Format : Score and Parts
Christmas Carol Trilogy
SKU: CF.CM9617
ISBN 9781491156735. UPC: 680160915279. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: F major. English.
Christmas Carol Trilogy is a perfect opening or closing piece for the holiday concert. This arrangement incorporates three of the most famous traditional carols: O Come, All Ye Faithful, What Child is This? and Joy to the World. Michael J. Miller has written a band arrangement based on this choral arrangement (YPS223). Miller's arrangement can either serve as a band accompaniment or as a stand-alone band arrangement. Choral and band directors can now have a piece for holiday concerts where both can play and sing together!.Christmas Carol Trilogy was arranged because it is often difficult to find a medley of standard Christmas/Holiday carols to use as an opening or closing piece for the holiday concert. Choral and band directors can now have a piece to close a holiday concert where both can play and sing together! It was a joy to arrange a choral arrangement that incorporates three of the most famous traditional carols: O Come, All Ye Faithful, What Child is This? and Joy to the World. I am so pleased that Michael J. Miller wrote a band arrangement based on this choral arrangement (YPS223). Miller's arrangement can either serve as a band accompaniment or as a stand-alone band arrangement. I hope you enjoy singing Christmas Carol Trilogy as much as I enjoyed writing it! Russell Robinson, Arranger.Christmas Carol Trilogy was arranged because it is often difficult to find a medley of standard Christmas/Holiday carols to use as an opening or closing piece for the holiday concert. Choral and band directors can now have a piece to close a holiday concert where both can play and sing together!It was a joy to arrange a choral arrangement that incorporates three of the most famous traditional carols: O Come, All Ye Faithful, What Child is This? and Joy to the World.I am so pleased that Michael J. Miller wrote a band arrangement based on this choral arrangement (YPS223). Miller’s arrangement can either serve as a band accompaniment or as a stand-alone band arrangement.I hope you enjoy singing Christmas Carol Trilogy as much as I enjoyed writing it!Russell Robinson, Arranger.
SKU: CF.YPS223
ISBN 9781491156643. UPC: 680160915187. 9 x 12 inches.
Notes to the Conductor This adaptation of Christmas Carol Trilogy was arranged to accompany the choral arrangement of the same title by Russell Robinson. It can be played with Robinson's vocal arrangements with band and chorus together or as a stand-alone piece for band. If performed together with a chorus, it is recommended that the performers play one to two dynamic levels lower than written (depending on the size of the chorus) so as not to overpower the singers. Please see the chart below for further explanation. Written Dynamic (To be used if band alone) Large Chorus (1 dynamic lower) Small Chorus (2 dynamics lower) mf f ff mp mf f p mp mf Another possibility for performance is for a small group of wind instruments with chorus. Here, performers would play the written dynamics. Below are a few recommended chamber ensembles that would work with a variety of choruses, though there are several other alternatives. In any case, the conductor should be careful to choose a set of instruments that is both balanced in register (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) and in role (melody, countermelody, bass line, etc.) Option 1 (Woodwind Sextet) Flute (Oboe) Clarinet 1 Clarinet 2 Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone (Bassoon) Baritone Saxophone (Bass Clarinet) Option 2 (Brass Quintet) Trumpet 1 Trumpet 2 Horn Trombone (Baritone) Tuba (Baritone Saxophone) A final option is to perform with one player per instrumental part. In all instances, the conductor should pay close attention to the balance of the percussion instruments.Notes to the Conductor This adaptation of Christmas Carol Trilogy was arranged to accompany the choral arrangement of the same title by Russell Robinson. It can be played with Robinson’s vocal arrangements with band and chorus together or as a stand-alone piece for band. If performed together with a chorus, it is recommended that the performers play one to two dynamic levels lower than written (depending on the size of the chorus) so as not to overpower the singers. Please see the chart below for further explanation. Written Dynamic(To be used if band alone)Large Chorus(1 dynamic lower)Small Chorus(2 dynamics lower)mffffmpmff pmpmf  Another possibility for performance is for a small group of wind instruments with chorus. Here, performers would play the written dynamics. Below are a few recommended chamber ensembles that would work with a variety of choruses, though there are several other alternatives. In any case, the conductor should be careful to choose a set of instruments that is both balanced in register (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) and in role (melody, countermelody, bass line, etc.)Option 1 (Woodwind Sextet)Flute (Oboe)Clarinet 1Clarinet 2Alto SaxophoneTenor Saxophone (Bassoon)Baritone Saxophone (Bass Clarinet)Option 2 (Brass Quintet)Trumpet 1Trumpet 2HornTrombone (Baritone)Tuba (Baritone Saxophone)A final option is to perform with one player per instrumental part. In all instances, the conductor should pay close attention to the balance of the percussion instruments.
