Categories: Pop Music, Christmas Music Composer / arranger: Trad. arr. R. Newton
A piece which is medieval in concept, with plainsong - esque, and organum type devices used in the opening. Rodney Newton's Acid Brass style of writing eventually dominates the piece.
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Categories: Christmas Music, SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer / arranger: Kevin Norbury
A Christmas mini-overture featuring three medieval carols; 'Coventry Carol', 'Gaudete' and 'Unto us a boy is born'. A fun piece for player and listener alike.
Category: Christmas Music Composer: Traditional Arranger: Jock McKenzie
Duration: 4:00 Minutes
Percussion section requires: Timpani, Tubular Bells, Glock and Cymbals
This carol was written by James Montgomery. It was first published in a local newspaper – the Sheffield Iris on Christmas Eve in 1816. Originally sung to a number of melodies, the music most associated with this carol is a French melody ‘Iris’. The refrain ‘Gloria in Excelsis Deo’ was added in the version published in ‘The Oxford Book of Carols’ (1928), thus establishing the most widely recognised version of this carol.
Jock McKenzie studied trumpet at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester where he was a joint recipient of the college’s concerto prize. Since 1987 Jock has based his musical career in Hampshire, working as a freelance trumpeter, conductor, composer, arranger and brass teacher. Currently Jock holds the position of Professional Leader (Brass) for Hampshire Music Service and is the Director of the Hampshire County Youth Band. It is the mix of all of these musical roles that has led to Jock establishing a reputation as a leading creator of brass music resources, particularly in the field of education and brass ensemble music.
God Rest Ye Merry, Cha-Cha Men is a reworking of the traditional English Christmas carol God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen.
Veering away from the original with the help of a driving Cha-Cha beat, a piano Montuno line in the baritones and featuring an opportunity for Conga players to revel in the moment, God Rest Ye Merry, Cha-Cha Men is a lively and fun take on this Christmas classic.
Starting off in the traditional way, the melody we all know and love, before bursting into life with this amazing “Big Band” swing style arrangement that is sure to get your audiences foots tapping. There’s work for the entire band, cornet stabs, walking bass parts and of course, a jazz chord finish. A perfect new addition to your Christmas program, very high in entertainment value.
Category: Christmas Music Arranger: D Willcocks Composer / arranger: Ray Steadman-Allen
Produced in association with Oxford University Press, this is the definitive, authorised arrangement from the ever-popular Carols for Choirs series. The arrangement is fully compatible with OUP’s choral editions, and is also suitable for performance by brass band alone. The full score includes the vocal parts.
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