Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 1

SKU: BT.GOB-000544-140

Arranged by Andrew R. Mackereth. Score Only. 8 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000544-140. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000544-140).

In English-speaking countries ‘Away in a Manger’ is one of the first Christmas songs to be taught to little children. It is a moving song with simple words, which makes it easy to understand.

The song is also known as ‘Luther’s Cradle Hymn’. This suggests that Martin Luther was the author of the lyrics. According to researchers, however, this is a misconception the author is unknown.
In England ‘Away in a Manger’ is sung to a different melody than in the USA, for example. The ‘English’ melody was composed by W.J. Kirkpatrick.
Andrew Mackereth made a touching arrangement of the ‘English’ melody, which suits the tender lyrics perfectly.

In Engelstalige landen is ‘Away in a Manger’ een van de eerste kerstliedjes dat de kinderen geleerd wordt. Het is een gevoelig lied met een eenvoudige en daarom aansprekende tekst.

Het lied staat ook wel bekend als ‘Luther’sCradle Hymn’. Dit suggereert dat Martin Luther de schrijver van de tekst is. Volgens onderzoekers is dit een misvatting en is de auteur onbekend.
In Engeland wordt ‘Away in a Manger’ op een andere melodie gezongen danin bijv. in de USA. De ‘Engelse’ melodie is gecomponeerd door W.J. Kirkpatrick.
Andrew Mackereth maakte een gevoelige bewerking van de ‘Engelse’ melodie, die prima aansluit bij de tedere tekst.

Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.CMP-0715-03-140

Composed by Douglas Court. The Splendor of Christmas. Score Only. Composed 2003. 24 pages. Curnow Music #CMP 0715-03-140. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0715-03-140).

Modern sounds of syncopation and colorful harmonies adorn this inventive medley of traditional Christmas songs. Four carols are featured (Good King Wenceslas, Jingle Bells, The First Noel and Angels We Have Heard on High). Bandsat the easy level will master this with no trouble in time for your holiday concert! Very nice!

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: FJ.B1734

Composed by Traditional French. Arranged by Mekel Rogers. Concert Band. FJH Beginning Band. Christmas; Holiday Pops; Masterwork Arrangement; Traditional. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:15. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1734. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1734).

UPC: 241444388570. English.

Featuring two holiday songs from Renaissance France, this composition provides a great contrasting selection for your winter concert, but is also effective at other times of the year. Easy ranges and light technical demands allow students to develop more musical concepts such as phrasing, style and dynamics. A very authentic-sounding, yet playable setting!

About FJH Beginning Band

Appro priate within the first year of instruction and beginning of the second year. Clarinets do not go above the break, and there is limited use of accidentals. Plenty of doublings in the lower voices. Grade 1.

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: FJ.B1734S

Score Only. Composed by Traditional French. Arranged by Mekel Rogers. Concert Band. FJH Beginning Band. Christmas; Holiday Pops; Masterwork Arrangement; Traditional. Score. Duration 2:15. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1734S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1734S).

English.

Featuri ng two holiday songs from Renaissance France, this composition provides a great contrasting selection for your winter concert, but is also effective at other times of the year. Easy ranges and light technical demands allow students to develop more musical concepts such as phrasing, style and dynamics. A very authentic-sounding, yet playable setting!

About FJH Beginning Band

Appro priate within the first year of instruction and beginning of the second year. Clarinets do not go above the break, and there is limited use of accidentals. Plenty of doublings in the lower voices. Grade 1.