SKU: AP.45394
UPC: 038081511344. English. Traditional French Carol.
A refined arrangement of the French Carol, now available for 3-part mixed voices (with plenty of optional notes for first-time baritones). This skill-building, range-appropriate partner song offers optional hand drum and finger cymbal parts in the octavo. Plus, independent counterlines and echoed themes insure success at the busiest time of year.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: HL.322558
ISBN 9781540069269. UPC: 888680974916. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.
Accompanied by a light, rhythmic drum and melodic flute, the otherwise unaccompanied voices playfully sing the happy text. This traditional Burgundian carol is a favorite for Christmas and holidays and will certainly shine in performances.
SKU: HL.4008817
UPC: 196288210504. 9.0x12.0x0.327 inches.
Using limited ranges and easy rhythms, Robert Longfield has skillfully arranged this classic French carol for second year players. With a captivating underlying pulse the woodwinds are featured on the melody with trumpet figures echoing. Then later the brass take their turn with the melody. Effectively arranged for all sections of the band.
SKU: HP.2648
UPC: 763628126483.
Tradi tional French Carol From arranger Sondra Tucker, here is a syncopated, energetic, rendition of this traditional French carol. Listen carefully and in the midst of the percussive techniques, you can hear a whisper of the Ukrainian Bell Carol. Appropriate for seasonal worship services and a great concert opener.
SKU: BT.CMP-0995-06-040
9x12 inches. English.
This is a fascinating contrast to the usual Winter Concert fare! Be sure to listen to the demo recording of A French Noel that is included with this catalog. Unpredictable twists of harmony make this version of Pat-A-Pan unlike any other piece you may program at your seasonal concert. Delightful orchestration contrasts ensure that your performance will be fresh and thought provoking. A joy to rehearse and a memorable performance piece.A sure winner!Stephe n Bulla steckte das alte, ursprünglich aus Burgund des 17. Jahrhunderts stammende Weihnachtslied Pat-a-pan in ein völlig neues Gewand. Herauskam A French Noël, eine Fantasie für Blas orchester voller überraschender harmonischer Wendungen und Kontrasten in der Orchestrierung. Bernard de La Monnoye (1641-1728) fut un avocat, poète, philologue et critique français, connu principalement pour ses Noëls bourguignons. Le plus connu parmi ces noëls est sans doute Guillô, pran to tamborin (Guillaume, prends ton tambourin) plus communément appelé Patapan, que lâ??on continue toujours mettre en musique et dont le texte fut traduit dans plusieurs langues. La mélodie est dansante et légère ; la musique est virevoltante.