Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 2.5
SKU:
BT.CMP-0624-02-010
Composed by Johann
Sebastian Bach. Arranged
by James Hosay. The
Splendor of Christmas.
Hymns & Chorals. Set
(Score & Parts). Composed
2002. Curnow Music #CMP
0624-02-010. Published by
Curnow Music
(BT.CMP-0624-02-010).
Two timeless
Christmas favorites by
J.S.Bach are gloriously
arranged for the Concert
Band and ready for your
interpretation. BREAK
FORTH, O BEAUTEOUS,
HEAVENLY LIGHT and JESU,
JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING
comprise the two
contrasting movements (a
Chorale and a Ballad).
You know how valuable
chorale style playing can
be for the band’s
tone quality, breath
support, intonation, and
phrasing. With thorough
cueing throughout the
arrangement, TWO BACH
CHRISTMAS CLASSICS will
work beautifully even if
your group has
instrumentation problems.
Christmas music does not
ordinarily leap to mind
as a choice for spring
festival use, but you may
wish to consider it in
this case. Great music
isgreat music any time of
the year!
Magnificent!