Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.987989

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Rick Faulkner. Folk,Multicultural,World. Score and parts. 39 pages. Seven O Six Music #3578837. Published by Seven O Six Music (A0.987989).

Calypso Carnival is a medley of two traditional West Indian folk melodies, The Carnival and L'Année Passée, which have served as the basis for many hit calypso songs (melodies are often recycled with new lyrics and titles).  This arrangement captures the flavor of Trinidadian calypso at an accessible level for younger bands.  
Level: Middle School/Early High School
Instrumentation: Flute/Oboe; Clarinet 1 & 2; Alto Saxophone; Tenor Saxophone/Baritone TC; Trumpet 1 & 2; Trombone/Baritone BC/Bassoon; Percussion 1 & 2.  Additional parts included for Horn in F, Baritone Saxophone, Tuba, and optional added percussion. As with all Seven O Six Music titles, parts are clearly and professionally laid out and easy to read.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.935389

Arranged by Dan Heslink. Christian,Christmas. Score and parts. 18 pages. Pharaoh Publications #6117159. Published by Pharaoh Publications (A0.935389).

Christmas Calypso for Percussion Sextet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Dan Heslink

 The calypso style referenced in the title is not the calypso of Afro-Caribbean music from Trinidad and Tobago. Rather, it is the especially toned-down but still rhythmic commercial variant popularized by folk singers. Couched in this style, the arrangement offers Christmas favorites Deck the Halls, Angels We Have Heard On High, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Good Christian Men, Rejoice.

 This if one of two versions of the calypso arrangement by Dan Heslink, both of which are available through Sheet Music Plus. The other arrangement, percussion sextet, follows similar musical contours and is available separately. Both versions are intended to elicit one primary response from both performers and audience – fun. It does not tax the players technically, but delivers a satisfying sound with carols that the performers likely know and love. General audiences will be enchanted by the familiar melodies delivered in percussion, especially at Christmas time.

The introduction opens with a brisk and rhythmic introduction based on Deck the Halls, and establishes the fun calypso rhythm immediately. Deck the Halls is the much-loved welsh air that was arranged by Haydn, Nos galan (Hob. XXXIb:29, 1803). Then, Angels We Have Heard on High breaks out in double-stops with a continuation of the rhythmic impetus. The birth of Jesus Christ as narrated in the Gospel of Luke is the subject of Angels We Have Heard on High, a traditional French song of unknown origin. The gloria section provides some flowing contrast, portraying the shepherds’ impressions as they encounter a multitude of angels singing and praising. The performers are encouraged to use a relaxed stroke to glide through these passages.

Following is God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, a 16th century English traditional Christmas carol also known under the title, The old Christmas Carol. It provides a contrast in tonality (minor mode) and texture. The xylophone part likely will lay most comfortably when executed with four mallets, although there are no three or four mallet chords in these passages. Good Christian Men, Rejoice is the closing selection in this Christmas medley. It’s title is an English translation of In dulci jubilo  (Latin for In sweet rejoicing). The work ends happily with a summation of the calypso rhythm.

 This medley will be especially effective programmed on a winter holiday concert. Duration is 2:30. The arranger, Dan Heslink, assigned a difficulty level of medium easy, and can be contacted at dan@dheslink.com.

Percussion Ensemble - Digital Download

SKU: A0.935390

Arranged by Dan Heslink. Christian,Christmas. Score and parts. 16 pages. Pharaoh Publications #6117165. Published by Pharaoh Publications (A0.935390).

Christmas Calypso for Marimba Quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Dan Heslink

The calypso style referenced in the title is not the calypso of Afro-Caribbean music from Trinidad and Tobago. Rather, it is the especially toned-down but still rhythmic commercial variant popularized by folk singers. Couched in this style, the arrangement offers Christmas favorites Deck the Halls, Angels We Have Heard On High, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Good Christian Men, Rejoice.

 This if one of two versions of the calypso arrangement by Dan Heslink, both of which are available through Sheet Music Plus. The other arrangement, for percussion sextet, follows similar musical contours and is available separately. Both versions are intended to elicit one primary response from both performers and audience – fun. It does not tax the players technically, but delivers a satisfying sound with carols that the performers likely know and love. General audiences will be enchanted by the familiar melodies delivered in percussion, especially at Christmas time.

 The introduction opens with a brisk and rhythmic introduction based on Deck the Halls, and establishes the fun calypso rhythm immediately. Deck the Halls is the much-loved welsh air that was arranged by Haydn, Nos galan (Hob. XXXIb:29, 1803). Then, Angels We Have Heard on High breaks out in double-stops with a continuation of the rhythmic impetus. The birth of Jesus Christ as narrated in the Gospel of Luke is the subject of Angels We Have Heard on High, a traditional French song of unknown origin. The gloria section provides some flowing contrast, portraying the shepherds’ impressions as they encounter a multitude of angels singing and praising. The performers are encouraged to use a relaxed stroke to glide through these passages.

