SKU: CF.YPS259F

ISBN 9781491163993. UPC: 680160922789.

Silent Midwinter’s Noel is a fantasia on three traditional Christmas tunes. The introduction of the piece, an Adagietto, alternates between melodic statements of In The Bleak Midwinter and Silent Night. The second main section of the piece, an Allegro, primarily juxtaposes The First Noel and Silent Night.The tempo markings throughout the score are mostly suggestions. The conductor may choose to deviate within five to ten clicks in either direction on their metronome. During the Adagietto, the conductor may also choose to draw out harmonic cadences for increased tension and resolution.The piece is scored in Eb and F major to allow younger performers to achieve excellent intonation. Performers should strive to produce characteristic sounds, especially when playing melodic statements. The tunes within this piece are all carols, and should be played as such. The conductor may choose to teach the performers how to sing the carols for added educational value. Lyrics for the carols are included below:Silent NightSilent night! Holy night!All is calm, all is brightRound yon virgin mother and child!Holy infant, so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace!Sleep in heavenly peace!In the Bleak MidwinterIn the bleak midwinterfrosty wind made moan,earth stood hard as iron,water like a stone:snow had fallen,snow on snow, snow on snow,in the bleak midwinter,long ago.The First NoelThe First Noel the angel did sayWas to certain poor shepherdsin fields as they lay;In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep,On a cold winter's night that was so deep.Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,Born is the King of Israel.

SKU: CF.CPS159F

ISBN 9780825896521. UPC: 798408096526. 9 x 12 inches.

With a simple melody and touching message, Silent Night is one of the most treasured holiday carols of all time. Composer Sean O'Loughlin has set this piece for modern wind band with great care and admiration. The piece's ethereal intro builds to a dramatic climax that is not to be missed!

SKU: BP.BP2237B

Printed product.

Full score and parts for flute 1,2, oboe, B-flat clarinet 1,2, bassoon I, II, horn in F 1,2, trombone 1,2, tuba, percussion, harp, violin I, II, viola, cello and double bass.

Note: This scoring can be used flexibly to accommodate various instrumental ensemble sizes, allowing balance with choirs of varying sizes, and for more quiet/gentle performances or larger/more dramatic interpretations. Performance options include:

The piano part (from choral octavo) can be used with any performance, but is not required if harp and winds are used.

SKU: CF.YPS24F

ISBN 9780825844584. UPC: 798408044589. 9 X 12 inches.

Published initially for band, the style of the accompaniment of this tender and richly scored setting of a Christmas favorite is based on the familiar Gymnopedie No. 1 by Eric Satie. It will add great distinction to seasonal programs that involve both the band and the chorus, though the choral and band versions can also be performed independently. The choral octavo comes in three versions – SATB, SAB and SSA.

SKU: CF.CPS159

ISBN 9780825895906. UPC: 798408095901. 9 x 12 inches.

With a simple melody and touching message, Silent Night is one of the most treasured holiday carols of all time. Composer Sean O'Loughlin has set this piece for modern wind band with great care and admiration. The piece's ethereal intro builds to a dramatic climax that is not to be missed!