Piano Trio,String Ensemble Cello,Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.525066

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Baroque,Christmas,Classical,Easter,Wedding. Score and parts. 21 pages. John A. Dempsey #6636903. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.525066).

With its bell-like refrain, Bach's exquisite, elegant Sheep May Safely Graze (from Cantata, No. 208) appeals not only to fans of Baroque music but also to admirers of classical, romantic and pop music.  This piano trio for violin, cello and piano is recommended for concerts, recitals, weddings, banquets, traditional church services and other worship events.  Suggested wedding uses: prelude, unity candle music, bridesmaid processional, bridal march and wedding recessional.  As worship music, Sheep May Safely Graze may serve as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, interlude, silent prayer accompaniment and special music.  Key: C major.  17 pages of music (that includes separate two-page parts for violin and cello).

Piano Trio Cello,Piano,Violin - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1102129

By Lee Johnson. By Lee Johnson. 20th Century,Chamber,Contemporary,Contest,Festival. 22 pages. Lee Johnson Music #705528. Published by Lee Johnson Music (A0.1102129).

The uneven yet persistent ticking of a nearly broken clock holds together this wonderfully expressive work exploring human conflict. Rich harmonies, emotionally charged melodic lines, and fragments of compelling thematic ideas push us through the timeless experiences of hope, pain, and longing. Though resolution may not be fully achieved by the conclusion of the work, it’s obvious from the experiences offered in the music that hope and healing will keep alive our purist dreams and faithful pursuits of a better future. For more information on the composer visit: www.leejohnsonmusic.com YouTube Channel featuring the music of Lee Johnson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfneDsBFCvtyc8CSOa85qag The YouTube link below is an example of new music from Lee Johnson.

Piano Trio Cello,Piano,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1311478

By Elton John & Dua Lipa. By Andrew John Meecham, Bernie Taupin, Dean Meredith, Elton John, Nicholas Littlemore, Peter Mayes, and Sam Littlemore. Arranged by RODRIGO BENEDUCCI. Contemporary,Pop,Wedding. 17 pages. Paulo Galvao Filho #900476. Published by Paulo Galvao Filho (A0.1311478).

Piano Trio - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.549903

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas,Standards. 9 pages. Jmsgu3 #3685139. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549903).

Arranged with new harmony for the final verse.

Origins

The First Noel is an English Christmas carol. Even more, it was probably written in the late Cornish Renaissance period. While other versions spell the title as Nowell, this is a colloquial variation. Furthermore, Noel is an older word meaning Christmas. Therefore the First Noel translates as the First Christmas. First of all, Gilbert and Sandy published the earliest version. As a result, this version appears in the Carols Ancient and Modern songbook of 1823. William Sandy edited and arranged the book. Similarly, his partner Davies Gilbert edited and added the familiar extra verses. 

Stainer

Organist and composer Sir John Stainer published the most noteworthy customary arrangement in the 1870s.  Stainer is, above all, famous for his songbook entitled: Christmas Carols New and Old (1871). This volume served as an essential catalyst for reviving the English Christmas carol.  Other famous Stainer arrangements from this book include What Child Is This, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, and I Saw Three Ships.

Diatonic Function

The melodic structure in the First Noel is uncommon among English folk tunes. It simply repeats one phrase twice and then follows a variation refrain. All three phrases of the song end on the mediant scale degree. This is unusual because the diatonic function of the mediant is non-final compared to the more usual tonic or even dominant degrees. Consequently, this gives the song an open-ended feeling – like maybe it never ends.

Political Context

The Catholic clergy sang carols outside of the church in Latin. After the Protestant Reformation, the reformers thought it would be better for everyone to sing carols. They decided to bring music back to the common folk. So, they translated the lyrics from Latin into a common language. Moreover, the Protestants wanted more control over the music in the church than what the Vatican allowed. Protestant composers such as William Byrd composed complex polyphonic Christmas music that they called carols.

