Orchestra solo oboe, solo pipa, timpani 4 Pauken, 1 Spieler, percussion, (Crotali, Glockenspiel, gr, Trommel, vibraphonerafon - 1 Spieler), strings (7, 1)

SKU: PE.EP14445

Composed by Bernd Franke. Full Scores. Edition Peters. Score. 52 pages. Duration 00:20:00. Edition Peters #98-EP14445. Published by Edition Peters (PE.EP14445).

ISBN 9790014135041. 297 x 420 mm inches. German.

ARKA stammt aus dem Sanskrit und bedeutet so viel wie Strahl, Blitz, Sonne, Licht, aber auch Lied, Feuer und Hymnus, und entwickelt in meiner Vorstellung sehr viele unterschiedliche Assoziationsfelder. In ARKA stecken auch die Worter arc (beten) und ka (Wasser), und es kann auch ubersetzt werden mit: ,,Das Wasser stromt aus dem heraus, der mehr weiss.

Mein neues Werk fur Pipa, Oboe, Pauke, Schlagzeug und Orchester entstand im Auftrag der Kammerakademie Neuss und auf Anregung des Oboisten Christian Wetzel. Es entstanden drei Rituale mit zum Teil szenischen Elementen fur die Solisten und das Orchester.

Inspirationsquelle in der Vorbeschaftigung waren zwei Quellen und Bucher. Das Daodejing von Laozi in der hervorragenden Neuubersetzung von Viktor Kalinke, eine der wichtigsten Quellen chinesischen Denkens und der Philosophie dieser grossen Kulturtradition und die chinesische Tradition der 5-Elementelehre und der Wandlungsphasen. Als zweites Buch hat mich ,,Die Glut von Roberto Calasso inspiriert, ein Buch uber die indischen Veden in Verbindung mit den Ursprungen des Buddhismus und den damit verbunden Ritualen.

In den letzten 20 Jahren habe ich mich intensiv mit ostasiatischer Musik, Kunst und Philosophie beschaftigt und habe das auch durch langere Studienreisen und kompositorische Projekte vertiefen konnen. U.a. wurde 2012 mein Chorwerk PRAN in Kolkata in Indien uraufgefuhrt (Goethe-Institut), ebenfalls 2012 ,,in between VI fur Sho und Sheng in Tokyo und 2013 ,,Mirror and Circle fur Pipa, Cello und chinesisches Orchester in Taipeh/Taiwan (Auftragswerk der taiwanesischen Regierung). Mit der chinesischen Pipa-Virtuosin Ya Dong arbeite ich seit 2000 zusammen und habe fur sie mehrfach komponiert (Urauffuhrungen u.a. in Hannover/EXPO 2000, Rottweil 2001, Taipeh 2013, Magdeburg 2016). Auch mit Christian Wetzel arbeite ich seit uber 20 Jahren zusammen und habe ebenfalls haufig fur ihn komponiert (UA u.a. in Bonn 1999, Hannover/EXPO 2000, Rottweil 2001, Darmstadt 2004 und etliche weitere Projekte).

Jedes dieser drei Rituale hat eine Lange von ca. 6-7 Minuten und stellt unterschiedliche Qualitaten und Besonderheiten der beiden Soloinstrumente heraus, immer in Verbindung mit der Interaktion zwischen Soli und Orchester. Die Besetzung war fur mich ausserst reizvoll, da beide Instrumente in dieser Kombination noch nie so erklungen sind. Die Pipa ist ein ungemein modernes und ungewohnliches Instrument, reich an Farben und vor allem an perkussiven Effekten. Das Tonmaterial wurde zum grossten Teil aus den Namen der beiden Solisten gewonnen und ergibt interessanter zwei gespiegelte Viertonmotive. In der asiatischen Kultur spielen der Spiegel und der Kreis eine wichtige Rolle, und so werden die Tone, Rhythmen und Formen eingewoben in diese drei Rituale, welche am Ende des dritten Satzes wieder kreisformig an den Anfang des ersten Rituals anknupfen. Ein von den Streichern und der Pauke erzeugtes Gerausch, verbunden mit dem Rhythmus der grossen Trommel, welcher einen Herzschlag symbolisieren soll. Die drei Untertitel der Rituale Himmel, Erde und (atmospharischer) Raum spielen im vedischen und chinesischen Denken eine grosse Rolle und war fur mich beim Komponieren ebenfalls eine sehr starke Inspirationsquelle. In vielen meiner Kompositionen gibt es Raumeffekte, Annaherungen an das Publikum, das Verschieben von Perspektiven, die Dekonstruktion und das Hinterfragen der ublichen Konzertsituation, so u.a in meinem Beuys-Zyklus oder in den Zyklen ,,CUT und ,,in between.

In ARKA geht es mir besonders um die Interaktion zwischen westlichem und ostlichem Denken, um das gegenseitige Durchdringen dieser auf den ersten Blick so unterschiedlichen Denk- und Lebensweisen, um eine Verschmelzung scheinbarer Gegensatze - um Annaherung!

