Par HOSAY JAMES L.. This spirited new Christmas medley from the pen of James L. Hosay will be a delight for all as the crown jewel of your holiday performance. The unmistakable sounds of the Emerald Isle are artfully portrayed here by one of the finest band composers of modern times. A thrilling opening with the rhythmic counterpoint of a 6/8 against 3/4 effect introduces this festive holiday rhapsody of popular European Christmas carols in traditional Celtic settings. A CELTIC CHRISTMAS includes six of the classic melodies which bring the holidays alive for millions, including I SAW THREE SHIPS, AWAY IN A MANGER, HERE WE COME A WASSAILING, and others. This setting goes well beyond the usualholiday medley. You?ll find Gaelic gold when you unwrap this sparkling musical gift with your band this year ! / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Richard has arranged three distinctively different carols from the Celtic folk tradition and combined them into a stunning medley for concert band. Includes: Deck the Hall Love Came Down at Christmas and Wexford Carol.

Most notably performed by Celtic Woman this marvelous song features a lilting Celtic style and a distinctive melody.This effective setting for band includes the striking use of O Holy Night as heard in the original. Sure to be a highlight of any holiday concert.

Taking a similar approach to his popular ?Celtic Air and Dance ? Michael Sweeney creatively combines two 17th-century carols (Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella and Fum Fum Fum) into this attractive and distinctive setting for the holidays.

A Celtic Christmas Celebration-The joy and hope of Christmas are celebrated in this new Celtic-styled cantata from the pen that brought you The Mystery and the Majesty and Winter's Grace. This jubilant work is filled with tuneful carols thoughtful narration and sparkling orchestrations. Traditional melodies form the foundations of this tapestry of lights bringing to your holiday presentation a pleasing mixture of choirs carols and candlelight. Presented inboth SAB and SATB formats a full line of support products is available including a digital resource kit complete with PowerPoint images rehearsal tips and art files to assist in the creation of your program. Two orchestrationoptions are available: a Celtic consort and full orchestra.

Uses: Christmas Epiphany Communion GeneralScripture: John 8:12; John 9:5A simple beautiful Celtic sounding original melody is combined with a fresh and stirring text. This tender folk song callsthe listener to look beyond the cradle to the cross. Shines the Light is a timeless piece and is appropriate for all times of the year as Christ the “Light ” is laid in a manger walks among us and is hung onthe cross.