Christmas & Advent
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Petersburger Schlittenfahrt
op. 57
Richard Eilenberg was born on January 13, 1848 in Merseburg. As a musician, concert tours took him through many parts of Europe in the 19th century. After an invitation from the Russian Tsar, Richard...Concert Band
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Kaleidollage
Variations on "In Dulci Jubilo"
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 304
(6 Trumpets / 2 Flugelhorns / Percussion)
The fantasy word KALEIDOLLAGE is made up of the terms KALEIDOSKOP (kaleidoscope) and COLLAGE. As in a collage,...Ensemble (Brass)
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Veni Emmanuel
Blechbläser-Ensemble / Brass Ensemble
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 308
(Brass Ensemble)
The Advent song “Veni Emmanuel” (O come, Emmanuel) dates back to the 14th century. It expresses the anticipation of all Christians for...Ensemble (Brass), Protestant Church Brass Choir
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Tochter Zion
Paraphrase über den Siegeschor
In 1747, George Frideric Handel wrote the melody known today as „Tochter Zion“ initially as “Siegeschor” for his Oratorio “Josua” and later he added the same melody to the Oratorio “Judas...Concert Band
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Schlittenfahrt in den Alpen
- An Alpine Sleighride -
AN ALPINE SLEIGHRIDE - Alfred Bösendorfer takes us on a musical sleigh ride in the Alps that is as romantic as it is humorous. With jingling bells and under snow-covered trees, we ride through a...Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
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Sweet Brass Bells
Blechbläser-Ensemble / Brass Ensemble
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 310
(Brass Ensemble)
With his composition SWEET BRASS BELLS, the Austrian composer Martin Scharnagl presents a creative fantasy about the well-known German...Ensemble (Brass)
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Mentis
Blechbläser-Ensemble / Brass Ensemble
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 306
(Brass Ensemble)
For many people, it is the most wonderful time of the year: Advent and Christmas. So also for composer Thiemo Kraas. While waiting for...Ensemble (Brass), Protestant Church Brass Choir
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Mentis
Bläserensemble / Wind Ensemble
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 314
(Wind Ensemble)
For many people, it is the most wonderful time of the year: Advent and Christmas. So also for composer Thiemo Kraas. While waiting for...Ensemble (Woodwinds), Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
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Festliche Weihnachtsmusik
Festive Christmas Music
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 40
(Flexible Wind Trio)
The Advent and Christmas season is particularly festive and atmospheric, especially because of the numerous traditional songs. The...Ensemble (Brass), Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
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Überall ist Weihnacht'
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 315 (Brass Quintet) The piece "Überall ist Weihnacht'" (It´s Christmas everywhere) composed by Patrick Egge for brass quintet brings a festive Christmas...Ensemble (Brass)
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Blechbläserquintett / Brass Quintet
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 312
(Brass Quintet)
For many people, it is the most wonderful time of the year: Advent and Christmas. So also for composer Thiemo Kraas. While waiting for...Ensemble (Brass)
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5 Adventslieder
5 Advent Songs
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 279
(Brass Quintet)
For many people, music during Advent and Christmas is an expression of joy and celebration. Wind music in particular is very popular. In...Ensemble (Brass)
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Woodstock Weihnachtswunder
The Ö3 Weihnachtswunder (Ö3 Radio Station Austria Christmas Miracle) is a fundraising project that has been held annually since 2014 for the benefit of "Licht ins Dunkel" (from...Concert Band, Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
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Little Sweet Bells
Angels, candles and of course church bells - inevitably the warm anticipation of Christmas rises in each of us. Martin Scharnagl selected the sweet melody of the German Christmas carol Suesser die...Concert Band
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Fantasia di Natale
Christmas - Il Natale - probably the most important festival in Bella Italia. The Italians are known for their distinct sense of family, their enthusiasm to celebrate and, probably because of their...Concert Band
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Christmas Drummer Boy
A famous American Christmas carol tells the story of a little boy who was too poor to bring Jesus a gift. The only thing he could offer was a song on his drum. When the baby Jesus gratefully smiled...Concert Band
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Noche Buena (Heilige Nacht)
In his fantasy “Noche Buena”, as the Spaniards call Christmas Eve, Llano familiarizes us with Spanish Christmas customs and embeds three traditional songs in a varied Explora work. A...Concert Band
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Noël Provençal
Noel Provencal
As Christmas in France sounds, Michel Carros reveals in “Noël Provençal”. His varied composition for the Explora youth band series combines three well-known French Christmas...Concert Band
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Go Tell It !