Bernd Franke. Leipzig, 11.10.2019

W01476|C|Y 0.0000 Sheet Music _x000D_ 9780193556799 Y 23.50 X556799 357665 9780193556799 MISC C 1 432 8030 0.00 Oxford Solo Songs: Christmas 14 songs with piano PAPER 14 9780193556799 A-B CAROLS CHRISTMAS MISC MISCELLANEOUS OXFORD PIANO SOLO SONGS SONGS: VOICE WITH AB 00:00:0 Low voice & piano Low voice book + downloadable backing tracks 311x232 72 NEW NONE 29/07/2021 P 355580 9780193556799

• Young: A babe is born
• Rutter: Angels' Carol
• McDowall: Before the paling of the stars
• Rutter: Candlelight Carol
• Rutter: I sing of a maiden
• Chilcott: Mid-winter
• Todd: My Lord has Come
• Bullard: Scots Nativity
• Quartel: Snow Angel
• Todd: Softly
• Chilcott: Sweet was the song
• Chilcott: The Shepherd's Carol
• Quartel: This endris night
• McGlade: What child is this?

for low voice and piano
This beautiful collection of 14 songs for low voice offers Christmas settings by some of Oxford's best-loved composers. Suitable for solo singers and unison choirs alike, each song is presented with piano accompaniment, and high-quality, downloadable backing tracks are included on a companion website. With a wonderful selection of pieces, including favourites such as Bob Chilcott's 'The Shepherd's Carol' and John Rutter's 'Candlelight Carol', this is the perfect collection for use in carol services and Christmas concerts or for enjoying at home.
Also available in a volume for high voice and piano.

• 14 songs for solo voice
• Well-loved composers, including John Rutter and Bob Chilcott
• Wide selection of Christmas texts
• Accessible accompaniments
• Includes backing tracks downloadable from a Companion Website
• Available in volumes for high and low voice

MISC|AU|Y 0.0000 Paperback _x000D_ EP73308R Y 0.00 73308R P73308R 1 ORCHA 8000 0.00 Hover A (LARGE) BEAMISH EP73308R GP:ORCHESTRAL HOVER ONLY RENTAL SALLY WORKS NONE ORCHA P 303000 EP73308R 0.0000 Sheet Music _x000D_ EP14437A Y 22.95 14437A P14437A FRANKE, BERND C 9790014137199 52A1 8000 0.00 AGNI A 9790014137199 AGNI BASS BERND CLARINET EP14437A FRANKE PHOTOPRINTS W01476 English / German 00:12:0 Instrumental Score 232 x 303 mm Bass clarinet 20 DETNT NEW PR43 23/04/2021 P 303006

AGNI is the Hindu god of fire; the elemental and transformative force inherent in everything:

Every flame, every fire, every light, every warmth is AGNI.

AGNI is omnipresent, establishing everything and ending everything.

AGNI is often depicted with seven tongues which represent different aspects of his being.

These include: creating, sustaining, cleansing, purifying, priestly, martial, devastating, destructive, and consuming.

Derived from Franke's concerto of the same name, this solo work for bass clarinet compositionally traces the transformative processes initiated by the divine fire. The solo takes seven pieces from the concerto, presenting vivid character pieces exploring the creative possibilities and wide tonal range offered by the bass clarinet.

This version of AGNI for bass clarinet solo was premiered on 4 December 2020 in Leipzig by Volker Hemken, the principal bass clarinetist of the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig. EP14437a convinces with its excellent and clear notation, making the piece a new standard for bass clarinet.

W01476|C|Y 0.0000 Sheet Music _x000D_ EP68686 Y 165.00 68686 P68686 LEWIS C 9790300761299 97 8000 0.00 Ikons A 9790300761299 CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE EP68686 GEORGE IKONS LEWIS PHOTOPRINTS SMALL W06652 English 00:14:0 Conductor Score & Parts 303 x 232 mm Fl (A-fl in F).Cl.Bsn (Cbsn).Tbn.Perc.Vln.Vlc.C b 132 NEW PR43 USTNT 21/04/2021 P 303006

Ikons, commissioned by the Vancouver Cultural Olympiad 2010, exists in two forms. This 14-minute acoustic version, premiered by the Turning Point Ensemble, calls for an octet of live musicians to execute complex rhythms and quarter-tone harmonies.

The interactive, electronic version, created with visual artist Eric Metcalfe and designed to be presented separately, incorporates samples from this acoustic version into a sculptural environment of seven pyramidal structures that respond sonically to the viewer.

W06652|C|Y 0.0000 Sheet Music _x000D_ EP73531 Y 31.95 73531 P73531 PANUFNIK, ROXANNA C 9790577020976 61 8000 0.00 Sonnets without Words A 9790577020976 EP73531 HORN PANUFNIK PHOTOPRINTS PIANO ROXANNA SHAKESPEARE SONNETS W03578 WILLIAM WITHOUT WORDS English Score & Instrumental Parts 232 x 303 mm Horn and piano 28 NEW PR43 UKTNT 21/04/2021 P 303006

Roxanna Panufnik's Sonnets without Words is a contemporary piece for Horn in F and piano. Written for horn player Ben Goldscheider, Panufnik has reimagined the lyrical vocal lines from three of her previous settings of Shakespeare's sonnets (Mine eye, Music to hear and Sweet Love Remember'd for voice and piano) into a purely instrumental work.

