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CHRISTMAS MUSIC for RECORDERS 2008 This is only a partial listing. For a more complete list - 22 pages of ADVENT & CHRISTMAS MUSIC please see our web site www.courtlymusic.com
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Christmas CD
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RENAISSANCE GLORY/ by the Festival Consort music for voices, recorders and crumhorns. 28 selections by composers such as Praetorius, Senfl, Brumel, Hassler, Mouton and lots of anonymous. Some of the finest crumhorn playing since the David Munrow Consort recordings of the 1970’s. Hectic Holidays? This will sooth your soul. |
$15.95 |
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28426 NEW! |
CHRISTMAS FAVORITES/ For the Beginning Soprano Recorder player. Big easy-to- read notes with letter name included in each note. Short introduction into reading music. Nine of the best-known carols Including Silent Night, Jingle Bells, Joy to the World. |
$5.95 |
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HL00240045 |
4th Edition The Ultimate Christmas Fake Book (outer page of flyer) |
$24.95 |
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RECORDER with CD PLAY-A-LONG |
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AM967593 Sop. or Tenor w/CD
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CHRISTMAS – with piano CD accompaniment arr by David Pearl. Borrowed from the flute repertoire, it has a nice selection of standard carols. All 15 selections can be played on soprano or tenor, 10 of them fit comfortably on Alto. Includes solo part, piano accompaniment in both print & digitally recorded format. The carols are Angels We Have Heard on High, The Babe of Bethle’m, Deck the Hall, The First Noel, Go Tell It on the Mountain, God Rest Ye merry, Gentlemen, I Wonder as I Wander, It Came Upon…, Jungle Bells, O Come, All Ye Faithful, O Holy Night, O little Town of Bethlehem, Rocking, Silent Night, What Child is This? |
$12.95 |
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HL00841295 Part with CD |
CHRISTMAS CLASSICS This play-along will perk up any party. The accompaniment includes various percussion instruments, keyboards & guitar. A very talented back –up band. For soprano/tenor or alto up an octave. These tunes come from movies and pop culture. Frosty the Snow Man, Silver Bells, Happy Holiday, Feliz Navidad, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, My Favorite Things, Hymne, Jingle-Bell Rock, Let It Snow!, We Need a Little Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, White Christmas |
$11.95 |
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IFM0226CD Alto Part & CD
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CHRISTMAS INSTRUMENTAL SOLOS Carols and Traditional Classics/ for Alto Recorder (Flute). Very nicely orchestrated accompaniments. The playing level is Upper Intermediate to Advanced. Lots of high notes, 3 & 4 flats, and fast tempos. Songs are: 1. Gesu Bambino, 2. Carol Medley: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, O Come, All Ye Faithful, The First Noel 3. O Holy Night 4. Angels Medley: Angels from the Realms of Glory, Angels We Have Heard on High 5. Themes From “The Nutcracker Suite” – Overture, March, Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy, Russian dance (Trepak), Waltz of the Flowers 6. Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming 7. Manger Medley: Away in a Manger (Cradle Song), Away in a Manger, Silent Night 8. Folk Carol Suite: Noel Nouvelet, Masters in this Hall, Coventry Carol, O du Frohliche/Echo Carol 9. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly 10. Celebration Medley: Hallelujah Chorus, Joy to the World. The book and CD contain a substantial amount of music! The CD includes a complete demonstration track followed by a play-along accompaniment track. This Flute/Recorder arrangement is compatible with the books for Trumpet, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Horn in F, and Trombone. They can be played together. An optional piano acc. book is available. |
$9.95 |
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ADG213 Soprano or Tenor Part & CD
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC FOR FLUTE (TENOR or SOPRANO RECORDER) in the European Tradition/ Twenty-one traditional, Medieval & Renaissance Carols with variations by Allan Alexander. The less-known carols are: Let It Sound, We Sing in Celebration, A Babe is Born, Down in Yon Forest, He Is Born the Holy Child, Corde Natus, Saint Basil’s Hymn, Here Between Ass and Oxen Mild. Guitar chords are included in the music and informat about each carol. The playing level is Intermediate. Guitar is the accompanying instrument. The CD maybe used for listening or as a play-along. It is recorded once with Flute and Guitar. |
$17.95 |
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ED12573 Sopranos & CD |
RECORDERS FOR CHRISTMAS – for one or two soprano recorders arr. by Barrie Carson Turner. Intermediate & lower. The CD is recorded twice once complete then with out the recorders. The accompanying instruments are violin, guitar, piano & double bass. The carols are Away in a Manger, Hark! The Herald Angels, Sing, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Once in Royal David’s City, Silent Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem, O Christmas Tree, O Come All Ye Faithful, See Amid the Winter’s Snow, While shepherds Watched.., The Holly and the Ivy, Angels from the Realm of Glory, We Three Kings, Good Christian Men,Rejoice, We Wish You A Merry Christmas., Good King Wenceslas, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, Past Three O’Clock, Patapan. |
$19.95 |
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RI10096 |
THE CHRISTMAS REVEL SONGBOOK & CD/ This unique collection includes processionals, traditional and ritual carols, children’s songs, and rounds drawn from traditional sources spanning six centuries. Presented here in arrangements created especially for REVELS, the songs are appropriate for school, community and church use, Christmas, Winter solstice of Twelfth Night celebrations. “For anyone who has ever experienced a REVELS, this book is a lovely bulging Christmas stocking of familiar music; for everyone else, it’s a joyful voyage of discovery…” Susan Cooper Over 60 songs, most suitable for Soprano Recorder and Piano are contained in the bright red book. 36 songs are performed on the companion CD |
$24.95 |
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RECORDER with KEYBOARD or GUITAR |
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20665 NEW! |
