SKU: AP.39641S

UPC: 038081449609. English.

This arrangement captures the anticipation, arrival, and celebration of the holidays through the use of sacred and secular carols alike. The piece opens with a quiet setting of O Come, O Come Emmanuel, then continues with a colorful and energetic rendition of the Ukrainian Bell Carol before drawing the piece to an exciting conclusion against a cacophony of ringing bells. (4:05).

SKU: AP.43107S

UPC: 038081507712. English. Various.

By popular demand due to their extensive flexibility, Happy Holidays---Vol. Two is now available in this ingenious setting that can be used year after year. Suitable for both middle school and high school performances, and presented in a multipurpose format, you can choose to have a quintet (brass, woodwind, or both) perform in the lobby of the concert hall prior to the band concert or at a reception after the concert. Or choose to have the entire band perform it during the concert! Tremendous versatility permits preparation in small groups saving rehearsal time. This new version includes: Adeste Fideles, We Three Kings of Orient Are, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and Jingle Bells. (6:45) Also available, Happy Holidays---Vol. 1 (00-42178).

SKU: AP.46634S

UPC: 038081539508. English. Orchestrated by Bob Phillips; George Megaw.

Great for the holidays like all TSO pieces---yet based on classical music, so also fitting for any pops concert! Based upon Mars, the Bringer of War from The Planets by Gustav Holst and In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Greig, this energetic setting of beloved favorites will rock your concert. Includes optional electric guitar, electric violin, electric bass, percussion, and piano parts. For a great opener or closer, this piece can be combined with the string arrangement by the same name (00-46697) for a joint performance. A compelling and unique addition to your holiday program or any pops concert.

SKU: BT.AMP-145-010

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

There are just over twenty secular cantatas in Bach's prolific output, which include The Coffee Cantata (No 211), The Wedding Cantata (No 202), Phoebus and Pan (No 201) and the Hunt Cantata (No 208) which contains the famous aria Sheep May Safely Graze. Written for four vocal soloists it was originally scored for a relatively large orchestra (including flutes (recorders), oboes and horns) and mixed choir. Although secular in character, the words describe how well a faithful shepherd keeps watch over his flock and hence has obvious allusions to the teachings of the Christian church. Bring a bit of the Baroque era to your concert with this first class arrangement by Philip Sparke.

Bach schreef zijn Jachtcantate (BWV 208) - met daarin de aria Schafe können sicher weiden (Sheep May Safely Graze) - in 1713, ter gelegenheid van de verjaardag van hertog Christian van Sachsen-Weißenfels. Later volgdenbewerkingen voor vergelijkbare verjaardagsfeesten en naamdagen. De cantate is geschreven voor vier solisten (Diana, Pales, Endymion en Pan), een relatief groot orkest (met (blok)fluiten, hobo’s en hoorns) en koor. Sheep MaySafely Graze wordt gezongen door Pales, de godin van kudden en weiden, begeleid door een paar blokfluiten of dwarsfluiten. Deze bewerking van Philip Sparke betekent een verrijking voor elk repertoire.

Bachs produktives Schaffen brachte nur etwa zwanzig weltliche Kantaten hervor, darunter auch die Jagd-Kantate (BWV 208), welche die berühmte Arie Schafe können sicher weiden enthält. Geschrieben für vier Solisten, ist die Kantate für ein relativ großes Orchester instrumentiert, das neben Flöten, Oboen und Hörnern auch einen gemischten Chor vorsieht. Bringen Sie mit dieser gelungenen Bearbeitung etwas barocke Atmosphäre in Ihr Konzert!

L’immense production de Jean-Sébastien Bach ne contient qu’une vingtaine de cantates profanes dont la Cantate du café (BWV 211), la Cantate du mariage (BWV 202), Phébus et Pan (BWV 201) et la Cantate de la chasse (BWV 208), dont est extrait l’air Sheep May Safely Graze (Schafe können sicher weiden - Que les brebis paissent en paix). Bach était depuis peu au service du duc de Weimar lorsqu’il accepta, en 1713, une invitation Weißenfels pour l’anniversaire du duc Christian de Saxe-Weißenfels. cette occasion, il composa la Cantate de la chasse, une cantate de félicitations l’adresse du duc, passionné de chasse. Par la suite, Bachremania cette cantate pour célébrer d’autres fêtes et anniversaires. La Cantate de la chasse est orchestrée pour quatre voix solistes incarnant des figures mythologiques (Diane, Pales, Endymion et Pan), un ensemble orchestral assez large (incluant des fl tes/fl tes bec, des hautbois et des cors) et un Chœur mixte. Le texte, chantant les vertus de la chasse, est un panégyrique peine déguisé du duc régnant. Accompagnée par deux fl tes (fl tes bec), Palès, déesse des troupeaux et des p tures, entonne l’air Sheep May Safely Graze. Bien que de caractère profane, le texte utilise l’image du berger comme l’image même de la gr ce en référence une parole fondamentale de Jésus.

L’immenso lavoro di Johann Sebastian Bach contiene una ventina di cantate profane tra le quali la Cantata della Caccia (BWV 208) dalla quale è estratta Sheep May Safely Graze (Schafe können sicher weiden). Accompagnata da due flauti dolci, Pales, Dea dei greggi e dei pastori, intona l’aria Sheep May Safely Graze. Pur se di carattere profano, il testo utilizza l’immagine del pastore come l’immagine della grazia riportata ad una parola fondamentale di Gesù.

SKU: AP.24791S

UPC: 038081280196. English.

Three Christmas pop classics are seamlessly woven together in a delightful musical change of pace for your winter concert by Douglas E. Wagner. Featuring Sleigh Ride, Winter Wonderland and Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow, the arrangement is designed to highlight your vocal soloist (or with optional instrumental solo for trumpet or alto saxophone). Not technically difficult, and a guaranteed audience pleaser. You'll also want to take a look at Doug's similarly scored setting of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (CBM05001) to complete your holiday program.

SKU: AP.45979S

UPC: 038081526706. English.

Ring, Ring, Ring! combines the swing style of the Big Band era with the traditional Ukrainian Bell Carol to create a real crowd-pleasing and toe-tapping moment for your next holiday concert. (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.49561S

ISBN 9781470648916. UPC: 038081569697. English.

Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner, three well-known secular carol tunes are showcased in this big and brassy, bright and flashy seasonal extravaganza, especially suited as a concert opener.

Beginning with a cascade of chimes, soaring woodwind runs, and bold brass lines, Deck the Hall and Here We Come A-Caroling are presented with dynamic flair, interspersed with brief fanfare-like episodes. The mood transitions to a jaunting sleigh ride across the winter landscape, partnering the second time through with Jingle Bells, as the spirited celebration closes with a short coda, drawn from musical materials heard in the opening measures of the work. (2:55).

SKU: HL.4008659

UPC: 196288189886.

Franco Cesarini has written this piece for concert band as a tribute to the town of Bisacquino (Palermo, Italy) of which he is an honorary citizen. The Suite Siciliana, a 7-movement piece - Intrada, Pavana,Gavotta, Barcarola, Tambourin, Siciliana, Tarantella - is characterised by contrasting rhythms and tempo, and consists of these 7 dances. The musical form, typical of the Baroque period, refers to some traditional expressions of art from the land of Sicily: ranging from the rich architecture of the Sicilian Baroque tothe colorful majolica ceramics and the characteristic puppets, the “pupi”, which narrate a secular tradition. A full immersion intoancient traditions of this beautiful island!