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£50.50Fantasy on an English Carol (The Holly and the Ivy) - Traditional / arr. Michael Story
We're proud to offer you a new vision from Michael Story based on the revered carol "The Holly and the Ivy." Literally every section has a chance with the melody. The first statements are developed with intriguing harmonies and textures. This is real music for your holiday program. A fantasy for sure. (2:20)
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£49.95An Austrian Carol - Traditional / arr. Robert Sheldon
"Still, Still, Still" is an Austrian Christmas carol and lullaby. In German, its first line translates to "Hush, hush, hush, for the little child wants to sleep!" The melody is a folk tune from the region around Salzburg, and appeared for the first time in 1865 in a folk song collection of the founder of the Salzburg Museum. Correlated to Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 2, Level 2, this lovely setting for young band provides opportunities for expression and lyricism on any holiday concert. (2:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£45.95
A Jubilant Carol (In Dulci Jubilo) - Traditional / arr. Michael Story
Following a broad fanfare, the carol and its beautiful countermelodic texture are presented by the clarinets and flutes. The full ensemble answers, passing the melody to the brass which builds to a dramatic conclusion. This is a must-have for your holiday program. (1:53)
Estimated delivery 3-5 days
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£9.95African Bell Carol (for Percussion and Winds) - Traditional / arr. Robert W. Smith
The traditional "Ukranian Bell Carol" has been expertly scored in a multi-cultural setting for young band and percussion by veteran arranger Robert W. Smith. The arrangement begins quietly with percussion disguising the familiar melodic material. A series of musical evolutions builds to an impressive conclusion. This selection is sure to be a holiday treat for years to come. This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£9.95Fantasy on a Burgundian Carol - By Bernard de La Monnoye / arr. Michael Story
This work is based on the old French Christmas carol "Patapan" first published by Bernard de La Monnoye around 1700. This contemporary setting explores a variety of textures from simple to intricate. A worthy addition to your holiday program that is comfortably accessible at the grade 3 level. (2:00)
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£8.95Nativity Carol - By John Rutter / arr. Monty Musgrave
John Rutter (b.1945) is one of England's best known composers of choral literature. While his choral works, including Te Deum, Magnificat, and Requiem, are the most familiar, he has also written numerous instrumental works. Rutter composed the "Nativity Carol" for SATB chorus and organ in 1963, and it was published in 1967 as part of a collection entitled Carols for Two Choirs. Although the title suggests a seasonal work, its musical richness lends itself favorably for performance at any time of the year.
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£6.25
Echo Carol - Arr. Jack Bullock
This arrangement can be used with any beginning band method. The grade level is 1/2, the pitch ranges are an octave (A-flat to A-flat concert), and the rhythm patterns are limited to half, quarter, and eighth notes, and quarter and whole rests. ECHO CAROL, also known as "While By My Sheep," is a nineteenth century German Christmas song. The German title is "Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht."
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£6.95Wexford Carol - Traditional Irish Carol / arr. Andrew H. Dabczynski
In this sensitive arrangement of one of the world's oldest Christmas carols, the haunting melody is passed throughout the orchestra. Changing textures combine with shifting modes to create a lyric and peaceful atmosphere that surely will be remembered long after the concert is over. (3:30) This title is available in SmartMusic.
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£6.25
Huron Indian Carol - Arr. Gene Milford
The Huron Indian Carol, also known as T'was in the Moon of Winter Time, is presented in three contrasting settings. It will provide an excellent change of pace selection for any holiday or winter concert. The haunting melody is probably of French origin and was adapted by the 17th-century Canadian Missionary, Jean de Brebeuf. His original text was in the native Huron language. (Grade 2)
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£6.25Appalachian Folk Carol - Traditional / arr. Scott Watson
The Appalachian folk carol, "Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head," was collected by folk musicologist (and the composer of the tune, "I Wonder as I Wander"), John Jacob Niles, in the early Twentieth Century. This hauntingly beautiful arrangement of the tune explores the Nativity with peaceful reverence and mysterious wonder. Watson's writing includes expressive tempo changes, lush scoring for full band, transparent episodes for woodwinds, and delicate percussion writing, offering bands ample opportunity for performing with musical beauty and eloquence.
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