Christmas Music for Woodwinds

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

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