God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

SKU: HL.300446

ISBN 9781540062840. UPC: 888680961763. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.

Rhythmic with lots of vocal color, this new arrangement of the sixteenth century Spanish carol is a delight for mixed as well as men's voices. A steady eighth note pattern in the energetic accompaniment creates a steady beat as the piece moves seamlessly from the Rui, Rui, Chiu to God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, making use of both Spanish and English languages adding a delightful familiarity for the audience.

SKU: FJ.FJH2284

ISBN 9781619282353. UPC: 241444393734. English.

Titles include: O Christmas Tree; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Silent Night; Joy to the World; Deck the Halls; Away in a Manger; Jingle Bells; Angels We Have Heard on High; and I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. Seven activity pages with colorful, holiday themes engage students and reinforce concepts. Includes a music dictionary.

SKU: BT.DHP-1115176-140

9x12 inches.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen appeared in print for the first time in William Sandy’s Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern in 1833, although it was believed to have been written many years earlier. Today, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is one of the most loved and popular English Christmas songs of all time. Italian composer and arranger Lorenzo Bocci fell in love with the delightful melody and created an arrangement that will be perfect at any Christmas concert or event.

Over de vraag of dit kerstlied uit de vijftiende of de achttiende eeuw stamt, zijn de geleerden het niet eens. Wel treffen we het voor het eerst in gedrukte vorm aan in het jaar 1833, in het gezangenboek Christmas Carols Ancient andModern van William Sandy. Hoe dan ook, dit lied behoort al vele eeuwen tot de geliefdste kerstklassiekers van het Engelstalige gebied. Ook de Italiaan Lorenzo Bocci liet zich betoveren door de prachtige oude melodie en maakte ereen sfeervolle bewerking van voor blaasorkest.

Verschiedenen Quellen zufolge stammt dieses englische Weihnachtslied aus dem 15. oder 18. Jahrhundert und wurde erstmals im Gesangbuch Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern von William Sandy im Jahre 1833 gedruckt. Unbestritten ist hingegen die Tatsache, dass es seit langem zu den beliebtesten englischen Weihnachtsliedern zählt und auch über den englischen Sprachraum hinaus bekannt ist. Der Italiener Lorenzo Bocci ließ sich vom Zauber der alten Weise gefangen nehmen und verfasste eine stimmungsvolle Bearbeitung für Blasorchester.

La source exacte de cet hymne chrétien anglais est incertaine, cependant, il apparaît dans une anthologie publiée par William Sandy en 1833, Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern (Chants de Noël anciens et modernes). Incontestablement, la sérénité et la douceur de God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ont largement dépassé les frontières anglaises. L’italien Lorenzo Bocci s’est laissé gagner par la magie de cet ancien cantique et nous en propose un chaleureux arrangement pour orchestre d’harmonie.

La fonte esatta di questo inno cristiano inglese è incerta, anche se appare in un’antologia pubblicata da William Sandy nel 1833 intitolata Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern. La serenit e la dolcezza di God Rest Ye Merry hanno oltrepassato i confini inglesi. Lorenzo Bocci si è lasciato conquistare da questo antico canto e ci propone un caloroso arrangiamento per banda.

SKU: CL.032-4750-00

Jazzin’ Merry Gentlemen presents a hip, swing version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen that really cooks! A powerful, full-ensemble intro sets the table for the soli trombone statement of the tune, which is punctuated by colorful brass riffs, and unison sax lines. Next, a catchy low tom drum riff builds to the solo, where changes are modest, with suggested solos included. A hard-hitting restatement of the theme then builds to a powerful conclusion. Jazzin’ Merry Gentlemen will be the hit of your holiday concert.

SKU: WD.080689882227

UPC: 080689882227.