A CELTIC RECORDER CHRISTMAS/ by James Tanguay A treasury of 24 Irish, Scottish, Welsh and English holiday carols suitable for Soprano & Tenor. Easy duets, a round for 3 and arrangements for solo recorder with guitar chords. Large type adorned by Celtic calligraphy, easy to read. Songs to warm you heart this Holiday Season the way only music can. Lower Intermediate, 32 pages. |
$7.95 |
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ED12287 |
21 CHRISTMAS CAROLS for soprano and piano, score and part |
$19.95 |
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UE19184 |
CHRISTMAS JAZZ arranged by James Rae for flute but is terrific on Alto recorder & Piano the traditional favorites with a little extra ZIP! The collection ends with a wonderful medley of Deck the Halls, The Holly & The Ivy & O Come All Ye Faithful score & part |
$17.95 |
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AM20157 |
CHRISTMAS SONGS FOR THE RECORDER back in print! The only Christmas book for soprano recorder & guitar. 26 traditional carols with lyrics & guitar diagrams. |
$8.95 |
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LCC15 |
A LA VENUE DE NOEL by Claude Balbastre (1727-1788) these lovely variations of the Noel are arranged by Gwilyn Beechey for Alto and Basso Continuo, score & part |
$ 6.50 |
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EM2097
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SYMPHONIES DES NOELS, Vol. I by Michel Richard Delalande (1657-1726), a brilliant figure in French Baroque music, he was employed at the court of Louis XIV. His Symphonies…are presented here complete in 3 Volumes (continues in EM2098 & 2099). In the style of Charpentier, he arranged popular Christmas tunes for a small group of instruments. Many of the Noel tunes are supplemented by independent introductions; they were performed in the Chapel Royal on Christmas Eve. For Alto & Basso Continuo or an ensemble of recorder, oboe, violin & BC Intermediate, score and parts Volumes II and III are also available. |
$21.00 |
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DUETS – TWO SOPRANOS |
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SP2335 |
THE CHRISTMAS ALBUM arranged by Burakoff and Strickland, a collection of 11 traditional carols for 2 Soprano recorders with optional Alto, lower intermediate |
$ 2.95 |
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N3768
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CHRISTMAS FOR TWO- 30 European and American Carols arr. for two sopranos by Uwe Heger. The easy to play melody is in the top part with an interesting accompaniment in the second part. The second part is intermediate & up. Guitar Chords are included. The lyrics are in German. 43 page half-size book. |
$10.50 |
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EM631 |
CHRISTMAS DUOS by Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) In dulci jublio,Von Himmel hoc da komm ich her, Nun komm der Heyden Heilandt for two sopranos or tenors |
$5.50 |
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HL00710001
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CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS/ 14 Songs for 2 sopranos or tenors. Auld Lang Syne, Blue Christmas, The Chipmunk song, Go Tell It On The Mountain, Happy Holiday, Home for the Holidays, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, I Saw Mommy Kissing santa Claus, Jingle,Jingle, Jingle, Last Christmas, Silver Bells, We Three Kings of Orient Are. Intermediate, Includes Guitar Chords |
$4.95 |
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LCC26
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TWO FOR CHRISTMAS by Terry Taylor. 24 carols for two sopranos or tenors with lovely harmonies & variations. Similar to the popular Christmas Treasury listed below. Includes traditional carols and others like Sing We Now of Christmas, Go Tell It on the Mountain, How Great our Joy, Personet Hodie, Fum, Fum, Fum Intermediate. 45 pgs |
$10.00 |
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EM427
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SIX CHRISTMAS BICINIA: Der Tag, der ist so freudenieich, Resonet in laudibus ( Joseph, lieber…), Es is ein Ros entsprungen, Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, Alle Welt springe und lobsinge, In dulci jubilo for two sopranos or tenors |
$5.50 |
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N3769
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CHRISTMAS FOR TWO – by Uwe Heger 30 European & American Carols for soprano & alto. The same carols as N3768 listed above but the harmonization for the 2nd part is different. The easy to play melody is in the top part with an involved accompaniment in the second part. The second part is intermediate & up. Guitar Chords are written in the score, there is also a separate part. The type is large & easy to read, 43 page, 8” h x 11.5” w book. Lyrics to the many verses are in German. |
$14.50 |
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LCC17 |
CHRISTMAS DUOS by James E. Clemens A collection of traditional carols interesting and spirited duets. Clemens draws on styles from the Medieval to Contemporary. The melody flows between the two lines. For Sop. & Alto, Upper Intermediate |
$ 8.00 |
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LCC16 |
CHRISTMAS TREASURY by James E. Clemens Involved variations on traditional carols with the melody moving from line to line. For Sop. & Alto, Upper Intermediate |
$ 7.00 |
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CHRISTMAS BICINIA by David Goldstein the best-loved carols arranged in the style of Renaissance duets with David G’s distinctive harmony and rhythms. Lot’s of fun! For Sop & Alto and several for Sop & Tenor, Intermediate & up |
$ 4.95 |
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CM1030 |
NOEL, NOEL arranged by Burakoff and Strickland, a collection of 11 favorite carols For Soprano and Alto or Sop,Alto/Tenor with optional voice, Lower Intermediate |
$ 5.00 |
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DE3 NEW! |
A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS 12 English Carols arranged by Jonathan DeLoach. Here each carol is nestled in duet movements by William Croft (pub. 1704) and Robert Valentine (pub. 1720). Well done! -Clever & Entertaining Two Altos, Intermediate & Up |
$ 9.95 |
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DE1 |
JOYEUX NOEL 12 French carols arranged by Jonathan DeLoach in the Baroque style. The carol is nestled in the middle of a movement from Sonatas by Loeillet or Chedeville. A welcome addition to the repertoire. Two Altos, Upper Intermediate |
$ 9.95 |
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N3813
