Matériel : Conducteur et Parties séparées
SKU: HL.44007674
UPC: 884088310295. 9x12 inches.
Bring something different to your holiday concert this year with this richly contrasting medley of wassailing songs that hearken back to the close of the Middle Ages. Ancient melodies in medley carefully arranged for the Grade 2 band makes this an effective choice for your holiday festivities. Concluding with the ever popular “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” this delightful grouping of carols will work anywhere in the performance, even as the closer. (Grade 2).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7423
ISBN 9783892215776. UPC: 805095074239. English. Traditional.
Glouce stershire Wassail is associated with an English custom that was observed at Christmas time. A large, decorated bowl of spiced ale was hoisted through town by a group of carolers---Yule serenaders---in a tradition that has its roots in the beggars of the Middle Ages and Pagan festivals. The tune is therefore associated with Christmas revelry and joy. Gloucestershire Wassail probably dates from the 18th century, and is considered a traditional English tune. This arrangement for saxophone quartet (SATBar), rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to include all the players in the music making, particularly by distributing the melodic material. In addition, all dynamics and articulations should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations.
SKU: HL.4491101
UPC: 884088606763. 9x12 inches.
Finding interesting and fresh material for holiday concerts is always a goal for many directors. Robert's appealing version of this old English carol is set in the keys of D and G, and features a contrasting middle section that combines unison playing with solid ensemble writing.
SKU: HL.14048179
6.5x9.75 inches.
“Wass ail All Over the Town†is a work for nnaccompanied SATB choir by Kenneth Leighton. A setting of a traditional Gloucestershire Wassail, a full performance lasts around 3 minutes.
SKU: BP.HB706