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That First Nowell
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Don Besig and Nancy Price
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Choral Octavo
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That First Nowell
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Choir Sacred Opt. Flute (2-Part choir) - Grade 2 - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-4271 Incorporating The First Nowell. Composed by Don Besig and Nanc...
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Choir Sacred Opt. Flute (2-Part choir) - Grade 2 - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-4271 Incorporating The First Nowell. Composed by Don Besig and Nancy Price. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Church Choral Series. Christmas; Sacred. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-4271. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-4271). English. Psalm 111, Isaiah 62:1-11, Luke 2:1-20.Nowell! Come and rejoice in the news that we tell! All of the warmth of the Christmas season is wrapped up in this lovely Christmas offering from Don Besig and Nancy Price. Delightfully inventive text images, singable vocal textures, and gently supportive accompaniments are the hallmarks of this writing team's work. In four voicings including mixed and treble choirs, this is a MUST for EVERY choral library! Optional Flute included.
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That First Nowell
That First Nowell
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Don Besig and Nancy Price
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Choral Octavo
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That First Nowell
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Choir Sacred Opt. Flute (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed) - Grade 2 - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-4270 Incorporating The First Nowell. Composed by Do...
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Choir Sacred Opt. Flute (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed) - Grade 2 - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-4270 Incorporating The First Nowell. Composed by Don Besig and Nancy Price. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Church Choral Series. Christmas; Sacred. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-4270. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-4270). English. Psalm 111, Isaiah 62:1-11, Luke 2:1-20.Nowell! Come and rejoice in the news that we tell! All of the warmth of the Christmas season is wrapped up in this lovely Christmas offering from Don Besig and Nancy Price. Delightfully inventive text images, singable vocal textures, and gently supportive accompaniments are the hallmarks of this writing team's work. In four voicings including mixed and treble choirs, this is a MUST for EVERY choral library! Optional Flute included.
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That First Nowell
That First Nowell
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Christmas
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Don Besig and Nancy Price
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Choral Octavo
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That First Nowell
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Jubilate Music Group - Digital
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Choir Sacred Opt. Flute (SATB choir) - Grade 3 - Digital Download Incorporating The First Nowell. Composed by Don Besig and Nancy Price. Choral (Sacr...
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Choir Sacred Opt. Flute (SATB choir) - Grade 3 - Digital Download Incorporating The First Nowell. Composed by Don Besig and Nancy Price. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Church Choral Series. Christmas; Sacred. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-4269. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital
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The First Noel - For Recorders
The First Noel - For Recorders
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Christmas
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Javier MartÃnez Maya
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The First Noel - For Recorders
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Small Ensemble Alto Recorder,Baritone Recorder,Flute,Soprano Recorder,Tenor Recorder - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.742374 Composed by Traditional....
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Small Ensemble Alto Recorder,Baritone Recorder,Flute,Soprano Recorder,Tenor Recorder - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.742374 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Javier MartÃnez Maya. Children,Christmas,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 3 pages. Arte Nova Music Lab #2930385. Published by Arte Nova Music Lab (A0.742374). The First Noel (also written The First Noël and The First Nowell) is a traditional classical English Christmas carol, most likely from the early modern period, although possibly earlier.[2][3] Noel is an Early Modern English synonym of Christmas.[4]In its current form, it is of Cornish origin, and it was first published in Carols Ancient and Modern (1823) and Gilbert and Sandys Carols (1833), both of which were edited by William Sandys and arranged, edited and with extra lyrics written by Davies Gilbert for Hymns and Carols of God. Today, it is usually performed in a four-part hymn arrangement by the English composer John Stainer, first published in hisCarols, New and Old in 1871.[2] Variations of its theme are included in Victor Hely-Hutchinson's Carol Symphony.The melody is unusual among English folk melodies in that it consists of one musical phrase repeated twice, followed by a refrain which is a variation on that phrase. All three phrases end on the third of the scale. It is thought to be a version of an earlier melody sung in a church gallery setting; a conjectural reconstruction of this earlier version can be found in the New Oxford Book of Carols.[5]The Annunciation to the shepherds and the Adoration of the shepherds are episodes in the Nativity of Jesus described in the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke (Luke 2). The Star of Bethlehem appears in the story of the Magi (the Wise Men) in the Gospel of Matthew; it does not appear in the story of the shepherds. Taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_First_Noel
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The first Nowell (The First Noel)
The first Nowell (The First Noel)
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traditional 15th century Engli
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Scott S
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The first Nowell
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Scott S. Stewart
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Choral Choir,Choral (SATB divisi) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1394367 Composed by traditional 15th century English carol. Arranged by Scott S. S...
