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The First Noel for Piano Quartet # Piano Quartet: piano, violin, viola, cello # BEGINNER # Christmas # Traditional # James M # The First Noel for Piano Quart # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
Piano Quartet - Level 1 - SKU: A0.548639 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Christmas. 10 pages. Jmsgu3 #3406037. Published by jmsgu...(+)
Piano Quartet - Level 1 - SKU: A0.548639 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Christmas. 10 pages. Jmsgu3 #3406037. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548639). The First Nowell arranged for Piano Quartet featuring a thought-provoking re-harmonization of the final verse.OriginsThe First Noel is an English Christmas carol. Even more, it was probably written in the late Cornish Renaissance period. While other versions spell the title as Nowell, this is an everyday variation. Furthermore, Noel is an older word meaning “Christmas.” Therefore, “the First Noel” translates as “the First Christmas.” First of all, Gilbert and Sandy published the earliest version. As a result, this version appears in the “Carols Ancient and Modern” songbook of 1823. William Sandy edited and arranged the book. Similarly, his partner Davies Gilbert revised and added the familiar extra verses. The First Noel: Piano Quartet Version brings new harmony in the final verse for more energy and drive.StainerOrganist and composer Sir John Stainer published the most noteworthy customary arrangement in the 1870s. Stainer is, above all, famous for his songbook entitled Christmas Carols New and Old (1871). This volume served as an essential catalyst for reviving the English Christmas carol. Other favorite Stainer arrangements from this book include What Child Is This, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, and I Saw Three Ships.Diatonic FunctionThe melodic structure in the First Noel is uncommon among English folk tunes. It simply repeats one phrase twice and then follows a variation refrain. All three words of the song end on the mediant scale degree. This is unusual because the diatonic function of the mediant is non-final compared to the more usual tonic or even dominant degrees. Consequently, this gives the song an open-ended feeling – like maybe it never ends.Political ContextThe Catholic clergy sang carols outside of the church in Latin. After the Protestant Reformation, the reformers thought it would be better for everyone to sing carols. They decided to bring music back to the common folk. So, they translated the lyrics from Latin into a common language. Moreover, the Protestants wanted more control over the music in the church than what the Vatican allowed. Protestant composers such as William Byrd composed complex polyphonic Christmas music that they called carols. Nonetheless, some famous folk melodies were composed in this era. Eminent composers in the nineteenth century began to revise and adapt them. Consequently, they revived the English carol. The First Noel for Piano Quartet
The First Noel for Piano Quartet # Piano Quartet: piano, violin, viola, cello # EASY # Christmas # Traditional # James M # The First Noel for Piano Quart # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
Piano Quartet - Level 2 - SKU: A0.549902 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas,Standards. 6 pages. Jmsgu3 #3685135. Pu...(+)
Piano Quartet - Level 2 - SKU: A0.549902 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas,Standards. 6 pages. Jmsgu3 #3685135. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549902). Score: 3 pages, String parts 1 page each. The First Noel arranged for Alto Sax & Piano with new harmony for the final verse.Origins The First Noel is an English Christmas carol. Even more, it was probably written in the late Cornish Renaissance period. While other versions spell the title as Nowell, this is just a colloquial variation. Furthermore, Noel is an older word meaning Christmas. Therefore the First Noel translates as the First Christmas. First of all, Gilbert and Sandy published the earliest version. As a result, this version appears in the Carols Ancient and Modern songbook of 1823. William Sandy edited and arranged the book. Similarly, his partner Davies Gilbert edited and added the familiar extra verses. The First Noel: Piano Quartet Version comes with new harmony in final verse for more energy and drive. Stainer Organist and composer Sir John Stainer published the most noteworthy customary arrangement in the 1870’s. Stainer is above all famous for his songbook entitled: Christmas Carols New and Old (1871). This volume served as an important catalyst for reviving the English Christmas carol. Other famous Stainer arrangements from this book are such titles as What Child Is This, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, and I Saw Three Ships. Diatonic Function The melodic structure in the First Noel is uncommon among English folk tunes. It simply repeats one phrase twice then follows a variation refrain. All three phrases of the song end on the mediant scale degree. This is unusual because the diatonic function of the mediant is non-final compared to the more usual tonic or even dominant degrees. Consequently, this gives the song as kind of open-ended feeling – like maybe it never really ends. Political Context The Catholic clergy sang carols outside of the church in Latin. After the Protestant Reformation, the reformers thought it would be better for everyone to sing carols. They decided to bring music back to the common folk. So, they translated the lyrics from Latin into common language. Moreover, the Protestants wanted more control over the music in church than what the Vatican allowed. Protestant composers such as William Byrd composed complex polyphonic Christmas music that they called carols. Nonetheless, some famous folk carols were composed in this era. Eminent composers in the nineteenth century began to revise and adapt them. Consequently, they revived the English carol. Register for free lifetime updates and revisions at www.jamesguthrie.com The First Noel (Piano Trio): Violin, Cello and Piano
