The tradition of the Christmas tree in Western Europe dates back to a time long before any Christianization had taken place. During the severely cold winter nights so it was believed evil spirits tried to ?kill? nature. Needle-leaved trees were the only ones which kept their green colour throughout the year and therefore became symbols of immortality. These ?living? trees said to be the work of benign spirits were brought into people?s houses to ward off evil life-threatening powers. In the 14th century people first started to decorate Christmas trees. It was a pagan custom originated by the inhabitants of Alsace. This custom was taken over by the Church in thecourse of the 15th and 16th century. At first the decoration consisted mainly of edibles such as apples and wafers but later small presents were added. Legend has it that the reformer Martin Luther was the first person to decorate a Christmas tree with candles. The flickering candle flames were meant to create the image of a starry sky in which Christ?s apparition could be recognized. The German organ-player Ernst Anschütz from Leipzig was the first person to notate the song ?O Tannenbaum? the melody being a well-known folk song. Next to ?Stille Nacht? ?O Tannenbaum? is the most famous German Christmas song now known throughout the world. In the United States of America the melody of ?O Tannenbaum? has even been used in four States (among which the State of Maryland) for their State song. In David Well?s arrangement the song is first heard as many of us know it. After this introduction however it is transformed into a solid rock version and the beat has been changed. In the second part the familiar three-four time is back but here the rhythm is different from the original. After the richly ornamented rock beat the basic theme can be heard once again and the composition is concluded in a festive manner.

The tradition of the Christmas tree in Western Europe dates back to a time long before any Christianization had taken place. During the severely cold winter nights so it was believed evil spirits tried to 'kill' nature. Needle-leaved trees were the only ones which kept their green colour throughout the year and therefore became symbols of immortality. These 'living' trees said to be the work of benign spirits were brought into people's houses to ward off evil life-threatening powers. In the 14th century people first started to decorate Christmas trees. It was a pagan custom originated by the inhabitants of Alsace. This custom was taken over by the Church inthe course of the 15th and 16th century. At first the decoration consisted mainly of edibles such as apples and wafers but later small presents were added. Legend has it that the reformer Martin Luther was the first person to decorate a Christmas tree with candles. The flickering candle flames were meant to create the image of a starry sky in which Christ's apparition could be recognized. The German organ-player Ernst Anschütz from Leipzig was the first person to notate the song 'O Tannenbaum' the melody being a well-known folk song. Next to 'Stille Nacht' 'O Tannenbaum' is the most famous German Christmas song now known throughout the world. In the United States of America the melody of 'O Tannenbaum' has even been used in four States (among which the State of Maryland) for their State song. In David Well's arrangement the song is first heard as many of us know it. After this introduction however it is transformed into a solid rock version and the beat has been changed. In the second part the familiar three-four time is back but here the rhythm is different from the original. After the richly ornamented rock beat the basic theme can be heard once again and the composition is concluded in a festive manner.

Learn all your favorite Christmas songs now on the easy and fun-to-play recorder! Musicians young and old alike will enjoy mastering these well-known Christmas tunes. The book features big, easy-to-read notes, a beginner's guide to playing the recorder, and a clear, simple introduction to reading music. Nine of your favorite Christmas carols and melodies are included. Titles: Good King Wenceslas * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old St. Nicholas * Joy to the World * O Christmas Tree * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Silent Night * We Wish You a Merry Christmas. / Instrumental Music, Miscellaneous, Scores / Recueil / Flûte à Bec

Your Beginning Band will enjoy this musical joke on their Christmas concert audience. While bits of The Twelve Days of Christmas O Christmas Tree and Up on the Housetop make up the body of the music the real intent of the piece is to be a humorous snapshot of a typical family at the Christmas morning gift exchange. This is a chance for your Beginners to play well known seasonal tunes in a really fun setting this year.

Your Beginning Band will enjoy this musical joke on their Christmas concert audience. While bits of The Twelve Days of Christmas O Christmas Tree and Up on the Housetop make up the body of the music the real intent of the piece is to be a humorous snapshot of a typical family at the Christmas morning gift exchange. This is a chance for your Beginners to play well known seasonal tunes in a really fun setting this year.

Return to the simple joys of the Christmas season with Vince Guaraldi's jazz renditions of traditional carols and original music written for this classic holiday favorite. Includes: Christmas Time Is Here Hark theHerald Angels Sing Linus and Lucy O Christmas Tree. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 4:50.

Orchestral & Instrumental Carol & Hymn Accompaniments-This is the perfect set of carols for a Christmas concert. A medley of favourites - 'Deck the hall' 'Jingle Bells' 'O Christmas Tree' 'The Wassail Song' and 'We wish you a merry Christmas' - all arranged with flair and ingenuity with suggestions for audience participation!

A solid well-written medley that includes O Come All Ye Faithful; O Christmas Tree; and Joy To The World.

It's time to dig out that ol' fake Christmas tree in the attic and Dave and Jean Perry have written the perfect choral to tell the story. Dusty faded branches become a beautiful tree for the holiday season all set to the familiarmelody but with a musical twist. A fun-filled novelty! Available separately: 2-Part PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 3:32.

O Tannenbaum more commonly known as O Christmas Tree is a German folk tune arranged for SATB a cappella by John Rutter.

A new medley that includes several contrasting carols from the rich German musical heritage. Includes: Gloria Bells Never Sounded Sweeter O Christmas Tree Ring Little Bells and O How Joyfully.

Here is a refreshing treatment of this traditional favorite that will work great on any holiday concert! Opening in 4/4 and passing the melody from section to section the arrangement shifts to the traditional 3/4 meter in themiddle section before returning to 4/4 for the final segment. Nicely scored in an attractive setting.