The timeless French carol is infused with joy in this colorful treatment by arranger Molly Ijames. The inherent dance-like spirit finds even more energy as the Christmas message is underscored in this delightful rendition. The piano accompaniment and optional flute further enhance the engaging choral writing. A "must" for Christmas concerts!

Award winning composer, arranger, pianist and recording artist Mark Hayes has crafted an exquisite anthology of Christmas arrangements for solo voice, including traditional carols, art songs, masterworks and spirituals. Reflecting the arranger's mastery of vocal accompaniment, the piano partners with the voice in true art song style. Available in medium high and medium low voicings, this collection also features accompaniment and full-performance recordings on compact disc with Mark Hayes at the piano. Titles include: Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella *Away in a Manger *Sing Joy! * Midnight Noel *Gesu Bambino *Silent Night *Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming *O Holy Night *The Coventry, Carol *Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child.

for SATB (with divisions) and small orchestraSet of parts for Rutter's arrangement of this popular French carol. This accompaniment is compatible with both the JRAE vocal score and the Joy to the world! collection. This set contains the following string parts: 4 x vln I, 4 x vln II, 3 x vla, 2 x vc, 1 x db. Photocopies of these parts may be made as required for use by choirs, orchestras, and groups within the purchaser's institution only.

Illustrated score of the traditional French carol.

This lovely French carol is a natural for string orchestra. This familiar piece will be a great addition to your Christmas Concert, but actually it could be used in any season. Even though we think of it as Christmas music because of the title, the tune was originally a 13th century dance tune, and in the 17th century it became a drinking song arranged by the French composer Marc Charpentier. This is an unlikey beginning for a song we think of as a lullaby. The harmonies are beautiful and included is a short optional violin solo which can be played by the entire section. Your orchestra and audience will love it.