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CHRISTMAS FOR TWO- by Uwe Heger. The same arrangements as N3768 for two sopranos, now in a comfortable key for two altos. 30 European and American carols. The easy to play melody is in the top part with an interesting accompaniment in the second part. The second part is intermediate & up. Guitar Chords are written in the score, also a separate part. 34 page full size book. The type is large & easy to read. German lyrics. |
$14.50 |
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DUETS – VARIOUS COMBINATIONS |
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HL00710186 |
CHRISTMAS CAROLS/ 17 Carols: Angels We Have Heard…, As lately We Watched, Away In A Manger, Coventry Carol, Good Christian Men, Rejoice, Good King Wenceslas, Holly & The Ivy, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, Let Us Go. O shepherds, Lo How A rose E’er Blooming, O Come, O Come Immanuel, O Holy Night, O Little Town Of Bethlehem, Silent Night, Snow Lay On The Ground, Still, Still, Still, What Child is This? 16 playable SS or TT, 15 playable AT Intermediate or Lower, Guitar Chords |
$4.95 |
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HL00710015
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CHRISTMAS CHEER/ 15 Secular Songs: Feliz Navidad, Frosty the Snow Man, Happy Holiday, A Holly Jolly Christmas, Home for the Holidays, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Let It Snow!, My Favorite Things, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Silver Bells, White Christmas. 11 playable SS or TT, 7 playable AT Intermediate, with Guitar Chords |
$5.95 |
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HL00710187 |
CHRISTMAS FAVORITES/ 14 Carols & Songs. Christmas Song, Deck the Hall, First Noel, God Rest Ye Merry…, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, It’s Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Jingle Bells, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, March of the Toys, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Toyland, Up On The Housetop, We Need A Little Christmas, We Wish You a Merry…11 playable SS or TT, 11 playable AT, Intermediate & Lower, Guitar Chords |
$4.95 |
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HL00710014
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CHRISTMAS JOY/ 17 Carols & Songs. Angels We Have Heard on High, Away in a Manger, Deck the Hall, The First Noel, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Hark! The Herald Angels, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, Jingle Bells, March of the Toys, O Christmas Tree, O Come, All Ye Faithful, O Holy Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Silent Night, Toyland, Up On the Housetop, What Child Is This? 16 can be played SS or TT, 13 can be played AT. Intermediate and Lower. Guitar Chords. |
$4.95 |
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UE30250 |
FRENCH CHRISTMAS NOELS by E Ph Chedeville (1696-1762) one of the earliest publications of Noels for instruments, each Noel has a variation. Playable on two Sopranos, two Altos, or two Tenors. Intermediate |
$19.95 |
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N3939
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THE GREAT CHRISTMAS CAROL COLLECTION – DUOS by Willibald Lutz 96 mostly European carols from the 16th century to the present. Table of contents is listed in categories for St Nickolaus day, Advent, Songs of Mary for Advent, Shepherd Carols etc. German text. Soprano & Alto or Tenor Lower Intermediate to Intermediate. |
$18.95 |
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HAEE6 Excellent! |
MEDIAEVAL CHRISTMAS CAROLS 13 carols from 15th century England. The text is in Old English - many of the carols also contain some Latin or French. Includes a Glossary of difficult or obsolete words.Various duo combinations of SATB recorder or voice |
$ 16.95 |
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TRIOS |
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RCE10 |
CHRISTMAS FROM MANY LANDS – 18 carols from France, Mexico, Germany and England arranged by Erich Katz for SAT, score |
$9.95 |
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HARA140
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FIVE CATALAN CAROLS/ arr. Marg Hall El Noi de la Mare(The son of the Virgin) A shepherd’s song-What shall we give to the son of the Virgin?, El cant des ocellis (The song of the birds), El Desembre congelat (Cold December’s winds were stilled in the month of snowing.), Saint Josep I la mare de Deu (Saint Joseph and the mother of God). Fum,Fum, Fum SAT |
$13.00 |
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EML185 |
FIVE ENGLISH MEDIEVAL CAROLS – Hail, Mary, full of Grace, Deo gracias,anglia, Marvel Not, Joseph, Ave Rex Angelorum, There is no rose of such virtue. For voices or various recorders: some are SAT, some are ATT |
$9.75 |
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EML300 |
FIVE CHRISTMAS SETTINGS by Michael Praetorius sophisticated and varied settings of these Christmas chorales For 3 voices of SAT recorders, 3 scores with lyrics |
$ 8.75 |
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ED12910
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FUN and GAMES with the RECORDER at CHRISTMAS/ Lower intermediate duets and trios. Two SS or ST duets Sing a Song of Bethlehem, Il est ne, le divin Enfant, Three trios for SSS or SST O Little Twon of Bethlehem, Deck the Hall, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, Two trios for SAT Ding! Dong! Merrily on High, & Good King Wenceslas- A nice arrangement with variations. |
$10.95 |
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N4646
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THE GREAT CHRISTMAS CAROL COLLECTION – TRIOS arranged by W. Lutz 70 European & American carols from the 15th to 20th centuries. Listed by category. German Text. Various trio combinations SAT, SST, SAB, SSB, SAA Intermediate |
$14.95 |
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EM799
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MERRY CHRISTMAS/ Four German Carols arranged by Nicola Termohlen in a new and varied tonal context for ATB recorders, Intermediate and Up, playing score |
$7.00 |
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MTC15 |
33 CHRISTMAS CAROLS for THREE RECORDERS arranged by John Kitts-Turner Traditional European and American Carols for SAT, Easy, Spiral-bound playing score. |
$8.95 |
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EM2074
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TRIOS FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS TIME A beautiful collection of 25 works from the 1600’s by composers such as Cabezon, Pachelbel, Praetorius, Scheidt, Walther and others. Various versions of Ave maria stella, A solus ortus cardine, Magnificat, Puer natus in Bethelehem, In dulci jubilo, Nun komm der heiden Heiland and more. For Soprano, Alto (up 8va), Tenor, Intermediate, score |