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Choral Choir,Choral (SATB divisi) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1394367 Composed by traditional 15th century English carol. Arranged by Scott S. Stewart. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Religious,Traditional. 16 pages. Scott S. Stewart #977848. Published by Scott S. Stewart (A0.1394367). “The first Nowell†(The First Noel), in its many evolutions over 400 years, remains beloved not necessarily for its ‘tune’ as much as the story it has to tell – ‘angels’ announcing to the shepherds “Nowell, Born is the King of Israelâ€, and then continuing with the journey of the ‘magi’.  This 2024 setting of the traditional English carol speaks to the mood, the character, the atmosphere of the ‘first’ nativity, giving pause to reflect on that time of wondrous awe.  This arrangement uses five of the nine original verses to tell its tale. It is scored for a traditional SATB ensemble, using 8-part [SSAATTBB] divisi for color.  Piano provides the accompaniment. Performance time: 7:20+-.
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The First Noel for Piano Quartet
The First Noel for Piano Quartet
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Piano Quartet: piano, violin, viola, cello
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Piano Quartet - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548639 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Christmas. 10 pages. Jmsgu3 #3406037. Pu...
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Piano Quartet - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548639 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Christmas. 10 pages. Jmsgu3 #3406037. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548639). The First Nowell arranged for Piano Quartet featuring a thought-provoking re-harmonization of the final verse.OriginsThe First Noel is an English Christmas carol. Even more, it was probably written in the late Cornish Renaissance period. While other versions spell the title as Nowell, this is an everyday variation. Furthermore, Noel is an older word meaning “Christmas.†Therefore, “the First Noel†translates as “the First Christmas.†First of all, Gilbert and Sandy published the earliest version. As a result, this version appears in the “Carols Ancient and Modern†songbook of 1823. William Sandy edited and arranged the book. Similarly, his partner Davies Gilbert revised and added the familiar extra verses. The First Noel: Piano Quartet Version brings new harmony in the final verse for more energy and drive.StainerOrganist and composer Sir John Stainer published the most noteworthy customary arrangement in the 1870s. Stainer is, above all, famous for his songbook entitled Christmas Carols New and Old (1871). This volume served as an essential catalyst for reviving the English Christmas carol. Other favorite Stainer arrangements from this book include What Child Is This, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, and I Saw Three Ships.Diatonic FunctionThe melodic structure in the First Noel is uncommon among English folk tunes. It simply repeats one phrase twice and then follows a variation refrain. All three words of the song end on the mediant scale degree. This is unusual because the diatonic function of the mediant is non-final compared to the more usual tonic or even dominant degrees. Consequently, this gives the song an open-ended feeling – like maybe it never ends.Political ContextThe Catholic clergy sang carols outside of the church in Latin. After the Protestant Reformation, the reformers thought it would be better for everyone to sing carols. They decided to bring music back to the common folk. So, they translated the lyrics from Latin into a common language. Moreover, the Protestants wanted more control over the music in the church than what the Vatican allowed. Protestant composers such as William Byrd composed complex polyphonic Christmas music that they called carols. Nonetheless, some famous folk melodies were composed in this era. Eminent composers in the nineteenth century began to revise and adapt them. Consequently, they revived the English carol.
