Piae Cantiones, published in 1582, is a collection of late medieval sacred and secular songs begging to be given performance, either as written, or perhaps in new settings. Three sacred tunes in

"Joyful" is the best term to describe this animated woodwind quintet arrangement. All five parts are exciting to play, with prominent flute and horn parts. This work is an accessible and fresh take on the

This short arrangement (1:23) based on William J. Kirkpatrick's setting is scored for combined woodwind quintet and brass sextet plus organ. It begins and ends with a single instrument, adding others as it

In 1609, Michael Praetorius harmonized the version of Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming with which most of us are familiar. His contemporary, Melchior Vulpius, created a four-voice canon on the same

This four-voice canon on the tune Lo, How a Rose is a great piece for opening a concert, or appropriate for putting together a quick piece for Church services.

This four-voice canon on the tune Lo, How a Rose is a great concert opener or appropriate for putting together a quick piece for church services. An optional horn in F part is included in

In 1609, Michael Praetorius harmonized the version of Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming with which most of us are familiar. His contemporary, Melchior Vulpius, created a four-voice canon on the same

In 1609, Michael Praetorius harmonized the version of Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming with which most of us are familiar. His contemporary, Melchior Vulpius, created a four-voice canon on the same

Three familiar carols: O Little Town of Bethlehem (two versions, notated back-to-back); Personent Hodie (On This Day, Earth Shall Ring); and Sing We Now of Christmas (Noel

Christmas Joy is a duet for Oboe and English Horn (or B-flat Clarinet) - accompanied by Piano with an optional Organ supplement. The work incorporates Away in a Manger and Joy to the

Four familiar carols and hymns: Good King Wenceslas; Il Est Ne (He is Born); Angels We Have Heard on High and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing for two trumpets, horn in F, trombone,

The tune is an English melody dating from the late sixteenth century. The Coventry Carol lyrics describe what is known in Matthew's biblical accounts as the 'slaughter of the innocents.' The

Away in a Manger is found in several unique musical settings. Among them, three are utilized in this medley: Cradle Song, Old Normandy Carol, and Mueller. Old

Taken from Piae Cantiones (1582), Divinum Mysterium is the name of the medieval chant melody which accompanies the hymn Of the Father's Love Begotten. Piae Cantiones is a

Forest Green was a folksong collected by the eminent composer, Ralph Vaughan Williams, in 1903. It was quickly incorporated into the English Hymnal as accompaniment for O Little Town of

Do not let the slow start to this piece deceive you! Containing many contrasting sections, this work is a medley of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Veni Emmanuel); Of the Father's Love Begotten

"Fun to play" is an understatement for this holiday season program opener. All parts are animated and designed to prepare performers and audiences alike with expectations of an enjoyable program ready to

This cheerful English carol's origins date as early as 1666. The melody is shared among all players in the ensemble. In the event an English horn is unavailable, its part is also provided for

In Dulco Jubilo translates into English as "In Sweet Rejoicing." This arrangement takes instruction not only from its title, but the folklore story of its creation as well. The tune is attributed

This lovely carol dates from 15th century Germany. Both words and music are from unknown sources, but Michael Praetorius' harmonization of the carol in 1609 remains virtually unchanged. This arrangement for

Arranged for large brass ensemble (three B-flat trumpets, two F Horns, three trombones, and tuba), this work has been converted from primarily duple to a mixture of triple and quadruple meters to eliminate