(+)
Composed by Carol Brittin
Chambers. Score and
part(s). 16 130 pages.
Duration 2 minutes, 23
seconds. Carl Fischer
#YPS0179. Published by
Carl Fischer (CF.YPS179).
By Mykola Leontovich. Arranged by Larry Clark. Text: Peter J. Wilhousky. Concert...(+)
By Mykola Leontovich.
Arranged by Larry Clark.
Text: Peter J. Wilhousky.
Concert Band. For Flute,
Oboe, Flute II, Clarinet
I, Clarinet II, Bass
Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto
Saxophone, Tenor
Saxophone, Baritone
Saxophone, Trumpet I,
Trumpet II, Horn, Tenor,
Treble Clef Baritone,
Euphonium, Tuba, Bells,
Chimes, Timpani, Snare
Drum, Bass Drum,
Suspended Cymbal,
Tambourine, Triangle.
Carl Fischer Young
Performance Series.
Classical. Level: Grade
2-2.5. Score and Set of
Parts. 20 pages.
Published by Carl
Fischer.
Composed by
Carol Brittin Chambers.
Concert Band (CPS). Set
of Score and Parts. With
Standard notation.
16+4+8+16+16+4+4+4+4+4+4+
8+8+8+4+4+6+6+6+8+2+2+2+6
+12+24+4 pages. Duration
3 minutes, 55 seconds.
Carl Fischer Music
#CPS226. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CPS226).
ISBN
9781491152522. UPC:
680160910021.
Inspi
red by the memory of an
influential music
educator, Carol Brittin
Chambers has woven a
multitude of grooves,
colors, and uplifting
themes into To Create a
Voice. Chambers has
attempted to convey
distinct moods and
emotions that this
educator tried to instill
in his students. In honor
of this dynamic teacher,
you will hear Hot
Cross Buns cleverly
placed throughout the
composition. To Create
a Voice was commissioned
by the Valley Concert
Band in Stockton,
California. The piece
premiered in October
2017, in memory and
celebration of Chris
Anderson, a local
musician and
educator.When writing
this piece, I tried to
convey certain moods and
emotions throughout:
soulful at the beginning
with calm woodwind chords
and solo trombone;
increased energy
throughout the various
sections of the piece;
exploration of different
grooves and colors; an
uplifting, emotional
ending that leaves the
listener with a sense of
how positive and loving
Chris was.This piece is
largely inspired by a
specific quote from
Chris:Most people would
consider the sounds
students first make on
their instruments to be
cringe-worthy, but to me
that’s music to my
ears, because
that’s the first
time students put a voice
to their instrument. Over
time those voices become
stronger; they become
clear, more confident,
and get to a point where
they use those voices to
communicate with each
other, and to their
audiences.To relate to
the first notes on the
instrument idea, I used
motifs based on the first
notes most beginners ever
play, do-re-mi, which are
introduced at the
beginning of the piece
with the trombone solo,
Chris’ instrument.
During the section at m.
15, the brass introduce a
chorale that I named
Chris’ Theme while
the woodwinds keep
reminding us of do-re-mi.
Later in the piece (mm.
71 and 79), I use these
notes again, but in
reverse, which becomes a
reference to the first
song most beginners
learn, Hot Cross Buns.
This section is also
meant to portray
Chris’ quirky and
joking side. In mm. 75
and 83, Chris’
Theme presents itself
again a couple of times
in response to Hot Cross
Buns.Toward the end, at
the uplifting moment (m.
97), do-re-mi is heard
again, but this time in
harmony with mi-fa-sol.
This represents the
ultimate satisfaction we
all feel as musicians
when we have finally
progressed enough to play
in harmony with others.
The half-time feeling in
3 at that moment also has
significance, relating
(rhythmically) to those
important three notes
again.I really hope you
enjoy performing and
listening to this piece
as much as I have enjoyed
creating it!
Concert Band - Grade 1 SKU: AP.BD9956C Percussion Section Feature....(+)
Concert Band - Grade 1
SKU: AP.BD9956C
Percussion Section
Feature. Composed by
Robert W. Smith. Concert
Band; Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles.
Belwin Beginning Band.
