Categories: MARCHES, Christmas Music, SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer / arranger: Peter Graham
Salvation Army march
A scintillating Christmas march from the pen of Peter Graham, featuring the carol, 'O come all ye faithful', with occasional references to 'God rest ye merry, gentlemen'.
Category: Christmas Music Composer: Traditional Arranger: Christopher Bond
A slow jazz arrangement of a combined Silent Night & Away in a Manger
Silent Night and Away in a Manger; two of the most beautiful traditional Christmas carols are combined in this striking new slow jazz arrangement, to provide a subtle yet effective addition to Christmas programming.
Beginning and closing with Silent Night, the arrangement features the baritone as soloist, with smaller contributions from other soloists. The central section of the work beautifully transitions into Away in a Manger, before returning to Silent Night to close.
The arrangement was premiered by Tongwynlais Temperance Band in December 2015, and recorded by Cory Band in November 2016.
Categories: NEW & RECENT Publications, Christmas Music Composer: Franz Gruber Arranger: Darius Battiwalla
In 1816, a Roman Catholic priest called Josef Mohr composed a short six-stanza poem for his Christmas service which he entitled Stille Nacht. On Christmas Eve in 1818 the church organ at St Nicholas Church, Oberndorf had broken down and he happened to show his organist and choirmaster Franz Gruber the poem he had written, wondering if it could be set to music which would not require the organ.
Gruber spent that afternoon composing, what would become the most loved Christmas carol of all time. It was first performed that very Christmas Eve, with the church choir and Gruber accompanying them on guitar.
Although Gruber's original melody has altered little since 1818, it was originally performed as a sprightly 6/8 dance. Over the years the melody has been slowed down and we now recognise it most commonly as a gentle, meditative lullaby.
The song's lyrics have been translated into around 140 different languages and it has been used extensively, in countless guises all over the world.
Perhaps its most poignant use however was during the First World War Christmas Truce in 1914, where it was sung simultaneously by French, English and German troops stationed on the front line, being the only carol they all new.
This new arrangement for brass band yet again breathes new life into this timeless classic. Lush harmonies and its reflective texture will make this a welcome addition to any festive program.
Category: Christmas Music Composer: Franz Gruber Arranger: William Gordon
Austrian composer and organist Franz Xaver Gruber composed the original version of this Christmas work in 1818. It is probably one of the most famous of all Christmas carols and should not be missed from any Christmas concert. American composer William Gordon has produced this arrangement for brass band.
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