Score and horn part.

• Contempo rary work for Horn in F and piano
• Settings of Sheakespeare's Sonnets 8, 24 & 29 in instrumental form

W03578|C|Y W06737|LY|N 0.0000 Sheet Music _x000D_ EP73571 Y 15.95 73571 P73571 MCNEFF, STEPHEN C 9790577021317 20 8000 0.00 Trig for Solo Cello A 9790577021317 (SOLO) CELLO EP73571 MCNEFF PHOTOPRINTS SOLO STEPHEN TRIG W03150 English 00:07:0 Instrumental Score 232 x 303 mm Solo Violoncello 8 NEW PR43 UKTNT 21/04/2021 P 303006

Stephen McNeff's Trig is a short 7-minute contemporary work for solo cello, written to celebrate the bicentennial of the Royal Academy of Music in 2022 and in memorium cellist Mike Edwards 1948-2010.

Trig was premiered by Henry Hargreaves on 19 March 2021, livestreamed from the Royal Academy of Music.

• Contemp orary piece for solo cello
• Written for the Royal Academy of Music's bicentennial

W03150|C|Y 0.0000 Sheet Music _x000D_ EP14528 Y 34.95 14528 P14528 SAUNDERS, REBECCA C 9790014136796 3 8000 0.00 to an utterance - study A 9790014136796 (SOLO) AN EP14528 PHOTOPRINTS PIANO REBECCA SAUNDERS STUDY TO UTTERANCE W04191 English Instrumental Score 420 x 297 mm Piano Solo 16 DETNT NEW PR43 21/04/2021 P 303006

to an utterance - study was commissioned by Klangforum Wien for the premiere commercial audio recording on a portrait CD in 2020 and first performed by Joonas Ahonen at the Berlin Philharmonie on 4th September 2020 at the Musikfest Berlin.

W04191|C|Y 0.0000 Sheet Music _x000D_ EP71880 Y 75.00 71880 P71880 PANUFNIK, ROXANNA C 9790577008332 82 8000 0.00 Spirit Moves for Brass Quintet A 9790577008332 BRASS ENSEMBLE EP71880 MOVES PANUFNIK PHOTOPRINTS QUINTET ROXANNA SPIRIT W03578 English 00:15:0 Score & Instrumental Parts 232 x 303 mm Trumpet 1 in B flat (doubling Piccolo Trumpet), Trumpet 2 in B flat (doubling Flugel Horn), Horn in F, Trombone, Tuba 84 NEW PR43 UKTNT 21/04/2021 P 303006

Roxanna Panufnik's Spirit Moves, for brass quintet, was commissioned by the Fine Arts Brass Ensemble. This 15-minute piece is scored for two trumpets in Bb (one doubling piccolo trumpet and the other doubling flugel horn), horn in F, trombone and tuba. This brass quintet is so called because the outer movements are highly spirited and the central one is spiritual.

This product consists of score and parts.

W03578|C|Y 0.0000 Sheet Music _x000D_ EP73585 Y 4.00 73585 P73585 369282 WILLIAMS, RODERICK C 9790577021591 1 151 8000 0.00 Eriskay Love Lilt A 9790577021591 (SECULAR) CHORAL EP73585 ERISKAY HALSTAN-USA LILT LOVE RODERICK TRADITIONAL W05152 WILLIAMS WORKS English 00:03:0 190 x 272 mm SATB (divisi) and piano 16 NEW PR30 UKTNT 20/05/2021 P 377788

A gently flowing 3-minute arrangement by Roderick Williams for SATB (with divisi) with piano accompaniment that captures the beauty of this famous traditional Hebridean love song. The song text uses both old dialect and English, each verse ending with the words, 'Sad am I without thee'.

• Commiss ioned by The Sixteen choir and recorded on their 2021 album 'Goodnight Beloved'
• Roderick Williams is a composer/arranger and also a world-renowned baritone
• The arrangement is described by Williams as 'having a little nod to Ravel and Grieg'

W05152|C|Y W04819|LY|N 0.0000 Sheet Music _x000D_ 9780193556782 Y 23.50 X556782 357665 9780193556782 MISC C 1 432 8030 0.00 Oxford Solo Songs: Christmas 14 songs with piano PAPER 14 9780193556782 A-B CAROLS CHRISTMAS MISC MISCELLANEOUS OXFORD PIANO SOLO SONGS SONGS: VOICE WITH AB 00:00:0 High voice & piano High voice book + downloadable backing tracks 311x232 72 NEW NONE 29/07/2021 P 355580 9780193556782

