A French Noel
Il est ne, le divin enfant
French traditional melody /arr. Todd Marchand (ASCAP)
"A French Noel" is a setting of the tune accompanying the text
"Il est ne, le divin enfant," published in Airs des noel lorrain Read More
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"A French Noel" is a setting of the tune accompanying the text
"Il est ne, le divin enfant," published in Airs des noel lorrain
(1862) and there called "Ancien air de chasse" ("Old hunting
air") due to its similarity to an old Normandy hunting tune.
Following a short introductory fanfare, the A section of the tune is
presented by clarinets and saxophones, handing off to brass and upper
woodwinds on the B section. A short transition from the repeat of the A
section modulates from the opening key of Bb major to Eb major, with brass
then taking up the tune. Throughout, contrasting instrument textures and
simple-yet-creative harmonizations add interest to this delightful piece,
easily playable by young and developing bands.