These Carol-Preludes were written in 2008 but the idea was in the composer's mind for many years before this. Essentially they revive the old style of the Chorale- Prelude but using carol tunes instead of hymns or chorales. They are derived from German French and English melodies some of the German tunes were found in my mother’s old school songbook from her schooldays in Germany after the…

This is a spirited arrangement of the popular fourteenth-century carol Angelus Ad Virginem (Gabriel To Mary Came) for mixed voices with an optional part for tambourine in the final verse. The familiar melody weaves between the vocal parts and the piece is characterized by medieval harmonies and a rocking thirds motif. An English singing translation is presented alongside the original Latin al…

a Christmas carol-Sweet was the Song is a traditional English carol dating from the 16th century depicting the Virgin Mary singing a lullaby to the new-born Jesus. This setting for mixed voices (no divisi) and organ reflects the text with gentle rocking phrases static harmonies and a simple melodic line. The music is coloured by soft dissonances conveying a sense of mystery and uncertainty.This …

15th Century English-Thomas Bell has arranged this 15th century English carol for unaccompanied mixed chorus with percussion. The mixed meter complements the normal inflection of the text and provides an incredible energy that will have your audience on their feet!

Raising the curtain on Christopher Norton’s Micromusicals – exciting and accessible musicals for schools based on popular classroom teaching topics from the creator of the internationally-acclaimed Microjazz series. Designed for children aged 6-12 each production lasts around 30 minutes and can be learned rehearsed and performed in as little as 2 days.Stage a real class act with this…

Christmas Carol. Par WALTERS EDMUND. Détails de la formation instrumentale: 2.2.2.2-4.2.3.1-timp.perc-harp-cel-strings - Durée: 3' - Langue: English - Format: New Edition portrait/ Feuillet / Choeur à L'Unisson ou Choeur Mixte (SATB) et Orche

The books in Carol Barratt's Bravo! series contain a selection of simple-to-play yet rewarding pieces that will really get pupils listening and performing musically right from the beginning.Each collection is idiomatically edited for the instrument by a leading performer.Bravo! Percussion features the pieces The Duke of Gloucester's March Pamp's Rag Jamie's Two-Step Classical Minuet Russian D…

Traditional Danish-A Christmas carol from the traditional Danish written in both English and Dutch good arrangement for Jr. high high school or a simple adult choir

The Capriol Carol is a magical union of the treasured early English lyric ‘This enders night’ and the haunting tune of the ‘Pieds-en-l’air’ from Peter Warlock’s much-loved Capriol Suite. Church choirs comfortable with part-singing will find it easily within their grasp but it will be no less effective when performed by larger choral groups. A simple yet telling…

15 Easy to Intermediate pieces from 18th-century Ireland-The latest addition to the fast-growing 'Baroque Around the World' series is an Irish album consisting of fifteen haunting melodies by the legendary 18th-century Irish harpist Turlough O'Carolan. The selection of easy to intermediate standard has been made by Patrick Steinbach; the pieces range in style from the Corelli-influenced 'Carola…

Minor: Triads. Par ORFF CARL / KEETMAN GUNILD. Carl Orff devoted much of his life to the development of a philosophy of Music for Children, based on his belief that music is the natural outcome of speech, rhythm and movement. His ideas and pioneering work have had a major influence on music and dance education throughout the world and today that work continues under the guidance of leading teacher…

Singers and listeners will delight to this contemporary setting of the traditional English carol. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

Discovery Level 2-Here is a delightful arrangement of the traditional Irish-English carol that is especially good for younger ensembles. Featuring careful attention to ranges this work accommodates the changing voice and will be an excellentaddition to Christmas concerts. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:50.