(Featuring: Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant / Noël Nouvelet / The Huron Carol / Good King Wenceslas). Arranged by Vince Gassi. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Belwin Young Band. Form: Medley. Christmas; Multicultural; Sacred; Winter. Grade 2. 246 pages. Published by Belwin Music

(Sing We Now of Christmas). Arranged by Michael Story and Michael Story. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Belwin Young Band. Christmas; Winter. Grade 2. 134 pages. Published by Belwin Publishing

Arranged by Larry Kerchner. Arrangers' Publ Concert Band. Christmas, Holiday. Softcover. Published by Arrangers' Publishing Company

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: HL.44010621

Grade 1 - Score Only. Arranged by James Curnow. Curnow Music Concert Band. Christmas. 24 pages. Published by Curnow Music (HL.44010621).

UPC: 884088498146. 9x12 inches.

James Curnow's grade 1 holiday arrangement is an energetic exploration of four great carols. Nice counterpoint and stylistic subtleties help your band reach for a higher level of performance. Staccato, full value, detached, accented, slurred; it's all here. There is SO much you can teach your band in this arrangement! Plus, it can also be used as an audience sing-along. Outstanding!

Sing a Song of Christmas (Grade 1 - Score and Parts). Arranged by James Curnow. Curnow Music Concert Band. Grade 1. Published by Curnow Music

Arranged by Gary E. Parks. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Alfred Concert Band. Christmas; Sacred; Secular; Winter. Grade 4. 284 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(Sing We Now of Christmas). Arranged by Michael Story. Concert Band. Concert Band; Score. Belwin Young Band. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Grade 2. Published by Belwin Music

Concert Band - Grade 4

SKU: AP.37830S

Arranged by Gary E. Parks. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Concert Band. Christmas; Sacred; Secular; Winter. Score. 24 pages. Alfred Music #00-37830S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.37830S).

UPC: 038081429878. English.

Just as the title implies, this arrangement weaves five holiday favorites together into an enjoyable and accessible medley. The percussionists have a chance to show off their varied skills as the band plays through styles ranging from traditional to Latin jazz. Holiday favorites featured are Sing We Now of Christmas, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, The Holly and the Ivy, and Deck the Halls.

Concert Band - Grade 0.5

SKU: AP.44882S

(Sing We Now of Christmas). Arranged by Michael Story. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Very Beginning Band. Christmas; Multicultural; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score. 16 pages. Duration 2:00. Belwin Music #00-44882S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.44882S).

UPC: 038081516004. English. Traditional French Christmas Carol.

This fresh holiday classic arrangement is based on the popular French Christmas carol Sing We Now of Christmas, composed in the early 1500s. With the pulse initially established in the percussion, each voice in the band has an opportunity with the melody and the arrangement relaxes to a peaceful conclusion. (2:00).

Concert Band - Grade 0.5

SKU: AP.44882

Sing We Now of Christmas. Arranged by Michael Story. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Very Beginning Band. Christmas; Multicultural; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 138 pages. Duration 2:00. Belwin Music #00-44882. Published by Belwin Music (AP.44882).

UPC: 038081515991. English. Traditional French Christmas Carol.

This fresh holiday classic arrangement is based on the popular French Christmas carol Sing We Now of Christmas, composed in the early 1500s. With the pulse initially established in the percussion, each voice in the band has an opportunity with the melody and the arrangement relaxes to a peaceful conclusion. (2:00).

Grade 3

SKU: CL.LDP-7047-00

Composed by La Plante. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2009. Duration 4 minutes, 28 seconds. Daehn Publications #LDP-7047-00. Published by Daehn Publications (CL.LDP-7047-00).

The Christmas story is recalled with familiar carols from three countries: Silent Night (Austria), We Three Kings (England), and Sing We Now of Christmas (France). All the colors of Christmas! A holiday favorite!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.LDP-7047-01

Composed by La Plante. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 2009. Duration 4 minutes, 28 seconds. Daehn Publications #LDP-7047-01. Published by Daehn Publications (CL.LDP-7047-01).