Nonetheless, some famous folk carols were composed in this era. Eminent composers in the nineteenth century began to revise and adapt them. Consequently, they revived the English carol.

Piano Trio,String Ensemble Cello,Piano,Violin - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.938413

Composed by Colin Bayliss. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 59 pages. Colin Bayliss #9995. Published by Colin Bayliss (A0.938413).

Piano Trio (B44) was written in the spring of 1991 for David Johnson and the trio which he was forming in Cologne. The work is in three movements:-1. Structures The three instruments build differing structural patterns based on a 12-note row. The violin and 'cello often complement each other, but the piano rarely joins them and tries to pull the music towards a diatonic tonal language, eventually succeeding to end in G major. The movement is in arch form, the second half being based on the retrogrades of the note row. 2. Textures Most forms of sound textures are used, including col legno and sul ponticello for the strings, while the piano occasionally employs soft-headed timpani sticks both on the keyboard and the interior of the instrument. Again the movement is in arch form, with a central section incorporating a miniature scherzo, with a trio section parodying the palm court trio style with a tune of sickly sentimentality. [ This movement may be played separately under the title Einer Kleiner Alptraum - A Little Night... mare] 3. Metamorphoses The notes which will eventually become a Scottish folk tune are hidden either in the repeated notes or in the left hand of the piano, either singly or in harmony. After a neo- classical exposition, using a serial melody, progress is quickly halted by the use of some of the notes of the folk tune being arranged into the theme of Weber's Turandot which was used by Hindemith in his Symphonic Metamorphoses . This pulls the music into a slightly more tonal frame work which becomes more pronounced after a reference to the theme of the slow movement of the Eroica symphony used in Richard Strauss' Metamorphosen. From then onwards, tonality, or rather modality, is established and the folk tune style is maintained with simplicity to the end, except for a miniscule coda reminiscent of the opening of the movement. The sound sample is a performance of the second movement Textures.

Piano Trio - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.548647

Composed by Wade. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas. 7 pages. Jmsgu3 #3407487. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548647).

O Come, All Ye Faithful

O Come, All Ye Faithful arranged for piano trio ( piano, violin & cello) featuring a thought-provoking re-harmonization of the final verse. O Come, All Ye Faithful is an English translation of the Latin Christmas carol Adeste Fideles. No one knows exactly who wrote it. One theory holds that King John IV of Portugal (1604–1656) wrote it. Another view says John F. Wade or John Reading wrote it. Nowadays, we usually attribute it to John Wade. It seems like Stonyhurst College in Lancashire owns the oldest manuscript. It is from the year 1751.

Lyrics

Frederick Oakeley, a Catholic priest in 1841, wrote the English translation. This translation is probably the most common in English-speaking states. To begin with, the hymn had only four verses. Later, the verses grew to eight. Music directors often cut various verses because otherwise, the song goes too long. Some believe that St. Bonaventure wrote the first Latin lyrics. Others hold that King John IV of Portugal is responsible. Yet even others think the Cistercian monks wrote them.

King John IV

His subjects called King John IV of Portugal The Musician King. He became king in 1640. In addition to performing the duties of a king, he composed and wrote as a music journalist. King John built an extensive music library. Unfortunately, the massive earthquake in Lisbon ruined the library in 1755. In addition to making his library, the king started a Music School that produced many accomplished musicians. The king also worked diligently to get instrumental music approved by the Vatican for use in his churches. Aside from his authorship of Adeste Fideles, he is famous for another popular choral setting of the Crux Fidelis, a prevalent Lenten hymn.

Performance in Context

Verses are sometimes left out because all eight verses would take too long to perform. More to the point, though, some of the poems may be unsuitable for whatever church calendar they are intended. The eighth verse deals with the Epiphany, so it makes sense to sing this on Epiphany Sunday but not on other Sundays. Similarly, other poems are used for whether the event is Midnight Mass or regular daytime Mass.