Solo Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1316386

By The Candlelight Guitarist. By Edmund Sears and Richard Storrs Willis. Arranged by Bradley Powell. Christian,Christmas,Classical,Holiday,Religious. Individual part. 3 pages. Geofonica Artistworks #904878. Published by Geofonica Artistworks (A0.1316386).

This arrangement of It Came Upon A Midnight Clear is an excerpt from Christmas Suite 1225 - a new album by The Candlelight Guitarist (aka Bradley Powell). It features fingerstyle classical guitar, with a fresh chordal interpretation, moving bass and internal lines, and other distinctive stylistic features. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear can be seen and heard in the Candlelight Guitarist YouTube video of Christmas Suite 1225 (Part 1) beginning at 0:20.

ABOUT: Brad Powell (aka The Candlelight Guitarist) began guitar at age ten, inspired by The Beatles. At 15, he became a protégé of jazz guitarist Joe Pass, and later studied classical guitar under Vincent Macaluso and at California State University, Northridge under Ronald Purcell, with a master class under Andrés Segovia. Brad was featured performing Gerald Wilson's Sonata for Guitar and Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl, with the composer conducting. Brad was mentored in composition by David Rose (composer for Little House on the Prairie). Brad has composed music for TV, including Hill Street Blues and The 'A' Team, working with Mike Post. Brad has ten albums as The Candlelight Guitarist. When not making music, Brad is often out hiking with his four dogs. Brad has also played as the solo guitarist for Disney's Princess Breakfast Adventure at Disney's Grand Californian Resort by Disneyland, playing for the Disney Princesses (Belle, Tiana, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Mulan, Aurora, Ariel, Pocahontas, and Cinderella).

COMMENTS FROM LONG-ESTABLISHED REVIEWERS (for this and other Candlelight Guitarist recordings)...
Dr. Beth - Amazon.com #1 Hall of Fame reviewer
Brad has a knack for putting together gentle, soothing guitar medleys which provide the perfect background or relaxation soundtrack.

Bill Binkelman - Music Reviewer for Zone Music Reporter and New Age Retailer
The Candleight Guitarist is your tour guide to a land of easy-going, warm, and inviting instrumentals.

Rebecca of Amazon - Amazon.com HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER
Bradley Powell's flawless playing allows you to completely relax into sleep or relax into an evening of candlelight and romance. I've fallen into a peaceful sleep while listening to this music and have also spent relaxing afternoons reading while The Candlelight Guitarist wove an intricate tapestry of sounds to nurture my heart. ...  Bradley Powell's music is infused with natural ambience. As rich sounds renew your spirit, you can relax into a deep sigh of the heart. His style is artistic, heart healing and filled with romantic and cultural influences.

Vicki Blizzard (Editor, PaperWorks and Crazy for Cross-Stitch! magazines) in CREATIVITY e-Letter: Music to filter into my dreams. My new favorite to listen to is classical guitar music by Bradley Powell..

Voice Duet Guitar,Voice - Digital Download

SKU: A0.562104

Composed by Edmund H. Sears, Richard S. Willis. Arranged by Samuel Stokes. Christian,Christmas,Concert,Sacred. 1 pages. SamuelStokesMusic.com #5207637. Published by SamuelStokesMusic.com (A0.562104).

This is It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (It Came Upon the Midnight Clear) arranged as a lead sheet in C major with vocal line and guitar chords.  Learn more about Samuel Stokes at https://www.SamuelStokesMusic.com.

By Julie A. Lind. By Traditional. Arranged by Julie A. Lind. 163, Christian, Christmas, Holiday, New Age. Score. 52 pages. Julie A. Lind #736650. Published by Julie A. Lind

Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1499790

Composed by Noel. Arranged by Ken Litton. 19th Century,Advent,Christian,Christmas,Holiday. 8 pages. Artist of Note, Inc. #1075857. Published by Artist of Note, Inc. (A0.1499790).

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
NOEL CMD Trad. English Melody
arranged by Ken Litton (ASCAP)
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The text is the familiar hymn of Edmund Hamilton Sears (1810-1876), an American clergyman ministering for many years in Massachusetts. After a retirement due to health concerns, his second Christmas hymn dating from about 1849 was published in The Christian Register. Of it a fellow minister by the name of Morrison wrote, I always feel that, however poor my Christmas sermon may be, the reading and singing of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear are enough to make up for all deficiencies.”
Here the tune is NOEL (CMD). The arrangement begins in Eb moving up to F, followed by an expressive (optionally a cappella) section in Dm. After a brief return to F for the final stanza (with a descant limited to top space F) there is a subtle surprise by joy to Em and on to a singable ending in G, with options for second soprano. 
The voicing range from unison to 2-part and on to 3 and 4 parts, but in a singable, approachable range for choirs of medium ability and only a hint of easily sung divisi.
The accompaniment is active but playable and the score suggests a harpsichord voice as the keyboard option. The style of the piece——as well as the mp3 instrumentation—allude to abasso continuo optional part for cello, bassoon, or other C bass instrument, a separate medium difficulty part included.
And mp3 demo/slass accompaniment track is available separately.
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Easy Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.561163

Composed by Edmond H. Sears, Richard S. Willis. Arranged by Samuel Stokes. Children,Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Score. 1 pages. SamuelStokesMusic.com #3130887. Published by SamuelStokesMusic.com (A0.561163).

