Product Description
Noel Carcassonnais! - Brass Quintet Arrangement
Dive into the festive spirit with this captivating Brass Quintet arrangement of the French Carol "Noel Carcassonnais!" by the esteemed composer Alexandre Guilmant. Originally penned in 1886 and featured in Book 2 of "Livre de Noëls" Op. 60, this piece has been skillfully adapted to bring joy and cheer to your Christmas performances.
Instrumentation:
- Part 1: Trumpet / Cornet / Flugel in Bb / Soprano in Eb / Trumpet in C
- Part 2: Trumpet / Cornet / Flugel in Bb / Trumpet in C
- Part 3: French Horn, Tenor Horn
- Part 4: Trombone / Euphonium / Baritone (Bass Clef and Treble Clef)
- Part 5: Tuba, Eb Bass (Treble Clef), Bb Bass (Treble Clef)
This arrangement offers flexibility in instrumentation, allowing you to tailor your performance to your ensemble's strengths. With an intermediate level of difficulty, it provides a rewarding challenge for brass players.
Potential Uses: This delightful arrangement is perfect for Christmas concerts and recitals, adding a touch of historical charm and festive joy to any program.
About the Composer: Félix-Alexandre Guilmant (18371911) was a distinguished French organist and composer, celebrated for his contributions to organ music. Born in Boulogne-sur-Mer, he was taught by his father and later by the Belgian master Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens. Guilmant served as the organist of La Trinité in Paris and was renowned for his improvisations and teaching. His students included notable musicians like Joseph Bonnet, Nadia Boulanger, and Marcel Dupré. Guilmant's compositions, particularly his organ symphonies, have left a lasting legacy in the world of music.
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