• Young: A babe is born
• Rutter: Angels' Carol
• McDowall: Before the paling of the stars
• Rutter: Candlelight Carol
• Rutter: I sing of a maiden
• Chilcott: Mid-winter
• Todd: My Lord has Come
• Bullard: Scots Nativity
• Quartel: Snow Angel
• Todd: Softly
• Chilcott: Sweet was the song
• Chilcott: The Shepherd's Carol
• Quartel: This endris night
• McGlade: What child is this?

for high voice and piano
This beautiful collection of 14 songs for high voice offers Christmas settings by some of Oxford's best-loved composers. Suitable for solo singers and unison choirs alike, each song is presented with piano accompaniment, and high-quality, downloadable backing tracks are included on a companion website. With a wonderful selection of pieces, including favourites such as Bob Chilcott's 'The Shepherd's Carol' and John Rutter's 'Candlelight Carol', this is the perfect collection for use in carol services and Christmas concerts or for enjoying at home.
Also available in a volume for low voice and piano.

• 14 songs for solo high voice
• Well-loved composers, including John Rutter and Bob Chilcott
• Wide selection of sacred and secular Christmas texts
• Accessible accompaniments
• Includes backing tracks downloadable from a Companion Website
• Available in volumes for high and low solo voice

MISC|AU|Y 0.0000 Paperback _x000D_ 9780193559066 Y 4.25 X559066 357665 9780193559066 YOUNG C 1 444 8030 0.00 O splendour of God's glory bright PAPER 9780193559066 BRIGHT CHORAL GLORY GOD'S MIXED OF OXFORD SACRED SPLENDOUR TOBY VOICES W06576 YOUNG C 00:03:30 SATB & organ Vocal score 254x178 SATB 20 NONE P 355580 9780193559066

for SATB and organ
This energetic setting of words by St Ambrose of Milan is a real showstopper. With pop-influences and a sparkling organ part, Young effortlessly fuses modern and traditional sound worlds, while changes in key and metre build up to an invigorating finish. Perfect for accomplished choirs looking for something different.

W06576|C|Y 0.0000 Paperback _x000D_ 9780193554399 Y 2.60 X554399 357665 9780193554399 LASSUS, ORLANDO DE C 1 445 8030 0.00 Oculus non vidit PAPER 9780193554399 CHORAL DE KEANE LASSUS MARK NON OCULUS ORLANDO OXFORD SACRED UPPER VIDIT VOICES W02750 B 00:01:30 SA unaccompanied Vocal score 254x178 Upper Voices - 3 parts or more 4 NONE 10/06/2021 P 355580 9780193554399

for SA unaccompanied
This simple, charming two-part motet features long melismatic phrases that reflect the text (1 Corinthians 2: 9), such as the rising melodic line over three bars on the word 'ascended' (ascendit).

W02750|C|Y W06960|E|N 0.0000 Paperback _x000D_ 9780193954298 Y 3.35 X954298 357665 9780193954298 TALLIS, THOMAS C 1 448 8030 0.00 Honor, virtus et potestas PAPER 9780193954298 CANTICLES DUNKLEY ET HONOR OXFORD POTESTAS SALLY SERVICES TALLIS THOMAS VIRTUS W04705 C 00:06:0 SAATB unaccompanied Vocal score MSER00020 SATB 12 NONE 28/05/2021 P 355580 9780193954298

for SAATB unaccompanied.
This glorious musical depiction of the honour, strength, power and authority of the Holy Trinity by Thomas Tallis is the third issue in the CMS's series of great English Responds from the 16th century, edited by Sally Dunkley. Scored for SAATB, it can be performed either as a motet or as a full Responsory with plainsong alternating with polyphony.

W04705|C|Y W01184|E|N 0.0000 Paperback _x000D_ EP73527 Y 6.95 73527 P73527 BEAMISH, SALLY C 9790577020891 50 8000 0.00 The Parting Glass A 9790577020891 (SOLO) BEAMISH CLARINET EP73527 GLASS PARTING PHOTOPRINTS SALLY W00306 English Score 232 x 303 mm Clarinet 4 NEW PR43 UKTNT 12/12/2020 P 303006

Based on a traditional Scottish/Irish 'farewell' song, this short piece is one of six works written to express my love of Scotland. After living there for nearly half my life, and raising a family, I moved back to England in 2018, and remarried in 2019.

Of course, there were many different emotions attached to the move south: especially the joy and excitement of new beginnings, and reconnection with friends from my youth.

But this piece expresses the wrench I experienced after a last family meal in Glasgow, and the realisation of all I was about to leave behind.

I have taken the melody of the original song, and expanded it, exploring the detail of its patterns, so that it becomes a timeless meditation.

The six pieces in the 'farewell' series are for 6 violas, string quintet, string quartet, trio, violin and clarinet duo, and solo clarinet.

The Parting Glass was composed in 2020 during the coronavirus lockdown, which intensified the feeling of separation from my Scottish family, as well as from other musicians.

It was commissioned by Vittorio Ceccanti for the ContempoArtEnsemble.

