C Instrument - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1505577

By Celine Dion. By John Francis Wade. Arranged by B. McCormick. Christian,Christmas,Religious,Sacred,Traditional. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 2 pages. B. McCormick #1080968. Published by B. McCormick (A0.1505577).

O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) - Lead Sheet Arrangement

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with this beautifully arranged lead sheet of the classic carol “O Come All Ye Faithful” (Adeste Fideles). This beloved hymn, with origins dating back to the 18th century, has been attributed to various authors, including John Francis Wade and King John IV of Portugal1. The English version, translated by Frederick Oakeley in 1841, has become a staple in Christmas celebrations worldwide.

Arrangement Highlights:

1. Key: G major.
2. Intro: Includes a short, easy-to-follow introduction.
3. Layout: Simple and easy to read, designed for clarity.
4. Chord Sheet: Features chord diagrams for reference.
5. Refrain/Chorus: Includes an easier chord progression for the refrain/chorus section.

Ideal For:

• Learners: Perfect for those learning the song.
• Church Contexts: Suitable for church performances, fitting easily on a music stand with no page turning necessary.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1461482

Composed by John Philip Sousa. Arranged by Paul Taylor. 19th Century,March,Patriotic,Traditional. Score. 2 pages. Paul Taylor #1040229. Published by Paul Taylor (A0.1461482).

This is a rousing March for piano solo arranged from a couple of strains of Sousa's Semper Fidelus. There is suggested phrasing as well as one instance of fingering (instructing the player to strike adjacent white keys with the left hand thumb). Otherwise the players are left to themselves to supply the fingering:)This tune (trans. as Always loyal) is the official them of the United States Marine Corps. Prior to this the phrase always loyal, was used by countless houses and governments all over the world signifying the unity of their respective governments.

Organ - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.909270

Composed by Vidas Pinkevicius. Christian,Contemporary,Sacred. Score. 8 pages. Vidas Pinkevicius #3540609. Published by Vidas Pinkevicius (A0.909270).

In the fall of 2013 my friend and colleague, Paulius Grigonis who is the organist at St Joseph church here in Vilnius was preparing to play a recital at Vilnius Cathedral around Christmas time. He approached me asking for advice about the pieces he could be playing.

I offered him to compose a set of 6 variations on the famous Christmas tune Adeste fideles and he agreed too much hesitation (too bad).

I started working on the composition but got stuck at the end of the 5th variation. I used major and minor chords only. My goal was to create something colorful and modern and yet understandable to the listener.

Because of these simple chords the harmonies are very clear and transparent. What makes it sound modern though is that I avoid traditional chordal progressions of the perfect fourth and perfect fifth. This would imply tonic-dominant, dominant-tonic, tonic-subdominant, subdominant-tonic relationship.

But I didn't want this. I wanted to surprise my audience and my friend Paulius. So I chose all kinds of progressions - minor and major seconds, minor and major thirds, even a tritone to keep it fresh.

However, the result was too difficult to play for Paulius on a short notice and I got side-tracked with other projects. Although the idea of completing the variations never left me.

So last weekend I sat down and added the last variation with a CODA.

I hope you'll enjoy this piece which is dedicated to Paulius.

8 pages, PDF score. Advanced level.

Bass Trombone,Tenor Trombone - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1288982

Composed by Charles Ives. Arranged by Marc Williams. 19th Century,Christmas. 18 pages. Gordon Cherry #879828. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.1288982).

In 1897 Charles Ives adapted the Traditional Christmas Carol Adeste Fidelis as a Prelude for Organ. He suggests a solo instrument to play the melody line and also mentions in his notes that there should be a mood of distant sounds from a Sabbath horizon.

Marc Williams has beautifully arranged this unique sounding adaptation of the traditional carol (Ives is up to his old tricks with lots of dissonance, plus turning the melody upside down) for 10-part Trombone Choir of advanced intermediate level.

Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1140775

Composed by Traditional Christmas Carol. Arranged by Manuel B. Hurtado Dueñez. Chamber,Christmas,Contemporary,Standards. 32 pages. Manuel Hurtado #741016. Published by Manuel Hurtado (A0.1140775).

This arrangement for Brass Ensemble and Mixed Choir is aimed to conductors and musicians tired of playing traditional arrangements. Dare to perform this work in which you will find a outstanding treatment of harmonies.