$29.00 |
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TWO or THREE RECORDERS with KEYBOARD |
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EM2060
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NINE PASTORALES OF OLD MASTERS beautiful music for Advent or Christmas composed by Handel, Vivaldi, Keiser, Locatelli, Giardini, Corelli, Pez and Haydn. For Soprano & Alto (up 8va) & Basso Continuo or guitar, Intermediate, Keyboard score, two recorder scores, guitar part and cello part |
$ 30.00 |
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EBA1205 NEW! |
CONCERT VIII Christmas Concerto/ by Arcangelo Corelli “Fatto per la notte de natale”five movements for two Altos and keyboard, Intermediate & Up, score & parts |
$32.50 |
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PBE30 |
JESU, JOY OF MAN’S DESIRING by J.S. Bach Andrew Charlton arranged this beloved melody from Cantata 147 for two Altos and Keyboard, Intermediate to Upper Intermediate, score and parts |
$ 7.95 |
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TR20 |
RUFT UND FLEHT DEN HIMMEL AN by J.S. Bach from Cantata for Christmas Day,BWV 63, arranged by Charles Nagel SAT and Keyboard, op. bass, score & parts |
$ 5.00 |
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ED11759 |
SHEEP MAY SAFELY GRAZE by J.S. Bach the beautiful aria from the Birthday Cantata as originally scored for two Alto recorders, voice & Continuo, score & parts |
$ 6.95 |
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TR21 |
WOHL MIR, JESUS IST GEFUNDEN by J.S. Bach from Cantata 154 arranged by Charles Nagel for AAT Keyboard with optional bass, Intermediate & Up, score & parts |
$ 5.25 |
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JE68 New! |
GESU BAMBINO (Jesus, Little Child) arranged By Richard Geisler This lovely Italian carol by Pietro A. Yon Quintet SATBB with optional 3rd bass or cello score and parts |
$3.95 |
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AP152
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CAROLS, AWAY! arr. Stan Davis - A medley of three traditional carols: Here We Come A-Caroling, Bring A Torch J. Isabella, & Masters In This Hall. As the songs move through key and meter changes, every player gets a chance to be the lead. A welcome addition to the holiday repertoire. Intermediate & Up, SATB Score and part |
$6.95 |
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AP158
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THE HOLLY and the IVY arr. Stan Davis – A traditional English carol played at a lively pace, contrast I provided via the melody being shared by soprano and tenor, as well as, changes in the accompaniment passages (in contrasting obbligato or homophonic styles). Lyrics included, lower intermediate and up, SATB score and parts |
$6.95 |
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AP159
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JUBILANT CHRISTMAS arr. Stan Davis – A Medley of three carols Angels We Have Heard On High, We Three Kings, and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. These tunes are treated in a conventional style but the “bell like” introduction (echoed in the transitions and coda) make for a delightful high-energy arrangement. One verse of lyrics for each carol included on the cover, Intermediate and Up. SATB score and parts |
$6.95 |
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AP171 |
FUM, FUM, FUM arr. Stan Davis – Traditional Spanish Carol. One of the liveliest of “dance” carols. Following a short introduction (with tenor in the lead) the melody is passed to soprano, back to tenor and to bass. Lyrics Intermediate, SATB score & parts |
$6.95 |
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AP172
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‘TIS THE SWINGIN’ SEASON (Fa,la,la,la,la and all that stuff) arr. Stan Davis. A “Swing Band” treatment of an old Holiday stand-by. Fun to work out, this song is sure to get the kinks out of most staid groups. It will reward listeners and players alike with a “hip” take on a “square” tune. Upper Intermediate, AATB score and parts |
$6.95 |
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TR46
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GRADUALS and MOTETS by William Byrd (1543-1623) Six settings including O magnum misterium (O great mystery..that beasts should see the birth of our Lord…) , Arise, Shine, O Jeruselem, for thy Light is come, We have seen His star in the East, and we are coming with an offering, Transcribed by Charles Nagel for SATB recorders or TrTrTnB viols. Intermediate and Up. Score and parts. |
$7.25 |
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JE66
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O HOLY NIGHT – Cantique de Noel lyrics by J.S. Dwight music by A. Adam. A very effective treatment of this beautiful melody with moving triplets in the tenor and bass lines. The five scores include lyrics of the first verse, remaining verses are on the back page. Intemediate and Up Quintet SATTB For a complete listing of Richard Geisler Christmas music please see our web site. |
$3.95 |
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JE65 |
THREE WAYS TO THE MANGER Three versions of this lovely carol - American, English and the Traditional Normandy version. Intermediate, SATB, multiple scores. |
$3.95 |
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AP79 |
CAROL OF THE BELLS Stan Davis A excellent adaptation of this well-known Ukranian carol for SATB, Intermediate, score and parts |
$ 6.95 |
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Adam |
CHRISTMAS CAROLS – 27 all time favorite carols arranged by Joseph Adam. Reissued and improved by Richard Geisler. A very flexible edition for SAAT or SATB and in all but one piece the first Tenor part may be played on Alto. The first verse is written under Soprano part. Intermediate & lower, 40 pages, score with ring binding, Large print – easy to read - key changes – no page turns |
$24.95 |
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LCC5 |
THE CHRISTMAS CONCERTO (ca. 1710) by Arcangelo Corelli from concerto Grosso Op 6, #8 Concerto fatto per la notte de Natale Four movements including the lovely pastorale. For AATB, Intermediate, score and parts |
$8.50 |
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VHP1 |
THE CHRISTMAS COLLECTION 14 carols arranged by Eric Hass – I Wonder AS I Wander, Sans Day Carol, Silent Night, Greensleeves, works by Bach, Praetorius, Scheidt and more! SATB, Intermediate & Up, comes with 2 playing scores of 33 pages each |