The Christmas story is recalled with familiar carols from three countries: Silent Night (Austria), We Three Kings (England), and Sing We Now of Christmas (France). All the colors of Christmas! A holiday favorite!

By Traditional. For concert band. Christmas favorite of the Dallas Wind Symphony. Christmas medley. Full score and set of parts. Duration 4:20. Published by Lovebird Music. (122) Level: Grade 4 (Advanced).

By Bruce Pearson. Edited by Chuck Elledge. For concert band. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.
Level: Grade 1.5.

Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Concert Band. Christmas; Winter. Grade 3. Conductor Score and Parts. 242 pages

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 4.5

SKU: AP.98-RWS238100

Composed by Fixmer. Arranged by Dylan Fixmer. Full Orchestra; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. RWS - Symphony Orchestra. Score and Part(s). Composed 2023. RWS Music Company #98-RWS238100. Published by RWS Music Company (AP.98-RWS238100).

ISBN 9781470692797. UPC: 038081608648. English.

This fresh and exciting new medley of traditional Christmas melodies will be an instant classic with professional orchestras as well as a fun and engaging educational challenge to the experienced high school group. Featuring the classic melodies Deck the Halls, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Niño Lindo, The Snow Lay on the Ground, The Apple Wassail, In the Bleak Midwinter, and I Saw Three Ships, Bells of the Winter Range warms the hearts of holiday concert goers both young and old. Ideal for a holiday concert opener.

Original Item#: RWS-2381-00.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare Band - Grade 4

SKU: BT.DHP-0830001-146

Composed by Jan de Haan. Christmas Collection. Hymns & Chorals. Score Only. Composed 1983. De Haske Publications #DHP 0830001-146. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0830001-146).

Christmas Fantasy is a fantastic medley by Jan de Haan which features some of the best-known songs from the Christmas season. Includes: Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Once in Royal David’s City; Hark! The Herald Angel’s Sing; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Good King Wenceslas. English and Dutch choral parts are also availble for this work.

Deze fantasie over kerstliederen werd voor het eerst uitgevoerd in 1983 door het Hope College Choir, Holland Community Choral, orkest en orgel tijdens een concert en televisie opname in het Amerikaanse Holland-Michigan. Tegelijkertijdmaakte Jan de Haan een transcriptie voor ha/fa/bra waardoor het werk zowel instrumentaal als met koor (SATB) en/of orgel ad libitum uitvoerbaar is.Jan de Haan maakte in Christmas Fantasy gebruik van de liederen: Esist ein Ros’ entsprungen, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Once in Royal David’s City, The Herald Angels Sing, God Rest Ye Merry Getlemen en Good King Wenceslas. Koorpartijen zijn verkrijgbaar in het Nederlands en Engels.

Die feierliche und stimmungsvolle Christmas Fantasy hat im Laufe der Jahre nichts von ihrer Attraktivität verloren. Das Medley aus einigen der bekanntesten Weihnachtslieder der Weit, z.B. Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Once in Royal David’s City; Hark! The Herald Angel’s Sing; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen und Good King Wenceslas, von Jan de Haan gewohnt meisterhaft gesetzt, kann mit oder ohne Orgelbegleitung aufgeführt werden. Zusätzlich enthalten sind Chorstimmen auf Englisch und Holländisch.

Christmas Fantasy est un medley regroupant les airs suivants Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Once in Royal David’s City; Hark! The Herald Angel’s Sing; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Good King Wenceslas. Jan de Haan a réalisé ce féérique arrangement pour orchestre d’harmonie et choeur ad lib. (texte en anglais et néerlandais).

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1115196-010

Arranged by Peter Kleine Schaars. Peter's Popular Collection. Christmas. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2011. De Haske Publications #DHP 1115196-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1115196-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Christmas is a festival of joy, so why not celebrate this time of the year with a swinging festive piece? Christmas Surprise will both surprise and delight your audience. Peter Kleine Schaars’ medley, featuring well-known songs, will be an exciting highlight at your next Christmas concert!