African-American Gospel music has a long, proud history and tradition in North America. Its roots trace back to the 17th Century, when African-American slaves began writing and singing “working...Concert Band
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The Christmas King
Good King Wenceslas
James L. Hosays composition "The Christmas King" is based on the song "Good King Wenceslas". This comes from a song collection entitled "Piae Cantiones", which was first...Concert Band
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Sweet Bells Fantasy
Austrian composer Martin Scharnagl presents SWEET BELLS FANTASY, a creative fantasy about the well-known German Christmas song "Suesser die Glocken nie klingen" (The Bells Never Sound...Concert Band
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Mary's Boy Child (eXplora)
„Mary’s Boy Child” tells the Christmas tale. Although it is a newer Christmas song, it is already quite traditional, mainly in the United States. Several famous singers and bands...Concert Band
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La Nuit des Cloches (eXplora)
Die Nacht der Glocken
Michel Carros combines three popular French melodies in this lovely fantasy that makes Christmas time sparkle in a musically tender way. The title “La Nuit des Cloches” means “Night...Concert Band
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O Jubel, O Freud
With his composition „O Jubel, O Freud“ (O Jubilation, O Joy) Alfred Bösendorfer invites us to spend Christmas in Austria. After a festive intro in baroque style, we hear one of the...Concert Band
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Mentis (eXplora)
To many people Advent is a very special time of the year, and so it is to composer Thiemo Kraas. In his eyes, waiting on the feast of love, accompanied by so many beautiful impressions and special...Concert Band
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Cantus Angelus
The “Chant of Angels” resounds in “Cantus Angelus”. Markus Götz uses one of the most festive Christmas songs: “Gloria in Excelsis Deo”. This song full of...Concert Band
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La Nuit des Cloches
Die Nacht der Glocken
Michel Carros combines three popular French melodies in this lovely fantasy that makes Christmas time sparkle in a musically tender way. The title “La Nuit des Cloches” means “Night...Concert Band
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Veni Emmanuel
O komm, Immanuel
O Come, Emmanuel
The Advent song “Veni Emmanuel” (O come, Emmanuel) dates back to the 14th century. It expresses the anticipation of all Christians for the Birth of Jesus Christ. Over time there have been...O Come, Emmanuel
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Mentis
To many people Advent is a very special time of the year, and so it is to composer Thiemo Kraas. In his eyes, waiting on the feast of love, accompanied by so many beautiful impressions and special...Concert Band
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O Sanctissima!
