Brass Quintet Euphonium,Flugelhorn,Trombone,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.817134 Composed by Giacomo Puccini. Arranged by Charles Decker. 19th Century,Multicultural,Opera,Romantic Period,World. 32 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #3578531. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.817134). This trumpet feature of the familiar and impassioned tenor aria Che Gelida Manina from Puccini's beloved opera La Boheme is a solo showcase in the tradition of Opera Without Words instrumental arrangements. The brass quintet arrangement is scored for two trumpet in B-flat with alternate C trumpet parts, horn in F with flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, trombone and tuba. The audio file is an actual performance by a brass quintet of the entire work and not a computer playback of the score. If looking for more trumpet solo features with quintet check out Charles Decker Music Press with Sheet Music Plus editions of Clarke’s Carnival of Venice, Verdi's Caro Nome from Rigoletto, Rossini's Non Piu Mesta from Cinderella, Sasche Concertino for Eb Cornet of 1871, and use this link to Kendor Music for my brass quintet arrangements of Clarke's Bride of the Waves and Nestico’s Portrait of a Trumpet. See more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications at Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. See also 50+ homogeneous brass group editions with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Press for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles. Check out the Music of Black Composers Series wih Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Press with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  For more Charles Decker brass quintet editions use these links Kendor Music and Cherry Classics Music to see listings of arrangements of music by J.S. Bach, H.L. Clarke, Debussy, Dukas, Elgar, Falla, Holst, Ives, Nestico, Rachmaninoff, Satie, and Tchaikovsky.

Brass Quintet Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1367551 By Yann Tiersen. By Yann Tiersen. Arranged by Jhonatan Lucio Viana. Classical,Film/TV,Holiday,Multicultural,Thriller,World. 13 pages. JLVPartitura #951913. Published by JLVPartitura (A0.1367551). Immerse yourself in the melody of Comptine d'un autre été L'après-midi with this sheet music designed for an ensemble. Crafted for a Brass Quintet this arrangement is tailored for those with Easy Intermediate skills:  Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone and Tuba. Allow the essence of the film Amélie directly to your fingertips. Seize the moment, create memories, and make this musical masterpiece yours today. Key Features:- Song title: Comptine d'un autre été L'après-midi- Instrumentation: Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone and Tuba- Score format: Brass Quintet- Difficulty level: Easy Intermediate- Genre: Film/Soundtrack/Musical/Holiday/Classical- Featured in the movie Amelie-Includes a full score and individual parts for each instrumentIt is with great pleasure that I present an exclusive offer to enhance your musical experience. Upon purchasing the sheet music of your choice, I invite you to explore my extensive database, accessible through the website by entering my name: Jhonatan Lucio Viana. There, you will find a variety of thoughtfully crafted arrangements for various instruments, all at affordable prices. I appreciate your preference and look forward to the opportunity to further enrich your musical journey.

Brass Quintet Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1367553 By Yann Tiersen. By Yann Tiersen. Arranged by Jhonatan Lucio Viana. Classical,Film/TV,Holiday,Multicultural,Thriller,World. 13 pages. JLVPartitura #951915. Published by JLVPartitura (A0.1367553). Immerse yourself in the melody of Comptine d'un autre été L'après-midi with this sheet music designed for an ensemble. Crafted for a Brass Quintet this arrangement is tailored for those with Easy Intermediate skills:  Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone and Tuba + Chords. Allow the essence of the film Amélie directly to your fingertips. Seize the moment, create memories, and make this musical masterpiece yours today. Key Features:- Song title: Comptine d'un autre été L'après-midi- Instrumentation: Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone and Tuba + Chords- Score format: Brass Quintet + Chords- Difficulty level: Easy Intermediate- Genre: Film/Soundtrack/Musical/Holiday/Classical- Featured in the movie Amelie-Includes a full score and individual parts for each instrumentIt is with great pleasure that I present an exclusive offer to enhance your musical experience. Upon purchasing the sheet music of your choice, I invite you to explore my extensive database, accessible through the website by entering my name: Jhonatan Lucio Viana. There, you will find a variety of thoughtfully crafted arrangements for various instruments, all at affordable prices. I appreciate your preference and look forward to the opportunity to further enrich your musical journey.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.973052 Composed by Francis Kayali. Concert,Graduation,Holiday,Wedding. Score and parts. 45 pages. Francis Kayali #6353591. Published by Francis Kayali (A0.973052). Vers l’avenir (French for Toward the Future) was a commission from Saint Anselm College (Manchester, New Hampshire) for the inauguration of its tenth president. The title, which echoed the college’s recently-announced Faith in the Future campaign, announces the mood of the piece: energetic, festive, with open and bold harmonies, but also incorporating more lyrical, reflective sections. I rarely set out to emulate a particular composer, but familiar voices or sounds do often emerge. To me, this piece has echoes of Giovanni Gabrieli, Leoš Jana�ček, Maurice Ravel, Igor Stravinsky , Eric Ewazen, and Sonny Rollins, among others.