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The First Nowell
The First Nowell
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Pierre Massie
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The First Nowell
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Pierre Massie
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Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983262 Composed by English traditional (Sandy's, 1833). Arranged by Pierre Massie. Christmas,Con...
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Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983262 Composed by English traditional (Sandy's, 1833). Arranged by Pierre Massie. Christmas,Contemporary,Sacred. Octavo. 6 pages. Pierre Massie #2857553. Published by Pierre Massie (A0.983262). After years of singing traditional versions of The First Nowell, I felt it was a good time for a change. This arrangement has everything a choral director could want; lower voices singing a verse, upper voices singing another and a finale that ends with two choirs and a great descant. Have a listen and enjoy. You'll get a standing ovation every time with this one. Visit my choir's YouTube channel for videos of this and some other of my works: https://www.youtube.com/user/StairwellCarollers Contact info@Stairwellcarollers.com
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The First Nowell (The First Noel) ; a shmooshy jazz arrangement with original solo for Bb Clarinet &
The First Nowell (The First Noel) ; a shmooshy jazz arrangement with original solo for Bb Clarinet &
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Christmas
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Chris Lawry Keri Degg
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The First Nowell
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Clarinet,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.761522 Composed by Chris Lawry Keri Degg. Christmas,Jazz. Score and part. 8 pages. Masquerade Music #...
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Clarinet,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.761522 Composed by Chris Lawry Keri Degg. Christmas,Jazz. Score and part. 8 pages. Masquerade Music #6078517. Published by Masquerade Music (A0.761522). A wonderfully sentimental arrangement for Bb Clarinet and Piano (which includes a section that is a beautiful original solo) that simply oozes Christmas/Holiday season). Expertly written by Composer/Pianist/Orchestrator Chris Lawry, and Keri Degg (Composer/Saxophonist/Clarinettist/Flautist) this is a very accessible piece (the clarinet part is around grade 3-4 standard; so easy enough to play with limited practice time!), but also lends itself to instrumental soloing/noodling if wished. This is one of five new Christmas pieces for 2018, and forms part of the 'Christmas Jazz Volume 1 - Clarinet edition' collection (also includes; Silent Night, Hark The Herald, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and I Saw Three Ships). Also available as separates (and as a collection) on Sheet Music Plus. The pieces are also available in Eb Saxophone, Flute, and Bb Saxophone variations. Contact us (details on the sheet music) to access your free demonstration, and backing tracks.
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The First Nowell
The First Nowell
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Choral 2-part
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Sacred music
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Roger Summers
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The First Nowell
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Triune Music Inc
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2-part choir - Digital Download SKU: LX.10-2766K Composed by Roger Summers. Sacred Anthem, Christmas, Epiphany. Octavo. 8 pages. Triune Music Inc #e10/27...
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2-part choir - Digital Download SKU: LX.10-2766K Composed by Roger Summers. Sacred Anthem, Christmas, Epiphany. Octavo. 8 pages. Triune Music Inc #e10/2766K. Published by Triune Music Inc (LX.10-2766K). UPC: 000308062991.An attractive new setting of the traditional text with a lilting melody that will stay with you for a long time. The independent accompaniment is very supportive of the voice parts - a good step for choirs that are ready to grow into singing in two-parts.
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The First Christmas (for 4 or 5 octave handbell choir)
The First Christmas (for 4 or 5 octave handbell choir)
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Handbells
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Christmas
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Geistliche Kirchengesang, Henr
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The First Christmas
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Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.953730 Composed by Geistliche Kirchengesang, Henry Smart, Michael Praetorius, Thomas Helmore, and Tradition...
