Antiphonal Carol

SKU: LO.20-1063L

UPC: 000308030488.

A playful dialogue of organ and bells characterize this well crafted medley of three European carols. Incorporating NOEL NOUVELET, PERSONENT HODIE and II EST DE LE DIVIN ENFANT, the work uses martellato, martellato lift, shakes, and mallets. For worship or concert, a unique expression of Christmas joy!

SKU: GI.G-RCA435

Text Source: 7 Advent Antiphons.

Inspired by the seven O Antiphons traditionally sung immediately preceding Christmas. L’Estrange begins with a refrain that floats over a drone in the lower voices. As the anthem progresses, tight harmonies weave in and out both above and below the drone in a sea of harmony that pleads for the Savior to come. The final chord is a moment of breathtaking beauty.

SKU: GI.G-8523

UPC: 785147852308. English. Text Source: 'Les anges dans nos campagnes,' French carol, ca. 18th c., tr. from Crown of Jesus Music, London, 1862.

This straightforward concertato setting of an annual favorite features an antiphonal brass introduction that invites the assembly to sing boldly and with conviction. A great choice for the opening or closing hymn at Midnight Mass, not to mention a strong selection for a Christmas concert! The Brass Quartet and Timpani parts are optional.

SKU: CY.CC2418

Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612), son of an organist, was born in Nuremberg and received his initial training in music from his father. As a young man he studied in Venice and became close friends with Giovanni Gabrieli, both eventually studying composition with Giovanni's Uncle Andrea. Hassler gained a reputation as an innovative composer and also traveled throughout Germany as a consultant in the construction of pipe organs.

Dr. Palmer has transcribed this exciting 3 minute work for 6 part Trombone ensemble. It will work well for intermediate performers.

Verbum caro factum est is a beautiful choral work written in antiphonal style. The text has been taken by Hassler from the first chapter of the St. John Gospel and is considered an ancient carol of Christmas based on the text.

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14)

And we have beheld His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1)

And we have beheld His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

And we have beheld His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)

Hear a choral rendition of this work on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80lkSRHhDyQ.

SKU: KJ.6258X

This Majestic Arrangement Of A Medieval French Carol Is Stunning For Concert Of Church. SSA Choir May Be Supplemented With Another Choir (I.e.: Adult Unison). Antiphonal Effects Are Possible!

SKU: SU.80300299

A Christmas plainchant (familiar from Britten’s Ceremony of Carols) appears with a new organ accompaniment in this stirring setting. Chant sections alternate with strongly rhythmic, antiphonal organ/choir passages. A fine Christmas processional or concert opener. SSA, organ Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.