SKU: MH.1-59913-050-5
ISBN 9781599130507.
Charles Dickens certainly would have known the three carols in A CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS. They were among the best-known and best-loved carols of the Victorian Era, and were a staple of the repertoire of roving waits, or carollers, that appear in his novels. Today this music is as familiar as Santa Claus and Tiny Tim. THE FIRST NOWELL was first collected in Christmas Carols, Ancient and Modern by William Sandys in 1833. It is most probably 200 years older than that. The Oxford Book of Carols contains nine verses, which makes it an ideal processional for Christmas or Epiphany (the feast commemorating the coming of the Magi). COVENTRY CAROL, or Lully, Lullay, comes from the medieval tradition of mystery and miracle plays. In 1534 the Pageant of the Shearman and Tailors Guild included a scene in which the mothers of Jewish children sang this haunting lullaby after hearing the horrifying order: Herod the king, In his raging, All young children to slay. The music is anonymous; the text believed to be by Robert Croo. ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH is probably of French origin, but the English long ago adopted it as their own. Besides the French text, Les Anges dans nos compagnes, it is known in several versions and by several titles, including Angels from the Realms of Glory, When the Crimson Sun Had Set, and Westminster Carol. It belongs to a category known as macaronic carols, which mix vernacular verses with Latin refrains - in this instance, Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Glory be to God on High). Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 8 Flute, 2 Oboe, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 1 Eb Alto Clarinet, 3 Bb Bass Clarinet & Bb Contrabass Clarinet, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 1 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 1 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 2 F Horn 1, 2 F Horn 2, 2 Trombone 1, 2 Trombone 2, 2 Trombone 3, 3 Euphonium (Bass Clef), 2 Euphonium (Treble Clef), 5 Tubas, 1 Timpani, 2 Bells & Chimes, 3 Percussion 1: small triangle, suspended cymbal, crash cymbal, snare drum, bass drum, 2 Percussion 2: large triangle, finger cymbals.
SKU: OU.9780193524187
ISBN 9780193524187. 10 x 7 inches.
For sopranos, altos, and unison men with piano or organ or orchestra This collection includes nine of John Rutter's most popular Christmas carols, re-scored by the composer into three parts: for sopranos, altos, and unison men. These festive favourites continue to delight choirs and audiences across the world.
SKU: FJ.FJH2351
ISBN 9781619283084. UPC: 241444424582. English.
Spice up your holiday recital with these humorous Christmas tunes! Witty and offbeat pieces that allude to traditional carols are sure to entertain both children and adults. Titles include Elves Falling Off Shelves, Santa Got Pulled Over for Speeding, and One Cookie Left Behind, plus nine more. All the giggling will surely put you and your audience into a joyous holiday spirit!
SKU: KJ.WB60F
A medley of nine well-loved Christmas carols! Scored with interesting melodic and rhythmic combinations, the arranger has skillfully blended tone colors and textures for concert band. A must for your special Christmas program!
SKU: EC.8286P
ISBN 600313482861. UPC: 600313482861.
A collection of nine festive Christmas carol arrangements regularly used by the Washington Chorus and at Trinity Church, on Wall Street in New York City. From the ebullient jubilation of Joy to the World and Angels We Have Heard on High to the expansive and sweet Un Flambeau and Silent Night, this new collection presents the best of Julian Wachner's stunning and varied redressing of these traditional tunes. Intended for full audience participation with the support of choir, organ, brass, and percussion, all of the arrangements in this collection also serve the needs of more modest presentations with the included keyboard reductions. In either form, the collection provides an excellent foundation for a traditional service of Lessons and Carols or for an energetic concert of holiday favorites!Contents:O Come, O Come EmmanuelHark, the Herald Angels SingUn FlambeauAngels We Have Heard On HighThe Snow Lay On the GroundNino lindoThe First NowellSilent NightJoy to the World
SKU: FJ.FJH2265
ISBN 9781619281431. UPC: 674398234509. English.
Edwin McLean's holiday arrangements are perfect for the second year pianist. The ten carols in the book include: Jingle Bells; Deck the Hall; Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring; Auld Lang Syne; and others. Nine pieces have lyrics; all are interesting solos---some of which have teacher duets that enrich the performance.