W00306|C|Y 0.0000 Sheet Music _x000D_ EP73516 Y 6.95 73516 P73516 BEAMISH, SALLY C 9790577020747 20 8000 0.00 Maple A 9790577020747 (SOLO) BEAMISH CELLO EP73516 MAPLE PHOTOPRINTS SALLY W00306 English 00:06:0 Score 232 x 303 mm Contemporary cello solo 8 NEW PR43 UKTNT 12/12/2020 P 303006 Seed; Spinning Seed; Roots, shoots; Leaves ; Flowers; Tree ; Autumn ; Cello

Maple arose from a commission to write a work for solo cello, to be performed alongside readings from artist John Newling's collection of letters entitled 'Dear Nature'; a poetic manifestation of our relationship with the natural world.

The piece is in eight short sections, to be interspersed with readings of groups of the poems. It may also be performed as a single movement. It begins with a seed - the seed of a maple tree, as it hangs on the mature tree, ready to drop. The seeds are like propellers, sometimes travelling more than a mile before landing on the ground. Maple follows the growth of the tree to maturity - which in reality would take at least a hundred years. 'Roots, shoots' grows downwards and upwards from a pedal note, and the dance-like 'Flowers' is followed by the stately 'Tree', and then the warm, cascading 'Autumn'. Maple is very often the wood of choice for the back of a stringed instrument, and the last section uses open strings to explore the full resonance of the cello.

The piece starts with a 'seed' of only five notes, which grows into different configurations. It is intended to be played in an improvisatory style.

Maple was co-commissioned by Brighton Festival, Ars et Terra Festival with SACEM and Ditchling Arts and Crafts Museum, to be performed by Margarita Balanas as part of the Brighton Festival's 'Dear Nature' project.

W00306|C|Y 0.0000 Sheet Music _x000D_ EP73508 Y 39.95 73508 P73508 DILLON, JAMES C 9790577020648 3 8000 0.00 echo the angelus A 9790577020648 (SOLO) ANGELUS DILLON ECHO EP73508 JAMES PHOTOPRINTS PIANO W01097 English 00:25:0 Score 232 x 303 mm Piano Solo 44 NEW PR43 UKTNT 12/01/2021 P 303006

First performed by Noriko Kawai for Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, in a broadcast from the Radio Theatre, BBC Broadcasting House, November 2020.

Full of beautifully crafted, delicate tintinnabulations - Richard Morrison, The Times

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Viola - Advanced

SKU: JK.02037

Composed by Various. Arranged by David Fick. Christian, Christmas, Christmas Carols, Contemporary Christian, Gospel, Holiday, Inspirational. Jackman Music Corporation #02037. Published by Jackman Music Corporation (JK.02037).

UPC: 093285020375.

A Truly Classic Christmas consists of twelve tasteful Baroque Christmas settings for string quartet, as played by the Piranesi String Quartet. These arrangements are masterfully crafted for advanced players and will liven any Christmas event.

Instrumenta l books are each sold separately.
Violin 1 - #02035
Violin 2 - #02036
Viola - #02037
Cello - #02038
Songs Included:
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Deck the Halls
O Tannenbaum
Angels We Have Heard on High
God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
O Little Town of Bethlehem
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
The Twelve Days of Christmas
We Three Kings
Joy to the World
Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful

Composer: Various
Arranger: David Fick
Difficulty: Advanced
Reference: Luke 2.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2 - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SAS3

Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Arranged by Todd Parrish. Folio. Cas. Set of Score and Parts. 16+10+2+10+16+10+16 pages. Duration 5 minutes, 25 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SAS3. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SAS3).

ISBN 9781491157732. UPC: 680160916313. 9 x 12 inches.

Fantasia on Christmas Carols offers a unique alternative to traditional holiday programming, combining beautiful English carols with the skill of world-renowned composer. Ralph Vaughan Williams uses three folk carols from his native country of England: The Truth Sent from Above, Come all you Worthy Gentlemen, and the Sussex Carol. Though shortened for time, this masterful arrangement from Todd Parrish contains moments from each carol, including the solo cello opening. A wonderful selection for any holiday concert!.
Fantasia on Christmas Carols offers a unique alternative to traditional holiday programming, combining beautiful English carols with the skill of world-renowned composer. Ralph Vaughan Williams uses three folk carols from his native country of England: The Truth Sent from Above, Come all you Worthy Gentlemen, and the Sussex Carol. Though shortened for time, this masterful arrangement from Todd Parrish contains moments from each carol, including the solo cello opening.  A wonderful selection for any holiday concert!

Orchestra violin 1, violin 2, violin 3, viola, cello, bass - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YAS224

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Kathryn Griesinger. Set of Score and Parts. Duration 2:40. Carl Fischer Music #YAS224. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS224).

ISBN 9781491162729. UPC: 680160921478. Key: G major.

Experience a storybook Christmas with this medley of old English carols. Beginning in 4/4 time, Good King Wenceslas meets 12 Days of Christmas before violas sing O Come, O Come Emmanuel under a pizzicato refrain of God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen. A turn to 3/4 meter brings garlands of Deck the Halls intertwined with The Holly and the Ivy before all parts converge for an joyful rendition of I Saw Three Ships in a bright and festive finale.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Violin - Advanced

SKU: JK.02035

Composed by Various. Arranged by David Fick. Christian, Christmas, Christmas Carols, Contemporary Christian, Gospel, Holiday, Inspirational. Jackman Music Corporation #02035. Published by Jackman Music Corporation (JK.02035).