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Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.953730 Composed by Geistliche Kirchengesang, Henry Smart, Michael Praetorius, Thomas Helmore, and Traditional English Carol. Arranged by G. R. Adkison. Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Score. 6 pages. Gary Ray Adkison #14447. Published by Gary Ray Adkison (A0.953730). The First Christmas is an 84 measure, 4-5 octave, handbell choir medley of the Christmas carols: The First Nowell, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, and Angels from the Realms of Glory Parts of O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming are scored for OPTIONAL 3 octaves of handchimes, but handbells can be substituted, if desired. Those two carol selections are reserved, reverent, soft and slow, in contrast to the first and last selections, which are much more exuberant in nature. This medley varies in tempo, volume levels, and style, throughout. Towards the end, there are tolls (swings) and a shake. It includes a brief introduction and an extended half-timed ending. Occasionally, there are descant lines and bass runs. I believe that this would be a level 2+ (2 plus) arrangement. The MP3 audio file provided is in a piano voice (patch) but suffices to demonstrate how this arrangement is generally meant to sound.
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The First Noel (Downloadable Choral Score)
The First Noel (Downloadable Choral Score)
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The First Noel
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SATB choir, congregation, organ, brass quartet, timpani - Medium - Digital Download SKU: MQ.60-1002A-E Composed by Robert A. Hobby. Christmas. 8 pages. M...
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SATB choir, congregation, organ, brass quartet, timpani - Medium - Digital Download SKU: MQ.60-1002A-E Composed by Robert A. Hobby. Christmas. 8 pages. MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music #60-1002A-E. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music (MQ.60-1002A-E). Exuberant setting on THE FIRST NOWELL that genuinely reflects text. Variety and balance of musical forces. Uplifting. Choir sings stanzas 2 and 4, descant on stanza 5.
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I Saw Three Ships; An arrangement that simply oozes Christmas for flute (in C) and Piano. Includes F
I Saw Three Ships; An arrangement that simply oozes Christmas for flute (in C) and Piano. Includes F
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I Saw Three Ships; An arrangem
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Flute,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.761501 Arranged by Chris Lawry, Keri Degg. Christmas,Jazz,Pop. Score and part. 10 pages. Masquerade Musi...
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Flute,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.761501 Arranged by Chris Lawry, Keri Degg. Christmas,Jazz,Pop. Score and part. 10 pages. Masquerade Music #4810047. Published by Masquerade Music (A0.761501). A fabulously festive arrangement that simply oozes Christmas/Holiday spirit (with the Composer's own written out 'jazz-style' solo) for flute (in C) and piano. An accessible piece; around grade 5 flute, enabling you to practice it in limited time for the Holiday/Christmas season. Expertly arranged by Chris Lawry (Composer/Pianist/Orchestrator), and Keri Degg (Composer/Saxophonist/Clarinettist/Flautist), the piece is one of five from 'Christmas Jazz Volume 1' (also available in Bb Sax, Bb Clarinet, Eb Sax, in addition to this Flute edition). Christmas Jazz Volume 1 includes; Silent Night, God Rest Ye (Seriously groovy!), The First Nowell (unashamedly smoochy), and Hark The Herald Angels Sing (Swing) in addition to this I Saw Three Ships arrangement. The full collection is also available at Sheet Music Plus as a pack. Request your FREE demo and backing tracks after ordering via the details on your printouts.
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I Saw Three Ships; An arrangement that simply oozes Christmas for Bb Clarinet and Piano. Includes FR
I Saw Three Ships; An arrangement that simply oozes Christmas for Bb Clarinet and Piano. Includes FR
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I Saw Three Ships; An arrangem
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Masquerade Music
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Clarinet,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.761527 Composed by Chris Lawry, Keri Degg. Christmas,Jazz,Pop. Score and part. 9 pages. Masquerade Mu...
