Echo Christmas Joy

A selection of Christmas Carols and Traditional Classics with backing CD. This instrumental series is arranged for Flute Trumpet Clarinet Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Horn in F and Trombone. The instrumental parts can be used along with the CD or in any combination.

Das Liederspiel. Par HUMPERDINCK ENGELBERT. When Engelbert Humperdinck’s fairy tale opera Hänsel und Gretel was premiered on 23 December 1893 in Weimar conducted by Richard Strauss, the work could look back on an extensive history of origin. Humperdinck’s younger sister Adelheid Wette (born in 1858) had displayed a great interest in literature in her youth and written a variety of poems for special occasions. In 1888, she wrote a fairy tale entitled Schneewittchen [Snow White] and her brother supplied some songs for this piece. Further fairy tale collaborations followed which were customarily performed within the family circle, and the first draft of the Hänsel und Gretel was begun in 1890. Adelheid’s husband would be celebrating his 34th birthday on 16 May of this year and his wife intended to surprise him with a performance of her version of this fairy tale. Her brother was allotted the task of composing the accompanying songs and, a month before the birthday, she wrote a letter to him in Mainz where Engelbert Humperdinck was among other activities working as an editor for the Schott publishing house, ordering a “very pretty folkloric” Tanzlied [Dance song], a Waldlied [Forest song] (or Echolied [Echo song]), a Schlummerlied [Lullaby] and a Kickericki-Lied [Cock-a-doodle-doo song] from her “dear sugar-sweet little brother... Engel-Bärtchen [angel beard]”. She enclosed the corresponding verses with the letter and “for fun” also provided her own invented melody for the Schlummerlied and rhythmic suggestions for the Tanzlied. Humperdinck went straight to work and, as related in an entry in his diary, was already able to play the songs to the director of the publishing house, Dr Ludwig Strecker, by 19 April. This was the history of origin of the four songs published for the first time edited in form of their original versions in this edition Brüderchen komm’ tanz’ mit mir, Wer ruft mir im Walde doch alles nach, In den Zweigen die Vögelein und Tirelireli! ‘s ist nicht mehr früh “for two children’s voices and piano accompaniment” (see manuscript1). In his reply letter to his sister in which the fair copy of the songs were enclosed, Humperdinck wrote: “As you see, the pitch of the melodies is not too high and I have incorporated your melodies. Let me know soon whether you like the little songs. By the way, the ‘cock-a-doodle-doo’ can also be sung on one note (E flat) instead of on the four notes of the chord.” The first performance of the song-play was held as planned within the family circle with Wettes’ two eldest daughters in the two principle roles. Spurred on by the success of the family performance, initial plans were forged to adapt the song-play into a singspiel with numerous musical numbers and rhymed dialogues; Hermann Wette participated in a draft of the text. The particell of this singspiel had been completed by Christmas 1890. Hugo Wolf and a few others however advised the composer to extend the singspiel into a through-composed fairy tale opera. Humperdinck followed this advice and worked on what he ironically termed as a “Kinderstubenweihfestspiel“ [sacred festive play for the nursery] during the next two summers in Bayreuth. Tanzliedchen [Dance song] and Morgenweckruf [Cock-a-doodle-doo song] were eventually included in the opera in a modified form. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Répertoire / 2 Voix et Piano

with Angels We Have Heard on High-Uses: Christmas service music concertScripture: Luke 2:29; Luke 2:14Here is an excellent addition to your permanent choral library. It meets an important need for chancel choirs...great introits andbenedictions. The opening fanfare is a festive echo of Angels We Have Heard On High a great curtain raiser. The benediction is a lovely original tune that is a warm embrace for your final blessing. Needful. Available:SATB. Duration: 2:42.

3 or 5 Octaves of Handbells Level 2-Here is yet another very accessible medley from the pen of Dan Edwards. Dan incorporates lots of idiomatic bell techniques in this joyful Christmas medley which includes * Angels From the Realms of Glory * Echo Carol and Joy To The World.

This is such a creative concept using the tune The Water is Wide with original words to create a thoughtful and musical choral for the holidays. The supportive piano is accompanied with optional flute and glockenspiel under vocals filled with lovely unison harmonic and echo-singing writing. Instrumental parts available for download on the Closer Look page. This is such a creative concept using the tune The Water is Wide with original words to create a thoughtful and musical choral for the holidays. The supportive piano is accompanied with optional flute and glockenspiel under vocals filled with lovely unison harmonic and echo-singing writing. Instrumental parts available for download on the Closer Look page.

Böhmische Hirtenmesse. Par RYBA JAN JAKUB. Freely rhymed Mass settings; available either in German or Czech. The Bohemian Christmas masses are a typical product from the end of the 18th century. Jan Jakub Ryba’s Pastoral Mass from 1796 is a prototype of this genre. It was set in Czechoslovakian and filled with a conscious simple, folk-like musicality, which every villager in Ryba’s time could understand. Correspondingly, Ryba’s work became so popular that in the course of time – according to Milan Kuna, the editor of the Mass – “it was felt to be a symbol of Czechoslovakian Christmas. ” In addition to the original text the music also includes a German singing text. / Messe / Répertoire / Solistes SATB, Choeur SATB, Flûte Traversière, 2 C