Kerst is een feest van vreugde. Dat moet ook Peter Kleine Schaars hebben gedacht toen hij dit stuk in vrolijke swingstijl schreef. Speciaal voor de mooiste dagen van het jaar arrangeerde hij uit de bekendste kerstliederen een vlottemedley. Een verfrissende verrassing voor elk kerstconcert!

Weih nachten ist ein Fest der Freude - warum also nicht einmal mit einem Stück im fröhlichen Swing-Stil die schönste Zeit des Jahres feiern? Peter Kleine Schaars' flottes Medley aus den bekannten Liedern Good King Wenceslas, O Come All Ye Faithful, We Three Kings, A La Nanita Nana, Away in a Manger, Once in Royal David's City, Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen und The First Nowell ist ein wunderbares, frisches Highlight für jedes Weihnachtskonzert!

Noël est une fête rayonnante d’allégresse, alors pourquoi ne pas exprimer cette exaltation par une joyeuse composition écrite dans un style swinguant ? Peter Kleine Schaars nous livre les plus beaux chants de Noël dans un rafraîchissant arrangement. Une pure merveille pour chacun de vos concerts de Noël.

Natale è una festivit che trasuda allegria, quindi perché non esprimere questa gioia attraverso una composizione scritta in stile swing? Peter Kleine Schaars ha arrangiato i più bei canti natalizi (Good King Wenceslas, O Come All Ye Faithful, We Three Kings, A La Nanita Nana, Away in a Manger, Once in Royal David’s City, Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen) in maniera fresca e innovativa.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1115196-140

Arranged by Peter Kleine Schaars. Peter's Popular Collection. Pop and Rock. Score Only. Composed 2011. 28 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1115196-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1115196-140).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Christmas is a festival of joy, so why not celebrate this time of the year with a swinging festive piece? Christmas Surprise will both surprise and delight your audience. Peter Kleine Schaarsâ?? medley, featuring well-known songs, will be an exciting highlight at your next Christmas concert!

Kerst is een feest van vreugde. Dat moet ook Peter Kleine Schaars hebben gedacht toen hij dit stuk in vrolijke swingstijl schreef. Speciaal voor de mooiste dagen van het jaar arrangeerde hij uit de bekendste kerstliederen een vlottemedley. Een verfrissende verrassing voor elk kerstconcert!

Weih nachten ist ein Fest der Freude - warum also nicht einmal mit einem Stück im fröhlichen Swing-Stil die schönste Zeit des Jahres feiern? Peter Kleine Schaars' flottes Medley aus den bekannten Liedern Good King Wenceslas, O Come All Ye Faithful, We Three Kings, A La Nanita Nana, Away in a Manger, Once in Royal David's City, Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen und The First Nowell ist ein wunderbares, frisches Highlight für jedes Weihnachtskonzert!

Noël est une fête rayonnante dâ??allégresse, alors pourquoi ne pas exprimer cette exaltation par une joyeuse composition écrite dans un style swinguant ? Peter Kleine Schaars nous livre les plus beaux chants de Noël dans un rafraîchissant arrangement. Une pure merveille pour chacun de vos concerts de Noël.

Natale è una festivit che trasuda allegria, quindi perché non esprimere questa gioia attraverso una composizione scritta in stile swing? Peter Kleine Schaars ha arrangiato i più bei canti natalizi (Good King Wenceslas, O Come All Ye Faithful, We Three Kings, A La Nanita Nana, Away in a Manger, Once in Royal Davidâ??s City, Es ist ein Rosâ?? entsprungen) in maniera fresca e innovativa.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.DHP-0920400-010

Composed by Irving Berlin. Arranged by Naohiro Iwai. New Sounds for Concert Band. Christmas. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1992. De Haske Publications #DHP 0920400-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0920400-010).

In addition to musicals and film music Irving Berlin (1888-1989), an American composer with a Russian background, wrote hundreds of songs, many of which are still performed. The legendary White Christmas has been sung by many famous artists,including Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole and Clark Gable. This widely known Christmas song has been tastefully arranged by Naohiro Iwai and will make an ideal closing item for any Christmas concert.