Following is God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, a 16th century English traditional Christmas carol also known under the title, The old Christmas Carol. It provides a contrast in tonality (minor mode) and texture. The xylophone part likely will lay most comfortably when executed with four mallets, although there are no three or four mallet chords in these passages. Good Christian Men, Rejoice is the closing selection in this Christmas medley. It’s title is an English translation of In dulci jubilo  (Latin for In sweet rejoicing). The work ends happily with a summation of the calypso rhythm.

 This medley will be especially effective programmed on a winter holiday concert. Duration is 2:30. The arranger, Dan Heslink, assigned a difficulty level of medium easy, and can be contacted at dan@dheslink.com.

 

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1131904

Composed by Michael Perry. Arranged by Sandra Milliken. A Cappella,Christian,Christmas,Contemporary,Holiday. Octavo. 6 pages. Sandra Milliken #732138. Published by Sandra Milliken (A0.1131904).

Sometimes mistakenly believed to be a traditional Christmas carol from the West Indies, the words and music for Calypso Carol were written in 1964 by one of the United Kingdom’s leading contemporary hymn writers, Michael Perry. At that time Perry was a student at Oak Hill Theological College and he wrote the song for a college carols concert. It became famous virtually by accident when Cliff Richard, who was hastily assembling a selection for radio, included the song in his program to replace a missing recording. It was subsequently included in the 1969 songbook Youth Praise 2. Calypso Carol steadily gained popularity and, in 2005, was voted one of the top ten choices in the BBC Songs of Praise poll of favourite carols for that year.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1131901

Composed by Michael Perry. Arranged by Sandra Milliken. A Cappella,Christian,Christmas,Contemporary,Holiday. Octavo. 7 pages. Sandra Milliken #732135. Published by Sandra Milliken (A0.1131901).

Sometimes mistakenly believed to be a traditional Christmas carol from the West Indies, the words and music for Calypso Carol were written in 1964 by one of the United Kingdom’s leading contemporary hymn writers, Michael Perry. At that time Perry was a student at Oak Hill Theological College and he wrote the song for a college carols concert. It became famous virtually by accident when Cliff Richard, who was hastily assembling a selection for radio, included the song in his program to replace a missing recording. It was subsequently included in the 1969 songbook Youth Praise 2. Calypso Carol steadily gained popularity and, in 2005, was voted one of the top ten choices in the BBC Songs of Praise poll of favourite carols for that year.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.999354

Composed by Dennis A. Westgate. Arranged by D.A. Westgate. Children,Christmas,Contemporary,Instructional,Sacred. Octavo. 47 pages. Tyne Music #5981485. Published by Tyne Music (A0.999354).

CHRISTMAS IS HERE is the second album of my own interpretation of the festive season expressed in music. The theme is based on the many and varied greeting cards we send and receive, from the traditional Christmas message, to the picturesque and jovial.
The songs I’ve selected are from old and well-loved traditional carols,along with some from my own Christmas musicals, plus others I’ve composed specifically for this album They cover all the moods of this joyful occasion and could even be performed as a complete evening’s entertainment, or alternatively, individual numbers may be used for those of you looking for a little originality to spice up your existing repetoire.

   Whatever you are planning in the way of your Christmas celebrations, I’m sure you will find ‘Christmas is Here a new enjoyable work from TYNE MUSIC to add to your Christmas collection.  

This album includes the Piano & Vocal Score + separate lyrics

For full information please see my website:- https://www.tynemusic.com/christmas-is-here

P.S. Owing to the high cost in orchestration The music is only available as a piano score with lyrics and chords. However this is reflected in the price. You would have to add your own instrumentation.

SONG TITLES

 1)     Christmas is Here
 2)     Today is Born a King
 3)   *Away in a Manger
 4)     The First Nativity
 5)   *Once in Royal David’s City
 6)     A Christmas Calypso
 7)   *O Come all ye Faithful
 8)     Thoughts of Christmas
 9)   *Silent Night
 10)   Hey Ding a Dong
 11)   *Jingle Bells
 12)   Mister Santa Claus

Small Ensemble Double Bass,Drum Set,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.734356

Composed by Jamaican Folk Song. Arranged by Dennis Ruello. Folk,Jazz,Latin. Score and parts. 11 pages. Chicory Music #3092191. Published by Chicory Music (A0.734356).

The Banana Boat Song (Day-O) is a traditional Jamaican folk song; the best-known version was released by American singer Harry Belafonte in 1956 and later became one of his signature songs. The song has mento influences, but Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) was commonly classified as an example of the better known calypso music. It is a work song, from the point of view of dock workers working the night shift loading bananas onto ships. Daylight has come, the shift is over, and they want their work to be counted up so that they can go home. This arrangement includes: Full Score, 1st and 2nd Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba and optional Acoustic Bass and Drum Set. Performance Time Approx. 1 minute 50 seconds.