$15.00 |
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VHP2 |
THE CHRISTMAS COLLECTION II 20 more carols arr. by Eric Haas Sweelinck, Praetorius, Bach, Brahms, & more SATB, Intermediate & Up, 2 playing scores of 33 pgs |
$15.00 |
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HARA109 |
CHRISTMAS VILLANCICOS 4 selections from the Cancionero de Uppsala, 1556 with Complete Spanish lyrics – all verses. Verbaco factum est, Un nino nos es nacido, Riu, Riu, Chiu, E la don don 3 are edited for SATB, 1 is SAAB, Intermediate, score and parts |
$ 14.95 |
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AP121
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A CHRISTMAS MEDLEY A Collection of Seasonal Favorites 13 carol melodies blended by Stan Davis for mellow AATB, Upper Intermediate, score and parts |
$ 6.95 |
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AP53 |
DECK THE HALLS arranged by Stan Davis with zest! SATB Intermediate, score & pts |
$ 6.95 |
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AP124
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FOUR AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CAROLS: Shepherd’s Carol by Billings, Ring, Merry Bells by Perkins & Crosby, Peace on Earth by Rev. Taylor, Merry, Merry Christmas by Sherwin & Crosby Informative notes on each by Stan Davis SATB, Intermediate, score and parts |
$ 6.95 |
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N4466
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THE GREAT CHRISTMAS CAROL COLLECTION – QUARTETS arr. by W. Lutz 65 European and American carols from the 16th to 20th centuries. Table of contents listed by category. German Text. Numerous quartet combinations possible: SATB, SSAT, SAAT, SSAB etc., Lower Intermediate to Intermediate. Playing score only |
$18.50 |
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AP22 |
HALLELUJAH CHORUS by G.F. Handel from the Messiah, 1752 artfully arranged by Stan Davis SATB, Upper Intermediate, score and parts |
$ 6.95 |
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SP2348 |
JOYFUL TIDINGS 17 lovely carols SATB, Easy - lower intermediate, score |
$ 3.95 |
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AP93 |
MARCH OF THE TOYS by Victor Herbert from Babes in Toy Land, 1903 arranged by Stan Davis for SATB, Intermediate and Up, score and parts |
$ 6.95 |
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AP82 |
PARADE OF THE TIN SOLDIERS, Op. 123 by Leon Jesse, 1905 arranged by Stan Davis for SATB, Upper Intermediate, score and parts |
$ 6.95 |
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EML372 |
SEVEN CHRISTMAS HYMNS after Georg Rhaw (1544) Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, In Dulci jubilo, A solis ortus, 2 Dies est laetita etc. with one verse of lyrics in score. For SATB recorders or voices, Intermediate and Up, 4 playing scores |
$ 9.50 |
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PBE34 |
SHEEP MAY SAFELY GRAZE by J.S. Bach arranged by Andrew Charlton, the lovely aria melody passes artfully through all parts. SATB, Upper Intermediate, score & parts |
$ 7.95 |
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SUITE ON EARLY CAROL TUNES composed in 1999 by Peter Seibert each of the four movements is based upon a medieval melody. A hit! With our students. For SATB, Intermediate and Up, score and parts |
$10.00 |
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LCC22 |
THREE CHRISTMAS PIECES by J.S. Bach from The Christmas Oratorio arranged by Joseph Loux for SATB and optional voice, Intermediate and Up, score and parts |
$ 8.95 |
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HARA43 |
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS creatively arranged by Paul Clark – sure to keep your interest up! SATB, Intermediate and Up, score and parts |
$ 13.00 |
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AP126
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THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS mellow yet energetically arranged by Stan Davis for ATTB, Intermediate and Up, score and parts |
$ 6.95 |
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AP123 |
TWO CHRISTMAS DANCE CAROLS arranged by Stan Davis Ding dong! Merrily On High! & Fum, Fum, Fum for AATB Intermediate, score and parts |
$ 6.95 |
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TR39 |
TWO CHRISTMAS PASTORALES by J.S. Bach from Cantata for Chirstmas Day, BWV122 (The Newborn Child) and the sweet aria from cantata BWV129. Arranged by Charles Nagel for SATB, Intermediate, score and parts. |
$5.00 |
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TR35
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TWO FESTIVE CHORUSES by J.S. Bach from Cantata for Christmas Day, BWV 63 (Lord most high, show us your Grace) & from Cantata for michaelmass BWV 149 (We Sing with Joy for the Victory). For SATB Intermediate, score and parts |
$ 5.00 |
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HARA23 |
TWO FRENCH CHRISTMAS PIECES by Costeley: Allon, gay, gay Bergers & Daquin: Noel sur les jeux d’Anches arr. by A. Lewin SATB, Intermediate, score & parts |
$ 13.00 |
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AP56 |
VENITE ADOREMUS The Snow Lay On The Ground (traditional carol) a sweet lullaby Arranged by Stan Davis for SATB, Intermediate, score and parts |
$ 6.95 |
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VIDERUNT by Perotin (c. 1160-1238) Perhaps one of the earliest European carols - first performed on Fri. Dec. 25, 1198. Behold! The prophecy is finally fulfilled,For voices & or four tenor recordes, Intermediate, score & parts |
$ 8.00 |
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AP44 |
WHAT CHILD IS THIS (Greensleeves) by S.Davis SATB, Intermediate, score & parts |
$ 6.95 |
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AP120 |
WE THREE KINGS arranged by Stan Davis for SATB, Intermediate, score & parts |
$ 6.95 |
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AP55 |
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS arranged by Stan Davis with a very interesting bass line. For SATB, Intermediate, score and parts |
$ 6.95 |
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QUINTETS, SEXTETS and LARGER (see web site for much more) |
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JE68 New! |
GESU BAMBINO (Jesus, Little Child) arranged By Richard Geisler A lovely Italian lullaby by Pietro A.Yon Quintet SATBB with optional 3rd bass or cello score and parts |
$ 4.95 |
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JE70 New! |
LET IT SNOW (1945) & IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (1951) It’s an upbeat, light-hearted twosome with a bit of “soft shoe” mixed in. Two popular songs you hear every year, why not play them too! SATB Score & 8 parts |