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Clarinet,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.761527 Composed by Chris Lawry, Keri Degg. Christmas,Jazz,Pop. Score and part. 9 pages. Masquerade Music #6078573. Published by Masquerade Music (A0.761527). A fabulously festive arrangement that simply oozes Christmas/Holiday spirit (with the Composer's own written out 'jazz-style' solo) for Bb Clarinet and piano. An accessible piece; around grade 5, enabling you to practice it in limited time for the Holiday/Christmas season. Expertly arranged by Chris Lawry (Composer/Pianist/Orchestrator), and Keri Degg (Composer/Saxophonist/Clarinettist/Flautist), the piece is one of five from 'Christmas Jazz Volume 1 - Clarinet edition' (also available in Bb Sax, Flute, Eb Sax, in addition to this Flute edition). Christmas Jazz Volume 1 includes; Silent Night (a beautiful smooth jazz ballad), God Rest Ye (Seriously groovy!), The First Nowell (unashamedly smoochy), and Hark The Herald Angels Sing (Swing) in addition to this I Saw Three Ships arrangement. The full collection is also available at Sheet Music Plus as a pack. You can request your FREE demo and backing tracks after ordering via the details on your printouts. The demo and backing tracks are the enhanced audio tracks (not just piano!) so include all the works (sleigh bells included!).
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I Saw Three Ships; An arrangement that simply oozes Christmas for Bb saxophone and piano
I Saw Three Ships; An arrangement that simply oozes Christmas for Bb saxophone and piano
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I Saw Three Ships; An arrangem
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Masquerade Music
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Piano,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1124812 By Chris Lawry and Keri Degg. By Chris Lawry and Keri Degg. Christian,Christmas,Jazz,P...
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Piano,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1124812 By Chris Lawry and Keri Degg. By Chris Lawry and Keri Degg. Christian,Christmas,Jazz,Pop,Religious. Score and part. 9 pages. Masquerade Music #725583. Published by Masquerade Music (A0.1124812). A fabulously festive arrangement that simply oozes Christmas/Holiday spirit (with the Composer's own written out 'jazz-style' solo) for Bb saxophone (tenor/soprano) and piano. An accessible piece; around grade 5, enabling you to practice it in limited time for the Holiday/Christmas season. Expertly arranged by Chris Lawry (Composer/Pianist/Orchestrator), and Keri Degg (Composer/Saxophonist/Clarinettist/Flautist), the piece is one of five from 'Christmas Jazz Volume 1 - Bb saxophone edition' (also available in Bb Sax, Flute, and Bb clarinet, in addition to this Bb sax edition). Christmas Jazz Volume 1 includes; Silent Night (a beautiful smooth jazz ballad), God Rest Ye (Seriously groovy!), The First Nowell (unashamedly smoochy), and Hark The Herald Angels Sing (Swing) in addition to this I Saw Three Ships arrangement. The full collection is also available at Sheet Music Plus as a pack. You can request your FREE demo and backing tracks after ordering via following the details given on your printouts. The demo and backing tracks are the enhanced audio tracks (not just piano!) so include all the works (sleigh bells included!).
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The First Noel for Viola & Piano
The First Noel for Viola & Piano
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James M
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Piano,Viola - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548507 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. Score and part...
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Piano,Viola - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548507 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. Score and part. 4 pages. Jmsgu3 #3387407. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548507). The First Noel arranged for Viola & Piano with new harmony for the final verse.Origins The First Noel is an English Christmas carol. Even more, it was probably written in the late Cornish Renaissance period. While other versions spell the title as Nowell, this is just a colloquial variation. Furthermore, Noel is an older word meaning Christmas. Therefore the First Noel translates as the First Christmas. First of all, Gilbert and Sandy published the earliest version. As a result, this version appears in the Carols Ancient and Modern songbook of 1823. William Sandy edited and arranged the book. Similarly, his partner Davies Gilbert edited and added the familiar extra verses. The First Noel: Viola Version comes with new harmony in final verse for more energy and drive. Stainer Organist and composer Sir John Stainer published the most noteworthy customary arrangement in the 1870’s. Stainer is above all famous for his songbook entitled: Christmas Carols New and Old (1871). This volume served as an important catalyst for reviving the English Christmas carol. Other famous Stainer arrangements from this book are such titles as What Child Is This, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, and I Saw Three Ships. Diatonic Function The melodic structure in the First Noel is uncommon among English folk tunes. It simply repeats one phrase twice then follows a variation refrain. All three phrases of the song end on the mediant scale degree. This is unusual because the diatonic function of the mediant is non-final compared to the more usual tonic or even dominant degrees. Consequently, this gives the song as kind of open-ended feeling – like maybe it never really ends. Political Context The Catholic clergy sang carols outside of the church in Latin. After the Protestant Reformation, the reformers thought it would be better for everyone to sing carols. They decided to bring music back to the common folk. So, they translated the lyrics from Latin into common language. Moreover, the Protestants wanted more control over the music in church than what the Vatican allowed. Protestant composers such as William Byrd composed complex polyphonic Christmas music that they called carols. Nonetheless, some famous folk carols were composed in this era. Eminent composers in the nineteenth century began to revise and adapt them. Consequently, they revived the English carol. Register for free lifetime updates and revisions at www.jamesguthrie.com
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The First Noel for Trumpet & Piano
The First Noel for Trumpet & Piano
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B-Flat Trumpet,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548502 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. Score...