Christmas; Winter. Score.
20 pages. Duration 2:01.
Belwin Music #00-BD9956C.
Published by Belwin Music
(AP.BD9956C).
UPC:
029156998740.
English.
Robert W.
Smith takes one of the
world's best-known and
best-loved melodies and
fashions a highly
effective new work that
features your percussion
section in the concert
spotlight. As we have all
come to expect from this
brilliant young
composer's work, the
energy level is extremely
high, and the writing is
most effective. It is one
of those special works
your players will enjoy
rehearsing and your
audiences will greet with
great enthusiasm.
Driving! (2:01).
Carol Of The Bells Quatuor de Saxophones: 4 saxophones - Facile Claude T. Smith Publications
Extra score - Grade 3 SKU: CL.CTS-8085-01 For Saxophone Quartet w/ Dru...(+)
Extra score - Grade 3
SKU:
CL.CTS-8085-01
For
Saxophone Quartet w/ Drum
Set. Arranged by
Kohut. Ensemble. Composed
2023. Claude T. Smith
Publications
#CTS-8085-01. Published
by Claude T. Smith
Publications
(CL.CTS-8085-01).
Feature your
saxophones with an
up-tempo version of this
Christmas standard.
Everyone has the
opportunity to shine
throughout this
well-crafted
arrangement.
By Hal H. Hopson. For SSA, Soloist, Flute, and Organ, with opt. Strings, Harp, a...(+)
By Hal H. Hopson. For
SSA, Soloist, Flute, and
Organ, with opt. Strings,
Harp, and Medium Drum.
Advent/Christmas. Level:
Moderately Easy. Choral
Score. Published by
MorningStar Music
Publishers.
Composed by
Michael J. Miller. Set of
Score and Parts. Carl
Fischer Music #YPS259.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.YPS259).
ISBN 9781491163597.
UPC:
680160922383.
Silen
t 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.
Pat-a-Pan Orchestre d'harmonie - Débutant Hal Leonard
Score and Parts Concert Band (Score and Parts) - Level 1.5 SKU: HL.4008817(+)
Score and Parts Concert
Band (Score and Parts) -
Level 1.5
SKU:
HL.4008817
Composed
by Bernard de la Monnoye.
Arranged by Robert
Longfield. Discovery
Concert Band. Carol,
Christmas,
Christmas/Advent Sacred,
French, Winter.
Softcover. Duration 110
seconds. Published by Hal
Leonard (HL.4008817).
UPC: 196288210504.
9.0x12.0x0.327
inches.
Using
limited ranges and easy
rhythms, Robert Longfield
has skillfully arranged
this classic French carol
for second year players.
With a captivating
underlying pulse the
woodwinds are featured on
the melody with trumpet
figures echoing. Then
later the brass take
their turn with the
melody. Effectively
arranged for all sections
of the band.
Grade 2 SKU: CL.011-3074-00 Composed by J. Williams. Young Concert Band. ...(+)
Grade 2
SKU:
CL.011-3074-00
Composed by J. Williams.
Young Concert Band.
Command Series. Audio
recording available
separately (item
CL.WFR195). Holiday.
Score and set of parts.
Composed 2000. Duration 2
minutes, 56 seconds. C.L.
Barnhouse #011-3074-00.
Published by C.L.
Barnhouse
(CL.011-3074-00).
You’ll
certainly dazzle your
audiences with this
distinctive adaptation of
the famous carol tune.
Lots of fun for everyone
in your mid-level band.
The drum section parts
are just a bit more
challenging than the band
parts, but everyone gets
in on the action in this
great holiday
classic!
About C.L.
Barnhouse Command
Series
The
Barnhouse Command Series
includes works at grade
levels 2, 2.5, and 3.
This series is designed
for middle school and
junior high school bands,
as well as high school
bands of smaller
instrumentation or
limited experience.
Command Series
publications have a
slightly larger
instrumentation than the
Rising Band Series, and
are typically of larger
scope, duration, and
musical content.
