Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.GOB-000905-010

Arranged by David Well. Set (Score & Parts). Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000905-010. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000905-010).

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 inthe course 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 fonkelende vlammetjescreëerden 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 tussendeelis 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 af.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.GOB-000905-140

Arranged by David Well. Score Only. 10 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000905-140. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000905-140).

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 inthe course 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 fonkelende vlammetjescreëerden 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 tussendeelis 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 af.

By Traditional. Arranged by Michael Story and Michael Story. Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Beginning Band. Christmas; Winter. Grade 1. Conductor Score and Parts. 182 pages. Duration 1:40. Published by Belwin Publishing

By James Swearingen. For concert band. Young Band. Level: Grade 2. Score and set of parts. Published by C.L. Barnhouse.

Fanfare on 'O Christmas Tree'. Composed by Conaway. Concert Band Series. Score and parts. Duration 0:2:16. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.012-4505-00).

Arranged by Jeff Simmons. Arrangers' Publ Concert Band. Published by Arrangers' Publishing Company (HL.151699).

Arranged by Robert Longfield. (Score and Parts). Discovery Concert Band Plus. Grade 2. Score and full set of parts. Published by Hal Leonard.

Wind Band - Grade 4

SKU: YM.GTW01092236

Concert Band. New Sounds in Brass (NSB). Christmas. Score & Parts. Yamaha Music Media #GTW01092236. Published by Yamaha Music Media (YM.GTW01092236).

ISBN 9784636922363.

New Sounds in Concert Band Series (NSB)
Duration: approx.7'30
Arranged by Takashi Hoshide

Medley of:
O Come All Ye Faithful; Joy to the World; The First Noel; Deck the Halls; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; O Christmas Tree; O Little Townof Bethlehem; O Come All Ye Faithful.

Arranged by Roger Holmes. Instrumental. Size 6.6x5.2 inches. 19 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Arranged by Bruce Preuninger. Arr. Bruce Preuninger. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Alfred Debut Series. Level: grade 1. Conductor Score and Parts. 1 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Arranged by Eric Osterling. Score and full set of parts. Discovery Concert Band. Grade 1.5. Published by Hal Leonard.

Arranged by Johnnie Vinson. Discovery Concert Band Plus. Grade 2. Score and full set of parts. Published by Hal Leonard.

By John Edmondson. concert band. Music book. Published by Queenwood Publications.

Arranged by Ted Parson. Concert Band. Swiss import. Christmas. Level: Grade 4. Score and parts. Published by Editions Marc Reift. (EMR 10745)

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: GO.905

Concert Band. Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David Well. Concert Band series. Christmas. Score and parts. Duration 3:15. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (GO.905).

Arranged by Ted Parson. Concert Band. For SATB Chorus and Concert Band. Swiss import. Christmas. Level: Grade 4. Score and parts. Published by Editions Marc Reift. (EMR 10570)

Band concert band - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS202

Composed by Traditional German Carol. Arranged by Gene Milford. Young Band (YPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+2+2+5+2+2+4+4+6+3+3 +1+1+2+16+4+4+2+2 pages. Duration 1 minute, 36 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS202. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS202).

ISBN 9781491152225. UPC: 680160909728. Key: Bb major.

Everyone loves a parade, including Old Saint Nick, whether it is at the North Pole or marching down Main Street. Santa On Parade includes three traditional Christmas songs in march style (Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas and O, Christmas Tree) and brief quotations from four famous marches (High School Cadets, The Thunder er, National Emblem, and Stars and Stripes Forever).  This crowd favorite is an excellent choice for any holiday concert!.
Everyone loves a parade including “Old Saint Nick,” whether it is at the North Pole or marching down Main Street. Santa’s parade includes three traditional songs in march style: Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas and O, Christmas Tree. There are also brief quotations from four famous marches High School Cadets, The Thunderer, National Emblem, and Stars and Stripes Forever.

Band concert band - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS202F

Composed by Traditional German Carol. Arranged by Gene Milford. Young Band (YPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS202F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS202F).

ISBN 9781491152904. UPC: 680160910403.

Every one loves a parade, including Old Saint Nick, whether it is at the North Pole or marching down Main Street. Santa On Parade includes three traditional Christmas songs in march style (Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas and O, Christmas Tree) and brief quotations from four famous marches (High School Cadets, The Thunder er, National Emblem, and Stars and Stripes Forever).  This crowd favorite is an excellent choice for any holiday concert!.
Everyone loves a parade including “Old Saint Nick,” whether it is at the North Pole or marching down Main Street. Santa’s parade includes three traditional songs in march style: Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas and O, Christmas Tree. There are also brief quotations from four famous marches High School Cadets, The Thunderer, National Emblem, and Stars and Stripes Forever.

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.BDM05039C

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Michael Story. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Beginning Band. Christmas; Secular; Traditional; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Duration 1:40. Belwin Music #00-BDM05039C. Published by Belwin Music (AP.BDM05039C).

UPC: 654979094340. English. Traditional.

Based on the traditional carol, O Christmas Tree, this novel holiday arrangement is one that only style-master Mike Story is capable of. Make it a happening holiday concert with Yo Christmas Tree! Scored for your beginners and the young at heart. (1:40).

Grade 3

SKU: CL.RWS-1803-01

Composed by Vernal Pasternak. Concert Band. RWS Concert Band Series. Extra full score. Composed 2018. Duration 4 minutes, 34 seconds. RWS Music Company #RWS-1803-01. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-1803-01).

Prepare your audiences to travel around the globe with Christmas Trees Around the World. This arrangement of the classic O Christmas Tree features creative variations from cultures around the world. This will be a cultural hit at your next holiday concert!

Band Concert band - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FPS106F

Arranged by Joseph Compello. First Plus Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #FPS106F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FPS106F).

ISBN 9780825892455. UPC: 798408092450. 9 x 12 inches.

O Christmas in Three is a medley of three traditional 3/4 time carols: O Christmas Tree, Away in a Manger, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. In addition to the three main tunes, this adaptation also includes an interweaving of Silent Night and The First Noel with Away in the Manger. Young bands will gain experience in independent part playing and balance with the interplay of these familiar tunes.

Arranged by Michael Sweeney. Full score and accompaniment CD for concert band. With full score notation. Series: Hal Leonard Essential Elements Band Method. 68 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Grade 2.5

SKU: CL.011-2473-01

Composed by Shaffer. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR192). Extra full score. Composed 1992. C.L. Barnhouse #011-2473-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-2473-01).

An imaginative holiday medley containing O Christmas Tree and The 12 Days of Christmas with bits of Up on the Housetop and We Wish You A Merry Christmas woven in. David Shaffer’s unique contemporary arranging style makes this arrangement a joy to teach and perform.

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.