Minor: Triads. Par ORFF CARL / KEETMAN GUNILD. Carl Orff devoted much of his life to the development of a philosophy of Music for Children, based on his belief that music is the natural outcome of speech, rhythm and movement. His ideas and pioneering work have had a major influence on music and dance education throughout the world and today that work continues under the guidance of leading teacher…

Singers and listeners will delight to this contemporary setting of the traditional English carol. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

Expert Level (correlates with Book 2 p. 30) Veteran arranger Michael Sweeney brings us this well-scored new arrangement of the beloved English carol and folk tune specifically designed for younger players for holiday use or most any program throughout the year.

This tasteful sensitive new arrangement of a favorite English carol can add a special touch to your holiday programming. John Leavitt's string writing is much like his acclaimed choral work with an emphasis on musicality and creativity.

You can almost hear the bells ringing throughout the countryside in this beautifully scored old English carol. The familiar melody is skillfully passed around different sections of the band for a great deal of variety and color. An excellent addition to your library for many seasons to come.

(with The First Nowell)-The lyrics of the old English carol Past Three O'Clock are set to an original melody and then partnered with The First Nowell creating a sparkling new work for Christmas and holiday concerts. The optional bell part adds the perfect sound for December. Available: SAB: 2-Part: PianoTrax CD.

An easy-to-teach partner song which combines with the familiar English carol. Delightfully fresh piano accompaniment! Available: 2-Part.

Here is the traditional English carol in a colorful setting full of rhythmic and harmonic surprises and playful effects. Easily learned and impressive in performance your choir and their listeners will enjoy this joyful musicaltreat! Available separately: SATB SSA ChoirTrax CD. Chamber Orchestra score and parts available as a printed edition and as a digital download (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn pe…

Traditional English carol arranged and extended by Giles Swayne. Traditional words and new words by Giles Swayne.

Michael Clawson has created an exciting and interesting arrangement of the traditional English carol The First Noel. He uses Pachelbel's Canon in D as the basis of the piano accompaniment and then superimposes the traditonal melody of The First Noel. This piece is arranged for two-part voices with piano (two players) accompaniment.

A Little Child There is Yborne-An energetic setting of the fifteenth-century English carol text. An accompaniment for brass percussion and organ is available on hire.

The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey and Hawkes catalogue of classical, contemporary and educational repertoire, highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton, alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall, Vera Gray and others. Carefully selected by Janet Way,…

16th Century Traditional English Carol-Mannheim Steamroller has a long tradition of unique and creative holiday settings. This adaptation for band from A Fresh Aire Christmas starts out calmly with woodwinds and a flugelhorn solo then uses a variety of texturesand counterlines to build intensity throughout culminating in a powerful full ensemble statement. A terrific choice for any holiday conce…

“Little Star” is a best-selling holiday partner-song by Jill Gallina. The master of the partner-song format Jill has written a sparkling countermelody to complement the well-known English carol “The FirstNoel.” The optional text provided in the choral makes “Little Star” acceptable in most school settings and a fine choice for young church choirs. Performance …

Uses: Advent Christmas Feast of the AnnunciationScripture: Luke 1:16-26The words of the Magnificat are joined with the English carol Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day to capture the joy ofMary as she worships God at the angelic announcement. A graceful treatment of a beloved tune this anthem is essential repertoire for Advent Christmas or any Marian emphasis. Delightful!