Brass Quintet Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1299469 By Francisque Darcieux. By Francisque Darcieux. Arranged by Andrew Lamb. Christmas. 25 pages. Andrew Lamb #889343. Published by Andrew Lamb (A0.1299469). Introducing Noël Bressan by Francisque Darcieux - Iconic Brass Quintet Arrangement🎶 Elevate your holiday performances with this iconic arrangement of the French Christmas Carol Noël Bressan by renowned French composer Francisque Darcieux. 🎶🎺 Instrumentation: This arrangement has been expertly crafted for 2 Trumpets, French Horn, Trombone, and Tuba, ensuring a rich and harmonious sound that captures the spirit of the season.🌟 Level of Difficulty: With a medium level of difficulty, this arrangement is suitable for intermediate to advanced brass quintets, making it accessible for a wide range of musicians.🎄 Potential Uses: This arrangement is versatile and perfect for a variety of occasions, including:🎵 Concerts: Add a touch of French elegance to your concert repertoire, enchanting your audience with the timeless beauty of Noël Bressan. 🎓 Recitals: Showcase the talent of your brass quintet in recitals, impressing both peers and instructors with your musical prowess. � Educational Purposes: Utilize this arrangement to help students develop their skills in ensemble playing and explore the rich heritage of French carols. 🌟 Christmas Celebrations: Embrace the holiday spirit by incorporating this arrangement into your Christmas events, creating a festive atmosphere that resonates with joy and tradition.🌟 About the Composer: Despite being unjustly forgotten today, Francisque Darcieux made significant contributions to French music. He not only collected and harmonized regional songs but also composed melodies for voice and piano, operettas, and orchestral works. His extensive career included serving as the director of the conservatory in Clermont-Ferrand, where he continued to enrich the musical landscape.🎵 Experience the Timeless Beauty: This arrangement allows you to experience the timeless beauty of Noël Bressan in a fresh and captivating way, bringing the magic of French Christmas carols to life with the iconic sounds of a brass quintet.🎺 Elevate your musical performances and celebrate the holiday season with this iconic arrangement of Noël Bressan by Francisque Darcieux. Add a touch of French elegance and tradition to your repertoire, creating memorable moments for your audience and ensemble. 🎄🌟.

Composed by George L. Cobb. Arranged by Bill Wilson. Dixieland. Score, Set of Parts. 16 pages. Published by Alexander Wilson (S0.64415). - Score,Set of Parts - Dixieland - Alexander Wilson

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1043406 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by G L Harvey. Classical,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Romantic Period,Traditional. Score and parts. 45 pages. G L Harvey #648082. Published by G L Harvey (A0.1043406). This haunting piece of music from Beethoven's 7th Symphony has been abridged and carefully arranged for Brass Quintet. It is sympathetic to the original music and should be easily accessible for intermediate to advanced players. Parts are also included for non standard Brass Band instruments such as Tenor Horn in Eb, Euph/Trom in treble clef, plus Eb and Bb Bass also in treble clef. All parts are written with consideration of typical range and technique. Some ensembles might prefer to opt for Trumpet 1 in Eb rather than 2 trumpets in Bb. There is also an optional percussion part on Timpani (G & D) that can easily be played on old fashioned hand tuned instruments, and will lend a bit more gravitas to any performance. The piece is very musically satisfying to play and will sit well on any concert or recital programme. The duration of the piece is about 4:50 minutes. The PDF is 45 pages long (A4 portrait) containing a full score and parts. Printing guidance - Score (pages1-24 print A4 double sided), all parts p25-45 (with the exception of Timpani p45) are designed to fit 2 x A4 pages on A3). Look out for other similar works and arrangements by the same publisher.