Fanfare Band - Grade 2.5 SKU: BT.GOB-000011-120 Composed by Patrick Mills...(+)
Fanfare Band - Grade 2.5
SKU:
BT.GOB-000011-120
Composed by Patrick
Millstone. Score Only. 8
pages. Gobelin Music
Publications #GOB
000011-120. Published by
Gobelin Music
Publications
(BT.GOB-000011-120).
Rondeau of the
Shepherds, so ran the
official title of the
famous Dutch Christmas
carol ‘Midden in de
winternacht’. In
1948 wrote Dutch poet and
writer Harry Prenen this
text. The melody is known
by the 17th/18th- century
organ composers of suites
Daquin, Balbastre and
Dandrieu. Rondeau of
the Shepherds was
subtitled Catalan
Christmas Carol. The
song itself is because
its origins in a Spanish
(Catalan probably)
Christmas song from the
late Middle Ages, El
Desembre congelat. The
motives of this song
(shepherds, flutes,
drums) demonstrate
knowledge of the Bible
and give a picture of the
late medieval Christmas
experience. .
Perfect as an uptempo
intermezzoin a church
service.
‘Rondeau der
herders’, zo luidde de
officiële titel van het
bekende kerstlied
‘Midden in de
winternacht’. In
1948 schreef dichter en
schrijver Harry Prenen de
tekst hiervan. De melodie
is vooral bekend door de
17e/18e-eeuwse
orgelsuitesvan de
componisten Daquin,
Balbastre en Dandrieu.
Het ‘Rondeau der
Herders’ kreeg de
ondertitel ‘Catalaans
Kerstlied’. Het
lied zelf vindt namelijk
zijn oorsprong in een
Spaans (waarschijnlijk
Catalaans) kerstlieduit
de late middeleeuwen:
‘El Desembre
congelat’. De motieven
van dit lied (herders,
fluiten, trommels,
spontaan bloeiende
natuur) getuigen van
bijbelkennis en geven een
beeld van de
laatmiddeleeuwse
kerstbeleving. .
Ideaalals uptempo
intermezzo in een
kerkdienst.
A Spanish Christmas Carol Fanfare [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Facile Gobelin Music Publications
Fanfare Band - Grade 2.5 SKU: BT.GOB-000011-020 Composed by Patrick Mills...(+)
Fanfare Band - Grade 2.5
SKU:
BT.GOB-000011-020
Composed by Patrick
Millstone. Set (Score &
Parts). Gobelin Music
Publications #GOB
000011-020. Published by
Gobelin Music
Publications
(BT.GOB-000011-020).
Rondeau of the
Shepherds, so ran the
official title of the
famous Dutch Christmas
carol ‘Midden in de
winternacht’. In
1948 wrote Dutch poet and
writer Harry Prenen this
text. The melody is known
by the 17th/18th- century
organ composers of suites
Daquin, Balbastre and
Dandrieu. Rondeau of
the Shepherds was
subtitled Catalan
Christmas Carol. The
song itself is because
its origins in a Spanish
(Catalan probably)
Christmas song from the
late Middle Ages, El
Desembre congelat. The
motives of this song
(shepherds, flutes,
drums) demonstrate
knowledge of the Bible
and give a picture of the
late medieval Christmas
experience. .
Perfect as an uptempo
intermezzoin a church
service.
‘Rondeau der
herders’, zo luidde de
officiële titel van het
bekende kerstlied
‘Midden in de
winternacht’. In
1948 schreef dichter en
schrijver Harry Prenen de
tekst hiervan. De melodie
is vooral bekend door de
17e/18e-eeuwse
orgelsuitesvan de
componisten Daquin,
Balbastre en Dandrieu.
Het ‘Rondeau der
Herders’ kreeg de
ondertitel ‘Catalaans
Kerstlied’. Het
lied zelf vindt namelijk
zijn oorsprong in een
Spaans (waarschijnlijk
Catalaans) kerstlieduit
de late middeleeuwen:
‘El Desembre
congelat’. De motieven
van dit lied (herders,
fluiten, trommels,
spontaan bloeiende
natuur) getuigen van
bijbelkennis en geven een
beeld van de
laatmiddeleeuwse
kerstbeleving. .
Ideaalals uptempo
intermezzo in een
kerkdienst.