Niveau Débutant, Initiation: Grade 1 - PIANO

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.42143S

Composed by Based on music by Gustav Holst and Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Michael Story. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Beginning Band. Christmas; Masterwork Arrangement; Sacred; Winter. Score. 20 pages. Duration 2:45. Belwin Music #00-42143S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.42143S).

ISBN 9781470656782. UPC: 038081483351. English. Based on music by Gustav Holst; Franz Gruber.

2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Truce of 1914, where opposing soldiers engaged in World War I combat laid down their arms and celebrated the Christmas holiday together. Combining fragments of Gustav Holst's Mars, the Bringer of War from The Planets with the beautiful carol Silent Night this musical study of dramatic contrasts, combined with the engaging story is sure to provide an awe-inspiring performance. Absolutely stunning! (2:45).

SATB choir - Level 1

SKU: CA.315590

Composed by Eusebius Mandyczewski and Franz Xaver Gruber. Separate edition with choral collection. Sacred vocal music, Christmas Carols, Advent, Christmas. Full score. Duration 2 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 03.155/90. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.315590).

ISBN 9790007153748. Key: C major. Language: German. Text: Mohr, Joseph Franz. Text: Joseph Franz Mohr.

SATB choir - Level 1

SKU: CA.306370

Composed by Eusebius Mandyczewski and Franz Xaver Gruber. Separate edition with choral collection. Sacred vocal music, Hymn settings, Christmas Carols, Christmas. Full score. Duration 2 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 03.063/70. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.306370).

ISBN 9790007174644. Key: C major. Text language: German/English/French. Text: Mohr, Joseph Franz. Text by Joseph Franz Mohr.

SSAA choir - Level 1

SKU: CA.319490

Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber and Vic Nees. Separate edition with choral collection. Sacred vocal music, Folk songs and settings of folk songs, Christmas Carols, Advent, Christmas. Full score. Composed 2008. Duration 2 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 03.194/90. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.319490).

ISBN 9790007177201. Key: E flat major. Language: German. Text: Mohr, Joseph Franz. Text: Joseph Franz Mohr.

SAM choir, organ - Level 1

SKU: CA.314590

Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Gunther Firlinger. Separate edition with choral collection. Sacred vocal music, Christmas Carols, Christmas. Full score. Duration 2 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 03.145/90. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.314590).

ISBN 9790007153137. Key: B flat major. Language: German. Text: Mohr, Joseph Franz. Text: Joseph Franz Mohr.

SATB choir - Level 1

SKU: CA.306170

Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Separate edition with choral collection. Sacred vocal music, Hymn settings, Christmas. Full score. Duration 3 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 03.061/70. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.306170).

ISBN 9790007174606. Key: C major. Language: German. Text: Mohr, Joseph Franz. Text: Joseph Franz Mohr.

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.

By Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Sandy Feldstein and John O'reilly. Concert Band. Concert Band. Basic Band Series. Sacred, Christmas. Grade 1. Conductor Score and Parts. 92 pages