Ginger Breadhouse, Carolyn Bells, Holly Branch, Candy Cane, Mary, and...Ned, Ted and Jed! These are a few of the names to be found among the cast of the new Simply WordKidz Christmas musical, The Christmas Cross! Created by Jeff Slaughter, with tracks produced and arranged by the team of Preston and Spencer Dalton, The Christmas Cross is a super-easy-to-learn, 27-minute musical designed to help you celebrate the season with the perfect setting for your kids choir!

In the opening scene, Miss Carolyn Bells, our children's choir director, is leading the kids through their first rehearsal for this year's Christmas Extravaganza. As they begin to share their thoughts on Christmas, the heart of the story comes to the forefront as Mary begins to tell everyone about the Christmas Cross - a very special ornament with special significance - an heirloom, handed down by her grandmother. As she explains the meaning behind the ornament...You can't have Christmas without the Cross..., this fun, lighthearted musical is beautifully and simply transformed into a powerful message about the love of God and the message of the Gospel.

Full of great new songs, in tandem with traditional carols and a humor-filled, Biblically-sound script, The Christmas Cross highlights Jeff Slaughter's signature brand of creativity. And, for the first time, he brings his unique style and infectious spirit to the Simply WordKidz Series, a fresh line of EZ-to-Sing-EZ-to-Perform musicals designed for both excellence and accessibility by the smallest of choirs, or for choirs with little rehearsal time. Bring an extra dose of Christmas cheer to your performance through the use of the production-enhancing DVD Accompaniment Track available, from WordKidz.

SKU: WD.080689586392

UPC: 080689586392.

Ginger Breadhouse, Carolyn Bells, Holly Branch, Candy Cane, Mary, and...Ned, Ted and Jed! These are a few of the names to be found among the cast of the new Simply WordKidz Christmas musical, The Christmas Cross! Created by Jeff Slaughter, with tracks produced and arranged by the team of Preston and Spencer Dalton, The Christmas Cross is a super-easy-to-learn, 27-minute musical designed to help you celebrate the season with the perfect setting for your kids choir!

In the opening scene, Miss Carolyn Bells, our children's choir director, is leading the kids through their first rehearsal for this year's Christmas Extravaganza. As they begin to share their thoughts on Christmas, the heart of the story comes to the forefront as Mary begins to tell everyone about the Christmas Cross - a very special ornament with special significance - an heirloom, handed down by her grandmother. As she explains the meaning behind the ornament...You can't have Christmas without the Cross..., this fun, lighthearted musical is beautifully and simply transformed into a powerful message about the love of God and the message of the Gospel.

Full of great new songs, in tandem with traditional carols and a humor-filled, Biblically-sound script, The Christmas Cross highlights Jeff Slaughter's signature brand of creativity. And, for the first time, he brings his unique style and infectious spirit to the Simply WordKidz Series, a fresh line of EZ-to-Sing-EZ-to-Perform musicals designed for both excellence and accessibility by the smallest of choirs, or for choirs with little rehearsal time. Bring an extra dose of Christmas cheer to your performance through the use of the production-enhancing DVD Accompaniment Track available, from WordKidz.

SKU: KN.09006S

UPC: 822795090062.

This creative grade 2 interpretation of the great Christmas favorite God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen will be the highlight of your next holiday concert. Scored in E minor, a traditional version of the melody played by upper strings is supported throughout by a trendy groove in the cello/bass parts. As explained in the score notes, the title of this setting refers to the fact that the carol on which it is based hails historically from the Cornwall region of England. Three copies of the 3rd Violin/Viola T.C. part are included in each set. Duration 1:50. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KN.19292

UPC: 822795192926.

These duets are written to be played by any two (or multiples of two) instruments. Published in score form for any combination of instruments using the appropriate key-compatible books.

Contents:
Angels We Have Heard On High; Away In A Manger; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella; Deck The Halls; The First Noel; Good King Wenceslas; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; It Came Upon The Midnight Clear; What Child Is This? (Greensleeves); O Little Town Of Bethlehem; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree); O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles); Up On The Housetop; We Three Kings; Silent Night; We Wish You A Merry Christmas; Jingle Bells.