Partitions moyen de Noël

The First Noel (originally "The First Nowell") is a traditional English Christmas carol with Cornish origins, most likely from the early modern period, although possibly earlier. "Nowell" is an Early...

The First Noel (à l'origine "The First Nowell") est un chant de Noël traditionnel anglais d'origine cornouaillaise, datant très probablement du début de l'époque moderne, bien qu'il puisse être antéri...

Wassailing songs are among the most popular of the secular holiday songs of Christmas. The tradition of 'wassailing' refers to townsfolk going door to door, singing and drinking to the health of those...

Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (also known as 'The Huron Carol' and 'The Huron Indian Carol') is generally considered the first Canadian Christmas carol. This hauntingly beautiful piece set for band i...

This traditional folk song from Catalonia (a region in Spain) has been regularly sung during the Christmas season all over the world. There are also numerous instrumental versions, including notable o...

For many reasons, Christmas means joy. This tune, 'Ding Dong Merrily on High,' is a wonderful musical snapshot of the whole season. In this arrangement, we hear church bells chiming, voices uniting an...

The Great Jingle Bell Chase conjures images of Santa Claus running behind on Christmas Eve and desperately trying to deliver all the presents before the sun comes up! The Great Jingle Bell Chase is a...

Away in a Manger is a beautiful nineteenth century English carol. This warm setting will delight audiences with its familiar melody with a modern twist. The melody is featured in the flute, alto sax,...

This is a lesser-known Spanish Christmas piece dating from around 1550. It is rhythmic and colorful with melody in several voices. The opening is a call-and-response between the trombone and the remai...

Eine Muh, eine Mäh, eine Täterätätä für Blasorchester - das ist eine Mischung aus kindlicher Leichtigkeit und sinfonischen Elementen!

Joseph, lieber Joseph mein - die Version für Blasorchester stimmt festlich und ruhig zugleich in die Vorweihnachtszeit ein!

Drei stimmungsvolle keltische Weihnachtslieder hat Bernd Classen zu einem sehr festlichen, ruhigen Medley bearbeitet. Das konzertante Werk beginnt sehr festlich mit The Christ-Child's Lullaby. Auch Th...

Beginning with a lazy tropical tempo, this treatment of Mary's Boy Child soon kicks into a catchy calypso beat. An enjoyable way to take the chill off of winter!

Take a tour of Europe for the holidays! Timothy Johnson's new Christmas medley visits England, France, Ireland and Poland by way of their traditional carols. The bold opening and medley format makes t...

This spirited new Christmas medley from the pen of James L. Hosay will be a delight for all as the crown jewel of your holiday performance. The unmistakable sounds of the Emerald Isle are artfully por...

Now here is something different for Christmas! Who could even think up a concert recipe like this? Peel a bunch of well known Christmas melodies. In a large concert auditorium mix them with whole box...

Jubilation! Ring in the season with this inspired treatment of Mendelssohn's Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. The harmonic textures and contrapuntal ideas are right on target for the grade level and the...

Poland boasts a very rich tradition as to Christmas Carols. In this suite, you can hear a combination of church hymns and a folk music character.

Carol of the Shepherds is based on the hymn tune 'Quem Pastores Laudavere' which dates back to the 14th century and is widely known throughout the Christian world. Although the melody has been set to...

Sparkling woodwinds and majestic brass come together to bring us a wonderful arrangement of this classic carol! Each of the four verses are treated differently, creating beautiful textures and a multi...

'Whence is that Goodly Fragrance Flowing?' is the first line of an old French Christmas song that originated in the 17th century. In 1728 John Gay used this joyous and markedly festive melody that hon...

Personent Hodie est un chant de Noël extrait d'un livre de cantiques finlandais édité en 1582, rassemblant 74 chansons médiévales composées à partir de textes en latin. Arrangé par Gustav Holst, il de...