UPC: 093285020351.

A Truly Classic Christmas consists of twelve tasteful Baroque Christmas settings for string quartet, as played by the Piranesi String Quartet. These arrangements are masterfully crafted for advanced players and will liven any Christmas event.

Instrumenta l books are each sold separately.
Violin 1 - #02035
Violin 2 - #02036
Viola - #02037
Cello - #02038
Songs Included:
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Deck the Halls
O Tannenbaum
Angels We Have Heard on High
God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
O Little Town of Bethlehem
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
The Twelve Days of Christmas
We Three Kings
Joy to the World
Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful

Composer: Various
Arranger: David Fick
Difficulty: Advanced
Reference: Luke 2.

Unison to SATB choir, keyboard accompaniment, flute, oboe, B-flat clarinet 1, B-flat clarinet 2, bassoon, horn in F 1, horn in F 2, trumpet, violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, bass - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-8434

The Complete Resource for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. Edited by John Barnard. Advent, Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day, Epiphany, Presentation of the Lord. Royal School of Church Music. Sacred. Book and CD. GIA Publications #8434. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8434).

ISBN 9790570180639. English.

This new comprehensive resource for Christmas, Advent, and Epiphany not only offers one of the largest collections of carols ever published, but a range of support material that sets totally new standards in Christmas publishing. The Carol Book includes 150 carols in various settings, service outlines, prayers, readings, and blessings that will enhance your worship. It also includes a CD-ROM containing clip-art, service layouts, instrumental parts, and carol texts that you can paste into your service sheets. Edited by David Iliff and John Barnard, the carols from this book are an indispensable resource that reminds us why Christmas is so special to us. Each song in The Carol Book is formatted to be suitable for photocopying. Permission to reprint can be obtained from OneLicense.net. CD-ROM includes acompaniments without interlined words, accompaniments with guitar chords, accompaniments with solo instrumental parts, audio accompaniments, instrumental and orchestral parts, texts of all carols, prayers and other liturgical material, sets of readings, dramatised version of traditional readings, outline orders of service and clip art for carol service or concert programmes.   Download the complete contents.

Violin - Advanced

SKU: JK.02036

Composed by Various. Arranged by David Fick. Christian, Christmas, Christmas Carols, Contemporary Christian, Gospel, Holiday, Inspirational. Jackman Music Corporation #02036. Published by Jackman Music Corporation (JK.02036).

UPC: 093285020368.

A Truly Classic Christmas consists of twelve tasteful Baroque Christmas settings for string quartet, as played by the Piranesi String Quartet. These arrangements are masterfully crafted for advanced players and will liven any Christmas event.

Instrumenta l books are each sold separately.
Violin 1 - #02035
Violin 2 - #02036
Viola - #02037
Cello - #02038
Songs Included:
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Deck the Halls
O Tannenbaum
Angels We Have Heard on High
God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
O Little Town of Bethlehem
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
The Twelve Days of Christmas
We Three Kings
Joy to the World
Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful

Composer: Various
Arranger: David Fick
Difficulty: Advanced
Reference: Luke 2.

Cello - Advanced

SKU: JK.02038

Composed by Various. Arranged by David Fick. Christian, Christmas, Christmas Carols, Contemporary Christian, Gospel, Holiday, Inspirational. Jackman Music Corporation #02038. Published by Jackman Music Corporation (JK.02038).

UPC: 093285020382.

A Truly Classic Christmas consists of twelve tasteful Baroque Christmas settings for string quartet, as played by the Piranesi String Quartet. These arrangements are masterfully crafted for advanced players and will liven any Christmas event.

Instrumenta l books are each sold separately.
Violin 1 - #02035
Violin 2 - #02036
Viola - #02037
Cello - #02038
Songs Included:
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Deck the Halls
O Tannenbaum
Angels We Have Heard on High
God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
O Little Town of Bethlehem
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
The Twelve Days of Christmas
We Three Kings
Joy to the World
Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful

Composer: Various
Arranger: David Fick
Difficulty: Advanced
Reference: Luke 2.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 0.5

SKU: CF.PAS20

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Larry Clark. SWS FS. Primer String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+5+5+5+2+8+8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 54 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #PAS20. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.PAS20).

ISBN 9781491146354. UPC: 680160903856. 9 x 12 inches. Key: D major.