The First Noel (Piano Trio): Violin, Cello and Piano # Piano Trio: piano, violin, cello # INTERMEDIATE # Traditional English Christmas # John A # The First Noel # John A. Dempsey # SheetMusicPlus
Piano Trio Cello,Piano,Violin - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1416912 Composed by Traditional English Christmas Carol, Johannes Brahms. Arranged by John A. Dempsey....(+)
Piano Trio Cello,Piano,Violin - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1416912 Composed by Traditional English Christmas Carol, Johannes Brahms. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. 16 pages. John A. Dempsey #998504. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1416912). Here the classic Christmas carol The First Noel exudes a mood of flowing serenity and reverent prayerfulness that celebrates the Savior's birth that wondrous night in Bethlehem. With incidental music by Brahms, this piano trio for violin, cello and piano is recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, silent prayer accompaniment and more. Also suitable as an overture or incidental music for Christmas plays, programs and musicals. 12 pages of music (that includes separate two-page parts for violin and cello). Key: D majorThe first noel the angels did say,Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In fields where they lay keeping their sheepOn a cold winter's night that was so deep.Noel, noel, noel, noel,Born is the King of Israel. The First Noel (Leadsheet)
The First Noel (Leadsheet) # Easy Piano # BEGINNER # Christmas # Public Domain # Marcelo Borba # The First Noel # Marcelo Borba # SheetMusicPlus
C Instrument - Level 1 - SKU: A0.1317675 Composed by Public Domain. Arranged by Marcelo Borba. Children,Christmas,Classical,Country,Traditional. Lead Sh...(+)
C Instrument - Level 1 - SKU: A0.1317675 Composed by Public Domain. Arranged by Marcelo Borba. Children,Christmas,Classical,Country,Traditional. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. Marcelo Borba #906351. Published by Marcelo Borba (A0.1317675). This is an arrangement for leadsheet style. Sheet music contains chords and melody. It can be played by different instrumental formations. The First Noel is a traditional Christmas carol that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The word Noel itself is derived from the French word Noël, meaning Christmas or the Christmas season.The song is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century, and its exact authorship is unknown. It has been passed down through generations and has become a popular Christmas hymn.The lyrics of The First Noel typically describe the joyous announcement of the birth of Jesus by angels to shepherds in the fields. The shepherds are guided by a bright star to Bethlehem, where they find the baby Jesus lying in a manger. The lyrics emphasize the significance of the event and the adoration of the shepherds for the newborn Christ.Here are the first few lines of the song:The first Noel, the angels did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep.The song is often sung in a reverent and celebratory manner, capturing the spirit of Christmas and the joyous occasion of Jesus' birth. It has been recorded by numerous artists and is a staple in many Christmas carol collections. The First Noel
The First Noel # Piano solo # INTERMEDIATE # Sharon Wilson # Sharon Wilson and Sharon Wilso # The First Noel # Sharon Wilson # SheetMusicPlus
Piano Solo - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1314735 By Sharon Wilson. By English Folk Song, Folk Song, Traditional, and Traditional English Carol. Arranged by Sharon...(+)
Piano Solo - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1314735 By Sharon Wilson. By English Folk Song, Folk Song, Traditional, and Traditional English Carol. Arranged by Sharon Wilson and Sharon Wilson Music. Advent,Christmas,Folk,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 6 pages. Sharon Wilson #903513. Published by Sharon Wilson (A0.1314735). Lyrical and calming, this arrangement of the beautiful English Christmas carol The First Noel begins in the key of E-flat major for the first verse and then transitions to the key of C major for second verse. This soothing, lullaby-like song is straight-forward and easy to sight read by the intermediate pianist making it a favorite selection for impromptu performances. This arrangement is one of the 20 songs in the collection Christmas Favorites, Book 2. Visit Sharon Wilson's website: https://www.sharonwilsonmusic.com/Subscribe to her YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@SharonWilsonMusicCover Image Credit: Pixabay.com. The First Noel
The First Noel # Piano solo # INTERMEDIATE # Christmas # Traditional # Dan Chadburn # The First Noel # Dan Chadburn Music # SheetMusicPlus
Piano Solo - Level 3 - SKU: A0.744831 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Dan Chadburn. Christian,Christmas,Concert,Sacred,Standards. Score. 6 pages. D...(+)
Piano Solo - Level 3 - SKU: A0.744831 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Dan Chadburn. Christian,Christmas,Concert,Sacred,Standards. Score. 6 pages. Dan Chadburn Music #6498639. Published by Dan Chadburn Music (A0.744831). Popular on Sirius XM, Pandora, Spotify, Music Choice's Soundscapes, and other streaming platforms around the world, Dan Chadburn's music has been described as exceptionally beautiful solo piano (Dyan Garris - NewAgeCD.com). Kathy Parsons (MainlyPiano.com) has written, Dan clearly indicates why solo piano can be the most expressive of any musical medium. His 2017 album, Held in the Light, was awarded Solo Piano Christian Album of the Year by SoloPiano.com.Dan's 2021 arrangement of The First Noel continues in the inspiring style of that album, which included SheetMusicPlus.com's award-winning arrangements of Amazing Grace, Morning Has Broken, and How Great Thou Art.For more information on Dan Chadburn and his music, please visit his website at www.DanChadburn.com