Snow is Silent

SKU: CF.YPS259

ISBN 9781491163597. UPC: 680160922383.

Silent Midwinter’s Noel is a fantasia on three traditional Christmas tunes. The introduction of the piece, an Adagietto, alternates between melodic statements of In The Bleak Midwinter and Silent Night. The second main section of the piece, an Allegro, primarily juxtaposes The First Noel and Silent Night.The tempo markings throughout the score are mostly suggestions. The conductor may choose to deviate within five to ten clicks in either direction on their metronome. During the Adagietto, the conductor may also choose to draw out harmonic cadences for increased tension and resolution.The piece is scored in Eb and F major to allow younger performers to achieve excellent intonation. Performers should strive to produce characteristic sounds, especially when playing melodic statements. The tunes within this piece are all carols, and should be played as such. The conductor may choose to teach the performers how to sing the carols for added educational value. Lyrics for the carols are included below:Silent NightSilent night! Holy night!All is calm, all is brightRound yon virgin mother and child!Holy infant, so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace!Sleep in heavenly peace!In the Bleak MidwinterIn the bleak midwinterfrosty wind made moan,earth stood hard as iron,water like a stone:snow had fallen,snow on snow, snow on snow,in the bleak midwinter,long ago.The First NoelThe First Noel the angel did sayWas to certain poor shepherdsin fields as they lay;In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep,On a cold winter's night that was so deep.Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,Born is the King of Israel.

SKU: HF.FH-2464

ISBN 9790203424642. 9 x 12 inches.

1. While Shepherds watched their flocks; 2. Good King Wenceslas; 3. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; 4. O Little Town of Bethlehem; 5. Silent Night; 6. Once in Royal David's City; 7. The first Nowell; 8. See Amid the Winter's Snow; 9. Away in a Manger; 10. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.

SKU: FJ.FJH2314

ISBN 9781619282391. UPC: 241444394656. English.

Playing Piano with Three Chords is an introduction to basic chord playing and hands-together playing written for the late elementary pianist. This collection features seasonal favorites that are harmonized with no more than three chords in easy key signatures. Titles include Snow Lay On the Ground; O Christmas Tree; Jingle Bells; Deck the Halls; Up On the Housetop; Silent Night; and eight others. A diagram of the basic chord progression is shown in the root position and then in the inversions used in the arrangement. Lyrics included.

SKU: HL.49003300

ISBN 9790220119477. 9.0x12.0x0.12 inches.

24 well-known carols beginning with very easy arrangements, progressing to more challenging harmonizations. Keys chosen to make use of the most well-known chords. Selection boxes provided for your own choice of style, tempo and voice. Suitable for fingered or single-finger modes. Words included for singing along. Jingle bells * I saw three ships * Unto us a boy is born * Good King Wenceslas * Troika * Silent Night * The Angel Gabriel * We three Kings * God rest you merry, Gentlemen * Sans Day Carol * Patapan * While Shepherds Watched * The First Nowell * Rise up Shepherd * O come, all ye faithful * Away in a Manger * We wish you a merry Christmas * See amid the winter's snow * Deck the hall * In the bleak mid-winter * Once in royal David's city * Rocking * Angels, from the realms of glory * The Holly and the Ivy.