O du fröhliche
”O how joyfully” (O du fröhliche) is one of the most famous German Christmas songs. More than most other songs it grandly conveys the heartfelt joy and gratitude for the birth of...Concert Band
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Cinderella's Dance
Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel
The successful fairy tale film “Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel” (Three Wishes for Cinderella) has enchanted young and old for many years with the deeply moving story of...Concert Band
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Vom Dunkel ins Licht
For 2 narrators (child & adult), choir (opt.) and concert band. Both concert performance and staged performance possible! 1. Ouvertüre (Overture) 2. Die Nacht (The Night) 3. Zeit zum...Concert Band
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The Young Christmas Album 3
A Collection of 12 modern Christmas Carols (+ ad lib. Percussion, Keyboard) Flexible 5-Parts for Clarinet Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Brass-Ensemble, Fanfare-Orkest (+...Concert Band, Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
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Schlittenfahrt in den Alpen
AN ALPINE SLEIGHRIDE - Alfred Bösendorfer takes us on a musical sleigh ride in the Alps that is as romantic as it is humorous. With jingling bells and under snow-covered trees, we ride through a...Concert Band
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Venite Adoremus
„Adeste fideles" is one of the most famous Christmas songs - in Germany known as „Nun freut euch, ihr Christen" or „Herbei, o ihr Gläubigen", in English speaking...Concert Band
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Little Drummer Boy
Thomas Berghoff uses the famous song of the "Little Drummer Boy" in a beautiful harmonic way and creates an interesting and lovely fantasy for Christmas time.Concert Band
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Mary's Boy Child
„Mary’s Boy Child” tells the Christmas tale. It is a newish Christmas song but yet in America it is already quite traditional. Several famous singers and bands have performed and...Concert Band
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Winter Wonderland
Christmas Swing
The famous Christmas song Winter Wonderland was first published in 1934. The composer was Felix Bernard and the lyricist was Richard B. Smith. Probably the most popular versions of this classic...Concert Band
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White Christmas
"White Christmas" is one of the most popluar Christmas sings. Irving Berlin composed this piece in 1940. The recording of Bing Crosby from 1942 was sold more than 35 Million times. This means that...Concert Band
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Bethlehem
In his work "Bethlehem", composer Kurt Gäble fuses the three popular songs "Stern über Bethlehem" (Star above Bethlehem), "Kleine Stadt Bethlehem" (Little Town of Bethlehem) and "In der Nacht von...Concert Band
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Feliz Navidad
"Feliz Navidad" means "Merry Christmas". In 1970 José Feliciano composed a Christmas song which he titled "Feliz Navidad" - and this song still is one of the most popular modern Christmas songs. It...Concert Band
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Grosse Weihnachtspartita
Und plötzlich, aus der Finsternis heraus war es da: die Frohbotschaft. Die „Grosse Weihnachtspartita" von Alfred Bösendorfer ist eine klingende Weihnachtsgeschichte, bestehend aus insgesamt 11...Concert Band, Choir SATB
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Kinderaugen
- Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte für Kinder und Erwachsene - Erzähler, Chor (2-stimmig, Tonumfang c'-d''), Blockflöten, Orff-Instrumente und Blasorchester. The set inludes 5...Concert Band
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The Young Christmas Album 2
The Second Collection of 12 classic Christmas Carols (+ ad lib. Percussion, Keyboard) Flexible 5-Parts for Clarinet Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Brass-Ensemble, Fanfare-Orkest...Concert Band, Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
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Stille Nacht
"Silent Night, Holy Night" is undoubtedly one of the best-known and most popular Christmas carols in the world. Over the course of time, countless arrangements have been created for a wide variety of...Concert Band
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Kleine Weihnachtsfantasie
There are many christmas fantasies, either with a choir or simply for wind band alone in full instrumentation. In our EXPLORA SERIES which is dedicated to youth bands, three songs were chosen for the...Concert Band
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South American Christmas Suite
Südamerikanische Weihnachtssuite
Christmas is celebrated the all over the world. Each country has its own treasure of traditional Christmas carols. In Central and South America too, the birth of Jesus is musically accompanied by...Concert Band
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Christmas Spiritual
CHRISTMAS SPIRITUAL is a modern gospel rock selection. The opening tune "Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow" is an original gospel tune as it is sung by large gospel choirs in the United States....Concert Band
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Das Junge Weihnachtskonzert
"Das junge Weihnachtskonzert" (Engl.: "The Young Christmas Concert") is a medley of the four Christmas carols "Kling, Glöckchen" (Engl.: "Ring, little Bell"), "Ihr Kinderlein kommet" (Engl.: "Oh,...Concert Band
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Cinderella
Das Aschenbrödel
Kees Vlak created a cute little musical fairytale, the theme and variations are based on the magical story of "Cinderella". After her father's death, the lovely girl is tormented by her...Concert Band
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Happy Christmas
Medley
Manfred Schneider combined six well-known christmas songs in this catchy Medley and arranged them in a swingin' big band style.
