| JE14 |
Donato, Baldassare |
ALL YE WHO MUSIC LOVE - a madrigal by Baldassare Donato who live
1548-1603. You'll love its spirit and 3 against 2 rhythms. This is the theme song of The
Village Early Music Society of Grass Valley, CA. |
$3.95 |
| JE22 |
Kirkpatrick, W.J. |
AWAY IN A MANGER - Originally by W.J. Kirkpatrick (1838-1921) set
for recorders from the choral arrangement by David Willcocks with permission from Oxford
Univ. press. This is a version you may not be familiar with. Once you've played it, you
will cherish it. SATB but may be played SA or SAT. |
$3.95 |
| JE1 |
traditional |
AWAY IN A MANGER - traditional Normandy folk tune. Based on the
choral arrangment by Reginald Jacques. If you want beautiful Christmas music, this
lullaby along with the Willcocks above are the ones. SATB but may be
played SA or St. |
$3.95 |
| JE2 |
Pierpont, J. |
BABERSHOP JINGLE BELLS - arranged for recorders after the
barbershop version by Ozzie Westley. This unorthodox version of the very familiar time
throws an entirely new light on it! It's wild and fun, especially for the tenor and bass
players. |
$3.95 |
| JE3 |
traditional |
CALON LAN (Shining Heart) - A Welsh carol: "Do not
give me golden money…For I want a heart that's happy honest…a heart that
shines." Once played, always played. SATB but may be played SA
or SAT. |
$3.95 |
| JE35 |
Hanby, B.R./ Goats & Gillespie |
CHILD'S CHRISTMAS MEDLEY of UP ON THE HOUSE TOP and SANTA CLAUS IS
COMING TO TOWN. A lot of textural interest as it begins SATB, goes to a low trio ATB, back
to SATB then to a playful duo and ends with SATB. |
$3.95 |
| Adam |
Adam, Joseph/ arranger |
CHRISTMAS CAROLS/ 27 All time favorite carols reissued and
improved by Richard Geisler. Large - print - easy to read- key changes - no page turns,
breath and phrasing markings included. First verse is written under the soprano part. A
wonderfully flexible edition arranged for SATT or SATB, also
in all but one selection the first tenor part may be played on Alto. Easy
Intermediate, 40 page score with ring binding |
$24.95 |
| JE46 |
traditional English |
CHRISTMAS IS COMING (Psst! The Goose is Getting Fat) –
a round about Christmas. Quartet SATB, lyrics included. 4
scores with colorful artwork. |
$4.25 |
| JE5 |
Purcell, Henry |
COME YE SONS OF ART by Henry Purcell (1659-1695) one of the
greatest of English composer. The nature of this tune is ceremonial,
processional…brimming with pomp and circumstance. Arranged in a Baroque style
with optional trills. SA or SAT OK. |
$3.95 |
| JE4 |
Williams, Ralph Vaughn |
COME, MY WAY, MY TRUTH MY LIFE tune by Ralph Vaughn Williams, poem
by George Herbert. Composed in 1911 as a setting for a mystical poet's poem inspired by
John 14:6. The beauty is transcendent. The tune repeated, becomes a meditation. For SATB but may be played SAT |
$3.95 |
| JE47 |
traditional English |
COVENTRY CAROL – from both the Pageant of the Shermen and
Tailors, 1591 version, and from the Martin Shaw (1875-1958) arrangement. Hauntingly
beautiful. For Quintet SATTB, score and parts |
$4.25 |
| JE6 |
traditional |
CRADLE SONG - Traditional Flemish carol. Recorder setting based on
the choral arrangement by John Rutter with permission of Oxford Univ. Press. This lullaby
begins with the melody in the soprano then it passes to the tenor and bass, concluding in 5 parts SSATB. May be played SA, SAT or SATB. |
$3.95 |
| JE36 |
Nelson, Steve & Rollins,Jack |
FROSTY THE SNOW MAN, Set for recorders after a choral arrangement
by Rob Campbell. This American children's tune is treated in an appropriately flippant
barbershop-like style with "jing-a-ling" interludes. A Delight! |
$3.95 |
| JE48 |
traditional Spanish |
FUM, FUM, FUM – A Spanish carol from Catalonia. To be
played with a jaunty spirit. This arrangement contains 2 versions, one to be sung to
and one instrumental only. For Quintet SATTB, Five scores |
$4.25 |
| JE7 |
traditional |
GLOUCESTER WASSAIL - Wassail, Wassail this is robust and
contagious. This arrangements has all parts quaffing heady Yuletide rhythms and spirits. For SATB but may be played SA or SAT. |
$3.95 |
| JE34 |
traditional |
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN and AFRICAN NOEL -A medley. This is a
fun and exciting version of the well known Afro-American carol combined with a Christmas
folk song from Liberia. |
$3.95 |
| JE8 |
Praetorius, Michael |
GOD'S BLESSED SON TODAY IS BORN - M. Praetorius (1571-1621) This
is a lullaby rich in harmony. It begins as a SA duet, proceeds to a SAT trio, then fully
blossoms by adding the bass. |
$3.95 |
| JE17 |
Merritt, Thomas |
HAIL HIM TRIUMPHANT - A Cornish Carol. They are lustily sung and
played. For most people, they are a genre of carols quite unknown. For
SATB but may be played SAT. |
$3.95 |
| JE16 |
Handl, Jacob |
HOSTS OF HEAVENLY ANGELS by Handl (1550-1591) This is a wonderful
polyphonic piece that ends with a robust and joyous "Noel, Noel, Noel". |
$3.95 |
| JE50 |
traditional German |
HOW GREAT OUR JOY – This joyous Carol comes with two
versions, one for singing (lyrics are on the back cover) and one is instruments only. For Quartet SATB, 4 scores |
$4.25 |
| JE15 |
Tobis, Abe |
IF IT BE THY PLEASURE by Abe Tobis who is an elderly resident of
Grass Valley, CA. The tune is his setting for a Bahai meditation by Baha'u'llah. SATB but may be played SA or SAT. |
$3.95 |
| JE9 |
traditional |
INFANT HOLY, INFANT LOWLY a Polish carol. Set from a choral
arrangement by David Willcocks with permission from Oxford Univ. Press. Yet another
wonderful discovery awaits you. You will compare its reverence to Away In A Manger.
