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Nymphes des Bois (Josquin) – Flute Choir
Nymphes des bois, also known as La Déploration de Johannes Ockeghem, is a lament by Josquin des Prez (ca. 1445 – 1521) on the death of his predecessor, Ockeghem. Josquin was one of the most influential Renaissance composers and was considered a great master of his time.
The music is based on a poem (elegy) by Jean Molinet, a French poet and composer. The descending thirds in the chorus represent the names of the composers of that time: Josquin, Pierson, Brumel and Compére.
The lyrics to the chorus are:
Put on the clothes of mourning.
Josquin, Pierson, Brumel, Compére.
And weep great tears from your eyes,
For you have lost your good father.
May they rest in peace.Amen
Composer: Anne McGinty
Instrumentation: 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute & Bass Flute
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 3:15 / 11 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
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O Christmas Tree / The Holly and the Ivy – Bassoon Quartet
A delightful arrangement of two familiar carols featuring spirited and creative scoring.
Composer: Bill Reichenbach
Instrumentation: Bassoon Quartet
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 2:45 / 15 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
Key: C – F – Bb -
O Christmas Tree / The Holly and the Ivy – Brass Quartet
A delightful arrangement of two familiar carols featuring spirited and creative scoring.
Composer: Bill Reichenbach
Instrumentation: 3 Bb Trumpets, 1 Trombone or Euphonium
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 2:45 / 15 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
Key: Bb – Eb – Ab (Concert) -
O Christmas Tree / The Holly and the Ivy – Clarinet Quartet
A delightful arrangement of two familiar carols featuring spirited and creative scoring.
Composer: Bill Reichenbach
Instrumentation: 3 Clarinets & 1 Bass Clarinet
Duration/# of Pages: ca. 2:45 / 15 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
Key: Eb – Ab – Db (Concert)