1. Vom Himmel hoch / From Heaven Above
2. Leise rieselt der...Concert Band
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12 Christmas Pieces
12 Weihnachtsstücke
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 270
(Trombone Quartet)
Content:
01. Christmas Fanfare (Czech Hymnbook »Nightingale«, 1719)
02. O Holy Night (Adam Michna, 1600?-1676)
03....Ensemble (Brass)
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Psallite Domino
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 274 (3 Trumpets or 3 Horns) 8 festive chorale arrangements for three trumpets (trumpet trio) or three horns (horn trio). Content: 1. O Heiland...Ensemble (Brass)
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Puer Natus Est
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 273 (Flexible Brass Quartet) Content: 1. Intrada - Macht hoch die Tür 2. Pastorale - Stille Nacht 3. Antiphonie - In dulci jubilo 4. Carillon - O du...Ensemble (Brass)
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4 Weihnachtslieder
4 Christmas Carols
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 269
(Brass Quintet)
For many people, music during Advent and Christmas is an expression of joy and celebration. Wind music in particular is very popular. In...Ensemble (Brass)
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The Young Christmas Album
A Collection of 12 international Christmas Carols (+ ad lib. Percussion, Keyboard, Vocal) Flexible 5-Parts for Clarinet Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Brass-Ensemble,...Concert Band, Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
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Zwei alpenländische Weisen
Zwei stimmungsvolle Weisen aus Südtirol: 1. Kimmt schean hoamli di Nåcht für Blasochester mit Vorspiel Soloquartett: 2 Flügelhörner, Tenorhorn, Bariton (Spielzeit: 3:20...Concert Band
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16 Flügelhornduos - Band 2 -
Traditional advent and christmas tunes for two flugelhorns (or trumpets), arranged by Martin Kern. Includes: Still, still, still - Jetzt ist der rauhe Winter da - Jetzt kommt die heil'ge...Ensemble (Brass)
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Weihnachtssuite
Christmas Suite
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 248
(Flexible Woodwind Trio / Clarinet Trio - Flute / Oboe / 2 Bb Clarinets / Bassoon - Bass Clarinet)
12 Festive Pieces, original compositions and...Ensemble (Woodwinds)
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Choralbearbeitungen zur Weihnachtszeit
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 230 (Flexible Woodwind Quartet - Clarinet Quartet / Saxophone Quartet / Mixed Woodwind Ensemble - Solo or Choral Instrumentation) Origin of the four chorale...Ensemble (Woodwinds)
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Fröhliche Weihnacht überall
Merry Christmas Everywhere
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 213
(Flute Trio)
Ten Christmas Carols for 3 Flutes (3rd Part opt. Bb Clarinet).
Content:
1. Susani, susani
2. Morgen, Kinder wird's...Ensemble (Woodwinds)
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Weihnachten in den Bergen
Alfred Bösendorfer has always been fascinated by the solitude of the mountains. Especially during Christmas time a special atmosphere lays over the alpine country, leaving everyone happy and content...Concert Band
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Vom Himmel hoch...
Johann Sebastian Bach is considered to be one of the most ingenious composers of all time. His incomparably deep music made him immortal. His sacred works are greatly valued, such as the overwhelming...Concert Band
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Die Winterrose
The Winter Rose
"The Winter Rose" - symbolically describing the miracle of the Holy Night - wants to show with songs and texts on the Christmas story that the discussion of the "Good News" of the coming of Christ...Concert Band
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Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 181 (Woodwinds - Saxophones - Brass Instruments - Organ opt.) Set of Parts: C Score 2 x C Part 1 (alto) (Flute - only with Choral Instrumentation) 1 x C...Concert Band, Ensemble (Woodwinds), Ensemble (Brass), Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
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Zwei Sätze aus dem Weihnachtsoratorium
Johann Sebastian Bachs Weihnachtsoratorium gehört zu dessen beliebtesten Werken. Die sechs Kantaten, die ursprünglich für die Aufführung an den einzelnen Weihnachtstagen...Concert Band
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Fantasy on a Christmas Spiritual
"Go, tell it on the mountain..."