$ 5.95 |
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QUEM VIDISTIS PARTORES by Orlando de Lasso A Christmas motet-Tell us shepherds, who did you see? We saw a new-born child… For quintet SSAATB or SSATTB, Intermediate and Up, Lyrics included in both score and parts |
$ 14.95 |
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TWO CHRISTMAS HYMNS ( 1540) by Johann Walther Joseph lieber Joseph Mein & Nun komme der Heiden heiland German lyrics in score for 5 voices or SSATB recorders, Intermediate, score and parts A London Pro Musica edition |
$ 8.75 |
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AP66 |
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION A joyous Stan Davis medley of Joy to the World, Deck the Halls, God Rest Ye Merry…Good King Wenceslas, Hark the Herald…Jingle Bells & O Come All Ye…for quintet SnSATB, Upper Intermediate & Up, score and parts |
$ 6.95 |
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NU KOMM DER HEIDEN HEILAND (1544-1627) Now comes the saviour of the heathen, known as the child of the virgin… Four settings for Quintet ATTB, SATTB, and 2 - SAATB, Intermediate and Up, five playing scores with lyrics included. |
$ 8.75 |
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AP54 |
WASSAIL SONG OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE Stan Davis created a wonderful version of this traditional folk melody. Lots of energy, fun for all! SAATB, Intermediate, score & parts |
$ 6.95 |
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HARA4 |
TWO CHRISTMAS PIECES In Dulci Jubilo by JS Bach for quintet SSATB, Intermediate & Up and O Magnum Mysterium by Spanish composer Tomas Luis de Victoria for quartet SATB, Intermediate, score and parts |
$ 13.00 |
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HARA042 |
TWO FRENCH CAROLS A lovely, light musical arrangement by Alyson Lewin of Il est ne and Noel Nouvelet for SATTB (optional sopranino), Intermediate, score & parts |
$ 13.00 |
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FOUR CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS arranged by Thomas Van Dahm Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Angels from the Realms of Glory, O Little Town of Bethlehem, While Shepherd Watch Their Flocks Sextet S (or Sn), S,A,T,T,B, Intermediate, score & parts |
$ 6.95 |
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DER ENGEL SPRACH ZU DEN HIRTEN by Heinrich Schutz A Christmas motet from 1648 The Angel spoke to the shepherds: “I bring you news of great joy…” For septet SATTTB, Intermediate and Up, score and parts |
$ 13.00 |
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WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS quintet SAATB, Intermediate,score & parts
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The following musical selections are from the NUTCRACKER SUITE By Peter Ilyitch Tchaikowsky, artfully adapted by Stan Davis for Recorders
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AP51 |
OUVERTURE MINATURE for Sn,S,A,T,B, Advanced, score and parts |
$ 6.95 |
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AP24 |
MARCH OF THE NUTCRACKER for SATB, Upper Intermediate & Up, score & parts |
$ 6.95 |
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AP57 |
DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRIES SATB, Upper Intermediate, score & parts |
$ 6.95 |
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AP58 |
TREPAK for SATB, Upper Intermediate to Advanced, score and parts |
$ 6.95 |
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AP80 |
WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS for SATB, Upper Intermediate, score and parts
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Richard Geisler’s Christmas Music from Grass Valley, CA. Now His Jubilo Editions-come as mutiple scores or score and parts, all include lyrics. Selections are generally SATB in vocal range, those indicated may be played as duets SA or trios SAT, some are quintets or larger. Each title is $3.95 For more Christmas music please see our web site courtlymusic.com. |
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ALL YE WHO MUSIC LOVE- A madrigal by Baldasare Donato who lived 1548-1603. You’ll love its spirit and 3 against 2 rhythms. This is the theme song of R. Geisler’s group – The Village Early Music Society of Grass Valley, CA |
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JE60 |
ALMA REDEMPTORIS MATER (Loving Mother of our Saviour) There can be no more evocative exaltation of the Mother of Christ than this expressive music of Palestrina’s. SATB, score and parts |
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JE2 |
BARBERSHOP JINGLE BELLS- Arranged for recorders after the barbershop version by Ozzie Westley. This unorthodox version of the very familiar time throws an entirely new light on it! It’s wild and fun, especially for the Tenor and Bass players. |
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JE67 |
BEAUTIFUL STAR of BETHLEHEM by R. Fisher Boyce/Adger McDavid Pace (1882-1959) Shaker song Gospel tune from Appalachia, 1940 |
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JE59 |
BRANLE DE L’OFFICIEL, French Renaissance dance. Do you recognize the title? If not, you’ll surely recognize the tune: It’s Ding Dong Merrily on High and that’s how you play it! SATB, score & parts |
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JE3 |
CALON LAN (Shining Heart) Welsh carol “Do not give me golden money…For I want a hear that’s happy honest…a heart that shines.” Once played always played. SATB may be played S or SAT |
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JE35 |
CHILD’S CHRISTMAS MEDLEY of Up on the House Top and Santa Claus is Coming to Town It begins SATB goes to a low trio ATB back to SATB then to a playful duo and ends with SATB |
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JE5 |
COME YE SONS OF ART by Henry Purcell (169-1695) one of the greatest of English composers. The nature of this tune is ceremonial, processional…brimming with pomp and circumstance. Arranged in a Baroque style with optional trills. SA or SAT OK |
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JE46 |
CHRISTMAS IS COMING (Psst! The Goose Is Getting Fat) – a round about Christmas – lyrics included, quartet SATB, four scores with colorful artwork |
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JE47 |
COVENTRY CAROL from both the Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors, 1591 version, and from the arrangement by Martin Shaw 1875-1958 hauntingly beautiful quintet SATTB, score and parts |
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JE6 |