Behalve musicals en filmmuziek schreef Irving Berlin (1888-1989), een Amerikaans componist met een Russische achtergrond, honderden songs, waarvan er nog steeds veel worden uitgevoerd. Het legendarische White Christmas is door vele beroemde artiesten gezongen, onder wie Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole en Clark Gable. Dit wereldwijd bekende kerstlied is door Naohiro Iwai smaakvol gearrangeerd; het is een ideale afsluiter voor een kerstconcert.

Irvi ng Berlin (1888-1989), Komponist russischer Herkunft, gilt als einer der größten Liedkomponisten des 20. Jahrhunderts. Er schrieb - neben Musical- und Filmmusik - vor allem mehr als 1500 Titel, von denen viele heute noch oft interpretiert undaufgeführt werden. Unter den Künstlern, die das legendäre White Christmas gesungen haben, finden sich berühmte Namen wie Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Clark Gable und Bing Cosby. Reihen sie sich mit Ihrem Blasorchester in diese illustre Reiheein und beglücken Sie Ihr Publikum mit diesem wunderbaren Weihnachtslied!

Ir ving Berlin (1888-1989) compositeur américain d'origine russe est considéré comme l'un des plus grands auteurs de chanson du XXe siécle. Il en a signé plus de 1500 dont les plus belles et les plus célébres sont toujoursinterprétée s. Il est également l'auteur de 16 comédies musicales et a composé la musique de dix films produits par les studios d'Hollywood. Les artistes ayant chanté Irving Berlin sont entrés dans la légende : Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers,Judy Garland, Clark Gable et Bing Cosby avec son légendaire White Christmas.

Irv ing Berlin (1888-1989), compositore americano di origine russa é considerato uno dei più grandi autori di canzoni del XX secolo, ne ha firmate oltre 1500 e le pù celebri sono tuttora interpretate. Berlin é anche l'autoredi 16 commedie musicali e ha composto le colonne sonore di dieci film prodotti ad Hollywood. Gli artisti che hanno interpretato le sue canzoni sono entrati a far parte della leggenda: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Clark Gable e BingCrosby con il suo leggendario White Christmas.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.DHP-0920400-140

Composed by Irving Berlin. Arranged by Naohiro Iwai. New Sounds for Concert Band. Original Light Music. Score Only. Composed 1992. De Haske Publications #DHP 0920400-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0920400-140).

In addition to musicals and film music Irving Berlin (1888-1989), an American composer with a Russian background, wrote hundreds of songs, many of which are still performed. The legendary White Christmas has been sung by many famous artists, including Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole and Clark Gable. This widely known Christmas song has been tastefully arranged by Naohiro Iwai and will make an ideal closing item for any Christmas concert.

Behalve musicals en filmmuziek schreef Irving Berlin (1888-1989), een Amerikaans componist met een Russische achtergrond, honderden songs, waarvan er nog steeds veel worden uitgevoerd. Het legendarische White Christmas is door vele beroemde artiesten gezongen, onder wie Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole en Clark Gable. Dit wereldwijd bekende kerstlied is door Naohiro Iwai smaakvol gearrangeerd; het is een ideale afsluiter voor een kerstconcert.

Irvi ng Berlin (1888-1989), Komponist russischer Herkunft, gilt als einer der größten Liedkomponisten des 20. Jahrhunderts. Er schrieb - neben Musical- und Filmmusik - vor allem mehr als 1500 Titel, von denen viele heute noch oft interpretiert und aufgeführt werden. Unter den Künstlern, die das legendäre White Christmas gesungen haben, finden sich berühmte Namen wie Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Clark Gable und Bing Cosby. Reihen sie sich mit Ihrem Blasorchester in diese illustre Reihe ein und beglücken Sie Ihr Publikum mit diesem wunderbaren Weihnachtslied!

Ir ving Berlin (1888-1989) compositeur américain d’origine russe est considéré comme l’un des plus grands auteurs de chanson du XXe siècle. Il en a signé plus de 1500 dont les plus belles et les plus célèbres sont toujours interprétées. Il est également l’auteur de 16 comédies musicales et a composé la musique de dix films produits par les studios d’Hollywood. Les artistes ayant chanté Irving Berlin sont entrés dans la légende : Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Clark Gable et Bing Cosby avec son légendaire White Christmas.