SKU: CF.YPS223F
ISBN 9781491156650. UPC: 680160915194. 9 x 12 inches.
Notes to the Conductor This adaptation of Christmas Carol Trilogy was arranged to accompany the choral arrangement of the same title by Russell Robinson. It can be played with Robinson's vocal arrangements with band and chorus together or as a stand-alone piece for band. If performed together with a chorus, it is recommended that the performers play one to two dynamic levels lower than written (depending on the size of the chorus) so as not to overpower the singers. Please see the chart below for further explanation. Written Dynamic (To be used if band alone) Large Chorus (1 dynamic lower) Small Chorus (2 dynamics lower) F f ff P F f p P F Another possibility for performance is for a small group of wind instruments with chorus. Here, performers would play the written dynamics. Below are a few recommended chamber ensembles that would work with a variety of choruses, though there are several other alternatives. In any case, the conductor should be careful to choose a set of instruments that is both balanced in register (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) and in role (melody, countermelody, bass line, etc.) Option 1 (Woodwind Sextet) Flute (Oboe) Clarinet 1 Clarinet 2 Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone (Bassoon) Baritone Saxophone (Bass Clarinet) Option 2 (Brass Quintet) Trumpet 1 Trumpet 2 Horn Trombone (Baritone) Tuba (Baritone Saxophone) A final option is to perform with one player per instrumental part. In all instances, the conductor should pay close attention to the balance of the percussion instruments.Notes to the Conductor This adaptation of Christmas Carol Trilogy was arranged to accompany the choral arrangement of the same title by Russell Robinson. It can be played with Robinson’s vocal arrangements with band and chorus together or as a stand-alone piece for band. If performed together with a chorus, it is recommended that the performers play one to two dynamic levels lower than written (depending on the size of the chorus) so as not to overpower the singers. Please see the chart below for further explanation. Written Dynamic(To be used if band alone)Large Chorus(1 dynamic lower)Small Chorus(2 dynamics lower)FfffPFf pPF  Another possibility for performance is for a small group of wind instruments with chorus. Here, performers would play the written dynamics. Below are a few recommended chamber ensembles that would work with a variety of choruses, though there are several other alternatives. In any case, the conductor should be careful to choose a set of instruments that is both balanced in register (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) and in role (melody, countermelody, bass line, etc.)Option 1 (Woodwind Sextet)Flute (Oboe)Clarinet 1Clarinet 2Alto SaxophoneTenor Saxophone (Bassoon)Baritone Saxophone (Bass Clarinet)Option 2 (Brass Quintet)Trumpet 1Trumpet 2HornTrombone (Baritone)Tuba (Baritone Saxophone)A final option is to perform with one player per instrumental part. In all instances, the conductor should pay close attention to the balance of the percussion instruments.
SKU: AP.46623S
UPC: 038081539249. English. Francis Scott Key.
With lush textures, this setting is perfect for performance on the stage or outdoors as a band-only setting or with any of Russell Robinson's industry standard choral voicings: SATB (00-SV9722), 3-Part Mixed (00-SVM03013), SSAA (00-SVM01013), TTBB (00-SV9913), and 2-Part (00-SVM05042). The setting is so versatile it also works as a woodwind sextet or a brass quintet for instrumental performance or as an accompaniment. A must-have in every library! (1:15).
SKU: AP.47180
UPC: 038081539966. English. Francis Scott Key.
A must-have for every choral library! This full-sounding, uncomplicated setting of our national anthem will come in handy on many occasions for years to come. Dr. Robinson's very practical, straightforward arrangement is easy to prepare and inspiring to sing! Perform the SATB, 3-part, SSAA, and TTBB editions a cappella, the 2-part edition accompanied by a piano, or combine any voicing with Michael J. Miller's grade two band arrangement (00-46623) for a grand effect.
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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.
