ENE NE s ce) cA L Bias, (ete need ee et) 0872157 ixseeeA Canadian Brass Christmas Arranged by LUTHER HENDERSON Adapted for Band by HOWARD CABLE NOTE TO PERFORMERS: This is a medley of some of our favorite titles from our holiday recording, A Canadian Brass Christmas. The opening imitates chimes before you hear the traditional carol, Ding Dong! Merrily On High. The 6/8 section at measure 59 sets up I Saw Three Ships, a traditional English carol. Be sure the eighth notes are played lightly and quietly where marked throughout this section. The Huron Carol at measure 116 is a lovely and mysterious carol of Canadian origin, It should be played with a slight rubato feel throughout. The traditional northern England carol Here We Come A-Wassailing beginning at measure 114 should be played with a light 6/8 feel. Take care not to rush the tempo through the changing meters of 6/8 and cut time. Balance this work according to the needs of your ensemble, performing the written dynamic and articulation markings for the most enjoyable rendition. The work concludes by wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, too! — The Canadian Brass ‘THE CANADIAN BRASS Considered by many to be one of the world’s greatest ensembles, the Canadian Brass have taken the medium of brass quintet from relative obscurity to worldwide acclaim, With their unique blend of virtuosity, spontaneity and wit, the Canadian Brass play to sold-out houses all over the world, ‘Their dazzling performances, combined with eclectic programming, have enabled them to bring classical music to vast new audiences, while providing some of the best possible musical entertainment, ‘The commitment of the Canadian Brass to music education is truly extraordinary. In spite of over 100 concert performances each year plus demanding recording schedules, the ensemble frequently conducts workshops and master classes with students, encouraging excellence in ensemble playing. The Canadian Brass Concert Band Works Series, The Canadian Brass Educational Series, The Canadian Brass Solo Performing Rditions and The Canadian Brass Ensemble Series represent some of their printed publications, many of which feature performances recorded by the quintet. Video tapes featuring their award-winning live performances and master classes are also available. “We feel that in the educational process performance is as important. as anything else. Music isn't a kid sitting in his room practicing. It’s the communication with others that gives ‘meaning to music. Performers come from little kids who come out and play ‘Happy Birthday’. Everybody applauds for the kkid, and he says, ‘Hey, I like this!” — Gene Watts, Trombonist of The Canadian Brass on music education ‘THECANADIAN, CONCERT BAND (w_O RK 5] HAL*LEONARD? ORPORATION‘AHAL LEONARD PUBLICATION A CANADIAN BRASS CHRISTMAS ‘conbucTOR Ding Dong! Merrily On High + !Saw Three Ships + The Huron Carol « Here We Come A-Wassailing Arranged by LUTHER HENDERSON Asopiod for Band by HOWARD CABLE cee a = é 2 ida f carer appt 190 Bacon etait aw orass CHRISTMAS. 2 ston Soya Sea ge RosanaDING DONG! MERRILY ON HIGH 2 m2 san] A — onanons Fits elnia a swe m2metas23 maescSAW THREE SHIPS fF _( aneero Moderato (e112) (3 Agro Moderato (e-= 11) atwas mes Flat Faseret?rmarasTeaAswial met menai | lerAsacta| Pin 12Aseial me rm23 re32 Arya. BE poco rat(BB) coset som Asafoy cay RSE t t seca a = ANADIAN BRASS CHRISTMAS 25t23 FtNCaabw onass cuss 27t oveTt taeAse IReinabaw anass cHmustuAs: 20asueia|seal 2a