SKU: GI.G-7327
UPC: 785147732709. English. Text Source: Berger, secoue ton sommeil profond, French trad. carol, tr. Anonymous.
When you first listen to this arrangement, if you are like us, you will be captivated by the charming playfulness between the piano and clarinet. The writing for women’s voices is accessible, but quite effective. The most challenging aspect of the piece likely will be coordinating the ensemble of the instrumentalists, as the forward-spinning, 16th-note figures must move at a brisk and even pace.
SKU: GI.G-7372INST
UPC: 785147737292. English. Text Source: Puer natus in Bethlehem, Latin hymn, 14th c., tr. Anonymous, alt.
SKU: GI.G-10432
English. Text Source: Sts. 1-2: Anonymous, st. 3: John T. McFarland, 1851-1913. Text by John T. McFarland.
SKU: GI.G-8398
English. Text Source: Anonymous, English, 15th c.
Bring new life to your Lessons and Carols service through the ancient beauty of this 15th-century English text, which reflects on the mystery of the sin of Adam that led to Mary’s queenship—thanks be to God! A pronunciation guide and paraphrase are provided.
SKU: CF.CM8717
ISBN 9780825846410. UPC: 798408046415. 6.875 X 10.5 inches. Key: Db major.
The lovely Christmas favorite, The First Noel, is given a straightforward arrangement by New York Voices leader, Darmon Meader. There is a judicious mixture of unison writing and part-writing based on standard settings, with a more elaborate and harmonically rich treatment on the last verse.
