PARTITIONS GRATUITES :
- Angelus ad Virginem

Choral; Organ Accompaniment (SATB AND ORGAN)

SKU: HL.1216624

Composed by Matthew Martin. Choral. Christmas. Octavo. 16 pages. Duration 210 seconds. Novello and Co Ltd. #NOV297543. Published by Novello and Co Ltd. (HL.1216624).

ISBN 9781705195369. UPC: 196288140467. 9.0x12.0x0.069 inches.

The composer writes: â??I was delighted to be asked by Daniel Hyde and King's College, Cambridge to write this year's commission for the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. I have chosen to set a familiar text and tune - Angelus ad Virginem - and for it to serve as a tribute to the late great Simon Preston CBE (chorister and later organ scholar at King's). The text suggests something descriptive and exuberant, and this arrangement makes use of the original 13th century carol throughout. A colorful organ part is designed to propel the music forward, sometimes twisting and distorting the melody in unexpected ways, hopefully reflecting something of Simon's wit, vitality and stylish energy.â? - Matthew Martin.

Arranged by Philip Lawson. De Haske Choral Music. Traditional. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 190 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard

Chamber Music Flute(s)

SKU: PR.114422610

Composed by Gary Schocker. Sws. Set of Score and Parts. 12+12 pages. Theodore Presser Company #114-42261. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114422610).

ISBN 9781491134351. UPC: 680160684724. 9 x 12 inches.

Combining his graceful charm with occasional surprises, Gary Schocker has added 12 more Christmas favorites to flute players’ repertoire for Christmas concerts and church services. Two duet scores are provided in the publication.The 12 DUETS OF CHRISTMAS contents are:1. Il est né, le divin enfant2. Tu scendi dalle stelle (O Bambino)3. See, Amid the Winter’s Snow4. We Three Kings5. Wexford Carol6. ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime7. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel8. Baloo, Lammy9. In the Bleak Midwinter10. Cand Iisus sa nascut11. Entre le bœuf et l’âne gris12. Angelus ad Virginem.

Arranged by Philip Lawson. De Haske Choral Music. Christmas, Concert. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by De Haske Publications

Choral (SSA Choir)

SKU: HL.142776

Arranged by Philip Lawson. De Haske Choral Music. Christmas, Concert. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by De Haske Publications (HL.142776).

UPC: 888680050504. 6.75x10.5x0.028 inches.

Philip Lawson arranges this 13th-century carol in a contemporary style that retains some of its ancient roots. Intertwining voices and two-against-three rhythms bring freshness that will enhance school, community, and church concerts.

Choral (SSATB a cappella)

SKU: HL.1340670

Arranged by Philip Lawson. Sacred Christmas Choral. Christmas. Octavo. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.1340670).

UPC: 196288189558. 6.75x10.5 inches.

This 13th century melody is arranged for high school choirs looking to expand into polyphony for the Christmas season. Smoothy melodic lines give way to smart challenges in range, while the B section dabbles in counterpoint--a perfect opportunity for study of Medieval forms.

Choral Cello, Contrabass voice, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, SATB chorus

SKU: CF.CM9734

Composed by Basque Carol. Arranged by Christopher Thomas. 12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 37 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9734. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9734).

ISBN 9781491161142. UPC: 680160919734. Key: A minor. English. Basque Carol.

A Basque Carol (also known as Gabriel's Message) holds a special place in Western music. The carol originates from Basque country around the 13th century, based on the Latin hymn, Angelus ad Virginem (likely of Franciscan origin). The tune quickly spread throughout Europe, finding popularity in Britain where it was even referenced in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales: Playing so sweetly that the chamber rang; / and Angelus ad virginem he sang. . .. Interestingly, the melody we know and love today is derived from the original Basque version. In my view, this tune is a perfect example of melody-crafting. It is at once hauntingly beautiful, yet warm and joyous. Its contours are complex, dramatic, yet singable. I believe this melodic accessibility is the key to the song's lasting popularity. I would also attribute A Basque Carol's continued popularity to its elegant translation into English (by Sabine Baring-Gould, who rediscovered the original Basque tune). Translations often risk sounding unimaginative, coarse, and blunt. This translation is strikingly different. It was graced with an especially poetic translation including lines such as his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame. I am very excited to offer a new perspective on this classic carol, joining the tradition of composers preserving and reimagining a priceless medieval melody. My first goal was to create a flowing, richly-textured, even cinematic string accompaniment for the choir. This approach was very much inspired by the dense, string-writing style of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. My second goal was to make the arrangement flexible enough to be performed with only choir, only strings, or (best of all) both ensembles combined. To further complement this approach, I've added an obligato line for a solo recorder (solo flute or violin work just as well). If you listen carefully, you will hear a quote from my other favorite holiday carol, Jesu Bambino. I hope you enjoy performing A Basque Carol. I especially hope that you sense the ancient magic cast into this tune, hearing the ineffable qualities that have compelled us to sustain it for nearly a millennium. Whether you're a choir, a string orchestra, or a combined ensemble, this arrangement of A Basque Carol will surely be a haunting and lovely addition to your next holiday program!.
A Basque Carol (also known as Gabriel’s Message) holds a special place in Western music. The carol originates from Basque country around the 13th century, based on the Latin hymn, Angelus ad Virginem (likely of Franciscan origin). The tune quickly spread throughout Europe, finding popularity in Britain where it was even referenced in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales:  “Playing so sweetly that the chamber rang; / and Angelus ad virginem he sang. . .”.Interestingly, the melody we know and love today is derived from the original Basque version. In my view, this tune is a perfect example of melody-crafting. It is at once hauntingly beautiful, yet warm and joyous. Its contours are complex, dramatic, yet singable. I believe this melodic accessibility is the key to the song’s lasting popularity. I would also attribute A Basque Carol’s continued popularity to its elegant translation into English (by Sabine Baring-Gould, who rediscovered the original Basque tune). Translations often risk sounding unimaginative, coarse, and blunt. This translation is strikingly different. It was graced with an especially poetic translation including lines such as “his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame.”I am very excited to offer a new perspective on this classic carol, joining the tradition of composers preserving and reimagining a priceless medieval melody. My first goal was to create a flowing, richly-textured, even cinematic string accompaniment for the choir. This approach was very much inspired by the dense, string-writing style of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. My second goal was to make the arrangement flexible enough to be performed with only choir, only strings, or (best of all) both ensembles combined. To further complement this approach, I’ve added an obligato line for a solo recorder (solo flute or violin work just as well). If you listen carefully, you will hear a quote from my other favorite holiday carol, Jesu Bambino.I hope you enjoy performing A Basque Carol. I especially hope that you sense the ancient magic cast into this tune, hearing the ineffable qualities that have compelled us to sustain it for nearly a millennium. Whether you’re a choir, a string orchestra, or a combined ensemble, this arrangement of A Basque Carol will surely be a haunting and lovely addition to your next holiday program!

(Christmas Carols For Mixed Voices) Edited by Graham Buckland. For SATB choir (unaccompanied). Format: a capella songbook. With choral notation, lyrics, performance notes, introductory text and index of first lines. Christmas and holiday. 224 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben.