Here is an outstanding selection for very young bands written in an uplifting festive style. There is a nice variety in scoring even for this easy level and very effective use of dynamics. Easy and fun to teach.

O Come All Ye Faithful-L?origine du cantique Adeste Fideles [Adeste Fidelis] reste un mystère. On mentionne divers noms de poètes. D?aucuns soutiennent qu?il s?agit d?un noël ancien inspiré d?une danse autour de la crèche. On pense également que Saint François d?Assise s?en serait servi pour sa crèche vivante. D?autres attribuent son origine à Saint Bonaventure. Quoiqu?il en soit il est communément reconnu que les strophes ont été écrites ou découvertes par l?Anglais John Francis Wade. Adeste Fidelis (Ô peuple fidèle) est un des plus célèbres cantiques de Noël.

Captivated by the rolling hills majestic horse farms and beautiful horses of the Central Kentucky Bluegrass region James Curnow has named this exciting overture after one of the most scenic areas near his home. After a fanfare opening the Percussion section provides high energy for the main theme. A contrasting middle section showcases the expressive abilities of your ensemble. With a return of the main theme momentum builds steadily to the exciting conclusion.Exhilarating!

Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1634-1704) est le compositeur français le plus important des contemporains de Lully. Sa musique religieuse est particulièrement attrayante : il a composé de nombreux motets messes et oratorios. En 1702 il compose une œuvre de circonstance le Te Deum dont le Prélude solennel et brillant deviendra célèbre comme indicatif de l?Eurovision.

Based on the well-known hymn tune 'Lyons' this arrangement begins with an energetic statement of worship. The middle section is contemplative in nature representing the times when a person is involved in quiet reverent worship. The conclusion returns to a dramatic joyful statement of the hymn tune ending with a bold statement of worship.

Claude Smith has fashioned a brilliant rhapsodic setting of this stirring carol. Christmas programming at its finest!

Scholarly critical edition with many corrections in the score and orchestral parts.Clear presentation of orchestral parts in an enlarged format 25.5 cm x 32.5 cm.?Prélude A L?Aprés-Midi D?Un Faune? often referred to as the first composition of the ?modern? era is one of Debussy?s most popular and frequently performed orchestral works. The piece comes down to us in an array of sources and several important ones are drawn upon for the first time in Bärenreiter?s scholarly-critical edition.Most of the currently available editions are based on the first edition from 1895 which however contains many engraver errors.When the corresponding orchestral parts are also taken into consideration countless discrepancies are revealed.Bärenreiter?s Urtext edition incorporates readings of a printed copy of the score from c. 1908 which shows corrections and emendations by the composer. These important changes found in no other source include metronome markings different pitches and additional notes as well as added tempo and articulation markings which all subtly enhance Debussy?s finely sculpted work. There is even a breath mark added to the famous solo Flute passage which opens the work.