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A Minuit fut fait un Réveil – Woodwind Quintet
The 17th century French carol “At Midnight there sounded an Alarm” recounts the biblical Christmas story in strophic form. The verses offer the opportunity to feature each instrument of the woodwind quintet in a series of variations.
Composer: Mark Questad
Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, F Horn & Bassoon
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 3:30 / 20 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
Key: C-Eb-C -
Adventus: Emmanuel – Brass Quintet
Based on a plainsong dating back to the 15th century which we are familiar with as O Come, O Come Emmanuel, this arrangement incorporates the free form of the original plainsong and adds colorful harmonies and counter-melodies, making it a thoughtful and elegant addition to the season of expectation and celebration.
Performers:
Marissa Benedict, Larry Hall – Trumpet
Andrew Pellletier – Horn
Alex Iles – Trombone
Doug Tornquist – TubaComposer: Anne McGinty
Instrumentation: 2 Bb Trumpets, F Horn, Trombone & Tuba
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 4:15 / 12 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
Key: N/A -
Adventus: Emmanuel – Flute Choir
Based on a plainsong dating back to the 15th century which we are familiar with as O Come, O Come Emmanuel, this arrangement incorporates the free form of the original plainsong and adds colorful harmonies and counter-melodies, making it a thoughtful and elegant addition to the season of expectation and celebration.
Composer: Anne McGinty
Instrumentation: 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute & Bass Flute
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 4:15 / 13 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
Key: N/A -
All Through The Night – Bassoon Quartet
This Welsh carol (Hyd y Nos) features begins slowly in 4/4, segues to a spirited 3/4 with contemporary harmonies and syncopations and ends quietly in 4/4. A delightful change of pace!
Composer: Bill Reichenbach
Instrumentation: Bassoon Quartet
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 2:25 / 14 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
Key: C-F-D
