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
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
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
"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 delightful and musically sensitive arrangement of one of the oldest and most familiar Christmas carols is a welcome addition to the clarinet repertoire. Suitable to play in both concert and church
A late medieval Christmas carol first published in 1582 as a single-line melody with Latin text. This arrangement for brass sextet and organ is animated and exciting, suggestive of the tintinnabulation of
Still, Still, Still is a gentle Christmas lullaby in a setting for oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and piano. The bassoon is given prominence for much of the work.