‘God rest ye merry Gentlemen’ is an ancient English carol. It was first published in 1833 but it can be traced as far back as the 15th century which makes it one of the oldest carols known. ‘God rest ye merry’ is a Middle English salutation. In this manner people wished one another greatness and might. In modern English the first line of this carol would read ‘May God keep you mighty gentlemen’. Andrew R. Mackereth has not kept to the original words in his up-tempo arrangement of the carol. It is still clearly recognizable but the arranger has taken a good many liberties. Sometimes a particular note is held longer at times motifs follow oneanother in various parts. If you listen carefully you may even be able to detect a motif from another well-known song.
SKU: HL.729767
ISBN 9781705175736. UPC: 196288084556. 9.0x12.0x0.113 inches.
This collection features eight arrangements in that distinctive Canadian Brass style for two B-flat trumpets and two trombones. Contents include: Angels We Have Heard on High • Ding Dong! Merrily on High • The First Noel • Go, Tell it on the Mountain • God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing • In dulce jubilo • Joy to the World.
SKU: CY.CC2889
Ryan Diefenderfer's clever arrangement of the Traditional Christmas carol God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen for Trombone Quartet begins as a Bass Trombone feature ballad with accompanying jazz chords. Then it ramps up to a jazz waltz giving all parts a good workout.This almost 4-minute work is appropriate for advanced performers.The sound track below is a rough digital example of the arrangement.