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 166
(Saxophone Quintet - SAATB)
Fantasy about "Go, tell it to the mountain ..." (Romantic Style - Swing - Jazz Fugato)
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Bb...Ensemble (Woodwinds)
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Preludio popolare
Was ist populär an diesem Präludium? Die Melodie, die jeder kennt und die vom Zuhörer leicht mitzuverfolgen ist. Die ins Ohr gehenden 8- und 4 taktigen Ritornelle zwischen den einzelnen Abschnitten....Concert Band
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Europäische Weihnacht
European Christmas Panorama
A festive concert piece for band that introduces christmas songs from eight European countries, Germany, Italia, Austrai, Poland, Bulgaria, France, Finland and England. Albert Lortz created a great...Concert Band
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Zwei festliche Stücke
aus dem "Weihnachtsoratorium"
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 139
(Flexible Wind Quartet)
Content:
1. Gloria
2. Finale
Flexible Wind Quartet (Brass, Woodwinds, Mixed Ensemble).
These two festive pieces (Gloria...Concert Band, Ensemble (Woodwinds), Ensemble (Brass), Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass), Protestant Church Brass Choir
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Sechs weihnachtliche Weisen
6 Christmas Pieces
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 137
(Saxophone Quartet - SATB)
Content:
1. Macht hoch die Tür (from Halle around 1700)
2. Freu dich, Erd' und Sternenzelt (from Leitmeritz...Ensemble (Woodwinds)
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Vier Sätze aus dem Weihnachtsoratorium
“Oratorio de Noël op. 12” (Christmas Oratorio) is an early work of Camille Saint-Saëns, the notable French Romantic master, and is one of his few church music pieces. The original chamber music work...Concert Band
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Maria durch ein' Dornwald ging
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 116 (Woodwind Choir) Set of Parts: C Score 3 x Flute 1 x Oboe 1 x Bassoon 3 x Bb Clarinet 1 3 x Bb Clarinet 2 2 x Bb Clarinet 3 1 x Bb Bass...Ensemble (Woodwinds)
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Fantasie über
Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen
This festive piece over the famous Christmas carol is based on the plain original choral movement by Michael Praetorius. Alber Loritz moves the melody through several registers and instruments,...Concert Band
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Herbei, Ihr Gläubigen
„Adeste fideles" is one of the most famous Christmas songs - in Germany known as „Nun freut euch, ihr Christen" or „Herbei, o ihr Gläubigen", in English speaking...Concert Band
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Acht Choralsätze
8 Bach Chorales
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 78
(Flexible Brass Quartet - Trumpet / Cornet / Flugelhorn / Horn / Tenorhorn / Trombone / Euphonium)
Content:
1. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme...Ensemble (Brass)
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Quartetto II (Nr. 16 - 27)
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 54 (Quartets - Horns / Trombones / Tenorhorns / Saxophones) Dedicated to Solo Trombonist Heinrich Huber (Basel) Content: Gott soll gepriesen werden...Ensemble (Brass), Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
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Quartetto I (Nr. 1 - 15)
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 53 (Quartets - Horns / Trombones / Tenorhorns / Saxophones) Dedicated to Solo Trombonist Heinrich Huber (Basel) Content: Nun danket alle Gott...Ensemble (Brass), Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
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27 Lieder zur Weihnachtszeit
Siegfried Rundel’s collection “27 Lieder zur Weihnachtszeit“ (27 Christmas Carols) is a regular feature in the repertoire of wind bands and wind ensembles – thanks to its practical concept and a...Concert Band, Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass), Protestant Church Brass Choir
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