Brass Quintet Euphonium,Flugelhorn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.817159 Composed by Herbert L. Clarke. Arranged by Charles Decker. 20th Century,Chamber,Historic,Pop. 32 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #6056663. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.817159). This solo feature for a quintet's trumpeter or cornetist is from the Golden Age of concert bands at the turn of the 20th century composed by legendary Sousa Band soloist Hebert L. Clarke. Clarke's impressive setting of Carnival of Venice remains the most frequently performed version of the theme and variations cornet solo first made famous by Arban. To contrast the cornet soloist's pyrotechnics is a humorous trombone and tuba accompaniment that enlivens the listening experience. A flugelhorn/trumpet alternate part is provided for the horn part. The sound file is an actual brass quintet performance of the entire arrangement and not a computer playback of the score. If looking for more trumpet solo features with brass quintet see Charles Decker Music Press SMP editions of Sasche Concertino for Eb Cornet of 1871, and opera arias by Puccini Che Gelida Manina from La Boheme, Verdi Caro Nome from Rigoletto and Rossini Non Piu Mesta from Cinderella. Use this link to Kendor Music to see my trumpet feature brass quintet arrangements of Clarke’s Bride of the Waves and Nestico’s Portrait of a Trumpet. See more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. See also 50+ homogeneous brass group editions with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles. Check out the Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others.  All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.    For more Charles Decker brass quintet publications use these links Kendor Music and Cherry Classics Music for listings of my arrangements of music by J.S. Bach, H.L. Clarke, Debussy, Dukas, Elgar, Falla, Holst, Ives, Nestico, Rachmaninoff, Satie, and Tchaikovsky.

Brass Quintet Euphonium,Flugelhorn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.817129 Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by Charles Decker. 19th Century,Chamber,Multicultural,Opera,Romantic Period,World. 32 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #3566235. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.817129). Giuseppe Verdi's familiar soprano aria from his opera Rigoletto now arranged as a solo feature for one of the quintet's trumpeters accompanied by an orchestra of conical brass - flugelhorn, horn, euphonium and tuba. Alternate trumpet parts in C are provided for both trumpeters and a flugelhorn/trumpet substitute part for horn. The audio file is an actual brass quintet performance of the entire work and not a computer playback of the score. If looking for more trumpet solo features with brass quintet see Charles Decker Music Press SMP editions of Clarke’s Carnival of Venice, Sasche Concertino for Eb Cornet of 1871 , and opera arias by Puccini Che Gelida Manina from La Boheme , and Rossini Non Piu Mesta from Cinderella. Use this link to Kendor Music for my trumpet feature brass quintet arrangements of Clarke’s Bride of the Waves and Nestico’s Portrait of a Trumpet. See more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. See also 50+ homogeneous brass group editions with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles. Check out the Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  For more Charles Decker brass quintet editions use these links to Kendor Music and Cherry Classics Music for listings of my arrangements of music by J.S. Bach, H.L. Clarke, Debussy, Dukas, Elgar, Falla, Holst, Ives, Nestico, Rachmaninoff, Satie, and Tchaikovsky.

Brass Quintet E-Flat Cornet,Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.817120 Composed by Sasche. Arranged by Charles Decker. 19th Century,Chamber,Contest,Festival,Romantic Period. 50 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #3544309. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.817120). This Americana brass band era two-movement virtuoso solo for E-flat cornet or trumpet from 1871 features a quintet trumpeter accompanied by traditional brass band instruments B-flat cornet, E-flat alto horn, baritone/euphonium and tuba. Included is alternate B-flat cornet for the E-flat solo cornet, alternate B-flat cornet for E-flat alto horn, alternate F horn for E-flat alto horn, and trombone can substitute for baritone/euphonium. The sound file is an actual brass quintet performance of the entire arrangement and not a computer playback of the score. If looking for more trumpet solo features with brass quintet see Charles Decker Music Press SMP editions of Clarke’s Carnival of Venice and opera arias by Puccini Che Gelida Manina from La Boheme, Verdi Caro Nome from Rigoletto and Rossini Non Piu Mesta from Cinderella. Use this link to Kendor Music  to see my trumpet feature brass quintet publications of Clarke’s Bride of the Waves and Nestico’s Portrait of a Trumpet . See more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications at Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. See also 50+ homogeneous brass group editions with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles. Check out the Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  For more Charles Decker brass quintet publications use these links to Kendor Music and Cherry Classics Music to see listings of my arrangements of music by J.S. Bach, H.L. Clarke, Debussy, Dukas, Elgar, Falla, Holst, Ives, Nestico, Rachmaninoff, Satie, and Tchaikovsky.

Brass Quintet Euphonium,Flugelhorn,Piccolo Trumpet,Trombone,Tuba - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.817139 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Charles Decker. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Holiday,Praise & Worship. 48 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #3898203. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.817139). This spectacular tour de force for brass quintet and organ of Handel's famous chorus from his beloved Messiah oratorio is guaranteed to excite audiences and the performers. Set in the original key, it features the first trumpet on piccolo B-flat trumpet with alternative piccolo trumpet parts in A and C, the second trumpet on D trumpet with an alternate part in C., a flugelhorn/trumpet substitute part is included for horn, trombone in bass clef, tuba, and organ. The audio file is an actual brass quintet and organ performance of the entire arrangement and not a computer playback of the score. Use this link to see all the Charles Decker Music Press Christmas holiday music for mixed brass and homogeneous groups.  Use this link to Kendor Music for my original composition for brass quintet with narrator of the holiday classic story ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.See more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. See also 50+ homogeneous brass group editions with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles. Check out the Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others.  All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  For more Charles Decker brass quintet editions use these links to Kendor Music and Cherry Classics Music for listings of my arrangements of music by J.S. Bach, H.L. Clarke, Debussy, Dukas, Elgar, Falla, Holst, Ives, Nestico, Rachmaninoff, Satie, and Tchaikovsky.