Take lots of familiar Christmas tunes, mix them all together, and you have  Christmas Mash-Up. The setting is ideal for young players with the most difficult rhythm being a quarter note. This piece is perfect for highlighting the developing skills of the young orchestra.
Take lots of familiar Christmas tunes, mix them all together you have Christmas Mash-Up. It is set for the youngest of players and the most difficult rhythm is a quarter note. The piece is perfect to highlight developing skills at the winter or holiday concert. Mash-ups have become a pop culture sensation, and it is my hope that your audience and especially the parents will think your orchestra is a sensation at their concert!You might want to engage the audience in this one and have them try and recognize how many Christmas carols are used in the piece. There are seven: Jingle Bells, Up On the Housetop, Good King Wenceslas, Angels We Have Heard On High, Here We Come A Wassailing, O Come, Little Children, and Deck The Halls.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece.  I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.—LARRY CLARKLakeland, FL 2017.

Arranged by Joel Raney. For SATB choir. Musicals. Christmas, Sacred. Choral score. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Orchestra Violin 1, Violin 2 or Viola and Cello - Grade 3

SKU: AP.36-52702427

Composed by Catherine McMichael. Performance Music Ensemble; String Quartet. Latham Music. Christmas; Winter. Score and Part(s). Latham Music Enterprises #36-52702427. Published by Latham Music Enterprises (AP.36-52702427).

ISBN 9781628760309. UPC: 679360736364. English.

This set of English carols is very readable and will add holiday joy to any occasion. Includes: Good King Wenceslas; Coventry Carol; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; What Child is This; Ding Dong Merrily on High; Love Came Down at Christmas/The First Noel and Deck the Halls.

These products are currently being prepared by a new publisher. While many items are ready and will ship on time, some others may see delays of several months.

Orchestra violin 1, violin 2, violin 3, viola, cello, bass - Grade 2.5

SKU: CF.YAS201

Entre le bœuf et l'âne gris. Composed by Traditional French Carol. Arranged by Ian David Coleman. Folio. Yas. Set of Score and Parts. 8+8+2+5+5+8+5 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 5 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS201. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS201).

ISBN 9781491157763. UPC: 680160916344. 9 x 12 inches.

Though not as familiar as other holiday carols, this ancient melody has an intrinsic beauty in both its shape and harmonic support. Reflecting those elements, this arrangement creates an evocative sound world. The mood is inspired by viewing the expanse of the night sky. Throughout history, we as humans are connected, in a sense, by the fact that we look up at the same pattern of stars today as those who created this ancient tune so many years ago, which suggests a point of connection over time. In this arrangement you will find a sense of wonder and awe as the melody weaves its way between consonance and dissonance. The re-imagining of this medieval carol reflects the timeless nature of the Christmas season. Students will work on sustaining long tones and tuning non-traditional chords in this choral-like setting for string orchestra. The melody flows between all the parts with short musical interludes between.
Though not as familiar as other holiday carols, this ancient melody has an intrinsic beauty in both its shape and harmonic support. Reflecting those elements, this arrangement creates an evocative sound world.  The mood is inspired by viewing the expanse of the night sky.  Throughout history, we as humans are connected, in a sense, by the fact that we look up at the same pattern of stars today as those who created this ancient tune so many years ago, which suggests a point of connection over time.  In this arrangement you will find a sense of wonder and awe as the melody weaves its way between consonance and dissonance. The re-imagining of this medieval carol reflects the timeless nature of the Christmas season. Students will work on sustaining long tones and tuning non-traditional chords in this choral-like setting for string orchestra. The melody flows between all the parts with short musical interludes between.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Orchestra violin 1, violin 2, violin 3, viola, cello, bass - Grade 2.5

SKU: CF.YAS216

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Erica Donahoe. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Set of Score and Parts. 10+10+16+16+4+10+8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS216. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS216).

ISBN 9781491160503. UPC: 680160919093.

This elegant arrangement blends the familiar Christmas carols It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and The First Noel. The melody is passed to all sections of the orchestra with delicate pizzicato accompaniments, giving developing players the opportunity to work on slurs, dotted rhythms, legato phrasing, and tone production in the key of C major. A peaceful interlude builds toward a restatement of the opening First Noel theme that crescendos toward a triumphant finale. A wonderful selection sure to be a joy to perform in your winter concert.
This elegant arrangement blends the familiar Christmas carols It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and The First Noel. The melody is passed to all sections of the orchestra with delicate pizzicato accompaniments, giving developing players the opportunity to work on slurs, dotted rhythms, legato phrasing, and tone production in the key of C major. A peaceful interlude builds toward a restatement of the opening First Noel theme that crescendos toward a triumphant finale. A wonderful selection sure to be a joy to perform in your winter concert.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Choir

SKU: HP.8727

Arranged by Joel Raney. Musicals. Christmas, Sacred. Voice-dominant sa/tb rehearsal CDs (set of 2) reproducible. Hope Publishing Company #8727. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.8727).

Christmas Musical
Telling the Christmas story through six dynamic choral settings, Joel Raney brings his masterful ability to compose new and creative rhythms that showcase his grasp of the gospel style to this impactful presentation for SATB choirs. Christmas carols like you've never heard before, all performed with an interspersing of scripture readings. Accompaniment can be provided by just piano, or Ed Hogan's lively orchestration or a smaller set of rhythm parts. Performance time is 25-minutes making this ideal for fitting into a Christmas worship service or as a separate musical program.

