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Concert Band

La Nuit des Cloches (eXplora)

Die Nacht der Glocken

Fantaisie de Noël

Französische Weihnachtsfantasie

La Nuit des Cloches (eXplora)

Concert Band

La Nuit des Cloches (eXplora)
Die Nacht der Glocken

Fantaisie de Noël

Französische Weihnachtsfantasie

Performance time
00:04:30

Grade Level
Unterstufe

Publisher
Rundel

Size
A4

Info
Full Score + Parts

Order Number
MVSR7058

Release Date
2016

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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 of the bells”, hinting on the festivity of the Christmas message. A sacred introduction (Intro) depicts the winterish scenes of the French Provence. A large moon and countless stars light the peaceful mountain villages with their little churches. The “Night of the Bells” has begun and we hear them ringing from everywhere – near and far, large and small. The bells resound as accented half notes in fourth intervals. Over the ringing lays a fragment of the famous melody “Les Anges dans nos campagnes” (Gloria in Excelsis Deo). After the introduction the mellow Christmas song “Il est né, le petit enfant” (the small child is born) expresses the joy of the miracle of Christmas. During Christmas time people are particularly cordial; many rites are characterized by kindness and brotherly love. The next song “Entre boef et l’âne gris“ (Between ox and grey donkey) is a bit wistful. Is reminds us of the humble circumstances and simple stable in which baby Jesus was born. But the ox and donkey offered warmth, so the newborn wasn’t cold. The festive ending of this atmospheric Christmas fantasy “La Nuit des Cloches” is the song “La Messe de Minuit” (midnight mass). People come together and celebrate the holy night of Christmas. They sing about their love for little baby Jesus, accompanied by the joyful bell sound from the “Night of the Bells”.

1. Il est né, le petit enfant
2. Entre boef et l'âne gris
3. La Messe de Minuit

You cannot combine the eXplora young band version of “La Nuit des Cloches” with the edition for concert band. A careful revision of the young band edition included changes in structure and instrumentation, making the popular French Christmas fantasy accessible for younger musicians. A monophonic vocal part allows for performances with children’s or youth choir.

eXplora Grade 2
eXplora disc 15
Rundels Explora Serie für Jugendblasorchester / Nummer 15 / Album mit 5 neuen Notenausgabe speziell für Weihnachtenn

Keywords

wunderbar / wundervoll

Angel

Band Method / Band Classes

Boy

Bull / Ox

Child / Children

Christmas

Church Song / Hymns

contemplative / thoughtful

Donkey

festive

Folk Songs

France

Jesus of Nazareth / Jesus Christ

Mass / Liturgy

Midnight

Mountains

Night

prayerful

RUNDEL eXplora Series

RUNDEL YouTube Channel

Snow

touching / moving

Winter

Winter night

young

Youth

Youth Band / Young Band

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RUNDEL VIDEO

La Nuit des Cloches (eXplora) - Die Nacht der Glocken

Notes available at:
https://www.rundel.de/en/

Fantaisie de Noël
Französische Weihnachtsfantasie

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 of the bells”, hinting on the festivity of the Christmas message. A sacred introduction (Intro) depicts the winterish scenes of the French Provence. A large moon and countless stars light the peaceful mountain villages with their little churches. The “Night of the Bells” has begun and we hear them ringing from everywhere – near and far, large and small. The bells resound as accented half notes in fourth intervals. Over the ringing lays a fragment of the famous melody “Les Anges dans nos campagnes” (Gloria in Excelsis Deo). After the...

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