SATB but may be played SA or SAT. |
$3.95 |
| JE49 |
Walter, Johann |
JOSEPH, LIEBER JOSEPH MEIN, 1544 – This lullaby is arranged
in a gentle 2. Lyric are on the back of the beautiful cover. For
Quintet SSATB, five playing scores. |
$4.25 |
| JE28 |
traditional |
KLING GLOCKCHEN a traditional German carol. This arrangement
passes the melody between tenors and soprano while the other parts provide harmonies and
bell-like interludes. For SATTB plus glockenspiel and bells. |
$3.95 |
| JE37 |
traditional |
KOMMET, IHR HIRTEN (Come, You Shepherds) traditional Bohemian folk
carol. This arrangement builds from duet, to trio (where the melody is played in octaves
by tenor and bass) and finally matures in a SATB harmonization that will fetch you back to
play it again and again. |
$3.95 |
| JE23 |
Brackett, Joseph |
LORD OF THE DANCE - The music is by Joseph Brackett (1797-1882)
and became known as the tune to the old Shaker Hymn 'Tis The Gift To Be Simple.
Geisler's recorder setting is based the melody adapted by Sidney Carter and vocal
arrangment by David Willcocks. The melody passes through the ensemble. |
$3.95 |
| JE31 |
traditional |
LULLAY MY LIKING - A medieval English Christmas lullaby. Set for
recorders after a vocal arrangement by Gustave Holst. Each of the five verses express a
different mood and alternates with the loveliest of refrains. For
four or five parts. |
$3.95 |
| JE38 |
traditional |
MASTERS IN THIS HALL - Ancient French carol, processional in
nature. English words added circa 1860 by William Morris. Set by Geisler for recorders
after a vocal arrangement by Gustav Holst. It will provide noteworthy fun in 12/8 for all
parts and comers! |
$3.95 |
| JE10 |
traditional |
MISS FOGARTY'S CHRISTMAS CAKE - An Irish folk tune full of Irish
wit! Here's a funny musical comedy experience with optional hatchet, saw and dramatic
vocals. "You see… the crust was nailed on with glue". SATB
but may be played SA or SAT |
$3.95 |
| JE11 |
traditional |
MYXOLYDIAN FA LA LA - Set for recorders after a vocal arrangement
by Peter Ayer, 1983. This is Deck the Halls in an ancient mode. However, it is plenty
modern in spirit and is perfect for those festive occasions.
A SEXTET SSTTTB |
$3.95 |
| JE18 |
traditional |
NOEL NOUVELET/NOW THE GREEN BLADE RISETH - A traditional French
Christmas carols or English Easter Carol. This arrangement requires much finesse and
feeling to play well. Worth the effort. Quartet AATB |
$3.95 |
| JE45 |
Philips, Peter |
O BEATUM ET SACROSANCTUM DIEM (O, blessed and most holy day)
– Motet for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord. Philips lived 1581-1628. Play
expressively. Quintet SSATB, score and parts |
$4.25 |
| JE51 |
Wades, J.F. |
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL – Words and melody by J.F. Wades
1711-1786. This version is taken from David Willcocks choral arrangement For Octet SSAATTB, score and parts. |
$4.25 |
| JE66 |
Dwight, J.S. & Adam, A.
