An effective opener to any Christmas concert, based on the French carol, ‘Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella’. It tells the story of a group of children in medieval Provence, dressed up as shepherds and milkmaids, carrying torches and candles as they proceed to the stable. As they draw closer and their excitement increases, they are constantly reminded by their parents to keep the noise down so that they don't wake up the baby Jesus. The music begins quietly and builds to a majestic conclusion.
 
"If I were still conducting bands regularly, this would certainly be on my list as a Christmas concert opener - it sets the energy and mood most effectively. The scoring is terrific." Paul Hindmarsh, British Bandsman magazine
 
This arrangement also includes optional Organ and Hand bells parts.
 
For a follow-the-score video of Virtuosi GUS Band performing the work, please visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GasDfecnyY
 
Sheet music available exclusively from World of Brass - www.worldofbrass.com
 
Includes score and full set of parts. Alternative parts for Horns in F, and Baritones, Trombones, Euphonium and Tubas in Bass Clef are available here.
 
Difficulty Level: 2nd Section +
 
Instrumentation:
Soprano Cornet Eb
Solo Cornet Bb
Repiano Cornet Bb
2nd Cornet Bb
3rd Cornet Bb
Flugel Horn Bb
Solo Horn Eb
1st Horn Eb
2nd Horn Eb
1st Baritone Bb
2nd Baritone Bb
1st Trombone Bb
2nd Trombone Bb
Bass Trombone
Euphonium Bb
Bass Eb
Bass Bb
Timpani
Percussion 1-3
Organ (optional)
Hand bells (optional)