(Ensemble Collection). These arrangements of easy- to medium-level duets by 18th- to 20th-century masters are great for instruction and for fun because the pieces are short and easy to master. With works by Mozart, Bartok, Boismortier, Kabalevsky, Couperin, Glazunov, Schumann, Shostakovitch, Purcell, and Bach, it's a survey of music history for young students.
This collection of 26 holiday songs, carols, and instrumental pieces can be played together in harmony by any number or combination of instruments. Woodwinds, brass, strings, and mallet percussion can have fun playing in like instrument ensembles and get creative with any mixed ensemble. They are also outstanding tools for auditions, sight reading, and learning the art of ensemble playing. Titles: * The Sleep of the Child Jesus * The Angels and the Shepherds * Unto Us Is Born a Son * A Child This Day Is Born * O Come, O Come, Emmanuel * It Came Upon a Midnight Clear * Silent Night * O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) * O Sanctissima * I Saw Three Ships * O Come, All Ye Faithful * Tell Us Wisemen * O Little Town of Bethlehem * The Babe in Bethlehem's Manger Laid * Deck the Halls * The New Born Babe * Good King Wenceslas * What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby? * Fum, Fum, Fum! * Hark! What Mean those Holy Voices? * Masters In this Hall * Born Today Is the Child Divine (Il Est Ne) * Rocking * March of the Three Kings * A La Media Noche * PataPan
This collection of 15 holiday songs, carols, and instrumental pieces can be played together in harmony by any number or combination of instruments. Woodwinds, brass, strings, and mallet percussion can have fun playing in like instrument ensembles and get creative with any mixed ensemble. They are also outstanding tools for auditions, sight reading, and learning the art of ensemble playing. Titles: * Away in a Manger * God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * In Dulci Jubilo * Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming * Puer Natus (A Child Was Born) * What Child Is This? * While Shepherds Watched
Behold That Star! is an inspiring Christmas cantata that radiates the creative artistry and partnership of Jay Althouse and Sally K. Albrecht. As the Prince of Peace comes to bring light to a people in darkness, we travel by starlight on our Christmas journey. An inventive blend of scripture and hymn texts tells the story. An optional congregational candlelight ceremony adds a special touch as children's voices (opt. solo) and choir combine in strains of Silent Night. Christmas spirituals provide a joyous finale as the choir concludes, Behold that star of glory! It is the star of Bethlehem!" Designed for incorporation into regular Christmas or Advent worship services, Behold That Star! may also be lengthened to create a special seasonal program or pageant by adding costumes and simple staging. Approximately 25 minutes long, it may be accompanied by keyboard alone or with additional instruments consisting of 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, flute, 2 clarinets and percussion. Both the instrumental parts and a fully-orchestrated performance/accompaniment CD recording are available separately."