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O Come, O Come Emmanuel
(3,4,5 octave) with orchestra- included in the Carols of the Bells, Vol II (#302214L- orchestra set)
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Christmas in France
This suite of three movements features popular French Christmas songs. “Il Est Né” (“He Is Born”) tells the story of the Heavenly child being born in a stable. “Patapan,” an older carol, published in 1720, speaks of the shepherds bringing their flutes and drums with them to celebrate the birth of the Savior. The final majestic tune, “March of the Three Kings” (or “Farandole” from Bizet’s L’Arlésienne) paints the picture of the Magi completing the manger scene.
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Deck The Halls on High, Deck The Halls, Ding Dong Merrily on High
Deck The Halls on High, Deck The Halls, Ding Don Merily on High
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Hallelujah Chorus
A solo instrument with piano accompaniment? Can an arrangement capture the essence of the original with the majesty of full chorus and orchestra? This piece really does- it is amazingly complete!
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The First Noel
The introduction is a rousing declamation of a motive from the theme. The theme is presented in tact while the accompaniment supports with a delightful (music-box) movement. The next section is reflective with more counterpoint and then interrupted with a flair of accented variations. The final section concludes with much of the opening flavor and establishes the story with a solid cadence.
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
A flute solo with orchestra presents itself with a sense of flair- much in a rhapsodic fashion. It has continual embellishment of the theme. Very merry! Very joyful!
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O Come All Ye Faithful
A trombone trio with optional horn and BHTC parts with piano. After an opening fanfare in the brass the instruments break out into a three part harmony of the tune and rythmic modifications. The theme returns in the third part and then joined by the upper parts in fanfare-like motifs. The final section is modulated to a key that elevates the piece with final fanfare conclusions.
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O Holy Night
Published with parts for violin, violin/viola and cello plus piano. The piece begins with a rather traditional solo and then joined by an imitative second part. The piece continues in block harmonies and then breaks into contrapuntal movement. With a modulation, the parts become more ornamented. A break is then created with the piano carrying the melodic material and then joined with the trio parts moving together producing solid harmonies. Then, in traditional fashion the piece concludes in a manner of repose.
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O Holy Night
Published with multiple woodwind parts for each of the three voices plus piano. The piece begins with a rather traditional solo and then joined by an imitative second part. The piece continues in block harmonies and then breaks into contrapuntal movement. With a modulation, the parts become more ornamented. A break is then created with the piano carrying the melodic material and then joined with the trio parts moving together producing solid harmonies. Then, in traditional fashion the piece concludes in a manner of repose.