SKU: PR.165000700
UPC: 680160039098. Key: C major. Text: Anonymous. Anonymous.
SKU: CF.BPS48
ISBN 9780825864339. UPC: 798408064334. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Bb major.
Using the basic melodic shape of Silent Night, Sean O'Loughlin has written a lively piece that goes in a quite different, more up-to-date direction than the familiar, reflective Carol. The noise makers of the percussion section are given a lively role to play, and the introduction, by the low brass, of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, in the middle of the piece, creates a somewhat ironic twist in this amusing re-imagining of a classic carol.
SKU: CF.CPS59F
ISBN 9780825861604. UPC: 798408061609. 9 X 12 inches.
This refreshing Americana rendering of the traditional Christmas carol features contemporary harmony, exciting tutti phrases, and expressive dynamics. It is a welcome change to the reportoire for hoiliday concerts.
SKU: CF.FPS11F
ISBN 9780825839771. UPC: 798408039776. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: CF.YBS20
ISBN 9780825829284. UPC: 798408029289. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major.
SKU: HL.48024129
ISBN 9781784542344. UPC: 888680708894. 7.25x10.25 inches.
Britten's arrangements of Schubert's The Trout (op 32/D550) for small orchestra, and Schumann's Spring Night (op 39 no 12) for chamber orchestra, dating from 1942, are settings of anonymous English translations. The new edition includes the original German words (Schubart, Eichendorff), as many performers and audiences will prefer the songs in the original language. In his preface, Nicholas Clark, Librarian at the Britten-Pears Foundation, speculates on why the songs were set in English and on the possibility that the translator was Peter Pears, commenting that “the English language settings allowed [Britten] to edge away from existing versions of the songs, to assist him in imprinting his own unique mark on both works.” The Trout is scored for 2 clarinets & strings; Spring Night for flute, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, trombone, triangle, harp (or piano) and strings.
SKU: PR.16500081C
ISBN 9781491135297. UPC: 680160039333. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: PR.165000810
ISBN 9781491112588. UPC: 680160039326. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Bb major.
SKU: PR.165000790
ISBN 9781491133590. UPC: 680160039289. Key: Ab major.
SKU: CF.YPS62F
ISBN 9780825864582. UPC: 798408064587. 9 X 12 inches.
An easy and straightforward arrangement of a popular Christmas Carol that features clever rhythmic variations on the tune. Mildly dissonant harmonies and imaginative scoring, including a brief, but effective, solo for the percussion section, add spice to the traditional Christmas brew.
SKU: MH.1-59913-050-5
ISBN 9781599130507.
Charles Dickens certainly would have known the three carols in A CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS. They were among the best-known and best-loved carols of the Victorian Era, and were a staple of the repertoire of roving waits, or carollers, that appear in his novels. Today this music is as familiar as Santa Claus and Tiny Tim. THE FIRST NOWELL was first collected in Christmas Carols, Ancient and Modern by William Sandys in 1833. It is most probably 200 years older than that. The Oxford Book of Carols contains nine verses, which makes it an ideal processional for Christmas or Epiphany (the feast commemorating the coming of the Magi). COVENTRY CAROL, or Lully, Lullay, comes from the medieval tradition of mystery and miracle plays. In 1534 the Pageant of the Shearman and Tailors Guild included a scene in which the mothers of Jewish children sang this haunting lullaby after hearing the horrifying order: Herod the king, In his raging, All young children to slay. The music is anonymous; the text believed to be by Robert Croo. ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH is probably of French origin, but the English long ago adopted it as their own. Besides the French text, Les Anges dans nos compagnes, it is known in several versions and by several titles, including Angels from the Realms of Glory, When the Crimson Sun Had Set, and Westminster Carol. It belongs to a category known as macaronic carols, which mix vernacular verses with Latin refrains - in this instance, Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Glory be to God on High). Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 8 Flute, 2 Oboe, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 1 Eb Alto Clarinet, 3 Bb Bass Clarinet & Bb Contrabass Clarinet, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 1 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 1 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 2 F Horn 1, 2 F Horn 2, 2 Trombone 1, 2 Trombone 2, 2 Trombone 3, 3 Euphonium (Bass Clef), 2 Euphonium (Treble Clef), 5 Tubas, 1 Timpani, 2 Bells & Chimes, 3 Percussion 1: small triangle, suspended cymbal, crash cymbal, snare drum, bass drum, 2 Percussion 2: large triangle, finger cymbals.
SKU: CF.CPS62
ISBN 9780825861659. UPC: 798408061654. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major. Text: Scottish Folk Song.
The song Annie Laurie was written to her by William Douglas, and amended by Lady John Scott. This song was a favorite with Scottish soldiers during the Crimean War. Composer Carl Strommen gives us a wonderful new setting of this popular folk song that explores all of the glorious colors of the modern concert band. A great change of pace piece for any concert and a great way to improve the musicianship of your students.
SKU: CF.YPS5F
ISBN 9780825837463. UPC: 798408037468. 9 X 12 inches.
SKU: CF.YPS13F
ISBN 9780825839894. UPC: 798408039899. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Bb major.
SKU: CF.YPS29F
ISBN 9780825848537. UPC: 798408048532. 9 X 12 inches.