Irv ing Berlin (1888-1989), compositore americano di origine russa è considerato uno dei più grandi autori di canzoni del XX secolo; ne ha firmate oltre 1500 e le più celebri sono tuttora interpretate. Berlin è anche l’autore di 16 commedie musicali e ha composto le colonne sonore di dieci film prodotti ad Hollywood. Gli artisti che hanno interpretato le sue canzoni sono entrati a far parte della leggenda: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Clark Gable e Bing Crosby con il suo leggendario White Christmas.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.CMP-0903-05-010

Composed by James Curnow. Young Band. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2005. 20 pages. Curnow Music #CMP 0903-05-010. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0903-05-010).

English.

Joyfull y proclaim the Christmas season with James Curnow’s energetic exploration of Angels We Have Heard On High! While adhering to ranges and rhythms easy enough to prepare for performance by Christmas, this exciting arrangement explores the multitude of colors that can be expressed by Woodwind, Brass and the Percussion instruments. Counterpoint and contrast make it an exceptional learning experience as well. The score includes suggested areas where the piece can be used as a sing-along.Rejoice!
Kondig vreugdevol de kersttijd aan met James Curnow’s energieke verkenning van het kerstlied Angels We Have Heard on High. Qua omvang en ritmes is dit werk eenvoudig genoeg om voor uw kerstconcert in te studeren, maar het verkentwel de vele klankkleuren van het hout, het koper en de slagwerkinstrumenten. Contrapunt en contrasten maken Westminster Fanfare ook interessant vanuit educatief oogpunt. In de score staat aangegeven waar samenzang mogelijkis: gloria in excelsis deo!

Kündigen Sie die frohe Botschaft von Christi Geburt mit dieser energiereichen Bearbeitung des französischen Weihnachtsliedes Engel auf den Feldern singen an. In diesem aufregenden Arrangement können Holz- und Blechbläser samt den Schlaginstrumenten all ihre Klangfarben entfalten. An einigen Stellen kann das Lied sogar mitgesungen werden. Mit Westminster Fanfare können Sie in der (Vor-)Weihnachtszeit gar nicht falsch liegen!

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: AP.BD9829C

Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Concert Band. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Score. 24 pages. Duration 4:18. Belwin Music #00-BD9829C. Published by Belwin Music (AP.BD9829C).

UPC: 029156911985. English.

When the joy of the holidays begins to sprinkle down on all of us, we know that the annual concert is near. Douglas Wagner samples some of the great traditional carols including HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING, WHILE BY MY SHEEP (THE ECHO CAROL), GOD REST YE MERRY, GENTLEMEN, PATAPAN, STILL, STILL, STILL and ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH to focus this superior holiday offering. Give your audience the melodies they want to hear in this very special, sparkling setting. (4:18).

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2

SKU: BT.DHP-1064150-010

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Jacob De Haan. Christmas Collection. Hymns & Chorals. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2006. De Haske Publications #DHP 1064150-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1064150-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

O Heiland, reiß die Himmel auf (O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide) was written by the German poet Friedrich von Spee (1591-1635) during the Thirty Years? War. The profound text echoes the misery of that time, but at the same time reflects hope of comfort and redemption. This well-known Advent song is sung in the Catholic as well as the Protestant Church. Jacob de Haan has used the beautiful melody for this arrangement for concert band.

O Heiland, reiß die Himmel auf (Kom tot ons, scheur de heem’len Heer) werd geschreven door de Duitse dichter Friedrich von Spee (1591-1635) in de Dertigjarige Oorlog. De indringende tekst geeft de ellende van die tijd weer,maar weerspiegelt tegelijkertijd hoop op troost en verlossing. Dit bekende adventslied wordt in zowel de katholieke als de protestantse kerk gezongen. Jacob de Haan gebruikte de mooie melodie voor dit gedragen arrangement voor hrmonieorkest.