This is an easy piano arrangement of It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.  It is arranged as a single-line melody split between the two hands in C major. It is ideal for student recitals or for playing at home during the holidays. Learn more about Samuel Stokes at http://www.SamuelStokesMusic.com

Clarinet Duet Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.734260

Composed by American Christmas Carols. Arranged by Dennis Ruello. Christian,Christmas,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Standards. 2 scores. 5 pages. Chicory Music #540123. Published by Chicory Music (A0.734260).

Two American Christmas Carols from the 19th century, Away in the Manger and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear are presented as a clarinet duet. Away in the Manger starts in F concert and modulates to Bb concert and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear is in F concert throughout both in clarinet friendly keys and ranges. Please direct any questions or comments to: druello@cox.net.

Easy Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1329238

By Traditional and Traditional Carols. By Edmund Sears, Richard Storrs Willis, Traditional, and Traditional Carols. Arranged by Darek. Advent,Christmas,Religious,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 2 pages. Darek #917216. Published by Darek (A0.1329238).

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - Christmas Carol [EASY PIANO]
Simplified Arrangement for Beginner Pianists of It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - Traditional Christmas Carol by Richard Storrs Willis and Edmund Sears.
Sheet Music for Piano or Keyboard in Easy Arrangements for Beginner Pianists. 
Included: Chords, Fingering, Lyrics and simple YouTube video tutorial.

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Easy Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1136131

By Hanna Choi. By Edmund Sears. Arranged by Hanna Choi. Christian,Christmas. Score. 2 pages. HannaChoi #736160. Published by HannaChoi (A0.1136131).

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, sometimes rendered as It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, is an 1849 poem and Christmas carol written by Edmund Sears, pastor of the Unitarian Church in Wayland, Massachusetts.

Guitar - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.561756

Composed by Edmond H. Sears, Richard S. Willis. Arranged by Samuel Stokes. Children,Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Guitar Tab. 1 pages. SamuelStokesMusic.com #3927153. Published by SamuelStokesMusic.com (A0.561756).

This is an arrangement of It Came Upon a Midnight Clear for easy guitar with TAB.  Learn more about Samuel Stokes at https://www.SamuelStokesMusic.com.

Flute Duet Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.988163

Composed by Richard Storrs Willis. Arranged by Katie Gabriel. Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Score. 4 pages. Katie Gabriel #6624671. Published by Katie Gabriel (A0.988163).

This arrangement of It Came Upon a Midnight Clear is suitable for two flutes or other C instruments.  It has a partial verse made out of a minor harmony, which differentiates it from other arrangements.  It is suitable for religious services and other functions.

Jazz Combo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.778908

Composed by Don Hodell Chilcote. Arranged by Don Hodell Chilcote. Christian,Christmas,Film/TV,Gospel. Score and parts. 3 pages. Don Hodell Chilcote #3408041. Published by Don Hodell Chilcote (A0.778908).

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear is for piano solo or ensemble. This is a great Christmas tune and includes a distinct and unique introduction. The arrangement is challenging but not overly so, and well worth the effort to learn. Fun tune to learn and improvise over. I used it in church for a prelude and it was well received with a jamming drummer. Fun Stuff.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1103847

By André Alberto Santos. By Richard Storrs Willis. Arranged by André Alberto Santos. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Instructional,Religious. Score. 2 pages. Soul - Musical Creations #707127. Published by Soul - Musical Creations (A0.1103847).

The It Came Upon a Midnight Clear arrangement is a professionally typeset arrangement in PDF format. This arrangement includes a version of this Christmas classic for intermediate piano solo, making it perfect for your holiday performance.

Piano Solo - Digital Download

SKU: A0.733315

Composed by Edmund Sears. Arranged by Kimberly Steele. Christian,Christmas. Score. 2 pages. Kimberly Steele #3879251. Published by Kimberly Steele (A0.733315).

Easy version of It Came Upon A Midnight Clear designed for the developing pianist.  Thank you for buying my legal arrangements here at SMP, it really helps me get along as a composer and music teacher. -Kimberly Steele.

Bass Trombone,Cornet,Horn - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1327861

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Traditional. 6 pages. Jmsgu3 #915873. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1327861).

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear is an 1849 poem and Christmas carol written by Edmund Sears, a pastor of the Unitarian Church in Wayland, Massachusetts. The lyrics were set to the tune Carol by Richard Storrs Willis in the United States, while in Commonwealth countries, the lyrics are set to Noel, a later adaptation by Arthur Sullivan from an English melody. The whole song comprises five stanzas, and some versions omit certain verses. Interestingly, the Christmas carol doesn't explicitly mention the birth of the Savior, making it unique among Christmas songs.