French Horn,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.551616

Composed by Gabriel Faure. Arranged by James Guthrie, ASCAP. Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and part. 16 pages. Jmsgu3 #5324393. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.551616).

Gabriel Fauré: Nocturne, Op. 104, Molto moderato
Nocturne is a musical composition inspired by or evocative of the night. The Irish composer John Field first used the term in the early 19th century to describe a type of character piece for piano intended to be played in the evening or at night. The term was later adopted by other composers, including Chopin and Fauré, who used it to describe their compositions. In the case of Fauré's Nocturne Op. 104, the title nocturne refers to the fact that it is a piece of music intended to be played at night or evocative of the night. The piece is characterized by its modal, incantatory theme, which seems to hark back to the plainchant that Fauré studied at the Niedermeyer School. Like other nocturnes in the set, it explores one predominant mood.

Fauré's Nocturne Op. 104 and Chopin's nocturnes share some similarities, but they also have some differences. Fauré greatly admired the music of Chopin and was happy to compose in forms and patterns established by the earlier composer. Fauré's early nocturnes employ the same basic textures as Chopin's nocturnes, but Fauré's later works abandon this in favor of increasingly contrapuntal writing. Fauré also adopted ternary form as an essential form for the piece from Chopin. However, Fauré's melodies often show a rigorous motivic construction not found in Chopin. Fauré's nocturnes are, after Chopin's, among the most beautiful and beloved in music literature. In summary, while Fauré's nocturnes were influenced by Chopin's, they also have unique qualities that set them apart.

Composed by French Plainchant. Arranged by Patrick Roulet. Christmas. Marimba Solo. 2 pages. Published by Meredith Music

Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.878635

By Anonymous 4. By Anonymous. Arranged by Susan Hellauer. Early Music,Easter,Medieval,Religious,Sacred. 2 pages. Susan Hellauer #6794733. Published by Susan Hellauer (A0.878635).

12th-century French plainchant hymn for the lighting of the paschal candle. In Latin. As performed by Anonymous 4 on their album Darkness into Light. 5 verses, translation included. Duration: 4:55.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.719787

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Curtis Hanson. Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Score. 4 pages. Curtis Hanson #6600079. Published by Curtis Hanson (A0.719787).

This setting of the traditional 15th century French carol is a hybrid from the arranger's choral settings. The first half of the piece is simplified to its plainchant origins accompanied by bell-like open fifths or the melody in canonic imitation. Succeeding verses begin to expand and harmonize in a more contemporary treatment. The piece then closes by returning to the hollow open fifth harmony from the beginning of the piece. This arrangement could be adapted for piano or organ.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.960283

Composed by Nicolas deGrigny. Arranged by Stephen Smith. Baroque. 18 pages. Stephen Smith #6429823. Published by Stephen Smith (A0.960283).

The first two movements (Plein Jeu and Fugue) from Nicolas deGrigny's great organ setting of the plainchant Veni Creator Spiritus, arranged for woodwind quintet. (The translation of this music from the medium of organ solo to that of wind quintet is a natural one, since these movements were composed in five-part counterpoint, and given that the combination of flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon is a tonal palette very similar to that of a French baroque organ.) Score and parts have been thoroughly edited, such that any good quintet should be able to produce a stylistically-appropriate performance using the articulation, dynamics, and ornamentation provided, whether or not the players have any prior acquaintance with the genre.

Cantor, congregation, SATB choir, organ - Moderately Easy - Digital Download

SKU: MQ.80-319-E

Composed by Paul M. French. Easter, Triduum/Three Days. Instrument parts. 5 pages. MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music #80-319-E. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music (MQ.80-319-E).

Psalm 118.

For centuries, this plainchant Alleluia has been the assigned melody proper to the Easter Vigil to announce and acclaim the Gospel. In this edition, the solemn chant Alleluia is set with organ accompaniment and paired with unaccompanied choral verses. In addition to being proper to the Easter Vigil, the three verses of Psalm 118 are the versicles for the Easter Day responsorial psalm. Reproducible parts for congregation are included.

SATB choir (with divisions) and organ, with optional congregation - Digital Download Arranged by John Rutter. Sheet music. The Cambridge Singers Hymn Series. Octavo. 8 pages. Oxford University Press Digital #9780193536340. Published by Oxford University Press Digital