O Heiland, reiß die Himmel auf stammt aus der Zeit des 30jährigen Krieges. Der tiefgründige Text spiegelt das Elend jener Zeit wider, gleichzeitig weist er aber auch auf die Hoffnung auf Trost und Erlösung hin. Dieses altbekannte Adventslied wird sowohl in katholischen als auch in protestantischen Kirchen gesungen. Jacob de Haan verwendete die wundervolle Melodie für seine feierliche Bearbeitung für Blasorchester.

Le texte O Heiland, reiß die Himmel auf (“Oh ! viens, Seigneur”) a été écrit par le poète allemand Friedrich von Spee (1591-1635) au cours de la guerre de Trente Ans. Il témoigne de la grande misère qui régnait l’époque, mais est aussi synonyme d’espoir, de réconfort, de rédemption. Ce cantique de l’Avent est chanté par les églises protestante et catholique. Jacob de Haan s’en est inspiré pour réaliser cet arrangement majestueux.

Il testo O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf è stato scritto dal poeta tedesco Friedrich von Spee (1591-1635) durante la guerra dei Trenta Anni. Esso testimonia la grande miseria che regnava all’epoca, ma è anche sinonimo di speranza, conforto e redenzione. Questo cantico dell’Avvento è cantato nelle chiese protestanti e cattoliche. Jacob de Haan ne ha realizzato un arrangiamento maestoso.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.GOB-000776-140

Arranged by Menno Haantjes. Score Only. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000776-140. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000776-140).

Whereas ‘Auld Lang Syne’ may be considered the best-known Scottish song ever, yet at the same time it is an obscure one, for there are but few people who know the complete text by heart.
After the familiar ‘Should auld acquaintance be forgot .....‘ many people take their refuge to lyrics like ‘rum tee dum ta dee ..... lah, lah, lah ........... for auld lang syne’.
Even in Scotland only a handful of persons know the entire text and are able to give a correct rendering of it.
The current lyrics have been attributed to the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Burns, however, he did not write the whole poem : after he had heard an old man sing the centuries-old Scotchballad, he wrote it down and added a number of stanzas (1788).
Historical research teaches us that the ballad served many purposes, both political and religious.
Nowadays, ‘Auld Lang Syne’ is sung as a Christmas Carol and it is also sung on New Year’s Eve at the turning of the year. Apart from that, though, the song is also sung on many other occasions sometimes with different lyrics, which usually have Love, Friendship and/or Parting as their themes, as these go well with the fascinating melody.

In this arrangement a low-sounding solo instrument is central. The harmonization in the accompaniment fits in perfectly with the sentiments this song will evoke.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquintance be forgot.
And days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We’ll take a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

Misschien wel het meest bekende Schotse lied, maar tegelijkertijd ook het minst bekende, er zijn er maar weinig mensen die de tekst mee kunnen zingen.
Na het bekende ‘Should auld acquaintaintance be forgot and .....‘ vervallenvelen in ‘rum tee dum ta dee ..... lah, lah, lah ........... for auld lang syne’.
Zelfs in Schotland is maar een enkeling in staat de tekst correct weer te geven.
De huidige versie wordt toegeschreven aan de Schotse dichterRobert Burns. Burns heeft echter niet de hele tekst gemaakt.
Toen hij de eeuwen oude Schotse ballade door een oude man hoorde zingen, heeft hij enkele verzen toegevoegd (1788).
Historisch onderzoek leert dat de ballade voorveel doeleinden gebruikt werd, voor politieke als ook religieuze doelen.
Tegenwoordig wordt ‘Auld Lang Syne’ gebruikt als Christmas Carol en wordt het gezongen tijdens de jaarwisseling op oudejaarsavond.Het lied, soms meteen andere tekst, wordt echter op veel meer plaatsen gebruikt.
Liefde, Vriendschap en Afscheid zijn dan meestal de sentimenten die gecombineerd worden met de meeslepende melodie.

In dit arrangement staat een ‘laag’ solo-instrumentcentraal.< br> De harmonisatie in de begeleiding sluit naadloos aan bij deze gevoelens die dit lied oproepen.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquintance beforgot
And days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We’ll take a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.