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B-Flat Trumpet,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548502 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. Score and part. 4 pages. Jmsgu3 #3387385. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548502). The First Noel arranged for Trumpet in Bb & Piano with new harmony for the final verse.Origins The First Noel is an English Christmas carol. Even more, it was probably written in the late Cornish Renaissance period. While other versions spell the title as Nowell, this is just a colloquial variation. Furthermore, Noel is an older word meaning Christmas. Therefore the First Noel translates as the First Christmas. First of all, Gilbert and Sandy published the earliest version. As a result, this version appears in the Carols Ancient and Modern songbook of 1823. William Sandy edited and arranged the book. Similarly, his partner Davies Gilbert edited and added the familiar extra verses. The First Noel: Trumpet Version comes with new harmony in final verse for more energy and drive. Stainer Organist and composer Sir John Stainer published the most noteworthy customary arrangement in the 1870’s. Stainer is above all famous for his songbook entitled: Christmas Carols New and Old (1871). This volume served as an important catalyst for reviving the English Christmas carol. Other famous Stainer arrangements from this book are such titles as What Child Is This, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, and I Saw Three Ships. Diatonic Function The melodic structure in the First Noel is uncommon among English folk tunes. It simply repeats one phrase twice then follows a variation refrain. All three phrases of the song end on the mediant scale degree. This is unusual because the diatonic function of the mediant is non-final compared to the more usual tonic or even dominant degrees. Consequently, this gives the song as kind of open-ended feeling – like maybe it never really ends. Political Context The Catholic clergy sang carols outside of the church in Latin. After the Protestant Reformation, the reformers thought it would be better for everyone to sing carols. They decided to bring music back to the common folk. So, they translated the lyrics from Latin into common language. Moreover, the Protestants wanted more control over the music in church than what the Vatican allowed. Protestant composers such as William Byrd composed complex polyphonic Christmas music that they called carols. Nonetheless, some famous folk carols were composed in this era. Eminent composers in the nineteenth century began to revise and adapt them. Consequently, they revived the English carol. Register for free lifetime updates and revisions at www.jamesguthrie.com
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The First Noel for Tuba & Piano
The First Noel for Tuba & Piano
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Piano,Tuba - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548505 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. Score and part....
