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.
 
Difficulty Level: 2nd Section +
 
Instrumentation:
Solo Horn F
1st Horn F
2nd Horn F
1st Baritone B.C.
2nd Baritone B.C.
1st Trombone B.C.
2nd Trombone B.C.
Euphonium B.C.
Bass B.C. (Bass Eb Part)
Bass B.C. (Bass Bb Part)