Böhmische Hirtenmesse. Par RYBA JAN JAKUB. Freely rhymed Mass settings; available either in German or Czech. The Bohemian Christmas masses are a typical product from the end of the 18th century. Jan Jakub Ryba’s Pastoral Mass from 1796 is a prototype of this genre. It was set in Czechoslovakian and filled with a conscious simple, folk-like musicality, which every villager in Ryba’s time could understand. Correspondingly, Ryba’s work became so popular that in the course of time – according to Milan Kuna, the editor of the Mass – “it was felt to be a symbol of Czechoslovakian Christmas. ” In addition to the original text the music also includes a German singing text. / Messe / Répertoire / Solistes SATB, Choeur SATB, Flûte Traversière, 2 C

Böhmische Hirtenmesse. Par RYBA JAN JAKUB. Freely rhymed Mass settings; available either in German or Czech. The Bohemian Christmas masses are a typical product from the end of the 18th century. Jan Jakub Ryba’s Pastoral Mass from 1796 is a prototype of this genre. It was set in Czechoslovakian and filled with a conscious simple, folk-like musicality, which every villager in Ryba’s time could understand. Correspondingly, Ryba’s work became so popular that in the course of time – according to Milan Kuna, the editor of the Mass – “it was felt to be a symbol of Czechoslovakian Christmas. ” In addition to the original text the music also includes a German singing text. / Messe / Répertoire / Solistes SATB, Choeur SATB, Flûte Traversière, 2 C

Böhmische Hirtenmesse. Par RYBA JAN JAKUB. Freely rhymed Mass settings; available either in German or Czech. The Bohemian Christmas masses are a typical product from the end of the 18th century. Jan Jakub Ryba’s Pastoral Mass from 1796 is a prototype of this genre. It was set in Czechoslovakian and filled with a conscious simple, folk-like musicality, which every villager in Ryba’s time could understand. Correspondingly, Ryba’s work became so popular that in the course of time – according to Milan Kuna, the editor of the Mass – “it was felt to be a symbol of Czechoslovakian Christmas. ” In addition to the original text the music also includes a German singing text. / Messe / Répertoire / Solistes SATB, Choeur SATB, Flûte Traversière, 2 C

Böhmische Hirtenmesse. Par RYBA JAN JAKUB. Freely rhymed Mass settings; available either in German or Czech. The Bohemian Christmas masses are a typical product from the end of the 18th century. Jan Jakub Ryba’s Pastoral Mass from 1796 is a prototype of this genre. It was set in Czechoslovakian and filled with a conscious simple, folk-like musicality, which every villager in Ryba’s time could understand. Correspondingly, Ryba’s work became so popular that in the course of time – according to Milan Kuna, the editor of the Mass – “it was felt to be a symbol of Czechoslovakian Christmas. ” In addition to the original text the music also includes a German singing text. / Messe / Répertoire / Solistes SATB, Choeur SATB, Flûte Traversière, 2 C

(How Great Our Joy)-Here is a sparkling setting of the well-known Christmas carol “While By My Sheep” that will fill your heart with joy! The famous dynamic contrasts provide a dramatic touch that will enhance every performance! Availableseparately: SATB SAB SSA ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:00.

Joseph Martin and the creative team that brought you The Winter Rose and Journey of Promises now present their latest major work The Voices of Christmas. Using beloved carols and new anthems especiallycomposed for the cantata the story of Christmas unfolds through the “voices” of witnesses (narration) and is echoed in the voices of the choir as they sing the good news of the Savior's birth. Beautiful orchestrationsby Brant Adams are available as well as a full menu of companion products and support material. Familiar carol melodies abound: The First Noel • The Gallery Carol • St. Denio • O Come O Come Emmanuel • GodRest Ye Merry Gentleman • Masters in this Hall • Adeste Fideles • Still Still Still • In Dulci Jubilo – making this joyful cantata a splendid choice for your holiday programming.

Joseph Martin and the creative team that brought you The Winter Rose and Journey of Promises now present their latest major work The Voices of Christmas. Using beloved carols and new anthems especiallycomposed for the cantata the story of Christmas unfolds through the “voices” of witnesses (narration) and is echoed in the voices of the choir as they sing the good news of the Savior's birth. Beautiful orchestrationsby Brant Adams are available as well as a full menu of companion products and support material. Familiar carol melodies abound: The First Noel • The Gallery Carol • St. Denio • O Come O Come Emmanuel • GodRest Ye Merry Gentleman • Masters in this Hall • Adeste Fideles • Still Still Still • In Dulci Jubilo – making this joyful cantata a splendid choice for your holiday programming.

Joseph Martin and the creative team that brought you The Winter Rose and Journey of Promises now present their latest major work The Voices of Christmas. Using beloved carols and new anthems especiallycomposed for the cantata the story of Christmas unfolds through the ?voices? of witnesses (narration) and is echoed in the voices of the choir as they sing the good news of the Savior's birth. Beautiful orchestrationsby Brant Adams are available as well as a full menu of companion products and support material. Familiar carol melodies abound: The First Noel ? The Gallery Carol ? St. Denio ? O Come O Come Emmanuel ? GodRest Ye Merry Gentleman ? Masters in this Hall ? Adeste Fideles ? Still Still Still ? In Dulci Jubilo ? making this joyful cantata a splendid choice for your holiday programming.

Uses: ChristmasScripture: Luke 8:1-21; John 8:12Here is quality writing from the pens of our most prolific creative team. This text reminds us to seek the wonder of Christmas and give our hearts tothe joy and hope this season brings. The tuneful theme incorporates a simple yet elegant echo effect that is quickly learned and very effective. The winsome piano accompaniment enhances this musical Christmas card making this amust-do for your holiday repertoire.