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Piano,Tuba - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548505 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. Score and part. 4 pages. Jmsgu3 #3387403. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548505). The First Noel arranged for Tuba & Piano with new harmony for the final verse.Origins The First Noel is an English Christmas carol. Even more, it was probably written in the late Cornish Renaissance period. While other versions spell the title as Nowell, this is just a colloquial variation. Furthermore, Noel is an older word meaning Christmas. Therefore the First Noel translates as the First Christmas. First of all, Gilbert and Sandy published the earliest version. As a result, this version appears in the Carols Ancient and Modern songbook of 1823. William Sandy edited and arranged the book. Similarly, his partner Davies Gilbert edited and added the familiar extra verses. The First Noel: Tuba Version comes with new harmony in final verse for more energy and drive. Stainer Organist and composer Sir John Stainer published the most noteworthy customary arrangement in the 1870’s. Stainer is above all famous for his songbook entitled: Christmas Carols New and Old (1871). This volume served as an important catalyst for reviving the English Christmas carol. Other famous Stainer arrangements from this book are such titles as What Child Is This, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, and I Saw Three Ships. Diatonic Function The melodic structure in the First Noel is uncommon among English folk tunes. It simply repeats one phrase twice then follows a variation refrain. All three phrases of the song end on the mediant scale degree. This is unusual because the diatonic function of the mediant is non-final compared to the more usual tonic or even dominant degrees. Consequently, this gives the song as kind of open-ended feeling – like maybe it never really ends. Political Context The Catholic clergy sang carols outside of the church in Latin. After the Protestant Reformation, the reformers thought it would be better for everyone to sing carols. They decided to bring music back to the common folk. So, they translated the lyrics from Latin into common language. Moreover, the Protestants wanted more control over the music in church than what the Vatican allowed. Protestant composers such as William Byrd composed complex polyphonic Christmas music that they called carols. Nonetheless, some famous folk carols were composed in this era. Eminent composers in the nineteenth century began to revise and adapt them. Consequently, they revived the English carol. Register for free lifetime updates and revisions at www.jamesguthrie.com
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The First Noel for Trombone & Piano
The First Noel for Trombone & Piano
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Piano,Trombone - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548503 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. Score and p...
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Piano,Trombone - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548503 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. Score and part. 4 pages. Jmsgu3 #3387395. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548503). The First Noel arranged for Trombone & Piano with new harmony for the final verse.Origins The First Noel is an English Christmas carol. Even more, it was probably written in the late Cornish Renaissance period. While other versions spell the title as Nowell, this is just a colloquial variation. Furthermore, Noel is an older word meaning Christmas. Therefore the First Noel translates as the First Christmas. First of all, Gilbert and Sandy published the earliest version. As a result, this version appears in the Carols Ancient and Modern songbook of 1823. William Sandy edited and arranged the book. Similarly, his partner Davies Gilbert edited and added the familiar extra verses. The First Noel: Trombone Version comes with new harmony in final verse for more energy and drive. Stainer Organist and composer Sir John Stainer published the most noteworthy customary arrangement in the 1870’s. Stainer is above all famous for his songbook entitled: Christmas Carols New and Old (1871). This volume served as an important catalyst for reviving the English Christmas carol. Other famous Stainer arrangements from this book are such titles as What Child Is This, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, and I Saw Three Ships. Diatonic Function The melodic structure in the First Noel is uncommon among English folk tunes. It simply repeats one phrase twice then follows a variation refrain. All three phrases of the song end on the mediant scale degree. This is unusual because the diatonic function of the mediant is non-final compared to the more usual tonic or even dominant degrees. Consequently, this gives the song as kind of open-ended feeling – like maybe it never really ends. Political Context The Catholic clergy sang carols outside of the church in Latin. After the Protestant Reformation, the reformers thought it would be better for everyone to sing carols. They decided to bring music back to the common folk. So, they translated the lyrics from Latin into common language. Moreover, the Protestants wanted more control over the music in church than what the Vatican allowed. Protestant composers such as William Byrd composed complex polyphonic Christmas music that they called carols. Nonetheless, some famous folk carols were composed in this era. Eminent composers in the nineteenth century began to revise and adapt them. Consequently, they revived the English carol. Register for free lifetime updates and revisions at www.jamesguthrie.com
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The First Noel for Tenor Sax & Piano
The First Noel for Tenor Sax & Piano
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Piano,Tenor Saxophone - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548504 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. Scor...
