Rondeau of the Shepherds ' so ran the official title of the famous Dutch Christmas carol ???Midden in de winternacht???. In 1948 wrote Dutch poet and writer Harry Prenen this text. The melody is known by the 17th/18th- century organ composers of suites Daquin Balbastre and Dandrieu. 'Rondeau of the Shepherds' was subtitled 'Catalan Christmas Carol'. The song itself is because its origins in a Spanish (Catalan probably) Christmas song from the late Middle Ages 'El Desembre congelat. The motives of this song (shepherds flutes drums) demonstrate knowledge of the Bible and give a picture of the late medieval Christmas experience. . Perfect as an uptempo intermezzoin a church service.

The pilgrim's song 'Deilig er Jorden ' can be called an international carol. The Norwegian text was written by Danish poet Inge Bernhardmann on a melody of Polish origin. A majestic carol! Therefore particularly suitable as an opening work for your Christmas concert. Optional with organ.

This set contains a full score plus 2 copies each of trumpets 1 & 2 and 1 copy of each of the 8 other parts.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Whereas ???Auld Lang Syne??? may be considered the best-known Scottish song ever yet at the same time it is an obscure one for there are but few people who know the complete text by heart. After the familiar ???Should auld acquaintance be forgot .....??? many people take their refuge to lyrics like ???rum tee dum ta dee ..... lah lah lah ........... for auld lang syne???. Even in Scotland only a handful of persons know the entire text and are able to give a correct rendering of it. The current lyrics have been attributed to the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Burns however he did not write the whole poem : after he had heard an old man sing the centuries-old Scotchballad he wrote it down and added a number of stanzas (1788). Historical research teaches us that the ballad served many purposes both political and religious. Nowadays ???Auld Lang Syne??? is sung as a Christmas Carol and it is also sung on New Year???s Eve at the turning of the year. Apart from that though the song is also sung on many other occasions ??? sometimes with different lyrics which usually have Love Friendship and/or Parting as their themes as these go well with the fascinating melody. In this arrangement a low-sounding solo instrument is central. The harmonization in the accompaniment fits in perfectly with the sentiments this song will evoke. Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind' Should auld acquintance be forgot. And days of auld lang syne' For auld lang syne my dear For auld lang syne We???ll take a cup of kindness yet For auld lang syne.

Cette composition est idéale pour débuter ou clore un concert de Noël. A Christmas Herald ('Le Messager de Noël') débute avec une fanfare majestueuse qui cède sa place à l'exposition d'un thème lyrique qui forme un contrechant au noël Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Écoutez le chant des Anges) introduit par les trombones et l'euphonium. La mélodie de ce célèbre chant de noël revient progressivement vers la fanfare initiale qui clôt l'?uvre sur un ton toujours aussi solennel.

Just Brass No. 43-Edited by Philip Jones & Elgar Howarth. The Just Brass series is regarded by brass players worldwide as the most important brass ensemble series available. There are more than 100 titles subdivided into Just Brass (mainstream) Junior Just Brass Just Brass Lollipops and Giant Just Brass. Supplied as score and parts together. 5 Part

Irving Berlin's hit Christmas song made famous by Bing Crosby has here been arranged for brass band by Alan Fernie. Score and parts included

This unique production number starts off with the devious-sounding This Is Halloween which includes an alto sax solo and intense full ensemble punches. The mood shifts dramatically to the bluesy swing tune Oogie Boogie Song treated here in a big band setting that really wails.