Music for Christmas
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- Format: Score & Set of Parts
- Instrumentation: Chamber Ensemble
- ISMN:
- Size: 9.1 x 11.9 inches
- Pages: 102
Description
The volumes of the Ad libitum series contain duos, trios and quartets of easy, medium and advanced levels of difficulty, which are playable with various combinations of instruments. Ad libitum Family Edition volumes are recommended mainly for families or groups of friends where at least three people play an instrument. Each of the pieces included can be performed using flexible instrumentation, whether there are three, four or even five persons who would like to play together. This volume contains the finest of easily playable pieces for Christmas and Advent. Some can include a singer, so that a vocal part appears with the instrumental ones.
At least two melodic and one accompanying instruments are required to perform the pieces.
Part I: violin / descant recorder / flute / oboe / clarinet / soprano saxophone / trumpet;
Part II: violin / treble recorder / clarinet / trumpet;
Accompaniment: piano / guitar.
Any of the following optional parts can be added:
Voice (ad libitum);
Percussion (ad libitum);
Bass (ad libitum): cello / bassoon / euphonium.
Contents:
1. Wade, John Francis: Adeste, fideles - O come, all ye faithful (Cantus diversi, 1751)
2. Ismeretlen szerző: Quem pastores laudavere - While their flocks the shepherds tended
3. Schein, Johann Hermann: Dies est laetitiae - Royal day that chasest gloom (Cantional, 1627)
4. Vulpius, Melchior: Unto the world this happy morn (Ein schön geistlich Gesangbuch, 1609)
5. Esterházy Pál: Dormi, Jesu, dulcissime - Sleep, my dearest Jesus (Harmonia caelestis, 1711)
6. Ismeretlen szerző: O Christmas tree
7. Praetorius, Michael: Lo, how a rose e'er blooming (Musae Sioniae, 6. Theil, No. 53, 1609)
8. Dandrieu, Pierre: Christmas (Noels, O filii, chansons de Saint-Jacques, Stabat mater, et carillons, ca 1721/1733)
9. Praetorius, Michael: Puer natus in Bethlehem - A Child is born in Bethlehem
10. Gruber, Franz Xaver: Silent night (1818)
11. Sullivan, Arthur Seymour Sir: It came upon a midnight clear (1874)
12. Ismeretlen szerző: Noel nouvelet
13. Schein, Johann Hermann: Now come, saviour of the heathens (Opella nova, 1618)
14. Handel, Georg Friedrich: Pastorale (Messiah, HWV 56)
15. Bach, Johann Sebastian: In dulci jubilo (BWV 368)
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Digital Download
Digital, PDF version of the score.
Music for Christmas