Brass Ensemble,Brass Quintet Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1514414 Composed by Mykola Leontovych & John Baptiste Calkin. Arranged by Glen Poehlmann. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred. 14 pages. Arrangements by GPoehlmann #1068575. Published by arrangements by GPoehlmann (A0.1514414). CHRISTMAS BELLS - for unaccompanied BRASS QUINTETA joyful and spirited arrangement that combines 3 popular holiday melodies. Tunes used: BRANLE DE L'OFFICIAL, SHCHEDRYK (by Mykola Leontovych) & WALTHAM (by John Bpatiste Calkin)84 measures.  Performance Time approx 2:20Medium in Difficulty (Grade 3+)Key: Bb - F (d minor)Meter: 4/4 - 3/4Instrument Ranges (C4=middle C):Bb Trumpet 1 E4 - A5 (written)Bb Trumpet 2 D4 - E5 (written)Horn in F A3 - E5 (written)Trombone Bb2 - F4Tuba D2 - G3Parts included (PDF):Full Score, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone, Tuba.#BRQ644.

Brass Quintet Euphonium,Flugelhorn,Trombone,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.817106 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Charles Decker. 19th Century,Chamber,Children,Christmas,Romantic Period. 31 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #3533839. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.817106). Beloved by generations of audiences, Tchaikovsky's charming overture to his endearing Christmas ballet is an annual concert experience enjoyed by families world-wide. Recommended by the International Trumpet Guild Journal, the brass quintet arrangement includes B-flat and alternate C trumpet parts and substitute flugelhorn/trumpet for horn. The audio file is an actual brass quintet performance of the entire arrangement and not a computer playback of the score. Use this link to see all the Charles Decker Music Press Christmas holiday music for mixed brass and homogeneous groups. Use this link to Kendor Music for my original composition for brass quintet with narrator of the holiday classic story ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.See more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications at Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. See also 50+ homogeneous brass group editions with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles. Check out the Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  For more of Charles Decker brass quintet editions use these links to Kendor Music and Cherry Classics Music for listings of my arrangements of music by J.S. Bach, H.L. Clarke, Debussy, Dukas, Elgar, Falla, Holst, Ives, Nestico, Rachmaninoff, Satie, and Tchaikovsky.

Brass Quintet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.775129 Composed by Edmund L. Gruber. Arranged by Bill Wilson. Holiday,Patriotic. 19 pages. Alexander Wilson #3478469. Published by Alexander Wilson (A0.775129). Edmund L. Gruber's The Caissons Go Rolling Along was written in the early 1900's and was later adopted as the official song of the United States Army.   Our arrangement of this presents the song twice. The first time it is presented in a transcription that is quite faithful to a 1921 publication of the song. The second time it is presented in a big band swing style.   This arrangement is suitable for use in informal Fourth of July festivities. Arranged for brass quintet (two Bb trumpets, French horn, trombone, and tuba). Performance time is approximately 1:40. Visit our website, www.tootsuitebrasspublishing.com, for a catalog of our arrangements available through sheetmusicplus.com.

Brass Quintet Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1130436 Composed by Traditional Provençal Carol. Arranged by Todd Marchand. Chamber,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. 10 pages. Con Spirito Music #730806. Published by Con Spirito Music (A0.1130436). Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (French: Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle) is a noël, or Christmas carol, from the Provence region of France. In lyrics by French poet and playwright Émile Blémont (1839-1927), Jeannette and Isabelle are shepherdesses who, upon discovering the baby Jesus and his mother in a stable, run to a nearby village to tell the inhabitants, who are urged to come quietly and whisper softly, so as not to disturb the baby sleeping peacefully in a manger. In Provence today, as in previous generations, torches remain a Christmas tradition, as on Christmas Eve children dress up as shepherds and milkmaids, carrying torches and candles to Midnight Mass while singing the carol.The melody on which this arrangement is based may date to as early as the 14th century — not as a sacred song, but as a lively dance. French composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704) used the melody for a drinking song in a 1672 revival of a comedy by the French playwright Molière. Blémont's sacred lyrics first appeared with this melody in Noëls français (1901), a collection of French carols transcribed and harmonized by musicologist and composer Julien Tiersot (1857-1936).©Copyright 2022 Todd Marchand / Con Spirito Music (ASCAP). All rights reserved. Visit www.conspiritomusic.com