CRADLE SONG – Traditional Flemish carol. Recorder setting based on the choral arrangement by John Rutter with permission of Oxford Univ. Press This lullaby begins with the melody in the soprano then it passes to the tenor and bass, concluding in 5 parts SSATB May be played SA, SAT or SATB |
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JE36 |
FROSTY THE SNOW MAN, after a choral arrangement by Rob Campbell. This American children’s tune is treated in an appropriately flippant barbershop-like style with “jing-a-ling” interludes. A Delight! |
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JE48 |
FUM, FUM, FUM A Spanish carol from Catalonia, it contains 2 versions, one to be sung to and one instrumental only. To be played with a jaunty spirit. Quintet SATTB, 5 scores |
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JE7 |
GLOUCESTER WASSAIL – Wassail, Wassail, this is robust and contagious. This arrangement has all parts quaffing heady Yuletide rhythms and spirits. May be played SA or SAT. |
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JE61 |
GOD REST YOU MERRY, GEMTLEMEN (Let nothing you dismay). Traditional English carol. And nothing will you dismay when this you play. Plenty of zesty movement in all parts. SATB |
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JE34 |
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN and AFRICAN NOEL A Medley. This is a fun and exciting version of the well-known Afro-American carol combined with a Christmas folksong from Liberia. |
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JE69 New! |
GOOD PEOPLE ALL, THIS CHRISTMAS TIME (Wexford Carol) A refreshing traditional Irish Carol Fun to play! Quartet SATB |
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JE17 |
HAIL HIM TRIUMPHANT – A Cornish carol. They are lustily sung and played. For most people, they are a genre of carols quite unknown. SATB may be played SAT. |
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JE58 |
HODIE CHRISTUS NATUS EST (Today! Christ is Born) by J. P. Sweelinck, 1562-1621 The music shouts in joy at the news. It is full of “Noels” and “Hallelujahs”. Play exuberantly! Make your recorder sing and resonate with the breath of joy. Latin lyrics included. Quintet SSATB & optional cello, score & parts |
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JE16 |
HOSTS OF HEAVENLY ANGELS – by Handl (1550-1591) This is a wonderful polyphonic piece that ends with a robust and joyous “Noel, Noel, Noel”. |
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JE50 |
HOW GREAT OUR JOY Traditional German – this joyous carol comes with two versions, one for singing (lyrics are on the back cover) and one instrumental only. Quartet SATB, 4 playing scores |
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JE15 |
IF IT BE THY PLEASURE by Abe Tobis who is an elderly resident of Grass Valley, CA. The tune is his setting for a Bahai meditation by Baha’u’llah. SATB may be played SA or SAT |
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JE9 |
INFANT HOLY, INFANT LOWLY – A Polish Carol. Set from a choral arrangement by David Willcocks. Yet another wonderful discovery awaits you. You will compare its reverence to Away In A Manger. SATB, may be played SA or SAT |
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JE56 |
IL EST NE (Now Is Born), French carol, 17th c. If you don’t yet know this exuberant carol, now is born a curiosity in you to have it and play it. It will become one of you favorites! SATB, 4 playing scores |
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JE49 |
JOSEPH, LIEBER, JOSEPH MEIN, 1544 by Johann Walter This lullaby is arranged in a gentle 2, lyrics are on back of the beautiful colored cover. Quintet SSATB, 5 playing scores |
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JE28 |
KLING GLOCKCHEN traditional German Carol. This delightful arrangement passes the melody between tenors & soprano while the other parts provide harmonies & bell-like interludes. May be played SA or SAT |
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JE37 |
KOMMET, IHR HIRTEN (Come, You Shepherds) An old Bohemian folk carol this arrangement builds from duet, to trio where the melody is played in octaves by tenor and bass, and finally matures in a SATB harmonization that will fetch you back to play it again and again. |
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JE23 |
LORD OF THE DANCE – The music is by Joseph Brackett (1979-1882) and became known as the tune to the old Shaker Hymn ‘Tis The Gift To Be Simple. Geisler’s recorder settin is based on the melody adapted by Sidney Carter and vocal arrangement by David Willcocks. The melody passes throughout the ensemble. |
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JE31 |
LULLAY MY LIKING A medieval English Christmas lullaby arranged by Gustave Holst. Each of the five verses express a different mood and alternates with the loveliest of refrains. Four or 5 parts |
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JE38 |
MASTERS IN THIS HALL An old French carol, processional in nature. English words added ca. 1860 by William Morris. Arr. Geisler after Gustav Holst to provide noteworthy fun in 12/8 for all parts and comers! |
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JE62 |
MEDITATIVE MEDLEY: In The Bleak Midwinter (Gustav Holst) + O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Latin Plainsong), + Twas in the moon of Wintertime (Huron Indian Carol). Contemplative beauty SATB |
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JE10 |
MISS FOGARTY’S CHRISTMAS CAKE – An Irish folk tune full of Irish wit! Here’s a funny musical comedy experience with optional hatchet, saw and dramatic vocals. “You see…the crust was nailed on with glue.” SATB may be played SA or SAT |
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JE11 |
MYXOLYDIAN FA LA LA – Wet for recorders after a vocal arrangement by Peter Ayer, 1983. This is Deck the Halls in a ancient mode. However it is plenty modern in spirit and is perfect for those festive occasions. A SEXTET SSTTBB |
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JE63 |
NOE, NOE, NOE, PSALLITE NOE (Noel, Noel, Noel, Sing Noel), Joannis Mouton. Born in Somme, Framce he was one of the great composer teachers of his time, ranking with Despres & Willaert SATB |
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JE18 |
NOEL NOUVELET/NOW THE GREEN BLADE RISETH A traditional French Christmas carol or English Easter carol. This arrangement requires much finesse and feeling to play well. Worth the Effort. AATB |
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JE45 |
O BEATUM ET SACROSANCTUM DIEM (O blessed and most holy day) Motet for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord by Peter Philips (1581-1628) play expressively… quintet SSATB score & parts |
