16th Century Traditional English Carol-Mannheim Steamroller has a long tradition of unique and creative holiday settings. This adaptation for band from A Fresh Aire Christmas starts out calmly with woodwinds and a flugelhorn solo then uses a variety of textures and counterlines to build intensity throughout culminating in a powerful full ensemble statement. A terrific choice for any holiday concert.
SKU: CL.CTS-8043-00
Greensleeves dates to the 16th century as a traditional English folk song. Claude T. Smith created a masterful setting of this timeless classic providing many solo opportunities and melodic interest throughout all the sections of the band. The use of standard and contemporary harmonies gives the listener a wonderful experience. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as thirteen musicians providing accessibility and flexibility for numerous instrumentation needs, while still allowing a full ensemble sound.
SKU: CL.CTS-7738-00
A masterful setting of this timeless classic provides many solo opportunities and melodic interest throughout all the sections of the band. The use of standard and contemporary harmonies give the listener a wonderful experience in this delightful arrangement.
SKU: BT.CMP-0911-05-143
English.
Recognized by many as one of the all-time most beautiful melodies, Greensleeves has long been associated with the Christmas season. The bold and powerful introduction gradually melts away to a tender Woodwind statement of the timeless theme. Youâ??ll find a whole new way to look at this Christmas classic as it gradually builds with intriguing harmonies. Rich and rewarding, this well may be the most beautiful new concert band piece youâ??ll discover this year.De bekende Engelse folksong Greensleeves, ook wel bekend als kerstlied (What Child Is This?), is de basis voor dit arrangement. De schitterende melodie wordt krachtig ge ntroduceerd met een fanfare, waarna ze tot rustkomt in de houtblazerssectie. Het tijdloze thema vindt vervolgens zijn weg in fraaie harmonieën en mondt uit in een groots slot. Prelude on Greensleeves is beslist een aanrader.Greensleeves ist mit Sicherheit eine der schönsten, anrührendsten und auch bekanntesten Melodien überhaupt. Besonders oft erklingt sie zur Weihnachtszeit. Die kraftvolle, forsche Einleitung dieser gelungenen Prelude schmilzt im Verlauf des Stückes hin zu einer zarten Wiedergabe des zeitlosen Themas in den Holzbläsern. Dieses wunderschöne Werk könnte der Höhepunkt in Ihrem nächsten Weihnachtskonzert werden!
