Format : Octavo
SKU: BR.CHB-5381-00
ISBN 9790004413821. 7.5 x 10.5 inches. English.
As director of the Bavarian Radio Choir, Howard Arman has been actively engaged with international Christmas carols through various Christmas-related CD productions in the past years. This has resulted in a number of original arrangements for four- to eight-part mixed choir a cappella, shedding new light on well-known classics such as O du frohliche [O, you joyful], Stille Nacht [Silent Night] and Lasst uns froh und munter sein [Let us be happy and cheerful]. The first volume includes five Christmas carols from the German-speaking regions. They range from simple but harmonically intriguing settings such as Lieb Nachtigall, wach auf [Dear nightingale, wake up] to eight-part sound paintings with bell-like chimes as in O du frohliche and classical double choir settings such as Resonet in laudibus. The second volume includes five Christmas spirituals with English texts, forming a contrast to the solemn and festive character of the first. The choir can prove its swing and jazz qualities here; the stirring arrangements are a gain for classical Christmas concerts, too. Following the tradition of the spiritual, some settings also require soloists, which can, however, also be recruited from the choir if adequate singers are available. The first piece combines the spirituals It's a Birthday and Wasn't That a Mighty Day to form a medley, Ain't That a Rockin' gives a moment of tranquility before the likewise rousing spirituals Mary Had a Baby and Little David conclude the volume. In both volumes, Howard Arman provides a short preface in German and English, explaining the background of each piece and giving advice on performance.
SKU: BR.CHB-5380-00
ISBN 9790004413814. 7.5 x 10.5 inches. German / Latin.
SKU: SU.80300113
The text by G.K. Chesterton expresses the physical closeness of mother and child, and the wonder of the observer, in a setting with gentle, rocking rhythms and rich harmonies. SSA a cappella; English. Medium. SSA, a cappella Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.
SKU: LO.20-1004
UPC: 000308018523.
From the composer's collection CAROLS OF THE BELLS (HB355), this gently rocking spiritual will make a lovely addition to your Christmas repertoire - Building in intensity from beginning to end, its two main sections are centered in C major and Eb major, with but a smattering of accidentals.
SKU: HL.14030287
ISBN 9780711975309. 12.0x9.0x0.161 inches.
All your favourite Christmas carols to sing and play, plus beautiful illustrations - a book for the whole family to enjoy. The piano arrangements are very easy, suitable for players of grade 1/2 standard.
SKU: HL.14027100
ISBN 9780711997387. 9.0x12.0x0.127 inches. English.
This is suitable for both small and large casts. There are few props and the simplest of sets, making this musical ideal for use in open plan school halls and churches. The songs are effective and evocative, yet simple enough for young children to easily learn and deliver with enthusiasm. Script available in student book. If you need to license a school/youth theatre performance of this product, please use the online application form.