(Geilser, arr.) |
O HOLY NIGHT - Cantique de Noel/ lyrics by John S. Dwight music by Adalpe Adam. This is a very effective arrangement of this beautiful melody with moving triplets in the tenor and bass lines. The five scores include lyrics with the first verse under the soprano line. Lyrics for remaining three verses are on the back page. A wonderful arrangement
for quintet – SATTB. |
$3.95 |
| JE30 |
traditional |
O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM - From a traditional English carol
arranged by Ralph Vaughn Williams. This version is unfamiliar to most Americans. For SATB plus optional descant may also be played SA or SAT. |
$3.95 |
| JE39 |
Morales, Cristobal de |
O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM - Morales lived c. 1500-1553. A long with
Victoria this is the other great Spanish piece in this genre, requiring sensitivity,
breath control and feeling for Spiritual reality. |
$3.95 |
| JE26 |
Victoria, Tomas Luis de |
O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM - Victoria lived 1549-1611. This is most
reverent and beautiful music, which dwells upon the mysteries of Christ's birth. |
$3.95 |
| JE27 |
Alexander & Gauntlet |
ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID'S CITY - Words by C.F. Alexander 1818-1895 and
music by H.J. Gauntlet 1805-1876. A stately English tune used as the processional that
begins Cambridge College's annual Nine Lessons and Carols. Page
one begins as SATB or SA or SAT, page 2 builds to SSAATTB. |
$3.95 |
| JE40 |
traditional |
OVER ALL THE LAND - A traditional Catalonian tune set for
recorders after a choir arrangement by Goff Richards. This is a "Shepherd" song.
It comes from the less known Spanish repertoire. For quintet SATTB. |
$3.95 |
| JE32 |
Child, Lydia Maria |
OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS - American school song. Set
for recorders from a charming and catchy choral arrangement by Wendy William. |
$3.95 |
| JE29 |
traditional |
PATAPAN - A traditional French folk carol arranged in an old
French style with bagpipe imitations, high-pitched bombardes and a fugue of the tune. SATB with optional percussion. |
$3.95 |
| JE52 |
traditional French |
PATAPAN – version two of this French Carol. Arranged for Quintet SSATB, Five playing scores |
$4.25 |
| JE12 |
traditional |
PEOPLE LOOK EAST - A Besancon Advent Carol. This is likely another
that will be new to many but one that you will continue to play. Both choral and
instrumental arrangements are include. For SATB but may be played SA
or SAT |
$3.95 |
| JE25 |
traditional |
PRINCE OF LIFE - Cornish miners who came to Grass Valley, CA to
work the deep-down gold mines were hardy men. They sang their carols in the lusty way they
ate and drank!. SAT is OK. |
$3.95 |
| JE41 |
traditional |
RIU, RIU, CHIU - An anonymous Spanish tune from the Renaissance,
1556. You must be very familiar with this rhythmically catchy, meter-maddening tune.
Arranged by Geisler for Quintet SATTB and tambourine. Applause
will follow! |
$3.95 |
| JE42 |
Billings, William |
SHEPHERD'S CAROL (Shiloh), Early American carol by W. Billings
(1746-1800). - (Shiloh), Early American carol by W. Billings (1746-1800). You've probably
played some version of this simple tune if not be sure to add it to your Christmas
repertoire. |
$3.95 |
| JE43 |
traditional |
SONG OF THE BIRDS (El Cant des Aucells). A Spanish carol from
Catalonia. It is said, Pablo Casals played this tune at every performance to publicly
acknowledge his Catalonian heritage. Find out why! |
$3.95 |
| JE19 |
Seeger, Pete |
THERE IS A SEASON (…for everything under heaven), tune by
Pete Seeger, verse from Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8. This four-part arrangement passes the Seeger
melody through out the ensemble. For Quartet AATB. |
$3.95 |
| JE20 |
traditional |
THERE WAS A PIG - English children's Christmas ditty. "There
was a pig went out to dig, Chris-i-mas Day, Chris-i-mas…" Repeat 12 times each
with a different animal. Lyrics included. It will make a child of you. |
$3.95 |
| JE33 |
|
THERE'S A SONG IN THE AIR - a Victorian Christmas hymn. Plays
happily and melodiously on SATB recorders but may be played SA or
SAT |
$3.95 |
| JE53 |
Palestrina, Giovanni |
TU ES PETRUS – Palestrina's dates are 1525-1594. This motet
is for the Feast of St. Peter & St. Paul text: Matthew 16:18,19 Text is on back cover.
For Sextet SSATTB, score and parts. |
$4.25 |
| JE13 |
Pierpont, J. |
VERY ENGLISH JINGLE BELLS - This is the Victorian version of the
tune, definitely recognizable but harmoniously different -very attractively so. For 4 to 6 recorders but may be played SA or SAT. |
$3.95 |
| JE44 |
traditional |
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS - Traditional English (West Country)
carol. Arranged after Arthur Warrell's choral arrangement. All parts hurry and scurry
about as the melody is bunted about between Soprano, Alto and Tenor while the Bass is ever
busy fingering its own delectable part. |
$3.95 |
| JE24 |
Handel, George F. |
WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS - You can't help but admire
Handel's artful integration of stately form and joyful content. For
SATB but may be played SA or SAT |
$3.95 |
| JE21 |
traditional |
WON'T YOU BUY MY SWEET BLOOMING LAVENDER? - This is a very
evocative arrangement of an old English street cry. Requires very sensitive playing. SATB with optional percussion. |
$3.95 |