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Piano,Tenor Saxophone - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548504 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. Score and part. 4 pages. Jmsgu3 #3387401. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548504). The First Noel arranged for Tenor Sax & Piano with new harmony for the final verse.Origins The First Noel is an English Christmas carol. Even more, it was probably written in the late Cornish Renaissance period. While other versions spell the title as Nowell, this is just a colloquial variation. Furthermore, Noel is an older word meaning Christmas. Therefore the First Noel translates as the First Christmas. First of all, Gilbert and Sandy published the earliest version. As a result, this version appears in the Carols Ancient and Modern songbook of 1823. William Sandy edited and arranged the book. Similarly, his partner Davies Gilbert edited and added the familiar extra verses. The First Noel: Alto Sax Version comes with new harmony in final verse for more energy and drive. Stainer Organist and composer Sir John Stainer published the most noteworthy customary arrangement in the 1870’s. Stainer is above all famous for his songbook entitled: Christmas Carols New and Old (1871). This volume served as an important catalyst for reviving the English Christmas carol. Other famous Stainer arrangements from this book are such titles as What Child Is This, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, and I Saw Three Ships. Diatonic Function The melodic structure in the First Noel is uncommon among English folk tunes. It simply repeats one phrase twice then follows a variation refrain. All three phrases of the song end on the mediant scale degree. This is unusual because the diatonic function of the mediant is non-final compared to the more usual tonic or even dominant degrees. Consequently, this gives the song as kind of open-ended feeling – like maybe it never really ends. Political Context The Catholic clergy sang carols outside of the church in Latin. After the Protestant Reformation, the reformers thought it would be better for everyone to sing carols. They decided to bring music back to the common folk. So, they translated the lyrics from Latin into common language. Moreover, the Protestants wanted more control over the music in church than what the Vatican allowed. Protestant composers such as William Byrd composed complex polyphonic Christmas music that they called carols. Nonetheless, some famous folk carols were composed in this era. Eminent composers in the nineteenth century began to revise and adapt them. Consequently, they revived the English carol. Register for free lifetime updates and revisions at www.jamesguthrie.com
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The First Noel for Violin & Piano
The First Noel for Violin & Piano
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Piano,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548506 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. 4 pages. Jmsg...
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Piano,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548506 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. 4 pages. Jmsgu3 #3387409. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548506). The First Noel arranged for Violin & Piano with new harmony for the final verse. Origins The First Noel is an English Christmas carol. Even more, it was probably written in the late Cornish Renaissance period. While other versions spell the title as Nowell, this is just a colloquial variation. Furthermore, Noel is an older word meaning Christmas. Therefore the First Noel translates as the First Christmas. First of all, Gilbert and Sandy published the earliest version. As a result, this version appears in the Carols Ancient and Modern songbook of 1823. William Sandy edited and arranged the book. Similarly, his partner Davies Gilbert edited and added the familiar extra verses. The First Noel: Violin Version comes with new harmony in final verse for more energy and drive. Stainer Organist and composer Sir John Stainer published the most noteworthy customary arrangement in the 1870’s. Stainer is above all famous for his songbook entitled: Christmas Carols New and Old (1871). This volume served as an important catalyst for reviving the English Christmas carol. Other famous Stainer arrangements from this book are such titles as What Child Is This, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, and I Saw Three Ships. Diatonic Function The melodic structure in the First Noel is uncommon among English folk tunes. It simply repeats one phrase twice then follows a variation refrain. All three phrases of the song end on the mediant scale degree. This is unusual because the diatonic function of the mediant is non-final compared to the more usual tonic or even dominant degrees. Consequently, this gives the song as kind of open-ended feeling – like maybe it never really ends. Political Context The Catholic clergy sang carols outside of the church in Latin. After the Protestant Reformation, the reformers thought it would be better for everyone to sing carols. They decided to bring music back to the common folk. So, they translated the lyrics from Latin into common language. Moreover, the Protestants wanted more control over the music in church than what the Vatican allowed. Protestant composers such as William Byrd composed complex polyphonic Christmas music that they called carols. Nonetheless, some famous folk carols were composed in this era. Eminent composers in the nineteenth century began to revise and adapt them. Consequently, they revived the English carol.
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