Par COHEN MARY. Winter soundscapes is a collection of seven evocative sound pictures, which conjure up the landscapes and feelings of a traditional hard winter. The pieces contrast one another, with relaxed fireside scenes next to relentless snowstorms, allowing young players to experiment with a number of styles and techniques. This is a great alternative to carols for December concerts and suita…

Par CURNOW JAMES. This splendid Christmas work gives you a three verse setting of the ancient melody In Dulci Jubilo which is generally associated with the text Good Christian Men Rejoyce. There is however a slight twist to this version in that each verse is a setting by three different composers covering over 300 years. The first setting is by the German composer Michael Praetorius (1571-1621), t…

Par COHEN MARY. Carol Stringfest presents popular carols in flexible arrangements for string quartet, beginner strings and duet. The books in the series can be used independently or in conjunction with one another. The inclusion of very simple parts for absolute beginners and an optional piano accompaniment, to support less confident groups, makes the series valuable to a wide range of abilities. …

Par CURNOW JAMES. James Curnow offers this sparkling trumpet solo feature filled with the glorious sounds of Christmas. Original melodies and familiar carols intertwine to create a fresh and charming alternative to the standard holiday fare. Remniscent of Anderson's Trumpeter's Lullaby, this is a classy arrangement you'll use for years to come! / Niveau : 2 / Musique légère originale / Répertoi…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. An energetic addition to your Christmas concert, the Holly Variations merges 'Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly' (a duple-meter carol) with 'The Holly and the Ivy' (a triple-meter carol). This unlikely partnership sets the stage for some very interesting rhythmic effects as two strong and opposing meters struggle for dominance. As a striking opener or a 'contrast' piece, THE H…

Par ODELL TOM. Wrong Crowd is the artist-approved matching songbook to Ivor Novello and BRIT award-winning songwriter Tom Odell's second studio album. Set for release on 10th June 2016, the album was co-produced by Odell alongside Jim Abbiss, who has also produced records for artists including Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Adele. Tom Odell released his debut album Long Way Down in 2013, which has s…

Par DOVE JONATHAN. A lilting a cappella setting of a text by Richard Crashaw (1612-1649), where the clear vocal lines are set against a dark and dense harmonic background. This short piece can be performed at any point in the year, but is particularly suitable for Christmas./ Feuillet / Choeur

Par ANDERSON DENNIS C.. A lively arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol. Ideal for encore. / Niveau : Moyen / score and parts / Recueil / 4 Saxophones (SATBar)