Orchestration: Conductor's Score, Flute, Oboe(or Soprano Sax or Clarinet), Clarinet, 2 Trumpets (or Alto Sax), Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, 2 Trombones or Tenor Sax or Baritone T. C. , Percussion, Piano, Synth, Guitar/Bass, Drums, Violins 1 & 2, Viola, Cello/Bassoon and String Reduction for Keyboard.

Rhythm Parts: Conductor's Score, Percussion, Piano, Synth, Guitar/Bass, Drums and String Reduction for Keyboard. The Publisher grants permission to the purchaser to print parts from the CD-ROM for the use in your church's performance.

SKU: HP.8725

Arranged by Joel Raney. Musicals. Christmas, Sacred. Value pack (10 listening CDs). Hope Publishing Company #8725. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.8725).

UPC: 763628187255.

Chris tmas Musical
Telling the Christmas story through six dynamic choral settings, Joel Raney brings his masterful ability to compose new and creative rhythms that showcase his grasp of the gospel style to this impactful presentation for SATB choirs. Christmas carols like you've never heard before, all performed with an interspersing of scripture readings. Accompaniment can be provided by just piano, or Ed Hogan's lively orchestration or a smaller set of rhythm parts. Performance time is 25-minutes making this ideal for fitting into a Christmas worship service or as a separate musical program.

Orchestration: Conductor's Score, Flute, Oboe(or Soprano Sax or Clarinet), Clarinet, 2 Trumpets (or Alto Sax), Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, 2 Trombones or Tenor Sax or Baritone T. C. , Percussion, Piano, Synth, Guitar/Bass, Drums, Violins 1 & 2, Viola, Cello/Bassoon and String Reduction for Keyboard.

Rhythm Parts: Conductor's Score, Percussion, Piano, Synth, Guitar/Bass, Drums and String Reduction for Keyboard. The Publisher grants permission to the purchaser to print parts from the CD-ROM for the use in your church's performance.

Choir

SKU: HP.8722

Arranged by Joel Raney. Musicals. Christmas, Sacred. Listening CD. Hope Publishing Company #8722. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.8722).

UPC: 763628187224.

Chris tmas Musical
Telling the Christmas story through six dynamic choral settings, Joel Raney brings his masterful ability to compose new and creative rhythms that showcase his grasp of the gospel style to this impactful presentation for SATB choirs. Christmas carols like you've never heard before, all performed with an interspersing of scripture readings. Accompaniment can be provided by just piano, or Ed Hogan's lively orchestration or a smaller set of rhythm parts. Performance time is 25-minutes making this ideal for fitting into a Christmas worship service or as a separate musical program.

Orchestration: Conductor's Score, Flute, Oboe(or Soprano Sax or Clarinet), Clarinet, 2 Trumpets (or Alto Sax), Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, 2 Trombones or Tenor Sax or Baritone T. C. , Percussion, Piano, Synth, Guitar/Bass, Drums, Violins 1 & 2, Viola, Cello/Bassoon and String Reduction for Keyboard.

Rhythm Parts: Conductor's Score, Percussion, Piano, Synth, Guitar/Bass, Drums and String Reduction for Keyboard. The Publisher grants permission to the purchaser to print parts from the CD-ROM for the use in your church's performance.

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 1.5-2

SKU: CF.FAS38

Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Roy Phillippe. Carl Fischer First Plus String Orchestra Series. Sacred, Christmas. Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #FAS38. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FAS38).

ISBN 9780825861130. UPC: 798408061135. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: D major.

One of the most beloved of all Christmas carols is presented in an easy, yet beautiful arrangement by Roy Phillippe. Every sections is given a chance to play the melody in the very playable setting. The optional piano part adds interest and colorful lines to this already very special piece.
I am of the opinion that a piece of music is not judged by how difficult it is to play, but by how good it sounds. While my arrangement of Silent Night is written for beginning string players, I have tried to keep it interesting for all players. It should be played warmly with expression to create a full sound.The piece begins with an introduction based on the three-note Silent Night motive. The main melody is introduced in m. 5 by the first Violins, and is harmonized by the second Violins and Violas. The Cellos reiterate the motive in mm. 6,8,10 and 11. Beginning at m.12 the motive alternates between the Violin II and the Cellos. The melody is played tutti until the key change at m.29, at which point when the Cellos and Basses take the melody with light accompaniment in the Violins and Violas. The final statement of the melody is played by the first violins beginning in m. 37. The Silent Night motive from the beginning alternates between Violin II and the Cellos to the end.

SATB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment, violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, 2 or 3 octaves handbells - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-7791

Composed by Henry John Gauntlett. Arranged by Hal H. Hopson. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmans Dawn, Christmas Day. Christmas. Tune Name: Irby. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #7791. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7791).

UPC: 785147779100. English. Text by Cecil Frances Alexander.

Thanks to the venerable Lessons and Carols tradition, many choirs begin their Christmas programs or preludes with a setting of the hymn “Once in Royal David’s City.” This Hal Hopson setting also includes optional parts for string quartet and handbells.