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JE51 |
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL Words and melody by J.F. Wades 1711-1786. This version is taken from David Willcocks choral arrangement. For Octet SSAATTB, score and parts |
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JE66 |
O HOLY NIGHT – Cantique de Noel lyrics by J.S. Dwight music by A. Adam. A very effective treatment of this beautiful melody with moving triplets in the tenor and bass lines. The five scores include lyrics of the first verse, remaining verses are on the back page. Intemediate and Up Quintet SATTB |
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JE30 |
O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM – From a traditional English carol arranged by Ralph Vaughn Williams. This version is unfamiliar to most Americans. SATB op. descant, ,may be played SA or SAT |
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JE39 |
O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM – Cristoal de Morales lived c. 1500-1553. This is one of the great Spanish piece in this genre, requiring sensitivity, breath control and feeling for Spiritual reality. |
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JE26 |
O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM – Tomas Luis de Victoria lived 1549-1611. This is most reverent and beautiful music, which dwells upon the mysteries of Christ’s birth. |
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JE27 |
ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID’S CITY A stately English tune used as the processional that begins Cambridge College’s annual Nine Lessons and Carols Page 1 is SATB or SA or SAT, page 2 is SSAATTB |
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JE40 |
OVER ALL THE LAND – A traditional Catalonian tune set for recorders after a choir arrangement by Goff Richards. This is a “Shepherd” song. It comes from the less known Spanish repertoire. Quintet SATTB |
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JE32 |
OVER THE RIVER NAD THROUGH THE WOODS – American school song. Set for recorders from a charming and catchy choral arrangement by Wendy William. |
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JE29 |
PATAPAN A traditional French folk carol arranged in an old French style with bagpipe imitations, high-pitched bombardes and a fugue of the tune. SATB with optional percussion. |
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JE52 |
PATAPAN Version 2 of this French Carol is arranged for Quintet SSATB, 5 playing scores |
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JE12 |
PEOPLE LOOK EAST – A Besancon Advent Carol. This is likely another that will be new to many but one that you will continue to play. Both choral and instrumental arrangements are included. SATB may be played SA or SAT |
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JE25 |
PRINCE OF LIFE – Cornish miners who came to Grass Valley, CA. to work the deep-down gold mines were hardy men. They sang their carols in the lusty way they ate and drank!. SATB but SAT OK |
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JE41 |
RIU, RIU, CHIU Spanish tune from the Renaissance, Anon. 1556, arr. By Geisler for Quintet SATTB & tambourine You must be very familiar with this rhythmically catchy, meter-maddening tune. Applause will follow! |
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JE64 |
ROCKING (Hajej, Nynjej), Czech carol. This simple, childlike lullaby will win your heart. It is the Eastern European equivalent to Away in a Manger SATB |
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JE57 |
SANS DAY CAROL (Now the holly bears a berry), Traditional Cornish carol, arranged to take the joyous melody through all parts. Quintet SATBB, score and parts |
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JE42 |
SHEPHERD’S CAROL (Shiloh), Early American carol by W. Billings (1746-1800) You’ve probably played some version on this simple tune if not be sure to add it to you Christmas repertoire. |
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JE43 |
SONG OF THE BIRDS (El Cant des Aucells), A Spanish carol from Catalonia. Pablo Casals played this tune; it is said, at every performance to publicly acknowledge his Catalonia heritage. Find out why! |
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JE19 |
THERE IS A SEASON (…for everything under heaven), tune by Pete Seeger, verse from Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8. This four-part arrangement passes the Seeger melody throughout the ensemble. Quartet AATB |
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JE20 |
THERE WAS A PIG A children’s English Christmas ditty. “There was a pig went out to dig/ Chris-i-mas Day, Chris-i-mas” Repeat 12 times each with a different animal. Lyrics included. It will make a child of you. |
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JE33 |
THERE’S A SONG IN THE AIR – A Victorian Christmas hymn. Plays happily and melodiously on SATB recorders, may be played SA or SAT |
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JE65 |
THREE WAYS TO THE MANGER Three versions of this lovely carol - American, English and the Traditional Normandy version. Intermediate, SATB, multiple scores. |
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JE53 |
TU ES PETRUS – Palestrina’s dates are 1525-1594. This motet is for the Feast of St. Peter & St. Paul text: Matthew 16:18,19 Text is on back cover. For Sextet SSATTB, score and parts |
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JE13 |
VERY ENGLISH JINGLE BELLS This is the Victorian version of the tune, definitely recognizable but harmoniously different…very attractively so. For 4 to 6 players. May be played SA or SAT. |
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JE44 |
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS A traditional English (West Country) carol. Arranged after Arthur Warrell’s choral arrangement. All parts hurry and scurry about as the melody is bunted about between Soprano, Alto and Tenor while the bass is ever busy fingering its own delectable part. |
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JE24 |
WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS – You can’t help but admire Handel’s artful integration of stately form and joyful content. SATB, may be played SA or SAT |
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JE21 |
WON’T YOU BUY MY SWEET BLOOMING LAVENDER? – This is a very evocative arrangement of an old English street cry. Requires very sensitive playing . SATB with optional percussion. |
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