Par ARMAN HOWARD. Howard Arman, director of the Bavarian Radio Choir, has been actively engaged with international Christmas carols through various Christmas-related CD productions of his choir in the past years. This has resulted in a number of original arrangements for four- to eight-part mixed choir a cappella, shedding new light on well-known classics such as O du fröhliche [O, you joyful], Stille Nacht [Silent Night] and Lasst uns froh und munter sein [Let us be happy and cheerful]. The first volume includes five Christmas carols from the German-speaking regions. They range from simple but harmonically intriguing settings such as Lieb Nachtigall, wach auf [Dear nightingale, wake up] to eight-part sound paintings with bell-like chimes as in O du fröhliche and classical double choir settings such as Resonet in laudibus . The second volume includes five Christmas spirituals with English texts, forming a contrast to the solemn and festive character of the first. The choir can prove its swing and jazz qualities here; the stirring arrangements are a gain for classical Christmas concerts, too. Following the tradition of the spiritual, some settings also require soloists, which can, however, also be recruited from the choir if adequate singers are available. The first piece combines the spirituals It?s a Birthday and Wasn?t That a Mighty Day to form a medley, Ain?t That a Rockin? gives a moment of tranquility before the likewise rousing spirituals Mary Had a Baby and Little David conclude the volume. In both volumes, Howard Arman provides a short preface in German and English, explaining the background of each piece and giving advice on performance. / Date parution : 2022-07-20/ Recueil / Choeur Mixte a Cappella

Par SARAJANE WILLIAMS. Dreamtime is a collection of eighteen lullabies from around the world. Sarajane Williams's hauntingly beautiful arrangements will soothe and lull the body and soul. An intermediate/advanced lever or pedal harpist will enjoy these lush harmonizations and interpretations of traditional songs, all of which require very few lever changes. Some of the lullabies could also provide a pleasant addition to one's Christmas repertoire. The collection includes: Rock-a -Bye-Baby, Sleep Baby Sleep, Night Song, Shepherd's Cradle Song, Hao-Wari, Slumber Song of Izumo, Suo-Gan, Go To Sleep My Child, Brazilian Lullaby, Irish Lullaby, The Gates of Dreamland, Christ Child's Lullaby, Russian Cradle Song, Four Lullabies Medley (Brahms' Lullaby, All the Pretty Little Horses, All through the Night, Schubert's Lullaby), and her original composition, Song of the Mourning Dove. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Children's - Solos / Recueil / Harpe Folk ou Celtique

Four treasured carols from Wales, England, and Ireland comprise this colorfully arranged Christmas medley (three-and-a-half minutes in length). The slow-fast-slow-fast form is carefully constructed for choir alone, band alone, or a combined performance. An elegant and timeless treat for the holidays. / Choeur SSA

Une collection unique de trios pour différentes combinaisons d'enregistreurs: 2 descants et triples, descant et 2 triples, descant, treble et ténor. Cette sélection comprend un large éventail de dispositions bien connus, y compris les spirituals, danses latino-américaines, favoris classiques et un medley de Noël ainsi que des pièces originales par John Pitts. Livre de l'élève contient les pièces de l'enregistreur et les symboles de la corde - livre du professeur fournit l'accompagnement au piano facultatif pour toutes les pièces. / Flûte A Bec

The Flex-Ability series, arranged by Victor Lopez, fills the need for multi-level instrumentalists to play popular music together. Each instrument book includes 11 songs in four-part score form. The top line (solo) is for level 2 1/2-3. The second line (duet/harmony) is for level 2-2 1/2. The third line (trio/harmony) is for level 1 1/2. The bottom line (harmony or bass line) is for level 1/2-1 (only whole, half, dotted half, and quarter notes and rests). The arrangements are carefully crafted to be educationally sound. Optional octaves and cue notes are included to allow for range flexibility. The songs are: Jingle Bells * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * (I'm Gettin') Nuttin' for Christmas * Frosty the Snowman * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Angels We Have Heard on High * Joy to the World * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Auld Lang Syne * Chanukah Medley: Chanukah/I Have a Little Dreydl.

The Flex-Ability series, arranged by Victor Lopez, fills the need for multi-level instrumentalists to play popular music together. Each instrument book includes 11 songs in four-part score form. The top line (solo) is for level 2 1/2-3. The second line (duet/harmony) is for level 2-2 1/2. The third line (trio/harmony) is for level 1 1/2. The bottom line (harmony or bass line) is for level 1/2-1 (only whole, half, dotted half, and quarter notes and rests). The arrangements are carefully crafted to be educationally sound. Optional octaves and cue notes are included to allow for range flexibility. The songs are: Jingle Bells * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * (I'm Gettin') Nuttin' for Christmas * Frosty the Snowman * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Angels We Have Heard on High * Joy to the World * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Auld Lang Syne * Chanukah Medley: Chanukah/I Have a Little Dreydl.

The Flex-Ability series, arranged by Victor Lopez, fills the need for multi-level instrumentalists to play popular music together. Each instrument book includes 11 songs in four-part score form. The top line (solo) is for level 2 1/2-3. The second line (duet/harmony) is for level 2-2 1/2. The third line (trio/harmony) is for level 1 1/2. The bottom line (harmony or bass line) is for level 1/2-1 (only whole, half, dotted half, and quarter notes and rests). The arrangements are carefully crafted to be educationally sound. Optional octaves and cue notes are included to allow for range flexibility. The songs are: Jingle Bells * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * (I'm Gettin') Nuttin' for Christmas * Frosty the Snowman * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Angels We Have Heard on High * Joy to the World * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Auld Lang Syne * Chanukah Medley: Chanukah/I Have a Little Dreydl.

Par COURT DOUGLAS. Modern sounds of syncopation and colorful harmonies adorn this inventive medley of traditional Christmas songs. Four carols are featured, including: Good King Wenceslas; Jingle Bells; The First Noel and Angels We Have Heard On High. Bands at the easy level will master this with no trouble in time for your holiday concert! Very nice! / Niveau : 1.5 / Répertoire / Concert Band