Sacred Christmas Woodwind Music

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

This short arrangement (1:23) based on William J. Kirkpatrick's setting is scored for combined woodwind quintet and brass sextet plus organ. It begins and ends with a single instrument, adding others as it

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

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

A faithful setting of this much-beloved piece for trumpet (or clarinet) solo and organ. A good choice to showcase an instrumental soloist for that special musical moment during Advent or Christmas

Do not let the slow start to this piece deceive you! Containing many contrasting sections, this work is a medley of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Veni Emmanuel); Of the Father's Love Begotten

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

Imagine the mood of an ancient people endlessly waiting for the appearance of a promised Messiah. In this setting, the score attempts to paint that sense of longing. Though the Veni Emmanuel tune was first

Arranged for flute and piano or organ, this wonderful seasonal collection contains seven carols. Most are quite familiar, a very few perhaps less so. Easy to put together and enjoyable for the listener,

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.

Three lyrical and expressive arrangements will add depth and meaning to any worship service or Christmas celebration. Titles include: All My Heart Again Rejoices (Warum Sollt